Bulb Exposures; Lcd Panel Illumination - Canon EOS 1D MkII Instruction Manual

Bulb Exposures

When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the
shutter button fully. This method is called bulb exposure. Use bulb
exposures for night scenes, fireworks, etc., and other subjects requiring
long exposures.
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Bulb exposures may result in grainy images due to picture noise. Under
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For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote
Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) is recommended.

LCD Panel Illumination

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The < > button on the upper right of the camera toggles the LCD
panel illumination on and off. To end the bulb exposure, release the
shutter button completely.
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aperture.
Take the picture.
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> tab, set [Noise reduction] to reduce the noise.
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turn the < > dial to select "buLb".
Then let go of the button.
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The elapsed exposure time will be
displayed on the LCD panel.
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