"TIme" setting: GW690 II

[richard_f]

<p>Just picked up a used one, no manual. From the downloaded version I found on the net, it looks like the procedure is to set the speed to "T", press the shutter release, and then move the shutter from "T" to 1 second when you are done. Is this correct?<br>

If so, what's been your experience as to whether moving the shutter off "T" results in camera shake and blurred frames?<br>

Thanks!</p>

[graham_martin2]

<p>Couldn't you use a cable release with a lock and then just "unlock" it at the end of your exposure? I would think that you would be very prone to camera shake by moving the shutter from T to 1 second while the shutter is still open.</p>

[jerry thirsty]

You need to hold a black card or something up in front of the lens while you move the shutter speed dial out of "T".

[tony_cunningham]

<p>I have a circle of black card with a rim that I just hang over the lens hood. When I forget it a cupped hand works. Alternatively holding the camera firmly on a rice bag with one hand/finger while turing the speed ring also works.<br>

I have not tried a cable, but there is no 'B' setting on this camera, so I am not sure whether this works.</p>