How do I take a long exposure on a Nikon D50?

Can anyone explain step-by-step how to take a long exposure photograph on a Nikon D50.

Thanks in advancee!

Answer by fhotoace
First you have to be in lighting that is low enough to allow a long exposure and of course a tripod.

Next if you set your camera to manual mode, (Page 6, 40-41 and 46 in your owners manual) you can set the aperture to something like f/16 or f/22 and then while using the light meter, move the shutter speed to whatever long exposure setting is needed to expose the sensor properly. If you set the cameras ISO to it lowest value (ISO 200), the correct shutter speed will be at its lowest.

If the shutter speed is still to fast for your needs, you an add a ND4 (neutral density) filter to your lens

Answer by Caoedhen
Define “long exposure” and what it is you are trying to do.

The 1st response is good in a general sort of way.

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My Nikon D50 and Me


Image by photoprodigy
My colleague Joe Gonzzalez took this photo of me (with his Nikon D80 and Quantaray 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 lens) while we where in the middle of a photo session in Eduardo Peréz Studio (where I’m currently taking a photography course to get my Professional Photographer Diploma in about 4 months, for more info about this go to: www.eduardoperezstudio.com).

Here I am with my new acquisition, My Nikon D50 (bought it about a month ago), and my old (but new to me), Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm 1.4. I like the high key quality of the photo.

I have been looking everywhere to find out whether the Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction lens will work on the D50 camera. I know it will work on some of the other SLR cameras, but It doesn’t say anywhere whether it will on the D50. Can someone help me out?

Answer by George Y
There should be no problem. A few years ago, I toured China with my trusty D70 and the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens. My daughter used one of my other cameras, a D50, along with a 28-300mm Sigma optic.

At times, we simply swapped lenses and found the lenses and bodies to be perfectly compatible. You should have no problem with the 55-200mm VR.

Answer by Fri R
Yes its works on all nikon dslr

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens

55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty

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Nikon D50

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