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Equipment & Techniques => Mirrorless Cameras => Topic started by: RzB on October 16, 2013, 09:09:33 pm

Title: GX7 BULB mode max 2 mins
Post by: RzB on October 16, 2013, 09:09:33 pm
I'm new to M4/3 and I'm considering buying a GX7.

Can anyone explain why there is a maximum of 2 minutes on the shutter speed in BULB mode?

Thanks,
Roy
Title: Re: GX7 BULB mode max 2 mins
Post by: Telecaster on October 17, 2013, 04:16:51 pm
Noise issues most likely. But you can take a series of 2-minute (or less) exposures and stack 'em later on.

-Dave-
Title: Re: GX7 BULB mode max 2 mins
Post by: RzB on October 17, 2013, 08:57:06 pm
Dave,

Many thanks for your response.

I suppose you are right. Perhaps long exposure noise is just not acceptable above two minutes with a sensor this size. I want to do more night time and big stopper work - and there are instances where I think this limitation will get in the way. I can't see how stacking will help.

Not a show stopper for me as I think the camera has so many other plus points.

Roy