i have a Nikon coolpix l5 digital camera and i just started looking at all the light graffiti that everyone has been making and i wanted to try it. They said to have the shutter's speed from 5-30 seconds but i can't find any option to change that. Does anyone know if i can? also if anyone knows any good cameras that are good for these kind of pictures that would be nice to know too. okay thanks
How to i change the shutter's speed on my camera?
You cannot manually change your camera's shutter speed or aperture (it's a basic point %26amp; shoot and not a particularly good one, at that).
The minimum shutter speed your camera can do is only 4 seconds. You will have to maybe select the Fireworks Show or Night Landscape setting, which is in the Scene modes The camera should apply a slower shutter speed. The camera needs to be mounted on a tripod with a delayed shutter release to minimise camera shake...but the odds of you being successful are slim.
Check pages 32-37 of your User's Manual for an explanation of all Scene settings.
For a better camera, look for one which has FULL manual controls (aperture %26amp; shutter priority modes). Many compact cameras allow a minimum shutter of between 15-30 seconds, and some even go up to 60 seconds. Some allow only a few seconds...so you need to fully check the camera's specs. before you buy it.
good luck...
How to i change the shutter's speed on my camera?
You can't, your camera is auto only.
You could try to force it to hold the shutter open for a few seconds by being in a totally dark room, and disabling the flash.
