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When using shutter priority for these purposes a tripod is required. The tripod needs to
be of solid construction to support your camera and lens firmly. Also required is a way
to release the shutter, preferably by not touching it. This can be done in several ways:

Use Exposure Delay

Some cameras allow you to go in the menu system and set a delay to trigger the shutter
after pressed. No remote is needed, and this is ideal if you do not have any other way to
trigger the shutter for a long exposure.

Remote Release

Use a cabled or wireless release made for your camera. These can be as simple as
plugging this into the appropriate port for your camera or holding a wireless remote and
trigger it from a distance.
Note you will have to set the shutter speed in camera. For example, 15″. For longer
exposures than 30″ set your camera to “Bulb”. This will open the shutter with the first
press and close the shutter on the 2nd press. You will need a way to time your
exposure.

Simple Cable Release Nikon Wireless Remote

Electronic Timers and Release Systems

These are similar but also include features that allow you to
dial in exceptionally long exposures, delay times, and
incremental shutter release that are timed. They also come
in wired or wireless models. I prefer an Intervalometer with
timer functions, although if you are shooting 30 seconds
or less you can use a simple wireless remote.

Intervalometer

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