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Unfortunately no, You need a camera which is capable of long exposures. Most compacts will give an exposure of up to a couple of seconds or so, but this is usually controlled automatically. If you want to make long exposure pictures you will need a camera with manual control of shutter speeds. Some more advanced compacts can do this and cameras with manual controls will usually (but not always) have extended exposure up to about 30 seconds. If you want to make exposures longer than this look for a camera with a B (bulb) setting. This lets you make exposures as long as you like by holding down the shutter button.

(I'm assuming you're looking for a camera and want to make long exposure pictures) Don't for get you will need a tripod or some way of holding your camera still for the duration of the exposure. I would also recommend a remote release, (although you can use the self timer) to prevent shake as you press the shutter.

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