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Mirror Lockup
Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12. (
→
p.136) This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which
may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this
Custom Function, see “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. When mirror lockup is set,
the camera operates as follows.
•
When using mirror lockup, Remote Switch RS-80N3 (optional) is recommended. (
→
p.167)
Press the shutter button fully and
release it.
s
The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go
back down automatically. Pressing the shutter
button fully again locks up the mirror again.
1
Press the shutter button fully again to
take the picture.
s
The picture is taken and then the mirror goes back
down.
2
•
During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be set to single-frame shooting (
) to
override the current drive mode (single or continuous).
•
If mirror lockup is used with the self-timer, pressing the shutter button fully the first
time will lock up the mirror and release the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds later
(depending on the delay time selected).
•
In very bright light such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the
picture promptly after mirror lockup.
•
During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun’s heat can
scorch and damage the shutter curtains.
•
If you use mirror lockup with the self-timer for a bulb exposure, there will be a
shutter release sound when you release the shutter button during self-timer
operation. This is not the sound of the shutter release.
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