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Mirror up Mode
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the
mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended.
1
Select mirror up mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and
rotate the release mode dial to
M
UP
.
2
Raise the mirror.
Frame the picture, focus, and then press the
shutter-release button the rest of the way down
to raise the mirror.
3
Take a picture.
Press the shutter-release button all the way
down again to take a picture. To prevent
blurring caused by camera movement, press the
shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord or wireless
remote controller (
0
309, 310). The mirror lowers when shooting ends.
D
Mirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus
and metering will not be performed.
A
Mirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the
mirror is raised.
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See Also
For information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see
page 127.
Release mode dial