Release

The shooting operation can be selected from (single-frame), (continuous low speed), (continuous highspeed), * (self-timer), or (mirror up) using the release mode dial.

Press the release mode dial unlock button and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.

Single frame

Camera takes one photograph each time the shutter button is pressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer.

Continuous low speed

While shutter button is held down, camera records 1-2 frames per second.*

Continuous high speed

While shutter button is held down, camera records up to 3 frames per second.* Use to photograph moving objects or to capture a fleeting expression on portrait subjects.

*Self-timer

Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (➝p.101).

Mirror up

Press shutter button once to raise mirror, again to take photograph (shutter will be released automatically if shutter button is not pressed for 30 sec. after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter is released.

Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs. Note that autofocus, metering, and framing cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder while mirror is raised.

*If the following conditions apply: Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority

auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster, ISO

200, [100% (STD)] is selected for [D-RANGE] in the [SHOOTING MENU], and enough memory remains in memory buffer.

MEMO

When (continuous low speed) or (continuous high speed) is selected, the continuous shooting speed and interval may be slower, depending on the setting for [ D-RANGE] in the [SHOOTING MENU].

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