Release mode dial

Mirror up Mode (V)

Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by

camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror- up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial

to V(mirror up). After

pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror and then press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take the picture. A beep will sound, unless Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep, 0 321). The mirror lowers when shooting ends.

DMirror Up

While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed.

AMirror up Mode

A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s with the mirror raised.

APreventing Blur

To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter- release button smoothly. Use of a tripod is recommended.

ASee Also

For information on using the electronic front-curtain shutter to further reduce blur, see Custom Setting d5 (Electronic front-curtain shutter,

0323).

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