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 MUP.

Release mode dial

2Raise the mirror.

Frame the picture, focus, and then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.

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While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus

and metering will not be performed.

 

3Take 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 (0 281). The mirror lowers when shooting ends.

AMirror up Mode

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

ASee Also

For information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see page 80.

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