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• When shooting outdoors on a bright day or in a bright location such as a ski slope or a
sea shore on a fine day, take the picture within 30 seconds after swinging the mirror up
to avoid burning the shutter curtain.
• Do not point the camera lens at direct sunlight when the mirror is in the up position to
avoid burning the shutter curtain.
• When the mirror-up function is set, the film is wound one frame at a time, regardless of
the film winding mode (single exposure or continuous exposure).
• If the self-timer is used in combination with the mirror-up function, the mirror swings up
when the shutter button is first pressed, then the shutter releases automatically after a
delay of 10 seconds (in 10-second self-timer mode) or 2 seconds (in 2-second self-
timer mode).
• The timer function of the optionally available Command Back E1 cannot be used in mir-
ror-up mode.
• When using the bulb exposure and self-timer modes in combination with the mirror-up
function, a shutter release-type sound is heard when you remove your finger from the
shutter button while the self-timer is operating, but no picture is actually taken.
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5. Locking the Mirror Up
Setting custom function F-12 (refer to pages 90-91) lets you swing the
mirror up before opening the shutter and starting the exposure. This elimi-
nates the slight vibration caused by mirror shock, ensuring maximum
sharpness when taking close-up photos or using super-telephoto lenses.
• Refer to “1. Setting and Resetting Custom Functions” on page 82 for instructions
on how to set the custom function.
• For best results with mirror-up shooting, we recommend using the optionally
available Remote Switch 60T3.
1
Press the shutter button all the way
to swing the mirror up.
• The mirror will stay up for 30 seconds.
If no operation is made within 30 sec-
onds, the mirror will automatically
return to its normal position without
taking a picture. Pressing the shutter
button again will return the mirror to
the raised position.
2
Momentarily let up on the shutter button, then press it again completely
to take the picture. The mirror returns to its normal position after the
exposure is completed.
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