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9.5 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up
This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur an image
when shutter speed is slow. A electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional)
is recommended to use with the mirror-up function.
1. Set the drive dial to M.UP.
2. Select S (single focus mode) by turning the focus mode selector lever.
3. Turn the exposure dial to P, Av or Tv exposure mode.
4. Ensure the subject is in focus and that composition and exposure have
been determined.
5. The mirror moves up when the shutter release button is fully pressed.
6. Press the shutter release button again to take pictures.
In the Manual Mode
Follow steps 1 through 3 of the above auto focusing steps and continue with
the steps below.
1-3 (reference steps 1-3 in the Mirror Up Autofocus method)
4. Set the focus mode selector lever to M (manual focus mode). Turn the
lens-focusing ring to focus.
5. Determine the exposure, focusing and frame structure by pressing the
shutter release button halfway while looking into the viewnder.
6. Lock the mirror up by pressing the shutter release button.
7. Press the shutter release button again to take pictures.
NOTICE:
Auto bracketing exposures can be made
when the auto bracketing mode is set
before taking photos with mirror up.
After 10 seconds, mirror up photography
will be cancelled
The mirror will return to the original
position if the lens is removed from the
camera body
WARNING:
DO NOT point the lens at the sun during the
Mirror Up mode. The sun’s intense light can
scorch and damage the shutter curtain.
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S
M.UP
L
P
Av
Tv
M
X
CF
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C2
C3
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0.8
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