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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 viewnder.
6. Lock the mirror up by pressing the shutter release button.
7. Press the shutter release button again to take pictures.
NOTE:
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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25
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0.8
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