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Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent
Camera Shake
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Use the Mirror Up function if camera shake is evident even when cable switch (optional) or remote control unit (optional) is used with a tripod.
When shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer, the mirror pops up and the shutter is released 2 seconds after you press it, thereby avoiding the vibration of the mirror.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the Mirror Up function.
1
Mount the camera onto a tripod.
2
In the Drive Mode, select
Z
(2 sec. Self-Timer).
1 Self-Timer Shooting (p.122)
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the viewfinder when focused.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up.
The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when shooting with the 2 sec. Self-Timer.
