Mirror Lockup

Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups (macro photography).

1 Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable].

• Under the [] tab, select [Mirror lockup], then press <>.

• Select [Enable], then press <>.

2 Focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.

• The mirror will swing up, and the <> icon will blink on the LCD panel.

3 Press the shutter button completely again.

• The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.

• In very bright light such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup.

• Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.

• If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup in combination with a bulb exposure, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self-timer delay time + bulb exposure time). If you let go of the shutter button during the self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-release sound, but no picture will be taken.

• During mirror lockup, shooting function settings and menu operations, etc. are disabled.

• You can also use the self-timer with mirror lockup.

• If 30 seconds elapse after the mirror has locked up, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again.

• For mirror lockup, using a tripod and Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (sold separately) is recommended

• You can also use a remote controller (sold separately). Setting the remote controller to a 2-sec. delay is recommended.