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How to use mirror lockup on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Article ID: ART158597 | Date published: 06/09/2015 | Date last updated: 08/18/2015
 

Description

How to use mirror lockup on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Solution

Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12.  This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with <>.

1. Press the shutter button completely.
  • The mirror will lock in the up position.
- 2. Again press the shutter completely.
  • The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
  • In very bright light such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup.
  • During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun' s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.
  • Bulb exposures cannot be used with the self-timer. During the self-timer countdown, if you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutterrelease sound. This is not the shutter release (no picture is taken).
  • During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be single shooting <> to override the current drive mode (single or continuous).
  • After 30 seconds, the mirror lockup will be canceled automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again.
  • For mirror lockup, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 ( sold separately) is recommended.

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