Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable]. The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with [
Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
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1. Press the shutter button completely.
- The mirror will lock in the up position.
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2. Again press the shutter completely.
- The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
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- 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.
- If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. selftimer + bulb exposure time). During the self-timer countdown, if you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound. This is not the shutter release (no picture is taken).
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- During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be single shooting regardless of the current drive mode (single or continuous).
- If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, the shot will be taken 2 sec. after the mirror goes up when you press the shutter button completely.
- The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again.
- For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 ( optional) is recommended.
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