Using Mirror Lock Up Function To Prevent Camera Shake - Pentax ist ist DL Operating Manual

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Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent
Camera Shake
Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when
Cable Switch (optional) or Remote Control Unit (optional) is used.
When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is
released two seconds later if 2 sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera
shake when mirror pops up by using this method.
Follow the procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up.
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1
Mount the camera to a tripod.
2
Use the { button and the four-way controller (2) to select
[r (2 sec. Self-Timer)]. (p.55)
3
Focus on the subject.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken two seconds later. AE lock is
enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes
up.