Mirror Lockup - Canon EOS Rebel XT Instruction Manual

Mirror Lockup
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Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-7 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable]
(p.150). 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 [tT2 Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
Press the shutter button
completely.
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The mirror will swing up.
Again press the shutter button
completely.
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The picture is taken and the mirror
goes back down.
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In very bright places such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day,
take the picture promptly after mirror lockup.
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During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun's
heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.
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If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in
combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. self-
timer
+
bulb exposure time). During the 2-sec. self-timer countdown, if
you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound.
This is not the shutter being released (no picture is taken).
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During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be set to single shooting
regardless of the current drive mode setting (single or continuous).
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If you use the selfAimer and mirror lockup, press the shutter button
completely and the shot will be taken 2 sec. after the mirror goes up.
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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.
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For mirror lockup shots, using Remote Switch RS-60E3 (optional) is
recommended.
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Remote Controller RC·5 (optional) can also be used for mirror lockup shots. Press
the transmit button and the mirror locks up before the shot is taken
2
sec. later.
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