61 62This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-upphotography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or whenphotographing a poster or another picture.When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 (optional) isrecommended.Taking Photos with the Mirror Up1. Set the drive dial to “M.UP.”2. Select “S” (single focus mode) by turning thefocus mode selector lever.3. Turn the exposure mode-setting dial tochoose any of “P”, “Av”, or “Tv” exposuremode.4. Focus the subject, and determinecomposition and exposure.5. The mirror moves up when the shutterbutton is fully pressed.6. Press the shutter button again to takepictures.Using auto focus and auto exposure★ Auto bracket exposures can be made when the auto bracketing mode is set beforetaking photos with mirror up.★ After the set time, mirror up photography will be cancelled.★ The mirror will return to the original position if the lens is removed from thecamera body.PAvTvMXCFC1C2C3CSM.UPLMirror up exposure time can be adjusted.Custom settings (C-03 on page 84)PAvTvMXCFC1C2C322252.250.70.8 ftm22252.250.70.8 ftmThe procedure is the same as that taken up tostep 3 of auto focusing.1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M”(manual focus mode).2. Determine the exposure, focusing and framestructure by pressing the shutter release buttonhalfway while looking into the view finder.3. Mirror up by fully pressing the shutter releasebutton.4. Press the shutter button fully again to takethe photograph.In the manual modeCaution■ Do not point the lens at the sun during the mirror up mode. The sun’sintense light can scorch and damage the shutter curtain.