gixer750
newbie
Reged: 13/08/2007
Posts: 5
Loc: south wales
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how do i get the mirror to lock up when i need it to?i'm relatively new,and a beginner to photography so any help greatly appreciated.
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Roger_Provins
Made-it Man
Reged: 22/10/2005
Posts: 3068
Loc: Gloucester, UK
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Set the self-timer to the 2 second delay. When you press the shutter release the mirror will first lock up then 2 seconds later the shutter will release.
If you don't have the original operating instructions one is available (in PDF) <here> for free download.
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Rog
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gixer750
newbie
Reged: 13/08/2007
Posts: 5
Loc: south wales
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hi roger,thanks for your reply.so,the only way to get mirror lock up is with the 2 sec self timer?i know how to do that,but reading togs postings on other forums,there seems to be another way,but not necessarily for the alpha.i just thought there was a way of doing it other than with the self timer....
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Roger_Provins
Made-it Man
Reged: 22/10/2005
Posts: 3068
Loc: Gloucester, UK
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None I know of, apart from the cleaning function which raises the mirror, but obviously not what you want  What do you want to do with MLU?
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gixer750
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Reged: 13/08/2007
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Loc: south wales
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None I know of, apart from the cleaning function which raises the mirror, but obviously not what you want What do you want to do with MLU?
i read in a magazine recently,to use the mirror lock up facility whilst taking a certain shot(can't remember which type though),and i'm sure the exposure was quite long....or can you use the 2 sec self timer with long exposures?please excuse my ignorance as i'm very much in the learning stages.
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Roger_Provins
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Posts: 3068
Loc: Gloucester, UK
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....or can you use the 2 sec self timer with long exposures?
Yes you can. The 2 second timer lifts the mirror (to minimise any vibration) then, after 2 seconds, initiates whatever length of exposure you have set.
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Rog
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gixer750
newbie
Reged: 13/08/2007
Posts: 5
Loc: south wales
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thanks roger,you've been a great big help.
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