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gixer750
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mirror lock up........alpha 100
      #631761 - 22/03/2008 23:13

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
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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: gixer750]
      #631773 - 23/03/2008 05:26

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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gixer750
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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: Roger_Provins]
      #631778 - 23/03/2008 09:01

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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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: gixer750]
      #631781 - 23/03/2008 09:07

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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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: Roger_Provins]
      #631952 - 23/03/2008 18:26

Quote:

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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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: gixer750]
      #631957 - 23/03/2008 18:53

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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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gixer750
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Re: mirror lock up........alpha 100 [Re: Roger_Provins]
      #631982 - 23/03/2008 20:00

thanks roger,you've been a great big help.

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