From the course: Learning the Canon Rebel T4i and T5i (EOS 650D and 700D)
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Mirror Lockup mode
From the course: Learning the Canon Rebel T4i and T5i (EOS 650D and 700D)
Mirror Lockup mode
- The flapping of the mirror on your DSLR camera can really lead to unwanted camera movement, which usually results in a blurrier image. One way to minimize this is to shoot from a tripod and even further, to use the mirror up mode. In this mode the camera's mirror is raised. Once raised you won't be able to see the viewfinder or use any of the autofocus commands. However, Live View will continue to work. The real benefit here is that the mirror is raised and then will only close when you take the photo. Here's how you use it. Make sure the camera's in a single shooting drive mode, press the menu button and choose the fourth set up tab. Select custom functions and press the set button. From page five choose mirror lockup, now you can enable or disable. The mirror isn't actually raised yet because you haven't taken a photo. Half press the shutter button to meter the scene and engage autofocus. When you're ready, press the shutter button down all the way to raise the mirror. Note, you…
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