EOS 1D X Instruction Manual

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Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera

shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock)

can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups

(macro photography).

Set [Mirror lockup].

Under the [z3] tab, select [Mirror

lockup], then press <0>.

Select [Enable] or [Enable: Mirror

down w/s], then press <0>.

Focus the subject, then press the

shutter button completely.

X The mirror will swing up, and the

<2> icon will blink on the top LCD

panel.

Press the shutter button

completely again.

X The picture will be taken.

With [Enable] set, the mirror will go

back down when the shooting ends.

If [Enable: Mirror down w/s] is

set, the mirror lockup will be

maintained even after shooting. To

cancel the mirror lockup, press <0>.

2 Mirror Lockup

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