Re: [APML] question about mirror lockup...

[astropix@att.net]

> roland wrote:
> I'm not familiar with this camera, so I'm not sure what the self-timer
> is buying you....

 Roland...

     On many models of SLR's the timer 'pre-fires' the mirror a split second 
before the shutter opens. As a Canon aficionado, I can't say with certainity 
about the Nikon in question. I use both mirror lock-up and the shutter release 
timer on my Ftb-ql's... I'm totally hands free for anything faster than 'Bulb' 
setting. Same for my OM 1's which are used through the scope only. Doing this 
without regard to specific shutter speeds has greatly improved my success rate 
from beginning efforts... I'd have to say it's a good habit to get into for 
long focal length shots that don't require a shutter release cable.

     Good luck on photographing a complete lunation... I have about 2/3 of the 
phases complete myself... one of these years I'll scan them in so more folks 
can see them!

 Best...

 Geoff Powers



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