Nikon D810 Product Manual - Page 132

Mirror up Mode (V) Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirrorup mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial Release mode dial to V (mirror up). After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror and then press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take the picture. A beep will sound, unless Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep, 0 321). The mirror lowers when shooting ends. D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed. A Mirror up Mode A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s with the mirror raised. A Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly. Use of a tripod is recommended. A See Also For information on using the electronic front-curtain shutter to further reduce blur, see Custom Setting d5 (Electronic front-curtain shutter, 0 323). 108