disabling mirrors when using 2 second timer

TrailRunner · 11-04-2014, 10:51 PM

Would someone please tell me how to go about disabling the mirror when setting the camera up on a tripod for a two second timer delay? Seems like a wise approach for macro shots. Thanks so much :-)

**crewl1** · 11-04-2014, 11:11 PM

Page 52 of the K-3 manual.

TrailRunner · 11-04-2014, 11:23 PM

Thanks Crewl1; however, I still can't seem to find that. This stuff gets buried, and I'm trying to find where it's located. Can you help just a bit more?

Giklab · 11-04-2014, 11:29 PM

Press the up arrow on the back, you'll get that menu,

Adam · 11-04-2014, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by TrailRunner

Would someone please tell me how to go about disabling the mirror when setting the camera up on a tripod for a two second timer delay? Seems like a wise approach for macro shots. Thanks so much :-)

In 2s mode, the mirror is already locked up at the time you press the shutter release. You don't need to configure any additional settings.

TrailRunner · 11-05-2014, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by Adam

In 2s mode, the mirror is already locked up at the time you press the shutter release. You don't need to configure any additional settings.

Sweet! Thanks Adam :-)

Finchj · 11-05-2014, 12:19 PM

2 and 12 second timers also automatically disable Shake Reduction, if you have it on. This is nice so you don't have to go through the menu or use the Fx button to toggle SR on/off when shooting from a tripod or other stable platform.

11-04-2014, 10:51 PM	#1
TrailRunner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 46	disabling mirrors when using 2 second timer Would someone please tell me how to go about disabling the mirror when setting the camera up on a tripod for a two second timer delay? Seems like a wise approach for macro shots. Thanks so much :-)

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Page 52 of the K-3 manual. Attached Images

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,165	Originally posted by TrailRunner Would someone please tell me how to go about disabling the mirror when setting the camera up on a tripod for a two second timer delay? Seems like a wise approach for macro shots. Thanks so much :-) In 2s mode, the mirror is already locked up at the time you press the shutter release. You don't need to configure any additional settings. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-04-2014, 11:23 PM	#3
TrailRunner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 46 Original Poster	Thanks Crewl1; however, I still can't seem to find that. This stuff gets buried, and I'm trying to find where it's located. Can you help just a bit more?

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Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Press the up arrow on the back, you'll get that menu,

11-05-2014, 08:09 AM	#6
TrailRunner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 46 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam In 2s mode, the mirror is already locked up at the time you press the shutter release. You don't need to configure any additional settings. Sweet! Thanks Adam :-)

11-05-2014, 12:19 PM	#7
Finchj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 142	2 and 12 second timers also automatically disable Shake Reduction, if you have it on. This is nice so you don't have to go through the menu or use the Fx button to toggle SR on/off when shooting from a tripod or other stable platform.

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