easiest MLU for 1Ds3 ??

timplog

Would like to know the simplest, most direct way to lock up the mirror on my 1Ds3 before an exposure-I think the 'set' button can be assigned the 'mirror down' duty in Custom Functions but other than setting MLU in My Menu-is that the only way?
Hope I'm missing something simple-this seems awkward at best.
Thanks very much for your time, and this great forum.
Cheers!

insanefred

I think it's called, switch to Nikon.

ziggy53

Yes, using "My Menu" to hold an MLU shortcut is the fastest method available to true MLU. I just use the "Live View" function to get the mirror up and reduce shake, in a hurry. (5D MKII and 40D.)

It is sad that Canon has not made a dedicated button for MLU, but the My Menu shortcut and Live View at least make it easier than previous models to reduce shake due to mirror movement.

Awais Yaqub

In addition to Live view, i have one custom function with MLU activated+landscapes/architecture settings on my 7D

timplog

thanks for your thoughts guys-especially "switch to nikon" -very droll.
this is a great forum and I learn something every time.
hope you're having a great weekend!
cheers,

insanefred

timplog wrote: »

thanks for your thoughts guys-especially "switch to nikon" -very droll.
this is a great forum and I learn something every time.
hope you're having a great weekend!
cheers,

I am just trolling, don't take it personally.

timplog

not seriously at all-appreciate the humor-if not the unlikelihood, of your suggestion ;-)
cheers