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A feature on some [[SLR|SLRs]] that allows the reflex mirror to be locked in the up position to eliminate vibration.
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'''Mirror lockup''' is a feature available on some [[SLR]]s that allows the reflex mirror to be locked in the up position before a shot.  This function eliminates the camera vibration caused by [[mirror slap]], helping the photographer produce sharper photos.  Mirror lockup is a prized feature among astrophotographers, macro and micro photographers, and night photographers.
 
 
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Mirror lockup is a feature available on some SLRs that allows the reflex mirror to be locked in the up position before a shot. This function eliminates the camera vibration caused by mirror slap, helping the photographer produce sharper photos. Mirror lockup is a prized feature among astrophotographers, macro and micro photographers, and night photographers.


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