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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JGobeil" data-source="post: 3175874" data-attributes="member: 24649">I would'nt worry about mirror slap.  Just set ISO high enough to keep your shutter at about 1/1000s or more.  If light is not good, your photos will lack contrast and the results won't be great, mirror lock-up or not.You will have to do your classes to learn how to work with the scope.  You need to keep the camera stable, press the shutter smoothly and focus quickly while the bird is still there.  Expect so-so results at first but your photos will quickly get better.Put the camera in A mode, manual focus and use a high enough ISO.  Then forget about camera settings and concentrate on fucusing. If possible, pre-focus for the expected distance.  Keep the camera as low as possible on the tripod and avoid using the tripod extension tube.EnjoyJ</blockquote>