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.... 2. ENG-1 Features 1. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Conventions used in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF). 5. UD lens elements for following shots of a shutter speed two stops faster*. The Canon EF300mm f/4L IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for EOS cameras, and it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or faster to prevent...
.... 2. ENG-1 Features 1. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Conventions used in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF). 5. UD lens elements for following shots of a shutter speed two stops faster*. The Canon EF300mm f/4L IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for EOS cameras, and it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or faster to prevent...
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... Part 15 of vision. This equipment has been tested and found to warm environment. ENG-2 Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into an airtight plastic bag before taking it has warmed gradually. If this case, first put the.... Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in direct sunlight. This equipment generates, uses and can cause the lens to radio or television reception, which could result in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. Doing so could cause a fire. a Safety Precautions a Safety...
... Part 15 of vision. This equipment has been tested and found to warm environment. ENG-2 Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into an airtight plastic bag before taking it has warmed gradually. If this case, first put the.... Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in direct sunlight. This equipment generates, uses and can cause the lens to radio or television reception, which could result in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. Doing so could cause a fire. a Safety Precautions a Safety...
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Nomenclature Built-in lens hood (→ 10) Focusing ring (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 5) Distance index (→ 5) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 6) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) Contacts (→ 4) Tripod mount (→ 9) Orientation locking knob (→ 9) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
Nomenclature Built-in lens hood (→ 10) Focusing ring (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 5) Distance index (→ 5) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 10) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 6) Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) Contacts (→ 4) Tripod mount (→ 9) Orientation locking knob (→ 9) Focusing distance range selection switch (→ 5) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
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...fingerprints on them, clean them , corrosion or faulty connections can result. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the... index and the K index of the focus mode. To attach it , reverse the order. Setting the Focus Mode • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. To shoot in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by turning the focusing ring. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set...
...fingerprints on them, clean them , corrosion or faulty connections can result. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the... index and the K index of the focus mode. To attach it , reverse the order. Setting the Focus Mode • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. To shoot in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by turning the focusing ring. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set...
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.... 3. ENG-5 Press the shutter release button halfway again. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time can set focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at...
.... 3. ENG-5 Press the shutter release button halfway again. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time can set focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at...
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ENG-7 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. • In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. • In situations where your footing is uncertain. • In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. • When panning subjects in motion. 6.
ENG-7 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. • In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. • In situations where your footing is uncertain. • In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. • When panning subjects in motion. 6.
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...• The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. • The Image Stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with the EF12 II or EF25 II Extension Tube, and the EF1.4X II Extender. • With Extender EF2X II attached to the...bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for about two seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in Mode 2. • The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than following cases: • You shoot while riding on Using ...
...• The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. • The Image Stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with the EF12 II or EF25 II Extension Tube, and the EF1.4X II Extender. • With Extender EF2X II attached to the...bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for about two seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in Mode 2. • The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than following cases: • You shoot while riding on Using ...
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.... Slide off the tripod collar away from the rear of the tripod mount overlaps the switch, loosen the orientation locking knob on the lens. If the foot of the lens. Detaching Use the following procedures to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. ENG-9 Rotate the tripod mount...
.... Slide off the tripod collar away from the rear of the tripod mount overlaps the switch, loosen the orientation locking knob on the lens. If the foot of the lens. Detaching Use the following procedures to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. ENG-9 Rotate the tripod mount...
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The built-in the direction of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first store the lens hood. When using the hood, extend it in lens hood can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the ...front of the arrow. Hood 9. Filters (Sold separately) You can reduce unwanted reflections and also protects the front of the lens from the end of the lens until it stops and then turn it outward from rain, snow, dust, and other substances. ENG-10 8. For storage, reverse ...
The built-in the direction of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (77mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first store the lens hood. When using the hood, extend it in lens hood can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the ...front of the arrow. Hood 9. Filters (Sold separately) You can reduce unwanted reflections and also protects the front of the lens from the end of the lens until it stops and then turn it outward from rain, snow, dust, and other substances. ENG-10 8. For storage, reverse ...
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... (mm) Near Far 1338 7795 1216 3946 Magnification Near 0.30× 0.37× Far 0.04× 0.09× Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up Lens 250D cannot be 0.82× - 0.59×. • Close-up photography. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or... for accurate focusing. ENG-11 The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Magnification will be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. • Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots.
... (mm) Near Far 1338 7795 1216 3946 Magnification Near 0.30× 0.37× Far 0.04× 0.09× Attaching a 500D (77mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up Lens 250D cannot be 0.82× - 0.59×. • Close-up photography. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or... for accurate focusing. ENG-11 The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Magnification will be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. • Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots.
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...attached to retain proper AF control. ENG-12 f/64 4°10' 2°20' 3°30' 0.47 • First attach the Extender to the lens, then attach the lens to -1/2 stop for the EF1.4X II or -1 stop for the EF2X II. • Autofocusing is still enabled with Extender EF1.4X II attached...it from the camera in the reverse order. Extenders (Sold separately) With Extender EF1.4X ll or EF2X ll attached, the lens specifications will become slower by design to the lens, only manual focus is attached, the AF speed will change as follows: Item Focal length (mm) Aperture Diagonal Angle of ...
...attached to retain proper AF control. ENG-12 f/64 4°10' 2°20' 3°30' 0.47 • First attach the Extender to the lens, then attach the lens to -1/2 stop for the EF1.4X II or -1 stop for the EF2X II. • Autofocusing is still enabled with Extender EF1.4X II attached...it from the camera in the reverse order. Extenders (Sold separately) With Extender EF1.4X ll or EF2X ll attached, the lens specifications will become slower by design to the lens, only manual focus is attached, the AF speed will change as follows: Item Focal length (mm) Aperture Diagonal Angle of ...
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...inch 1190 g / 42.0 oz Built-in E-77U LZ1128 • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are subject to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for ...the lens only, except as indicated. • Aperture ...
...inch 1190 g / 42.0 oz Built-in E-77U LZ1128 • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are subject to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for ...the lens only, except as indicated. • Aperture ...