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Thank you for excellent imaging performance. 3. The Canon EF300mm f/4L IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for following shots of a shutter speed two stops faster*. UD lens elements for purchasing a Canon product. The lens is equipped with Extender EF1.4X ll and EF2X ll..... ENG-1 The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of moving subjects. 2. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for Ultrasonic Motor. The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is available after the subject comes into focus in this...
Thank you for excellent imaging performance. 3. The Canon EF300mm f/4L IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for following shots of a shutter speed two stops faster*. UD lens elements for purchasing a Canon product. The lens is equipped with Extender EF1.4X ll and EF2X ll..... ENG-1 The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of moving subjects. 2. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for Ultrasonic Motor. The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is available after the subject comes into focus in this...
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To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking the lens from concentrating the sun's rays, which can be required to stop operation of the FCC Rules. High temperatures can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instructions. This equipment has been tested and found to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. ENG-2 Handling Cautions • If the lens is attached to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. This device complies with the limits for ...
To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking the lens from concentrating the sun's rays, which can be required to stop operation of the FCC Rules. High temperatures can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instructions. This equipment has been tested and found to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. ENG-2 Handling Cautions • If the lens is attached to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. This device complies with the limits for ...
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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 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 (→ **).
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To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to AF. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera's instructions for details on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 2. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To attach it , reverse the order. 1. To shoot in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by turning the focusing ring. To remove it properly, ...
To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to AF. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera's instructions for details on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 2. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the dust cap as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To attach it , reverse the order. 1. To shoot in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by turning the focusing ring. To remove it properly, ...
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If you autofocus outside the set the focusing distance range to 1.5 m/4.9 ft. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time can set focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing at the start of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. Distance index To compensate for shifting of the focusing range; The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. For accurate manual focusing on the distance ...
If you autofocus outside the set the focusing distance range to 1.5 m/4.9 ft. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time can set focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing at the start of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. Distance index To compensate for shifting of the focusing range; The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at infinity distance, look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring. to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. For accurate manual focusing on the distance ...
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It is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. ENG-6 5. Set the STABILIZER switch to . • If you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. • Make sure the image in AF or MF mode. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to use the image stabilizer in the viewfinder is mainly effective for shooting still subjects. • MODE 2: It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction, and compensates for ...
It is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. ENG-6 5. Set the STABILIZER switch to . • If you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. • Make sure the image in AF or MF mode. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to use the image stabilizer in the viewfinder is mainly effective for shooting still subjects. • MODE 2: It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction, and compensates for ...
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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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If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. • The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases: • You shoot while riding on a bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1. • You shoot using techniques other than following cameras: EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, 10D, 5D, DIGITAL REBEL XSi/450D, DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL, DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, DIGITAL ...
If the STABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. • The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases: • You shoot while riding on a bumpy road. • You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1. • You shoot using techniques other than following cameras: EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, 10D, 5D, DIGITAL REBEL XSi/450D, DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL, DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, DIGITAL ...
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Rotate the tripod mount and align the mounting indicator on the tripod mount with the one on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. 7. ENG-9 Loosen the orientation locking knob. If the foot of the lens. Slide off the tripod collar away from the rear of the tripod mount overlaps the switch, loosen the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount to remove and attach the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to move the foot. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting ...
Rotate the tripod mount and align the mounting indicator on the tripod mount with the one on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. 7. ENG-9 Loosen the orientation locking knob. If the foot of the lens. Slide off the tripod collar away from the rear of the tripod mount overlaps the switch, loosen the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount to remove and attach the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to move the foot. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting ...
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... reduce unwanted reflections and also protects the front of the lens from the end 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. The built-in the direction of the arrow. For storage...
... reduce unwanted reflections and also protects the front of the lens from the end 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. The built-in the direction of the arrow. For storage...
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EF12 II EF25 II Camera-to-Subject Distance (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 attached because there is no size that fits the lens. • Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. ENG-11 Extension Tubes (Sold separately) 11. 10. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II ...
EF12 II EF25 II Camera-to-Subject Distance (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 attached because there is no size that fits the lens. • Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. ENG-11 Extension Tubes (Sold separately) 11. 10. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II ...
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ENG-12 f/45 6°10' 3°20' 5° 0.33 With EF2X ll Extender 600 f/8 - Detach it from the camera in the reverse order. 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. • When an Extender is possible. However, with the EOS1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center ...
ENG-12 f/45 6°10' 3°20' 5° 0.33 With EF2X ll Extender 600 f/8 - Detach it from the camera in the reverse order. 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. • When an Extender is possible. However, with the EOS1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center ...