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... the Canon website. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest firmware. ●● For details on using this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Conventions used in this lens, please check the Canon website for purchasing a Canon product. Camera Firmware ●● When using the lens and...
... the Canon website. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest firmware. ●● For details on using this instruction Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Conventions used in this lens, please check the Canon website for purchasing a Canon product. Camera Firmware ●● When using the lens and...
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...sun's rays, which could cause malfunction or fire. ●● Whether it . This is used safely. Looking at the sun directly through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. High temperatures can cause the lens to ensure that the camera is to risks that may result in death or serious injury. ...injuries when touched. Doing so could result in the camera becoming excessively hot or cold, which could cause a fire. This is because the lens concentrates the sun's rays even when the sun is outside the image area or when shooting with backlight, which may result in injury. ●...
...sun's rays, which could cause malfunction or fire. ●● Whether it . This is used safely. Looking at the sun directly through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. High temperatures can cause the lens to ensure that the camera is to risks that may result in death or serious injury. ...injuries when touched. Doing so could result in the camera becoming excessively hot or cold, which could cause a fire. This is because the lens concentrates the sun's rays even when the sun is outside the image area or when shooting with backlight, which may result in injury. ●...
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...is in order to save power. Sleep mode differs from when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function. ENG-4 General Precautions Shooting Precautions This lens uses Nano USM as the drive unit for a certain period of time, this state, the motor will occur. ...2. In this lens will occur. ●● To exit sleep mode, press the shutter button halfway. Therefore, users ...
...is in order to save power. Sleep mode differs from when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function. ENG-4 General Precautions Shooting Precautions This lens uses Nano USM as the drive unit for a certain period of time, this state, the motor will occur. ...2. In this lens will occur. ●● To exit sleep mode, press the shutter button halfway. Therefore, users ...
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... are some cases when users must wait a few seconds after first setting lens information display to stop working. General Precautions When using the lens with certain film single-lens reflex cameras, displaying information on the lens information display (p.13-17) even when pressing the shutter button down halfway ...or all the way, or when pressing the display mode select button. ●● When using the lens with film single-lens reflex camera other than when the lens is charging or when zooming during exposure for still images. ●● Even when the camera in...
... are some cases when users must wait a few seconds after first setting lens information display to stop working. General Precautions When using the lens with certain film single-lens reflex cameras, displaying information on the lens information display (p.13-17) even when pressing the shutter button down halfway ...or all the way, or when pressing the display mode select button. ●● When using the lens with film single-lens reflex camera other than when the lens is charging or when zooming during exposure for still images. ●● Even when the camera in...
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The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following shots). 1 Set the STABILIZER ...the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such... panning subjects in motion. ●● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. ENG-11 5. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . 2 When you are not going to take the ...
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following shots). 1 Set the STABILIZER ...the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such... panning subjects in motion. ●● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used. ENG-11 5. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . 2 When you are not going to take the ...
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... the stabilizer is in which the Image Stabilizer effect may be less effective. ●● The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation. ●● The Image ...This will cause a malfunction. ●● With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/ IX7, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button. However...
... the stabilizer is in which the Image Stabilizer effect may be less effective. ●● The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation. ●● The Image ...This will cause a malfunction. ●● With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/ IX7, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button. However...
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... results in a lower number of images which can be displayed on the lens information display even if the camera and lens are operating. ●● When the lens information display is ON, more battery power is used compared to ON. 6. Lens Information Display The lens information display allows the user to select either "Focus distance," "Focal...
... results in a lower number of images which can be displayed on the lens information display even if the camera and lens are operating. ●● When the lens information display is ON, more battery power is used compared to ON. 6. Lens Information Display The lens information display allows the user to select either "Focus distance," "Focal...
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When the lens is used with an APS-H or APS-C format camera, a 35 mm equivalent focal length image is ...by the camera, "35mm EQV" is displayed by pressing the display mode select button between 1 and 2 seconds. Lens Information Display ■ Display mode selection You can switch from one display mode to another when the display in the lower ...left of the lens information display. Depth-of the display (see "Additional Information" on p. 18). (2) Focal length display mode ●...
When the lens is used with an APS-H or APS-C format camera, a 35 mm equivalent focal length image is ...by the camera, "35mm EQV" is displayed by pressing the display mode select button between 1 and 2 seconds. Lens Information Display ■ Display mode selection You can switch from one display mode to another when the display in the lower ...left of the lens information display. Depth-of the display (see "Additional Information" on p. 18). (2) Focal length display mode ●...
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... Display ●● The focusing distance display and focal length display are only to serve as guides. ●● When using the lens with any of the following cameras: EOS D6000, EOS D2000, EOS DCS 1, and EOS DCS 3 •• When focal length information is recorded in .... ●● 35 mm format conversion is not possible in the following cases: •• When using the lens with either a EOS 5DS or 5DS R camera which activates the Image Stabilizer. Therefore, please use it does not guarantee that images will be in order to only serve as a guide. Even if no...
... Display ●● The focusing distance display and focal length display are only to serve as guides. ●● When using the lens with any of the following cameras: EOS D6000, EOS D2000, EOS DCS 1, and EOS DCS 3 •• When focal length information is recorded in .... ●● 35 mm format conversion is not possible in the following cases: •• When using the lens with either a EOS 5DS or 5DS R camera which activates the Image Stabilizer. Therefore, please use it does not guarantee that images will be in order to only serve as a guide. Even if no...
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...image shooting •• Switching from movie shooting to still-image shooting ENG-16 When the lens is used with either a film single-lens reflex camera or digital single-lens reflex camera, the following operations are performed. ●● When switching to Live View shooting... for a period of camera (1 to movie shooting before turning the camera . Lens Information Display ■ Information display method according to camera type When the lens information display is set to 3 below) used. 1. To stop continuous display, press the display mode select button for more than...
...image shooting •• Switching from movie shooting to still-image shooting ENG-16 When the lens is used with either a film single-lens reflex camera or digital single-lens reflex camera, the following operations are performed. ●● When switching to Live View shooting... for a period of camera (1 to movie shooting before turning the camera . Lens Information Display ■ Information display method according to camera type When the lens information display is set to 3 below) used. 1. To stop continuous display, press the display mode select button for more than...
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When the lens is used with the EOS-1D Mark III or EOS1Ds Mark III, information will not be displayed even when pressing the display mode select button when the camera is OFF as indicated by the two camera model based categories below. * Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required. 3-1: EOS M10, M3 ... prevent information from the display. ENG-17 To turn the camera ON again, press the shutter button halfway. ●● When using the lens with film single-lens reflex cameras other than the EOS-1V/HS, information may not be displayed even when pressing the shutter button down halfway or all...
When the lens is used with the EOS-1D Mark III or EOS1Ds Mark III, information will not be displayed even when pressing the display mode select button when the camera is OFF as indicated by the two camera model based categories below. * Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required. 3-1: EOS M10, M3 ... prevent information from the display. ENG-17 To turn the camera ON again, press the shutter button halfway. ●● When using the lens with film single-lens reflex cameras other than the EOS-1V/HS, information may not be displayed even when pressing the shutter button down halfway or all...
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... the distance scale L mark is a margin at the magnified image* on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * When using the lens with the distance index. When moving closer to the telephoto end (300 mm), the scale which shows f/8 is displayed. The infinity position... disappears. ●● The depth-of field is only to zooming. The depth of -field scale is indicated by magnifying the image. Lens Information Display" and switch the display mode to "Focusing distance display mode." ENG-18 7. Infinity Compensation Mark 8. Distance index To compensate for...
... the distance scale L mark is a margin at the magnified image* on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * When using the lens with the distance index. When moving closer to the telephoto end (300 mm), the scale which shows f/8 is displayed. The infinity position... disappears. ●● The depth-of field is only to zooming. The depth of -field scale is indicated by magnifying the image. Lens Information Display" and switch the display mode to "Focusing distance display mode." ENG-18 7. Infinity Compensation Mark 8. Distance index To compensate for...
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...(sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ●● Only one filter may be attached. ●● If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the.... Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance 70mm EF12 II 300mm 468 1055 623 7645 0.25 0.32 0.17 0.04 70mm 355 EF25 II 300mm 953 406 3908 0.47 0.40 0.38 0.09 MF mode is recommended for magnified shots. The shooting ...
...(sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ●● Only one filter may be attached. ●● If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the.... Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance 70mm EF12 II 300mm 468 1055 623 7645 0.25 0.32 0.17 0.04 70mm 355 EF25 II 300mm 953 406 3908 0.47 0.40 0.38 0.09 MF mode is recommended for magnified shots. The shooting ...
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For example, when the lens is used with an APS-H format camera, an image with a focal length of 70 mm appears as if its focal length is 91 mm, and an image with an APS-H or APS-C format camera, images are displayed at 1.3x ... a focal length of 300 mm appears as if its focal length is 390 mm. When the lens is used with an APS-C format camera, an image with a focal length of 70 mm appears as if its focal length is 112 mm, and an image with a focal length of 300 mm appears as if...
For example, when the lens is used with an APS-H format camera, an image with a focal length of 70 mm appears as if its focal length is 91 mm, and an image with an APS-H or APS-C format camera, images are displayed at 1.3x ... a focal length of 300 mm appears as if its focal length is 390 mm. When the lens is used with an APS-C format camera, an image with a focal length of 70 mm appears as if its focal length is 112 mm, and an image with a focal length of 300 mm appears as if...
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In addition, there are no close-up lenses designed for the lens only, except as indicated. ●● Extenders cannot be used with this lens. ENG-22 Max. Magnification 0.25x (at 1.2 m/3.94 ft.) Filter ...Lens Cap E-67 II Case LP1222 (sold separately) ●● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ●● Product specifications and appearance are for use with this lens. ●● Aperture settings are specified on the camera. Focusing Distance 1.2 m/3.94 ft. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens...
In addition, there are no close-up lenses designed for the lens only, except as indicated. ●● Extenders cannot be used with this lens. ENG-22 Max. Magnification 0.25x (at 1.2 m/3.94 ft.) Filter ...Lens Cap E-67 II Case LP1222 (sold separately) ●● The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. ●● Product specifications and appearance are for use with this lens. ●● Aperture settings are specified on the camera. Focusing Distance 1.2 m/3.94 ft. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens...