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... instruction Warning to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is a highperformance telephoto zoom lens equipped with previous lenses. 4. A fluorine coating has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to be fixed to prevent camera shake. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dustproof and drip-proof performance. * Based on using the lens and taking pictures. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Manual focusing...
... instruction Warning to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is a highperformance telephoto zoom lens equipped with previous lenses. 4. A fluorine coating has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to be fixed to prevent camera shake. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dustproof and drip-proof performance. * Based on using the lens and taking pictures. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Manual focusing...
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... develop on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. High temperatures can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in loss of vision. This equipment has been tested and found to...
... develop on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. a Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions • Do not look at the sun directly through the lens or camera. High temperatures can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in loss of vision. This equipment has been tested and found to...
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Nomenclature Zoom ring (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 5) Tripod mounting location (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 11) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Image stabilizer switch (→ 8) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 8) Contacts (→ 4) Rubber ring (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
Nomenclature Zoom ring (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 5) Tripod mounting location (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 11) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 7) Filter mounting thread (→ 13) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Image stabilizer switch (→ 8) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 8) Contacts (→ 4) Rubber ring (→ 4) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3
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..., scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 1. and dust-resistance. The lens mount has a rubber ring for details on them with a soft cloth. • If you remove the lens, cover it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. ENG-4 To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of...
..., scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. 1. and dust-resistance. The lens mount has a rubber ring for details on them with a soft cloth. • If you remove the lens, cover it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the dust cap. ENG-4 To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of...
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... focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. ENG-5 Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to AF. Be sure to MF, and focus by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) To zoom, turn the zoom ring. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to another focal length will greatly change the focus. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. After autofocusing...
... focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. ENG-5 Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to AF. Be sure to MF, and focus by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) To zoom, turn the zoom ring. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to another focal length will greatly change the focus. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. After autofocusing...
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Hood The ET-73B hood can be blocked if the hood is aligned with the hood's stop position mark. 4. The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow...
Hood The ET-73B hood can be blocked if the hood is aligned with the hood's stop position mark. 4. The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow...
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The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. ENG-7 This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. • To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the widest position (70mm). 5.
The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. ENG-7 This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. • To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the widest position (70mm). 5.
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... the rest of the way down to use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch to . • If you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. • Make sure the image in the viewfinder is mainly effective for shooting still subjects. • MODE 2: It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal...
... the rest of the way down to use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch to . • If you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating. • Make sure the image in the viewfinder is mainly effective for shooting still subjects. • MODE 2: It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal...
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ENG-9 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. 7.
ENG-9 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. 7.
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... If the STABILIZER switch is set the camera's Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will be as effective as during self-timer operation. • Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in Mode 2. • The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than following shots in operation. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for...
... If the STABILIZER switch is set the camera's Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will be as effective as during self-timer operation. • Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in Mode 2. • The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than following shots in operation. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for...
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... image* on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the subject manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to observe the manufacturer's instructions when using monochrome infrared film. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount. • Be sure to the corresponding infrared index mark. Focus on the distance scale. Infrared Index Distance index To compensate...
... image* on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the subject manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to observe the manufacturer's instructions when using monochrome infrared film. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount. • Be sure to the corresponding infrared index mark. Focus on the distance scale. Infrared Index Distance index To compensate...
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... the collar open, remove the tripod mount. To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. If that is attached to release the collar. The tripod collar can be used with the C (W II) tripod mount ring, sold separately. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it . 10. Depending on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to or detached from the lens...
... the collar open, remove the tripod mount. To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. If that is attached to release the collar. The tripod collar can be used with the C (W II) tripod mount ring, sold separately. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it . 10. Depending on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to or detached from the lens...
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... 70mm 300mm 70mm 300mm Camera-to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (67mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. 12. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing. 11. ENG-13 Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to -Subject Distance (mm...
... 70mm 300mm 70mm 300mm Camera-to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (67mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. 12. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for accurate focusing. 11. ENG-13 Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to -Subject Distance (mm...
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....5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for variations in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. Focusing Distance 1.2 m / 3.9 ft. Hood ET-73B Lens Cap E-67U Case LP1424 Tripod Collar Ring-type tripod mounting socket C (W II) (Sold separately...
....5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap. • The size and weight listed are for variations in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. Focusing Distance 1.2 m / 3.9 ft. Hood ET-73B Lens Cap E-67U Case LP1424 Tripod Collar Ring-type tripod mounting socket C (W II) (Sold separately...