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...focal length] second. The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is optimized for excellent imaging performance. 3. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for purchasing a Canon product. Generally, it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or faster to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Conventions...has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to be fixed to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in a nicer background blur. 8. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent ...
...focal length] second. The lens also has a second image stabilizer mode that is optimized for excellent imaging performance. 3. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for purchasing a Canon product. Generally, it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or faster to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Conventions...has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to be fixed to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is available after the subject comes into focus in a nicer background blur. 8. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent ...
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High temperatures can be required to stop operation of the equipment. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. Handling Cautions • If the lens is taken from a cold to warm environment. This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off...
High temperatures can be required to stop operation of the equipment. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. Handling Cautions • If the lens is taken from a cold to warm environment. This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off...
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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 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 (→ **).
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...; If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints 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. To attach it , reverse the order. The camera and...
...; If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints 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. To attach it , reverse the order. The camera and...
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Setting the Focus Mode 3. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch 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. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to finish zooming before focusing. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ENG-5 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Be sure to another focal length will greatly change the focus...
Setting the Focus Mode 3. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch 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. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to finish zooming before focusing. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ENG-5 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Be sure to another focal length will greatly change the focus...
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To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the lens for storage. • Part of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is not attached properly. • When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn it . ENG-6 The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . Hood The ET-73B hood can be blocked if the hood is aligned with the hood's stop position mark. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, ...
To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the lens for storage. • Part of the picture may be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is not attached properly. • When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to turn it . ENG-6 The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . Hood The ET-73B hood can be blocked if the hood is aligned with the hood's stop position mark. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, ...
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Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. 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). Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. 5.
Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. 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). Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. 5.
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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. Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in a vertical direction. ENG-8 It is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to . When you are not going 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 ...
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. Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in a vertical direction. ENG-8 It is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to . When you are not going 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-9 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.
ENG-9 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.
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However, depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better to turn off the shutter button. ENG-10 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 IIE/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, and D30, 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. However, ...
However, depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better to turn off the shutter button. ENG-10 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 IIE/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, and D30, 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. However, ...
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For accurate manual focusing of subjects at infinity, look through the viewfinder or look at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with Live View shooting capability. Focus on the focal length. Infrared Index Distance index To compensate for your EOS camera. • The infrared index position is the point at the magnified image* on the distance scale. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-11 The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using infrared film. ...
For accurate manual focusing of subjects at infinity, look through the viewfinder or look at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with Live View shooting capability. Focus on the focal length. Infrared Index Distance index To compensate for your EOS camera. • The infrared index position is the point at the magnified image* on the distance scale. Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film. ENG-11 The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using infrared film. ...
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If that is attached, the tripod mount may bump into it. You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the EOS camera model, if a battery pack or vertical grip is the case, remove the battery pack/vertical grip or the tripod mount. Depending on the tripod mount to allow it becomes loose (about 3 turns), and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to release the collar. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it to rotate as needed to remove and attach the tripod mount. To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to the camera. With the collar open, ...
If that is attached, the tripod mount may bump into it. You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the EOS camera model, if a battery pack or vertical grip is the case, remove the battery pack/vertical grip or the tripod mount. Depending on the tripod mount to allow it becomes loose (about 3 turns), and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to release the collar. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it to rotate as needed to remove and attach the tripod mount. To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to the camera. With the collar open, ...
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EF12 ll EF25 ll 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. 11. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube...
EF12 ll EF25 ll 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. 11. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach Extension Tube...
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... camera is zoomed in or out. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Lens Construction 14 groups, 19 elements Minimum Aperture f/32-45 Angle of View 364 × 545 - 113 × 169 ...E-67U Case LP1424 Tripod Collar Ring-type tripod mounting socket C (W II) (Sold separately) • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. ENG-14 There are no compatible close-up lenses. • Aperture ...
... camera is zoomed in or out. • All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Lens Construction 14 groups, 19 elements Minimum Aperture f/32-45 Angle of View 364 × 545 - 113 × 169 ...E-67U Case LP1424 Tripod Collar Ring-type tripod mounting socket C (W II) (Sold separately) • The lens length is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. ENG-14 There are no compatible close-up lenses. • Aperture ...