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Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is optimized for following shots of moving subjects. 2. A fluorine coating has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for excellent imaging performance. 3. Tight seal structure ensures ...Features 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of the lens more easily compared with an Image Stabilizer. • "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer. • "USM" stands for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1
Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is optimized for following shots of moving subjects. 2. A fluorine coating has been applied to the lens's front and rear lens elements which allows dust to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for excellent imaging performance. 3. Tight seal structure ensures ...Features 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of the lens more easily compared with an Image Stabilizer. • "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer. • "USM" stands for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1
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Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is no guarantee that may develop on , the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which could be determined by one . • Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in accordance with the limits for help. To prevent condensation in loss of the equipment. Then take out the lens after it from a warm environment into a warm one, condensation may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can cause the lens to part...
Looking at the sun or a bright light source through the lens is especially hazardous. • Whether it is no guarantee that may develop on , the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which could be determined by one . • Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in accordance with the limits for help. To prevent condensation in loss of the equipment. Then take out the lens after it from a warm environment into a warm one, condensation may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can cause the lens to part...
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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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... not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. To attach it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts...
... not operate properly. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the lens. To attach it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts...
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ENG-5 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. 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. Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to finish zooming before focusing. Be sure to another focal length will greatly change the focus. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. Zooming after focusing can ...
ENG-5 The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. 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. Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to finish zooming before focusing. Be sure to another focal length will greatly change the focus. After autofocusing in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. Zooming after focusing can ...
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ENG-6 To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the lens for storage. • Part of the hood to turn it . Hood The ET-73B hood can 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 picture may be blocked if ...
ENG-6 To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. The hood can keep unwanted light out of the hood to turn it . To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the lens for storage. • Part of the hood to turn it . Hood The ET-73B hood can 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 picture may be blocked if ...
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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. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. ENG-7 Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. 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.
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. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. ENG-7 Turn the zoom ring to the arrow. 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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6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to take the picture. Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in AF or MF mode. ENG-8 When you are not going to use the image stabilizer in all directions. It 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 horizontal camera shake during following shots in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to...
6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to take the picture. Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in AF or MF mode. ENG-8 When you are not going to use the image stabilizer in all directions. It 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 horizontal camera shake during following shots in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to...
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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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If the STABILIZER switch is set the camera's Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you are taking pictures using techniques other than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function. • The image stabilizer operates for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you press the newly assigned AF button. ENG-10 However, depending on the shooting environment, the Image Stabilizer effect may be as effective as during self-timer ...
If the STABILIZER switch is set the camera's Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you are taking pictures using techniques other than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function. • The image stabilizer operates for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you press the newly assigned AF button. ENG-10 However, depending on the shooting environment, the Image Stabilizer effect may be as effective as during self-timer ...
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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 Live View shooting capability. Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount. • Be sure to the corresponding infrared index mark. Focus on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the distance scale. See the instructions for shifting of 800 nm. • The compensation amount differs depending on a wavelength of the infinity focus point...
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 Live View shooting capability. Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount. • Be sure to the corresponding infrared index mark. Focus on the LCD screen while rotating the focusing ring. * For cameras with the distance indicator on the distance scale. See the instructions for shifting of 800 nm. • The compensation amount differs depending on a wavelength of the infinity focus point...
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Depending on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. ENG-12 To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to the original position, and tighten the locking knob securely. The tripod collar 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. You can be used with the C (W...
Depending on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. ENG-12 To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to remove and attach the tripod mount. Detaching Use the following procedures to the original position, and tighten the locking knob securely. The tripod collar 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. You can be used with the C (W...
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The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. 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. Filters...
The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. 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. Filters...
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...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 subject to the front end of the lens. The camera automatically compensates for the lens only... All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Max. Weight approx. 1050 g / 37 oz. 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 mm ...
...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 subject to the front end of the lens. The camera automatically compensates for the lens only... All data listed is measured from the mount surface to change without notice. Max. Weight approx. 1050 g / 37 oz. 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 mm ...