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... for Canon EOS cameras, equipped with outstanding image quality. 2. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Innovative DO optical elements combine the benefits of a shutter speed three stops faster*. 3. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is available after the subject comes into focus in a nicer background blur. * Based on using the lens and taking pictures...
... for Canon EOS cameras, equipped with outstanding image quality. 2. Supplementary notes on [1/focal length] second. Innovative DO optical elements combine the benefits of a shutter speed three stops faster*. 3. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is available after the subject comes into focus in a nicer background blur. * Based on using the lens and taking pictures...
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... loss of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the lens surface and internal parts. High temperatures can be required to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the DO elements. Handling Cautions • If the lens is taken from a cold to malfunction. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
... loss of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the lens surface and internal parts. High temperatures can be required to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the DO elements. Handling Cautions • If the lens is taken from a cold to malfunction. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
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ENG-3 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 5) Distance scale (→ 10) Zoom ring (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 11) Focusing ring (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Contacts (→ 4) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
ENG-3 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 5) Distance scale (→ 10) Zoom ring (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 11) Focusing ring (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Contacts (→ 4) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
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... focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-4 To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the... lens. 2. To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of the focus mode. After autofocusing in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To attach it , reverse ...
... focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) ENG-4 To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on mounting and detaching the... lens. 2. To remove it properly, align the lens mount index and the K index of the focus mode. After autofocusing in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To attach it , reverse ...
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... hood is not attached properly. • When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to turn it . Zooming after focusing can be reverse... secure it . The hood can affect the focus. ENG-5 Hood To zoom, turn it. The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the hood to finish zooming before focusing. 3. Be sure to turn the zoom ring.
... hood is not attached properly. • When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To prevent deformation, do not grasp the rim of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to turn it . Zooming after focusing can be reverse... secure it . The hood can affect the focus. ENG-5 Hood To zoom, turn it. The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the hood to finish zooming before focusing. 3. Be sure to turn the zoom ring.
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Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. 5. 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). ENG-6 Turn the zoom ring to the arrow.
Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can only be fixed to keep the lens at maximum wide angle. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. The zoom ring can be locked at the shortest point. 5. 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). ENG-6 Turn the zoom ring to the arrow.
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ENG-8 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-8 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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... battery power. • The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. • The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll or EF25 ll. • Pictures may look distorted after being taken depending on Using the Image Stabilizer...
... battery power. • The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held photography and photography with a monopod. • The image stabilizer function also operates when the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll or EF25 ll. • Pictures may look distorted after being taken depending on Using the Image Stabilizer...
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...× 0.38× 0.09× Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. 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 (58mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the...
...× 0.38× 0.09× Manual focusing is recommended for magnified shots. 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 (58mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the...
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12. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.65x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-12 Compatibility with Close-up Lenses is as follows. • Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 1.18x) • Close-up photography.
12. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.65x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-12 Compatibility with Close-up Lenses is as follows. • Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 1.18x) • Close-up photography.
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...at 1.4 m) 58 mm 82.4 × 99.9 mm / 3.2 × 3.9 inch 720 g / 25.2 oz ET-65B Lens Cap Case E-58U LP1116 * This figure is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. Magnification & Field of view Filter Diameter Max. Aperture... Lens Construction 70 - 300 mm, f/4.5 - 5.6 18 elements in or out. • All data listed is for the lens only, except...
...at 1.4 m) 58 mm 82.4 × 99.9 mm / 3.2 × 3.9 inch 720 g / 25.2 oz ET-65B Lens Cap Case E-58U LP1116 * This figure is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are specified on the camera. Magnification & Field of view Filter Diameter Max. Aperture... Lens Construction 70 - 300 mm, f/4.5 - 5.6 18 elements in or out. • All data listed is for the lens only, except...