EF500mm f/4L IS II USM EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
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1. To install the drop in filter push the filter holder straight down into the slot until it clicks into place The filter holder can be installed facing either forwards or backwards Q Because the lens optics are designed to include a glass filter you must always install the filter holder even if no gelatin filter is fitted lt Using a Gelatin Filter gt pr 47mm 1 Lift up the holder s retaining plate 2 Cut the gelatin filter as shown and mount it in the holder 3 Return the retaining plate to its closed position Gl The Drop In Screw Type Filter Holder 52 WII and Drop In Circular Polarizing Filter PL C52 WII are also available sold separately ENG 18 16 Extenders Sold Separately Lens specifications when using extender EF1 4x II III or EF2x II III are as follows EF500mm f 4L IS Il USM EF600mm f 4L IS II USM EF1 4x I II EF2x II III EF1 4x I II EF2x II III Focal length mm 700 1000 840 1200 Aperture f 5 6 45 f 8 64 f 5 6 45 f 8 64 Diagonal 3 30 2 30 3 2 Angle of view Vertical 2 1 20 1 40 1 10 Horizontal 3 2 2 30 1 40 Maximum magnification x 0 21 0 31 0 21 0 30 0 Attach the extender to the lens and then attach the lens to the camera To remove it reverse the order Errors may occur if you attach the extender to the camera first With Extender EF2x II III attached to the lens only manual focus is2. 300D DIGITAL D60 D30 EOS DCS1 DCS3 D2000 D6000 EOS 1V HS EOS 1N DP File HS RS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN IIE 50 50E REBEL X REBEL XS 500 REBEL G 500N REBEL 2000 300 REBEL Ti 300V REBEL T2 300X REBEL K2 3000V IX IX Lite IX7 3000 88 5000 888 With the EOS 1V HS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN Il E 50 50E REBEL 2000 300 IX IX Lite IX7 and D30 the Image Stabilizer will not work during self timer operation Using a tripod also stabilizes the image However depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions sometimes it may be better to turn off the Image Stabilizer function The stabilizer is equally effective for hand held photography and photography with a monopod The Image Stabilizer effect may be reduced however depending on the shooting environment The Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is used with extension tube EF 12 II or EF25 II or the extender EF1 4x III or EF2x Ill Depending on the camera there may be image shake such as after releasing the shutter However this does not affect shooting If you set the camera s Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button ENG 13 9 Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark 100 ft 520 pa m Distance index To compensate for shifti
3. is easier such as cannot be used when shooting a fast and irregularly moving player during sports photography ENG 12 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer Oeo The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting long exposures If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON the image stabilizer function may introduce errors The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases e You shoot from a violently moving vehicle e You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1 The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function The image stabilizer operates for about two seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation This will cause a malfunction With Extender EF2x II attached to the lens the Image Stabilizer will work with the following cameras EOS 1D X EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark Il EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark IV EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1D Mark II EOS 1D EOS 5D Mark III 5D Mark II 5D 7D 60D 50D 40D 30D 20D 20Da 10D REBEL T3i 600D REBEL T2i 550D REBEL T1i 500D DIGITAL REBEL XSi 450D REBEL T3 1100D DIGITAL REBEL XS 1000D DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL
4. ring the exposure may not be correct When not using the focus preset set the switch to OFF The focus preset function will not work while a By turning the playback ring to the left or right Live View image is displayed on the camera the focus shifts as far as the preset distance Focus will shift freely released of AF focusing while the playback ring is still turned Al In the following cases the focusing distance scale p 14 will move slightly It will not affect the image If the focus preset switch was set to the beeper e When you press the focus preset button will sound twice e When you turn the playback ring ENG 9 6 Power Focus PF Mode Using the playback ring enables smooth focus change This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies on FOCUS PRESET ON OFF Tip KU 1 With the focus preset switch set to OFF set the focus mode 2 Rotate the playback ring to switch to PF change the focus When the playback ring is rotated in a certain direction focus changes in the same direction as when the focusing ring is rotated You can make a 2 step change in focus shift speed depending on the angle that the playback ring is rotated to ENG 10 7 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF PF or MF mode STABILIZER ON j p OFF iti 1 Set the STABILIZER switch 2 Select the
5. stabilizer mode to ON If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function set the switch to OFF MODE 1 Corrects vibrations in all directions It is mainly effective for shooting still subjects MODE 2 Corrects vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction and corrects horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction MODE 3 Corrects vibration only during exposure During panning shots corrects vibration during exposure only in one direction the same as MODE 2 3 First press the shutter button down halfway then press down all the way to take the picture MODE 1 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to stabilize the image in the viewfinder and enable stabilization MODE 3 Press the shutter down halfway to initiate computation of stabilization then press down all the way to enable stabilization ENG 11 8 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand held shots in the following conditions MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF OFF In semi darkened areas such as indoors or When panning subjects in motion outdoors at night In locations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums and theater MODE 3 stages In situations where your footing is uncertain Since camera shake is stabilized only during In situations where fast shutter settings exposure following a subject
6. 4 0 600mm f 4 0 Lens Construction 12 groups 16 elements 12 groups 16 elements Minimum Aperture f 32 f 32 Diagonal 5 Diagonal 4 10 Angle of View Vertical 2 45 Horizontal 4 Vertical 2 20 Horizontal 3 30 Min Focusing Distance 3 7 m 12 14 ft 4 5 m 14 76 ft Max Magnification 0 15x 0 15x Approx 159 x 238 mm Approx 163 x 245 mm Field of View 6 26 x 9 37 inch at 3 7 m 12 14 ft 6 42 x 9 65 inch at 4 5 m 14 76 ft Filter Any 52 WIl series drop in filter Max Diameter and Length 146 x 383 mm 5 75 x 15 08 inch 168 x 448 mm 6 61 x 17 64 inch Weight Approx 3190 g 112 5 oz Approx 3920 g 138 3 oz Hood ET 138 WIl ET 160 WII Lens Cap E 163B E 185B Case Lens case 500B Lens case 600C The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 26 5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap The size and weight listed are for the lens only except as indicated The Close up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached Aperture settings are specified on the camera All data listed is measured according to Canon standards Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice ENG 21 Canon CT1 8576 001 0412SZ CANON INC 2012
7. Canon EF LENS EF500mm f 4L IS Il USM EF600mm f 4L IS Il USM vr 14 AP uirnasone x IMAGE STABILIZER Thank you for purchasing a Canon product Canon s EF500mm f 4L IS II USM and EF600mm f 4L IS II USM are high performance super telephoto lenses for use with EOS cameras 0 IS stands for Image Stabilizer USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor Features 1 The Image Stabilizer gives the eguivalent effect of a shutter speed four stops faster Also a third Image Stabilizer mode effective for shooting irregularly moving subjects 2 Use of fluorite lens elements giving superior definition 8 SWC Subwavelength Structure Coating reduces flare and ghosting 4 Using a fluorine coating on the foremost and rearmost lens surfaces allows adhered dirt to be removed more easily than before 5 Ultrasonic motor USM for fast guiet autofocus 6 Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus in autofocus mode ONE SHOT AF 7 An AF stop button to pause autofocus whenever desired 8 A power focus mode enables smooth focus change 9 A focus preset function for advance storage of focusing positions in memory to allow instantaneous focusing 10 Circular aperture for producing beautiful softfocus images 11 Can be used with EF1 4x III EF2x III extenders 12 Attachment slot provided for wire type security lock located under the cover for the orientation locking knob 13 Tight seal
8. I USM but the EF600mm f 4L IS II USM is used in the same way For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ENG 4 1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera s instructions for details on Q The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced mounting and detaching the lens dust and water resistance The rubber ring may Q cause slight abrasions around the camera s lens mount but this will not cause any problems If the rubber ring becomes worn it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost Attaching the strap After detaching the lens place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and lol d contacts from getting scratched KG f the contacts get soiled scratched or have fingerprints on them corrosion or faulty connections can result The camera and lens ec may not operate properly If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them clean them with a soft cloth If you remove the lens cover it with the dust cap To attach it properly align the lens mount index Thread the end of the strap through the strap and the O index of the dust cap as shown in mount on the lens and then back through the the diagram and turn clockwise To remove it clasp on the strap Pull the strap tight and check reverse the order that there is no slack in the clasp ENG 5 2 Setting the Focus Mode 3 Switching the Focusing Dista
9. ace so that the hood s lock knob rests in the slot near you Fold the strap and fit it into the space near the case hinges 3 Fasten the lens securely with the strap Close the lid and then push the lever while holding the lid from above to lock 4 Do not sit on top of the lens case Place the lens in the position intended for it ENG 16 13 Using the Tripod Mount A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position Replacing the Tripod Mount Replacement with the included monopod mount can be done at a Canon Service Center at cost Since the mount requires special fastening as a safety precaution do not replace the mount yourself 14 Security Slot An attachment slot is provided for a wire type security lock The slot is located under the cover for the orientation locking knob A wire type security lock can be purchased separately ENG 17 15 Drop In Filters A 52 WIl series drop in gelatin filter holder with a glass filter is included with the lens The drop in filter holder can be used fitted with a gelatin filter sold separately lt Installing and Removing gt To remove the drop in filter press in the left and right lock buttons and pull the filter holder straight up out of the slot
10. ce Center at cost 4 With the EOS 630 600 RT A2 A2E 5 or 10S 10 set to the Al Servo AF mode and continuous shooting AF will not resume even after you let go of the AF stop button Press the shutter release button halfway to resume AF With the EOS A2 A2E 5 and 10S 10 set to the Sports mode AF will not resume even after you let go of the AF stop button Press the shutter release button halfway to resume AF You can change the functions of the AF stop button using the camera s Custom Function For details please refer to the camera s instructions ENG 7 5 Focus Preset By presetting any focusing distance you can instantly focus at that point even while you are shooting a different subject This function operates in any of the AF PF and MF modes lt How to Set gt FOCUS PRESET FOCUS PRESET OFF ate Q CX OFF SE Q 1 set the focus preset switch 2 Press the shutter button 3 Press the focus preset to ON or halfway to focus the button distance you want to preset The focused distance will be preset If the focus preset switch was set to the beeper will sound once ENG 8 Focus Preset Q When turning the playback ring keep your finger away from the shutter button In One Shot AF mode the exposure will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved So if you press the shutter button halfway while turning the playback
11. nce Range n FULL 10m co CIID You can set the focusing distance range with a switch By setting a suitable focusing distance range the actual autofocusing time will be lt gt To shoot in autofocus AF mode set the focus mode switch to AF To shoot in manual focus MF mode set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring The focusing ring always works regardless of the focus mode shorter To shoot in power focus PF mode set the Lens Ranges focus mode switch to PF when the focus preset FULL switch p 8 is at OFF EF500mm f 4L IS 11 USM 3 7 m 12 14 ft 10 m 32 81 ft Operating the playback ring enables focus 10 m 32 81 ft gt change at a set speed This is a useful feature FULL for changing focus when shooting movies EF600mm f 4L IS II USM 4 5 m 14 76 ft 16 m 52 49 ft AQ After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode focus Sei manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring Full time manual focus ENG 6 4 AF Stop Button During autofocus operation you can press the AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus If the shutter button is still pressed halfway when the AF stop button is released autofocusing will continue as before Gl The AF stop function also works in Al Servo AF mode Angle positioning of the AF stop button is adjustable by a Canon Servi
12. ng of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index Q For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity distance look through the viewfinder while rotating the focusing ring 10 Hood S The special hoods that come with all these lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain snow and dust To attach the hood loosen the hood lock knob by turning it counterclockwise Fit the hood onto the lens s hood mount and tighten the lock knob to fix it in place Use the same procedure in reverse to remove the hood ENG 14 11 Fitting the Lens Cap 1 Reverse the lens hood slip 2 Liftthe hook and loop 3 With the lock knob at the it over the lens and tighten fastener and fit the cap so opening in the cap close the lock knob to fix it in that the lock knob rides up the fastener to fix the cap in place the slot in the cap place as shown Can also be attached to the front of the hood when using the lens ENG 15 12 Case Slot Keyhole The illustration shows the EF500mm f 4L IS II USM Put the lens away as follows 1 Reverse the lens hood slip it over the lens and attach the lens cap 2 Position the tripod mount towards you as shown and place it in the case Pl
13. onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ENG 3 Nomenclature Focusing ring 6 Distance scale 14 Hood mount 14 Orientation locking knob 17 Security slot covered 17 Strap mount 5 Drop in filter 18 Playback ring gt 9 AF stop button gt 7 Image stabilizer mode selector switch gt 11 Lene hiountindan 55 unt index gt Image stabilizer switch 11 Fossing distance kang selector switch 6 Focus preset button 8 Focus preset switch gt 8 Tripod mount 17 Focus mode switch 6 The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF500mm f 4L IS I
14. possible However with the EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark IV EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1D Mark ll EOS 1D EOS 1V HS camera autofocusing with the center focusing point is possible When shooting with EOS A2 A2E 5 fitted with either the EF500mm f 4L IS II USM or EF600mm f 4L IS II USM use 0 5 step exposure compensation when using extender EF1 4x II and use 1 step exposure when using extender EF2x II Extenders cannot be used more than one at a time Gl Autofocusing is still enabled with extender EF1 4x II III attached When an extender is attached the AF speed will become slower to retain proper control ENG 19 17 Extension Tubes Sold Separately You can attach extension tube EF12 Il or EF25 Il for magnified shots The shooting distance and magnification are shown below EF500mm f 4L IS Il USM Focusing Distance Range mm Magnification x Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF12 Il 3265 20570 0 18 0 03 EF25 Il 2904 9917 0 22 0 06 EF600mm f 4L IS Il USM Focusing Distance Range mm Magnification x Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF12 II 4028 29191 0 17 0 02 EF25 II 3619 13941 0 20 0 05 Al MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing ENG 20 Specifications EF500mm f 4L IS II USM EF600mm f 4L IS II USM Focal Length Aperture 500mm f
15. s is mounted on a camera be sure to also hold the camera by the lens including when mounting ona tripod Only holding by the camera could result in scratches on the camera body or the lens itself The lens may also detach from its mount and fall causing injury Do not use a strap attached to the camera The mount may break resulting in the lens falling off and causing injury or in scratches on the camera Be sure to use the camera with a dedicated strap attached correctly to the strap mount on the lens Do not stand on top of the lens case You may fall and injure yourself Do not pile lens cases on top of one another as they may fall and cause injury ENG 2 Z Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules mn i x A i Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This ied Class B digital apparatus compiles with Canadian ICES device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reas
16. structure ensures excellent dustproof and drip proof performance 14 Designed for lighter weight with parts made of magnesium alloy Based on 1 focal length second Generally it reguires a shutter speed 1 focal length second or faster to prevent camera shake ENG 1 A Safety Precautions Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts To prevent condensation in this case first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight High temperatures can cause the lens to malfunction Conventions used in this instruction Q Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage GI Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures Safety Precautions Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera Doing so could result in loss of vision Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous Whether it is attached to the camera or not do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached This is to prevent the lens from concentrating the sun s rays which could cause a fire When the len
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