Canon EF100-400mm User's Manual
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1. ENG 3 1 Mounting and See your camera s instructions for details on Detaching the Lens mounting and detaching the lens Q rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched If the contacts get soiled scratched or have fingerprints on them corrosion or faulty connections can result The camera and lens 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 and the O index of the dust cap as shown in the diagram and turn clockwise To remove it reverse the order 2 Setting the Focus Mode 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 El After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring Full time manual focus ENG 4 3 Switching the Focusing Distance Range You can set the focusing distance range to 1 8 m 5 9 ft to infinity or 6 5 m 21 3 ft to infinity By setting the suitable focusing distance range the actual autofocusing time will be shorter Q If you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range th2. ONE SHOT AF 5 Adjustable zoom ring touch lets you lock at any focal length 6 Can be used with EF1 4x II EF2x II extenders Based on 1 focal length second Generally it requires a shutter speed 1 focal length second or faster to prevent camera shake ENG 1 Safety Precautions 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ins
3. IX Lite IX7 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 9 7 Infinity Compensation 8 Infrared Index Mark Infinity compensation mark The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film Focus on the subject in MF then adjust the Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus distance setting by moving the focusing ring to point that results from changes in temperature the corresponding infrared index mark The infinity position at normal temperature is the The intermediate marker between 200 and 135 point at which the vertical line of the L mark is is 150 mm aligned with the distance indicator on the 5 distance scale Some EOS cameras cannot use infrared film See the instructions for your EOS camera Q For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity distance look through the viewfinder while rotating El The infrared index position is based on a the focusing ring wavelength of 800 nm gt The compensation amount differs depending on the focal length Use the indicated focal length as a guide when setting the compensation amount Be sure to observe the manufacturer s instructions when using infrared fil
4. the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1 You shoot using techniques other than following shots in Mode 2 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 the EOS 1V HS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN II E 50 50E REBEL 2000 300 IX IX Lite IX7 and D30 the Image Stabilizer will not work during self timer operation 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 EF 12 Il or EF26 Il When using extender EF 1 4 II EF2x II you can use the Image Stabilizer with the following cameras EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark Il N EOS 1D Mark Il EOS 1D EOS 40D 30D 20D 20Da 10D 5D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi EOS 450D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL EOS D60 D30 EOS DCS1 DCS3 D2000 D6000 EOS 1V HS EOS 1N DP HS RS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN Il E 50 50E 3000 88 REBEL XS 500 REBEL 2000 300 REBEL Ti 300V REBEL T2 300X REBEL K2 3000V IX
5. Canon EF LENS EF100 400mm f 4 5 5 6L IS USM Y ULTRASONIC IMAGE STABILIZER LA Thank you for purchasing a Canon product The Canon EF100 400mm f 4 5 5 6L IS USM lens is a high performance telephoto zoom lens for EOS cameras IS stands for Image Stabilizer USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor 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 Supplementary notes on using the lens and El taking pictures Features 1 The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster A second image stabilizer mode that is optimized for continuous shooting MODE 2 is provided 2 Fluorite and super UD lens elements for truly exceptional imaging capability 3 Ultrasonic motor USM for fast quiet autofocus 4 Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus in autofocus mode
6. ccur if you attach the extender to the camera first When using extender EF 1 4 Il the focusing mode is MF mode However AF shooting is possible only with the center focusing point when the camera is EOS 1Ds Mark III EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark III EOS 1D Mark Il N EOS 1D Mark II EOS 1D EOS 1V HS or EOS 3 When using extender EF2x II the focusing mode is MF mode Extenders cannot be used more than one at a time Use 1 2 step exposure compensation for EF1 4x Il and 1 step exposure compensation for EF2x Il when shooting with EOS A2 A2E 5 Specifications Focal Length Aperture 100 400 mm f 4 5 5 6 Lens Construction 14 groups 17 elements Minimum Aperture 32 40 Angle of View Min Focusing Distance Diagonal 24 6 10 Vertical 14 3 30 Horizontal 20 5 10 1 8 m 5 9 ft Max Magnification 0 2x at 400 mm Field of View Approx 120 x 180 mm 4 7 x 7 1 inch at 1 8 m 5 9 ft Filter Diameter 77 mm 2 8 inch Max Diameter and Length 92 x 189 mm 3 6 x 7 4 inch Weight 1380 g 48 oz Hood ET 83C Lens Cap E 77U Case LZ1324 Values shown are for models with aperture settings shown in 1 3 stop increments For models with 1 2 stop aperture increments the values are f 32 to f 38 The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 21 5 mm when including the l
7. during following shots in a horizontal direction and corrects horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction 3 When you press the shutter button halfway the Image Stabilizer will start operating Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture ENG 7 6 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 OFF OFF In semi darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors When panning subjects in motion 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 ENG 8 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer Q The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when using the camera on a tripod If the switch is set to ON the Image Stabilizer may introduce errors 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
8. e lens may stop focusing when it reaches the limit of the range This is not a malfunction If this occurs press the shutter button halfway down again ENG 5 4 Adjusting Zooming Resistance SMOOTHO TIGHT Move the zoom ring forward or backward to You can adjust the zoom ring touch zoom resistance as needed by holding the focusing A p a ring in place and turning the zoom touch Q Be sure to finish zooming before focusing djustment ring Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect yume 9 the focus E Turn the zoom touch adjustment ring towards the To prevent unintended extension of the front of word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch or the lens be careful not to set the zoom ring too towards TIGHT to increase it To lock the zoom loose ring in place turn the zoom touch adjustment ring towards TIGHT until it stops ENG 6 5 Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode STABILIZER STABILIZER MODE ON DI inr2 STABILIZER 1 Set the STABILIZER switch 2 Select the stabilizer mode to ON MODE 1 Corrects vibrations If you are not going to use the in all directions It is mainly image stabilizer function set effective for shooting still the switch to OFF subjects MODE 2 Corrects vertical camera shake
9. ens cap and dust cap The size and weight listed are for the lens only except as indicated Aperture settings are specified on the camera The camera automatically compensates for variations in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out All data listed is measured according to Canon standards Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice ENG 15 Canon CT1 7521 008 CANON INC 1998 2009 7
10. m Use a red filter also when you take the picture ENG 10 9 Using the Tripod Mount 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 Detaching the Tripod Mount First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below To attach the tripod mount reverse the procedure 1 Loosen the orientation 2 Align the red mark on the 3 Slide off the tripod collar locking knob tripod mount with the lens away from the rear of the mount index lens ENG 11 10 Hood 11 Filters Sold Separately You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens O Use a polarizing Canon filter 77mm To adjust the polarizing filter first remove the lens hood The ET 83C hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens and also protects the lens from rain snow and dust Fit the hood to the hood mount then turn it in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely The hood can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage Fl Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly When attaching or detaching the hood grasp the base of the hood to turn it To prevent deformation do not grasp the rim of the hood to turn it ENG 12 12 Extension Tubes Sold Separately You can attach extensio
11. n tube EF12 Il or EF25 Il for magnified shots The shooting distance and magnification are shown below Focusing Distance Magnification x Range mm Close Long Close Long distance distance distance distance 100mm 755 1122 0 19 0 12 EF 400mm 1569 13224 0 25 0 03 EF25 Il 100mm 544 666 0 35 0 27 400mm 1393 6491 0 31 0 07 El MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing 13 Close up Lenses Sold Separately Attaching a close up lens 500D 77mm enables close up photography Magnification is from 0 80 to 0 21 times Close up lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing ENG 13 14 Extenders Sold Separately Lens specifications when using extender EF1 4x II EF2x Il are as follows Item With EF 1 4 Il Extender With EF2x Il Extender Focal length mm 140 560 200 800 Aperture 1 3 steps 100mm f 6 3 45 f 9 64 400mm f 8 57 f 11 81 1 2 steps 100mm f 6 7 45 f 9 5 64 400mm f 8 54 f 11 76 Angle of view Diagonal 17 35 4 25 12 3 5 Vertical 9 50 2 25 7 1 40 Horizontal 14 40 3 40 10 2 35 Maximum magnification x 0 28 0 41 Gl Attach the extender to the lens and then attach the lens to the camera To remove it reverse the order Errors may o
12. tallation 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 A Precautions for shooting with EOS 1N RS e When using this lens to shoot with EOS 1N RS use 2 3 step or 1 2 step exposure compensation ENG 2 Nomenclature Hood mount gt 12 Zoom touch adjustment ring 6 Image stabilizer mode selector switch 7 Filter mounting Zoom position index thread 12 Focus mode switch 4 Distance scale Zoom ring gt 6 Contacts aaf gt 4 Focusing ring 4 Image stabilizer switch 7 L_ Lens mount index gt 11 Focusing distance range For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in selector switch gt 5 parentheses
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