Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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3. ch the switch will be inaccessible Loosen the tripod collar lock nut and turn the camera to expose the switches ENG 9 Istueuizer voodil STABILIZER la 7 Infinity Compensation Mark To compensate for shifts in the lens infinity position on the distance scale due to temperature changes the focusing ring can be turned slightly beyond the normal infinity position In room temperature the infinity position on the distance scale is indicated by the L symbol which should be aligned with the distance scale index To confirm accurate focus look through the viewfinder 1 Using ih Tripod 2 RS collar s lock Collar 3 Align the tripod collar s red Loosen the tripod collar s lock dot with the lens mount nut and turn the camera to index then pull the tripod Switch between horizontal and collar as shown by the vertical framing When arrow detaching the tripod collar from the lens detach the camera from the lens first E Detaching the tripod collar 1 Detach the lens from the mera camera ENG 10 Wo aa o CT STABILIZER i Oty E Attaching the tripod collar 1 Detach the lens from the camera 2 Turn the tripod collar s lock nut to loosen 3 Align the tripod collar s red dot with the lens mount index then align the tripod collar s index mark with the lens distance scale index ENG 11 g z H E 3 S Tighten the tripod collar s loc
4. ity first turn the focusing ring so that the distance scale index is D within 3 m infinity e If the distance scale index is within 1 5 3 m and the 3 Switching the focusing limiter switch is set x to 3m infinity initial Focusing Distance autofocusing may cause the Range lens to first stop at 3 m on the distance scale This is nota 8 E 19 3m 00 2 Setting the Focus Mode To enable autofocus set the focus mode switch to AF To ORSDFNa focusing distance malfunction If this occurs focus manually set the focus ranges can De eet with he press the shutter button again mode switch to MF and turn the focusing limiter switch 1 5 m iotes me normal focusing ring infinity or 3 m infinity autofocusing ENG 5 values please refer to the specifications This lens is equipped with a macro mechanism for low magnification close up photography Autofocus function is also possible in the macro range as in normal shooting If a picture with maximum magnification and minimum field of view coverage is required in the macro range set the AF mode to manual turn the manual focusing ring to the minimum focusing distance in the macro range Then while looking through the viewfinder move the camera or your body back and forth slowly until the image becomes clear For the actual maximum magnification and minimum field of view 5 Full time Manual Focusing Fu
5. k nut The hood guards the front part of the lens against rain snow dust and stray light which may cause flare and ghost images To use the hood pull it out all the way then turn it as shown by the arrow to lock it To collapse the hood follow the procedure in reverse 10 Filters Sold separately The lens accepts up to two screw on filters When a polarizing filter is required use Canon s PL C 77mm II polarizing filter The polarizing filter cannot be used together with a normal filter A polarizing filter attached to the lens cannot be turned while the built in hood is extended 11 Extenders Sold separately The lens can be used with Extender EF 1 4x Il and 2x Il The lens specifications when an Extender is attached are shown below With EF 1 4x II With EF 2x Il Focal Length 420mm 600mm Diagonal Extent 6 10 4 10 Angle of View Vertical Extent 3 20 2 20 Horizontal Extent 5 3 30 Max Magnification 0 33x 0 47x Focus Mode AF enabled Manual focus Aperture Range 1 5 6 f 45 f 8 f 64 When an Extender EF 1 4x Il is attached the AF speed becomes slower to maintain adequate AF control With Extender 2x Il attached to the lens only manual focus will be possible The only exceptions are with the EOS 1V HS 3 1Ds Mark Il 1Ds 1D Mark II N 1D Mark II and 1D which can still autofocus but only with the center focusing poi
6. ll time manual focusing enables you to focus manually even in the autofocus mode Set the camera to One Shot AF After focus is achieved hold down the shutter button halfway and turn the focusing ring to focus manually ENG 6 STABILIZER MODE 1r qM STABILIZER I4 r O a 4 EN 6 Using the Image Stabilizer Turn on the Image Stabilizer switch Set the Image Stabilizer Mode switch to 1 or 2 For normal use set to 1 ENG 7 Press the shutter button halfway to activate the Image Stabilizer E Image Stabilizer Mode 1 Image Stabilizer Mode 1 is especially effective in the following situations 1 The subject is still 2 The scene is dark such as at sunset or indoors 3 Using flash is undesirable The Image Stabilizer is effective with the following shutter speeds Attachments Shutter Speed None 1 30 1 125 sec With EF 1 4x Il 1 40 1 200 sec With EF 2x II 1 60 1 250 sec Bi Image Stabilizer Mode 2 Use this mode when panning a shot It helps to steady the image in the viewfinder fthe camera s Custom Function is used to alter the AF activation method the Image Stabilizer will be activated by the altered method Before shooting look through the viewfinder and check that the image has been stabilized The Image Stabilizer operates normally even with Extender EF 1 4x Il attached With Extender EF2x II attached t
7. nt ENG 12 12 Major Specificati Focal Length and Max Aperture 300mm f 4 Construction 15 elements in 11 groups Angle of View Diagonal vertical horizontal extents 8 15 4 35 6 50 Max Magnification and Picture Field 0 24x 101 mm x 150 mm at 1 5 m Min Focusing Distance 1 5 m 4 9 ft Macro Max Diameter and Length 90 mmx221 mm 3 5x8 7inch Weight 1190 g 2 6 Ib The lens length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens Add 21 5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap The dimensions and weight are for the lens only With this lens no compensation is necessary for infrared film Product specifications and the external appearance may be changed without notice ENG 13 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 equipmet 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 in
8. o the lens the Image Stabilizer will work with the following cameras EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1Ds EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1D Mark Il EOS 1D EOS 5D EOS 30D 20D 20Da 10D DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL 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 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 F Notes for Image Stabilizer Mode 1 e The Image Stabilizer may not be effective in the following cases D During camera movement such as panning 2 During picture taking on a moving boat car etc F Note for Image Stabilizer Mode 2 e Use this mode only for panned shots etc Normally use Image Stabilizer Mode 1 ENG 8 Donotturn on the Image Stabilizer switch when using the camera on a tripod Doing so may cause Image Stabilizer misoperation Turn off the Image Stabilizer before using the camera on a tripod For bulb exposures turn off O the Image Stabilizer switch to prevent misoperation e 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 REBEL2000 300 IX and D30 the Image Stabilizer will not work during self timer operation fthe tripod collar covers the Image Stabilizer switch or Image Stabilizer Mode swit
9. t light source through the lens or camera Doing so can result in loss of vision Looking at the sun through the detached lens is especially hazardous ENG 2 Nomenclature Tripod collar index Focus mode switch Image Stabilizer mode switch Built in hood Distance scale window Lens mount index UUUUUU U UUUUUU UUUUUUU Focusing ring Contacts Image Stabilizer switch Tripod collar mount Distance range limiter switch ENG 3 1 Attaching and Detaching the Lens E Attaching the lens to the camera Remove the lens dust cap by turning it counterclockwise 2 Align the lens mount index with the red dot on the camera Then turn the lens clockwise until it locks in place Remove the lens cap by pressing both clasps E Detaching the lens Hold down the lens release button on the camera and turn the lens counterclockwise until it detaches After detaching the lens attach the dust cap to the rear of the lens to protect the electrical contacts and lens surface from scratching If the contacts are dirty scratched or soiled with fingerprints etc corrosion or a faulty connection or operation may result If the lens surface is dirty the lens may not autofocus properly ENG 4 O Before switching the focusing distance range from 1 5 m infinity to 3 m infin
10. terference 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Canon FV Vests http canon jp EPI YLT 4 YI o NRA 7108 8011 RRABBRAM2 16 6 CANON INC 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan U S A CANON U S A INC One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 1198 U S A For all inquires concerning this product call toll free in the U S 1 800 OK CANON CANADA CANON CANADA IN
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