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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM manual

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    EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Instructions ENG C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is a high-performance ultra-wide angle zoom lens that makes movie shooting comfortable. The lens is equipped with an Image Stabilizer and has been developed for EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses*.  "IS" stands for Image Stabilizer.  "ST[...]

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    ENG-2 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[...]

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    ENG-3 Safety Precautions 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 modications to the [...]

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    ENG-4 Shooting Precautions The EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM utilizes a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor also controls the focus lens during zooming. 1. When the camera is OFF The motor does not operate while the camera is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function. Therefore, users must be aware [...]

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    ENG-5  For deta iled info rmatio n, refer ence page numb ers are prov ided in par enthes es ( → **). Nomenclature Contacts ( → 6) Image stabilizer switch ( → 8) Hood mount ( → 7) Lens mount index ( → 6) Filter mounting thread ( → 10) Zoom ring ( → 7) Focusing ring ( → 6) Zoom position index ( → 7) Focus mode switch ( → 6) C O[...]

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    ENG-6 See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens.  After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.  If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have ngerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and[...]

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    ENG-7 Hood (sold separately) 4 Zooming 3 T o zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.  Be sure to nish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.  Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is quickly rotated.  Zooming when the camera is OFF will result in delayed focus.  Zooming during still image exposure w[...]

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    ENG-8 Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). 1 Set the ST ABILIZER switch to ON.  If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to OFF . 2 When you press the shutter b[...]

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    ENG-9 Image Stabilizer  In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night.  In locations where ash 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. OFF ON OFF ON T[...]

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    ENG-10 Y ou can attach extension tube EF12 II for magnied shots. The shooting distance and magnication are shown below . MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing. Y ou can attach lters to the lter mounting thread on the front of the lens.  Only one lter may be attached.  If you need a polarizing lter, use the Canon Circu[...]

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    ENG-1 1 Specications 8 * Applies to 1/3-stop increments. With 1/2-stop increments, it will be f/22-27.  Equi valent to 16 -29 mm in the 35mm lm form at.  The len s length is mea sured fro m the mou nt surfac e to the fr ont end of the len s. A dd 24.2 mm when inclu ding the lens cap and dust cap .  The siz e and weight liste d are fo[...]

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