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Canon EF-S 15-85 / 3,5-5,6 IS USM manual

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    EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Instruction ENG[...]

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    ENG-1 Thank y ou f or purc hasing a Canon pr oduct. The Canon EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens is a standard zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer and developed for EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses.* ¡ “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ¡ “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Features 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent[...]

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    ENG-2 a 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 preve[...]

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    ENG-3 Nomenclature Distance scale ( → 5) Contacts ( → 4) Focus mode switch ( → 4) Image stabilizer switch ( → 6) Hood mount ( → 9) Lens mount index ( → 4) Filter mounting thread ( → 8, 10) Zoom ring ( → 5) Focusing ring ( → 4) Zoom position index ( → 5) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses[...]

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    ENG-4 1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens 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 electrical contacts from getting scratched. ¡ If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or fau[...]

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    ENG-5 3 Zooming To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring. Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. Distance index Infinity compensation mark 4 Infinity Compensation Mark To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at n[...]

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    ENG-6 5 Image Stabilizer You 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 STABILIZER switch to . ¡ If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to . 2 When you press the[...]

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    ENG-7 Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ¡ 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 wh[...]

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    ENG-8 6 Filters (Sold Separatel y) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ¡ Only one filter may be attached. ¡ If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (72mm). ¡ To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. 7 Extension T ubes (Sold Separately) You can attach[...]

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    ENG-9 8 Hood (Sold Separately) The EW-78E hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is aligned with the hood's[...]

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    ENG-10 9 Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 500D (72mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Magnification will be 0.28 × – 0.03 × . ¡ Close-up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens. ¡ Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.[...]

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    ENG-11 10 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 15 – 85 mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 12 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 – 36* Angle of View Diagonal: 84° 30’ – 18° 25’ Vertical: 53° 30’ – 10° 25’ Horizontal: 74° 10’ – 15° 25’ Min. Focusing Distance 0.35 m/1.2 ft. Max. Magnification 0.21 × ( at 85 mm ) Fie[...]

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