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Canon EF300MM F2.8L IS USM manual

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    EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM Instructions E E N N G G 00_7524_H1_JEFSKFOR.qxd 10.2.17 9:41 AM ページ 2 C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 Thank you f or purc hasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF500mm f/4L IS USM and EF600mm f/4L IS USM are high-performance super-telephoto lenses, for use with EOS cameras. ● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer . ● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor . Handling Cautions ● If the lens is taken[...]

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    ENG-2 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • 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 Safety Precautions a Safety Precautions ● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source th[...]

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    ENG-3 Nomenc lature 2.5m AF MF 2.5m 6.4m 6.4m STABILIZER STABILIZER SET MODE FOCUS PRESET 1 2 CANON LENS CANON LENS EF 32 20 10 70 30 32 300mm 1:2.8L IS U MADE IN JAPAN OFF ON Distance scale ( → 8, 13) Orientation locking knob ( → 14) Strap mount ( → 2) Focus mode switch ( → 5) Contacts ( → 4) Lens mount index ( → 14) Drop-in filter ( ?[...]

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    ENG-4 See your camera’ s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. 1. 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 fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty con[...]

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    ENG-5 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. 2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range Y ou can set the focusing distance ran[...]

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    ENG-6 Switching the Focusing Distance Range AF Stop Button If you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range, the 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. 4. AF Stop Button During autofocus operation, you can press the AF sto[...]

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    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 both the AF and MF modes. < How to Set > Press the focus preset button. ● The focused distance will be preset. ● If the focus preset switch was set to , the beeper will[...]

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    ENG-8 Focus Preset ● 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 ring, the exposure may not be correct. ● When not using the fo[...]

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    ENG-9 STABILIZER STABILIZER MODE 12 STABILIZER ON OFF Press the shutter button down halfway to enable stabilization. ● Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 6. Image Stabilizer Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the ST ABILIZER switch to ON[...]

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    ENG-10 7. Tips on Using the Image Stabiliz er ● 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 where fast shutter settings cannot be used. ● When panning subjects in m[...]

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    ENG-11 ● The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ● Set the ST ABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the ST ABILIZER switch is set to ON, the image stabilizer function may introduce errors. ● The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effec[...]

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    ENG-12 ● When using the extender EF2 × II with the EF500mm f/4L IS USM or EF600mm f/4L IS USM, 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 II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, 10D, 5D, EOS DIGIT AL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D, EOS DIGIT AL REBEL XT[...]

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    ENG-13 9. Depth-of-Field Scale The depth of field is the distance in front of and behind the plane of focus on the subject that appears sharp. The depth of field is indicated by the area between the depth-of-field scale lines below the distance scale. The numbers on the scale are F values. 32 32 ft m 70 20 30 10 The depth-of-field scale is an appro[...]

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    ENG-14 10. Using the T ripod Mount Adjusting the T ripod 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 T ripod Mount (EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM only) First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens[...]

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    ENG-15 11. Hood 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 rever[...]

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    ENG-16 A 52-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). 13. Dr op-In Filters 14mm 14mm 47mm 47mm <Installing and Removing> To remove the drop-in filter , press in the left and right lock buttons and pull the filter hol[...]

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    ENG-17 14. Extenders (Sold Separatel y) Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4 × II/EF2 × II are as follows. Focal length (mm) Aperture Diagonal Angle of view V ertical Horizontal Maximum magnification ( × ) EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF1.4 × II EF2 × II 420 600 f/4 – 45 f/5.6 – 64 6° 10’ 4° 10’ 3° 20’ 2° 20’ 5° 3° 30’ 0.[...]

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    ENG-18 ● When shooting with EOS A2/A2E/5 fitted with either the EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM or EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM, use –0.5 step exposure compensation when using extender EF1.4 × II, and use –1 step exposure when using extender EF2 × II. ● When taking pictures on an EOS A2/A2E/5 using an EF1.4 × II/EF2 × II extender with the EF500mm f/4L I[...]

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    ENG-19 Specifications ● 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. ● [...]

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    ENG-20 Specifications EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM Focal Length/Aperture 500 mm f/4 600 mm f/4 Lens Construction 13 groups, 17 elements 13 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/32 f/32 Angle of View Diagonal: 5° Diagonal: 4° 10’ V ertical: 2° 45’ V ertical: 2° 20’ Horizontal: 4° Horizontal: 3° 30’ Min. Focusing Distance 4.[...]

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    CT1-7524-012 © CANON INC. 1999 2009.7 00-7524_Asia H4_CID_Ver3.3 10.2.13 10:20 AM ページ 1 C OP Y[...]