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EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
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Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. 8. A power focus mode enables smooth focus Canon’s EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF400mm change. f/2.8L IS II USM are high-performance super- 9. A focus preset function for advance storage telephoto lenses, for use with EOS cameras. of focusing positions in memory to allow O O “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. instantaneous focusing. O O “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. 10. Circular aperture for producing beautiful softfocus images. Features 11. Ca
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Safety Precautions Handling Cautions Safety Precautions O OIf the lens is taken from a cold environment into a O ODo not look at the sun or a bright light source warm one, condensation may develop on the lens through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag lens is especially hazardous. before taking it from a cold
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Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 003. 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 modifica
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Nomenclature Focusing ring (→ 6) Distance scale (→ 14) Hood mount (→ 14) Orientation locking knob (→ 17) Security slot (covered) (→ 17) Strap mount (→ 5) Drop-in filter (→ 18) Rubber ring (→ 5) Playback ring (→ 9) AF stop button (→ 7) Contacts (→ 5) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 11) Lens mount index (→ 5) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) Focusing distance range Focus preset button (→ 8) selector switch (→ 6) Focus preset switch (→ 8) Tripod mount (→ 17) Focus mode switch (→ 6) O O T
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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced mounting and detaching the lens. dust- and water-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera’s lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. Attaching the strap O O After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens
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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. You can set the focusing distance range with a To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning range, the actual autofocusing time will be the focusing ring. The focusing ring always shorter. works, regardless of the focus mode. To shoot in power focus (PF) mode, set
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4. AF Stop Button The AF stop function also works in AI Servo AF mode. Angle positioning of the AF stop button is adjustable by a Canon Service Center at cost. O O With the EOS 630/600, RT, A2/A2E/5, or 10S/10 set to the AI Servo AF mode and continuous shooting, AF will not resume even after you During autofocus operation, you can press the let go of the AF stop button. Press the shutter AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus. release button halfway to resume AF. O O With the EOS A
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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 any of the AF, PF, and MF modes. < How to Set > Set the focus preset switch Press the shutter button Press the focus preset to ON or . halfway to focus the button. distance you want to preset. O O The focused distance will be preset. O O If the focus preset switch was set to , the beeper will sound once. ENG-8 C OP Y
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Focus Preset < How to Focus at the Preset Distance > O O 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. O O When not using the focus preset, set the switch to OFF. O O The focus preset function will not work while a By turning the playba
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6. Power Focus (PF) Mode Using the playback ring enables smooth focus change. This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies. With the focus preset switch set to OFF, set the focus mode Rotate the playback ring to switch to PF. change the focus. When the playback ring is rotated in a certain direction, focus changes in the same direction as when the focusing ring is rotated. You can make a 2-step change in focus shift speed depending on the angle that the playback rin
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7. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF, PF, or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch Select the stabilizer mode. First press the shutter to ON. button down halfway, then O O MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in press down all the way to all directions. It is mainly effective O O If you are not going to use the take the picture. for shooting still subjects. image stabilizer function, set O O MODE 2: Corrects vertical the switch to OFF. O O MODE 1, 2: Press the camera shake d
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8. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions. O MODE 1 O MODE 2 ON ON OFF OFF O O In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or O O When panning subjects in motion. outdoors at night. O O In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater O MODE 3 stages. O O Since camera shake is stabilized only during O O In situations where your footing is uncertain. exposure, following
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer O O The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a O O Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. However, depending on the kind of tripod and O O Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long to turn off the Image Stabilizer function. exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to O O The stabilizer is equally effective for
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9. Infinity Compensation 10. Hood Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index The special hoods that come with all these lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. point that results from changes in temperature. To attach the hood, loosen the hood lock knob The infinity position at normal temperature is the by turning it counterclockwise. Fit the hood onto point at which the vertical line
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11. Fitting the Lens Cap Reverse the lens hood, slip Lift the hook and loop With the lock knob at the it over the lens, and tighten fastener, and fit the cap so opening in the cap, close the lock knob to fix it in that the lock knob rides up the fastener to fix the cap in place. the slot in the cap. place as shown. O O Can also be attached to the front of the hood when using the lens. ENG-15 C OP Y
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12. Case Slot Lid Hinge Strap Lever Keyhole The illustration shows the EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Put the lens away as follows. Fold the strap and fit it into the space near the case hinges. Reverse the lens hood, slip it over the lens, Fasten the lens securely with the strap. and attach the lens cap. Close the lid, and then push the lever while Position the tripod mount towards you as holding the lid from above to lock. shown and place it in the case. Place so that the hood’s lock knob
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13. Using the Tripod 14. Security Slot Mount A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens. 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. An attachment slot is provided for a wire-type Replacing the Tripod Mount (EF400mm security lock. The slot is located under the cover f/2.8L IS II USM only) for the orientation locking knob. Replacement with the
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15. Drop-In Filters A 52(WII)-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). 14mm 14mm 47mm 47mm Lift up the holder’s retaining plate. To remove the drop-in filter, press in the left Cut the gelatin filter as shown and mount it in and right lock buttons and pull the filter holder the holder. straight up out of the sl
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16. Extenders (Sold Separately) Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4× II/III or EF2× II/III are as follows. EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF1.4× II/III EF2× II/III EF1.4× II/III EF2× II/III Focal length (mm) 420 600 560 800 Aperture f/4 – 45 f/5.6 – 64 f/4 – 45 f/5.6 – 64 Diagonal 5° 55’ 4° 10’ 4° 25’ 3° 5’ Angle of view Vertical 3° 15’ 2° 20’ 2° 25’ 1° 40’ Horizontal 4° 55’ 3° 30’ 3° 40’ 2° 35’ Maximum magnification (×) 0.25 0.36 0.25 0.35 O O Attach the extender to
