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EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Dedicated to EOS cameras, the Canon EF70- 4. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet 300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens is a high- autofocusing. performance telephoto zoom lens equipped 5. Manual focusing is available after the subject with an Image Stabilizer. comes into focus in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF). • “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. 6. The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at • “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. the shortest point. 7. A tru
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a Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a Safety Precautions subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any • Do not look at the sun or a bright light source interference received, including interference that may cause through the lens or camera. Doing so could result undesired operation. in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through Do not make any changes or
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Nomenclature Zoom ring (→ 5) Focusing ring (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 6) Tripod mounting location (→ 12) Distance scale (→ 11) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 7) Filter mounting Contacts (→ 4) thread (→ 13) Focus mode switch (→ 5) Rubber ring (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 8) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 8) Lens mount index (→ 4) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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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. water- and dust-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. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contac
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2. Setting the Focus 3. Zooming Mode To zoom, turn the zoom ring. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. mode switch to AF. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus Especially for shooting distances shorter than 3 m / 9.8 ft., zooming to another focal length will mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the greatly change the focus. focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of th
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4. Hood The ET-73B 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 stop position mark. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. •Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not attached properly. • When attaching or detaching the
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5. Fixing the Zoom Ring The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending. Turn the zoom ring to the Slide the zoom ring lock widest position (70mm). lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. •To release the zoom ring, slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow. The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle. ENG-7 C OP Y
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6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch Select the stabilizer mode. When you press the shutter to . button halfway, the Image • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations Stabilizer will start in all directions. It is mainly • If you are not going to use the operating. effective for shooting still image stabilizer function, set subjects. the switch to . • Make sure the image in the • MODE 2: It compensates for viewfinder is stable, then
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or • When panning subjects in motion. 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. ENG-9 C OP Y
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a • Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. However, depending on the kind of tripod and • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long to turn off the Image Stabilizer function. exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , •Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will the ima
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8. Infinity Compensation Mark 9. Infrared Index Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using point that results from changes in temperature. monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject The infinity position at normal temperature is the manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index m
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10. Using the Tripod Mount (Sold separately) Adjusting the Revolving Mount This lens can be used with the C (W II) tripod mount ring, sold separately. You can loosen the orientation lock-knob on the tripod mount to allow it to rotate as needed to fit a particular camera model for switching between vertical and horizontal positions. Detaching Use the following procedures to remove and attach the tripod mount. Turn the locking knob With the collar open, To install, while pulling the counterclockwi
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11. Filters (Sold separately) 12. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon magnification are shown below. Circular Polarizing Filter (67mm). •To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the Camera-to-Subject lens hood. Magnification Distance (mm) Near Far Near Far 70mm 469 627 0.
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Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Lens Construction 14 groups, 19 elements Minimum Aperture f/32-45 Angle of View Diagonal: 34° - 8° 15’ Vertical: 19° 30’ - 4° 35’ Horizontal: 29° - 6° 50’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.2 m / 3.9 ft. Max. Magnification 0.21× (at 300 mm) Field of View 364 × 545 - 113 × 169 mm / 14.3 × 21.5 - 4.4 × 6.7 in. (at 1.2 m) Filter Diameter 67 mm / 2.6 in. Max. Diameter and Length 89 × 143 mm / 3.5 × 5.6 in. Weight approx. 1050 g / 37 oz. Hood ET-73B Lens C
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