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EF300mm F4L IS USM
Instruction
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Developed for Canon EOS cameras, the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS Ultrasonic lens is an interchangeable SLR lens equipped with a dual-mode Image Stabilizer (IS). The Image Stabilizer reduces blur caused by camera shake approximately two full shutter speeds compared to normal handheld shooting. Features 1. The Image Stabilizer operates by moving optical elements inside the lens. Features include: •A special mode provided to obtain steadier viewfinder images du
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a Safety Precautions (1) 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 the lens from concentrating the sun’s rays which can cause a fire. (2) Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so can result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun through the detached lens is especially hazardous. ENG-2
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Nomenclature Focus mode switch Tripod collar index Image Stabilizer mode switch Built-in hood Distance scale window Lens mount index STABILIZER MODE 1 2 STABILIZER IO Focusing ring Contacts Image Stabilizer switch Tripod collar mount Distance range limiter switch ENG-3 AF •1.5m – •3m – MF
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AF MF Remove the lens cap by • After detaching the lens, 3 1. Attaching and pressing both clasps. attach the dust cap to the rear Detaching the Lens of the lens to protect the electrical contacts and lens ■ Detaching the lens surface from scratching. ■ Attaching the lens to Hold down the lens release the camera • If the contacts are dirty, button on the camera and turn scratched, or soiled with Remove the lens dust cap the lens counterclockwise until 1 fingerprints, etc., corrosion or by turning
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• Before switching the focusing distance range from 1.5 m - infinity to 3 m - infinity, first turn the focusing ring so that the distance scale index is within 3 m - infinity. • If the distance scale index is within 1.5 - 3 m and the focusing limiter switch is set 3. Switching the 2. Setting the Focus to 3 m - infinity, initial Focusing Distance Mode autofocusing may cause the Range lens to first stop at 3 m on the To enable autofocus, set the distance scale. This is not a One of two focusing d
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values, please refer to the 4. Macro Mechanism specifications. This lens is equipped with a macro mechanism for low magnification close-up photography. Autofocus function is also possible in the 15 30 macro range as in normal ft 510 m shooting. If a picture with maximum 5. Full-time Manual magnification and minimum Focusing field of view coverage is Full-time manual focusing required in the macro range, set enables you to focus manually the AF mode to manual, turn even in the autofocus mode. the
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3) Using flash is undesirable. STABILIZER MODE 1 2 The Image Stabilizer is effective with the following STABILIZER shutter speeds: IO Attachments Shutter Speed None 1/30 - 1/125 sec. With EF 1.4× ll 1/40 - 1/200 sec. Press the shutter button With EF 2× ll 1/60 - 1/250 sec. 6. Using the Image 3 halfway to activate the Stabilizer ■ Image Stabilizer Mode 2 Image Stabilizer. Turn on ( ) the Image Use this mode when panning a 1 Stabilizer switch. ■ Image Stabilizer Mode 1 shot. It helps to steady t
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• If the camera’s Custom Function is used to alter the AF activation method, the Image Stabilizer will be activated by the altered method. • Before shooting, look through the viewfinder and check that the image has been stabilized. • The Image Stabilizer operates normally even with Extender EF 1.4× ll attached. • With Extender EF2× II attached to the lens, the Image Stabilizer will work with the following cameras: EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS 5D, EOS 30
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•Do not turn on ( ) the Image Stabilizer switch when using the camera on a tripod. Doing so may cause Image Stabilizer misoperation. Turn off the Image Stabilizer before using the camera on a tripod. • For bulb exposures, turn off ( ) the Image Stabilizer switch to prevent misoperation. • With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL2000/300, IX, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work during self-timer operation. • If the tripod col
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15 ft 30 m 5 10 STABILIZER MODE 1 2 STABILIZER IO Turn the tripod collar’s lock 7. Infinity Compensation Mark 2 8. Using the Tripod nut to loosen. Collar To compensate for shifts in the Align the tripod collar’s red 3 lens’ infinity position on the dot with the lens mount Loosen the tripod collar’s lock distance scale due to temperature index, then pull the tripod nut and turn the camera to changes, the focusing ring can be collar as shown by the switch between horizontal and turned slightly b
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2 STABILIZER MODE 1 2 1 STABILIZER IO STABILIZER MODE 1 2 Tighten the tripod collar’s ■ Attaching the tripod 9. Hood 4 lock nut. collar The hood guards the front part Detach the lens from the of the lens against rain, snow, 1 camera. dust and stray light which may Turn the tripod collar’s lock cause flare and ghost images. 2 nut to loosen. To use the hood, pull it out all Align the tripod collar’s red the way, then turn it as shown 3 dot with the lens mount by the arrow to lock it. index, then
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11. Extenders (Sold separately) 10. Filters (Sold separately) The lens can be used with Extender EF 1.4× ll and 2× ll. The lens specifications when an Extender is attached are shown below. The lens accepts up to two screw-on filters. With EF 1.4× ll With EF 2× ll When a polarizing filter is required, use Canon’s PL-C Focal Length 420mm 600mm 77mm II polarizing filter. Diagonal Extent 6°10' 4°10' Angle of View Vertical Extent 3°20' 2°20' Horizontal Extent 5° 3°30' • The polarizing filter cannot
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This device complies with Part 15 of the following measures: 12. Major Specifications FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the • Reorient or relocate the receiving following two conditions: (1) This device antenna. Focal Length and Max. Aperture: may not cause harmful interference, and • Increase the separation between the 300mm, f/4 (2) this device must accept any equipment and receiver. interference received, including • Connect the equipment into an outlet on Construction: interference that m
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CT1-7514-006 © CANON INC. 2002 2006.9.1
