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EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Features is a high-performance, compact telephoto 1. DO elements adjust for chromatic aberrations zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras, equipped that tend to occur with telephoto zoom lenses, with DO (diffractive optics) lens elements and and contribute to achieving an innovative an Image Stabilizer. compactness with outstanding image quality. Innovative DO optical elements combine the 2. The Image Stabilizer gives the
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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 Focus mode switch (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 10) Zoom ring (→ 5) Hood mount (→ 5) Lens mount index (→ 4) Filter mounting thread (→ 11) Focusing ring (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) Image stabilizer Contacts (→ 4) mode selector switch (→ 7) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). ENG-3 C OP Y
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1. Mounting and 2. Setting the Focus Detaching the Lens Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus rear end up to prevent the lens surface and electrical contacts from getting scratched. mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have focusing ring
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3. Zooming 4. Hood To zoom, turn the zoom ring. The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the front of the lens Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. from rain, snow, and dust. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus. Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow to secure it. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. •Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is not atta
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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-6 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-8 C OP Y
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a • When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. should be turned off to save battery power. • Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are • The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long photography and photography with a monopod. exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to , • The image stabilizer function also operates the
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8. Infinity Compensation Mark 9. Infrared Index Distance index Infinity compensation mark To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus The infrared index corrects the focus setting point that results from changes in temperature. when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on The infinity position at normal temperature is the the subject manually, then adjust the distance point at which the vertical line of the L mark is setting by moving the focusing ring to the aligned with the distance indi
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10. Filters (Sold separately) 11. Extension Tubes (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (58mm). Camera-to-Subject Magnification •To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the Distance (mm) lens hood. Near Far Near Far 70mm 478 616 0.2
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12. Close-up Lenses (Sold separately) Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Compatibility with Close-up Lenses is as follows. • Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 1.18x) • Close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.65x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing. ENG-12 C OP Y
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Specifications Focal Length & Max. Aperture 70 – 300 mm, f/4.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 18 elements in 12 groups Min. Aperture f/32 – 40* Angle of View Diagonal: 34° – 8°15’ Vertical: 19°30’ – 4°35’ Horizontal: 29° – 6°50’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.4 m / 4.6 ft. Max. Magnification & Field of view 0.19 ×(at 300 mm), 432 × 650 – 123 × 183 mm / 16.8 × 25.4 – 4.8 × 7.1 inch (at 1.4 m) Filter Diameter 58 mm Max. Diameter & Length 82.4 × 99.9 mm / 3.2 × 3.9 inch Weight 720 g / 25.2 oz Lens Hood ET-65B
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