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EF300mm F4L IS USM

Instruction

Summary of Contents for IMAGE STABILIZER ULTRASONIC EF300MM f/4L IS USM

Page 1: ...EF300mm F4L IS USM Instruction ...

Page 2: ...s Features include A special mode provided to obtain steadier viewfinder images during panning etc A switch turns the Image Stabilizer circuit on and off 2 Two UD glass elements suppress chromatic aberrations for sharp high contrast images expected of an L series lens 3 Ultrasonic Motor USM for quiet autofocusing 4 Wide focusing ring makes manual focusing easy 5 Minimum focusing distance of 1 5 m ...

Page 3: ...e 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 ...

Page 4: ...ABILIZER I O AF MF 1 5m 3m Built in hood Focusing ring Image Stabilizer switch Image Stabilizer mode switch Focus mode switch Lens mount index Distance range limiter switch Contacts Distance scale window Tripod collar mount Tripod collar index ...

Page 5: ...ay not autofocus properly Attaching the lens to the camera Remove the lens dust cap by turning it counterclockwise Align the lens mount index with the red dot on the camera Then turn the lens clockwise until it locks in place Remove the lens cap by pressing both clasps Detaching the lens Hold down the lens release button on the camera and turn the lens counterclockwise until it detaches 1 Attachin...

Page 6: ...ocusing Distance Range 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 to 3 m infinity initial autofocusing may cause the lens to first stop at 3 m on the distance scale This is not a malfunction I...

Page 7: ... photography Autofocus function is also possible in the macro range as in normal shooting If a picture with maximum magnification and minimum field of view coverage is required in the macro range set the AF mode to manual turn the manual focusing ring to the minimum focusing distance in the macro range Then while looking through the viewfinder move the camera or your body back and forth slowly unt...

Page 8: ...ot It helps to steady the image in the viewfinder Turn on the Image Stabilizer switch Set the Image Stabilizer Mode switch to 1 or 2 For normal use set to 1 6 Using the Image Stabilizer 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway to activate the Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer Mode 1 Image Stabilizer Mode 1 is especially effective in the following situations 1 The subject is still 2 The scene is dark s...

Page 9: ... EOS 5D EOS 30D 20D 20Da 10D DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL D60 D30 EOS DCS1 DCS3 D2000 D6000 EOS 1V HS EOS 1N DP HS RS 3 ELAN 7E ELAN 7 30 33 ELAN 7NE ELAN 7N 30V 33V ELAN II ELAN IIE 50 50E REBEL X REBEL XS 500 REBEL G 500N REBEL 2000 300 REBEL Ti 300V REBEL T2 300X REBEL K2 3000V IX IX Lite IX7 3000 88 5000 888 Notes for Image Stabilizer ...

Page 10: ...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 collar covers the Image Stabilizer switch or Image Stabilizer Mode switch the switch will be inaccessible Loosen the tripod collar lock nut and turn the c...

Page 11: ...ty position on the distance scale is indicated by the L symbol which should be aligned with the distance scale index To confirm accurate focus look through the viewfinder 7 Infinity Compensation Mark 8 Using the Tripod Collar Loosen the tripod collar s lock nut and turn the camera to switch between horizontal and vertical framing When detaching the tripod collar from the lens detach the camera fro...

Page 12: ...ood The hood guards the front part of the lens against rain snow dust and stray light which may cause flare and ghost images To use the hood pull it out all the way then turn it as shown by the arrow to lock it To collapse the hood follow the procedure in reverse Tighten the tripod collar s lock nut 15 30 5 10 STABILIZER MODE 1 2 STABILIZER I O AF MF 1 5m 3m 15 30 5 10 ft m STABILIZER MODE 1 2 AF ...

Page 13: ...cepts up to two screw on filters When a polarizing filter is required use Canon s PL C 77mm II polarizing filter 10 Filters Sold separately 11 Extenders 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 When an Extender EF 1 4 ll is attached the AF speed becomes slower to maintain adequate AF control With Exte...

Page 14: ...h can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conected Consult the dealer or an experienced ra...

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