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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM manual

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    EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Instructions ENG C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Equipped with an Image Stabilizer , the Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a high- performance telephoto zoom lens, for use with EOS cameras.  “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.  “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Features 1. Equipped with an Image Stabilizer that provides an image[...]

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    ENG-2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions  Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.  Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or photograph it. This is because the lens concentrates the sun’s [...]

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    ENG-3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 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 modications to the equipment unless ot[...]

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    ENG-4 Nomenclature  For de taile d infor mati on, ref eren ce page number s are pro vided in paren thes es ( → **). Focusing ring (→ 6) Distance scale (→ 1 1) Lens mount index (→ 5) Rubber ring (→ 5) Contacts (→ 5) Tripod mount attachment foot (→ 14) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 8) Image stabilizer switch (→ 8) Trip[...]

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    ENG-5 1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced 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 [...]

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    ENG-6 2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual focus) T o shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF . T o shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode swi[...]

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    ENG-7 4. Zooming and Adjusting Zooming Resistance T o zoom, rotate the zoom ring. The operational feel (tightness) of the zoom ring can be adjusted as desired. Turn the adjustment ring towards the word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards TIGHT to increase it.  Be sure to nish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affe[...]

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    ENG-8 5. Image Stabilizer Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the ST ABILIZER switch to ON.  If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to OFF . Select the stabilizer mode.  MODE 1: Cor rec ts vib ra ti ons in al l di re ct ion s. It i s m ain ly ef fe ct ive fo r sh oo tin g st il l su bj ec[...]

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    ENG-9 6. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer  In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night.  In locations where ash 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.  When panning subjects in mo[...]

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    ENG-10 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer  The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.  Set the ST ABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the ST ABILIZER switch is set to ON, the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.  The Image [...]

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    ENG-1 1 7. Innity Compensation Mark For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at innity distance, look through the viewnder or at the camera’s LCD display while rotating the focusing ring. T o compensate for shifting of the innity focus point that results from changes in temperature, there is a margin at the innity ( ∞ ) position. [...]

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    ENG-12 9. Hood The ET-83D hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow , and dust. ● Attaching T o 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 [...]

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    ENG-13 Hood ● Circular Polarizing Filter Adjustment Window The hood features a circular polarizing lter adjustment window which, when opened, allows the user to adjust the circular polarizing lter* while the hood is attached to the lens. * Please attach the circular polarizing lter to the lter mounting thread on the front of the lens [...]

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    ENG-14 10. Using the T ripod Mount A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens. Detaching the T ripod Mount Rotate the tripod mount ring in the direction indicated by arrow 1 until the tripod mount has been detached. Attaching the T ripod Mount Place the tripod mount against the tripod mount attachment foot as shown and rotate the [...]

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    ENG-15 Using the T ripod Mount  An internal screw thread in the tripod mount attachment foot is exposed when the tripod mount is detached. Please do not attach a tripod or monopod to the lens using this internal screw thread. Doing so will damage the internal screw thread, making it impossible to attach the tripod mount to the lens.  When att[...]

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    ENG-16 1 1. Extenders (Sold Separately) Lens specications when using extender EF1.4x II/III or EF2x II/III are as follows. Extender EF1.4x II/III Extender EF2x II/III WIDE TELE WIDE TELE Focal length (mm) 140 560 200 800 Aperture f/6.3-45 f/8-57 f/9-64 f/1 1-81 Angle of view Diagonal 17° 35′ 4° 25′ 12° 00′ 3° 05′ V ertical 9° 50′ [...]

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    ENG-17  Attach the extender to the lens, and then attach the lens to the camera. T o remove it, reverse the order. Errors may occur if you attach the extender to the camera rst.  When using this lens when shooting with EOS A2/A2E/5, use –0.5 step exposure compensation when using extender EF1.4x II, and use –1 step exposure when using e[...]

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    ENG-18 14. Extension T ubes (Sold Separately) Y ou can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnied shots. The shooting distance and magnication are shown below . MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing. Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnication (×) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF12 II 100mm 586 1 [...]

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    ENG-19 Specications * Applies to 1/3-stop increments. With 1/2-stop increments, it will be f/32-38.  The lens length is measu red fro m the moun t surfa ce to the fro nt end of the lens. Add app rox. 24 .2 mm whe n inclu ding th e lens cap and dust cap .  The si ze and wei ght lis ted are for the lens only (wi thou t the trip od moun t att[...]

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