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Canon EF100-400mm f 4.5-5.6L IS USM manual

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    EF100-400mm EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Instruction E E N N G G 00_7521_H1_JEFSKFOR.qxd 10.2.22 0:00 PM ページ 2 C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 The Canon EF100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for EOS cameras. ● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer . ● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor . Features 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops* faster . A second image stabilizer mode that is optimized [...]

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    ENG-2 a Safety Precautions interference to radio or television reception, which 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 . ?[...]

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    ENG-3 Nomenc lature STABILIZER STABILIZER MODE SMOOTH TIGHT 2 1 6.5m MF AF 1.8m C A N O N Z O O M L E N S C 1 0 0 F 100 135 150 OFF ON For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( → **). Hood mount ( → 12) Filter mounting thread ( → 12) Zoom ring ( → 6) Focusing ring ( → 4) Image stabilizer switch ( → 7[...]

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    ENG-4 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 . To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF , and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. 1. Mounting and Detachi[...]

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    ENG-5 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range Y ou can set the focusing distance range to 1.8 m/5.9 ft. to infinity or 6.5 m/21.3 ft. to infinity . By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time will be shorter . 1.8m 6.5m If you use AF from outside the specified focusing distance range, the lens may stop focusing wh[...]

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    ENG-6 4. Adjusting Zooming Resistance Move the zoom ring forward or backward to zoom. Y ou can adjust the zoom ring “touch” (resistance) as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the zoom touch adjustment ring. ● Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. ● To pre[...]

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    ENG-7 STABILIZER ON OFF When you press the shutter button halfway , the Image Stabilizer will start operating. ● Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 5. Image Stabilizer Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the ST ABILIZER switch to ON. ● [...]

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    ENG-8 6. Tips on Using the Image Stabiliz er ● In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or 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. The image stabilizer in this le[...]

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    ENG-9 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 using the camera on a tripod. If the switch is set to ON, the Image Stabilizer may introduce errors. ● Set the ST ABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures usin[...]

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    The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject in MF , then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark. The intermediate marker between 200 and 135 is 150 mm. ENG-10 7. Infinity Compensation Mark 8. Infrared Index 20 50 30 ft m 100 135 200[...]

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    ENG-11 9. Using the T ripod Mount Adjusting the T ripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position. Detaching the T ripod Mount First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below . T o attach t[...]

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    ENG-12 10. Hood The ET -83C hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow , and dust. Fit the hood to the hood mount, then turn it in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely . The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. Y ou can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the fron[...]

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    ENG-13 12. Extension T ubes (Sold Separately) Y ou can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below . Attaching a close-up lens 500D (77mm) enables close-up photography . Magnification is from 0.80 to 0.21 times. 13. Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately) MF mode is recommended for[...]

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    ENG-14 14. Extender s (Sold Separately) Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4 × II/EF2 × II are as follows. ● 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 first. ● When using extender EF1.4 × II, the focusing mode [...]

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    ENG-15 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 100 – 400 mm f/4.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 14 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/32 – 40 * Angle of View Diagonal: 24° – 6° 10’ V ertical: 14° – 3° 30’ Horizontal: 20° – 5° 10’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.8 m/5.9 ft. Max. Magnification 0.2 × (at 400 mm) Field of View Approx. 120 [...]

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    CT1-7521-008 © CANON INC. 1998 2009.7 00-7521_Asia H4_CID_Ver3.3 10.2.13 10:19 AM ページ 1 C OP Y[...]