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Canon TS-E17MM F/4L manual

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    TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II TS-E24mm f/3.5L II Instructions E E N N G G 00-7587H1_JEFSKFOR.qxd 10.2.16 4:10 PM ページ 2 C OP Y[...]

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    ENG-1 Canon’s TS-E lenses are tilt-shift lenses designed for EOS cameras. The tilt-shift mechanism enables photographers to control the depth of field and the area photographed and to correct image distortion, making it possible to take sophisticated pictures that cannot be shot using a conventional lens. ● To ensure that you make the most of t[...]

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    ENG-2 a Safety Precautions a 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. ● Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attac[...]

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    ENG-3 a Safety Precautions Countermeasures for harmful ra ys The TS-E17mm f/4L has a wide angle of view, and the lens protrudes fr om the front frame, so it can be affected by harmful ra ys. To prevent flare and ghosting, cutting off the harmful rays entering the lens with a piece of cardboard is recommended. Cutting off harmful rays is also recomm[...]

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    ENG-4 0.7 0.21 0.25 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.7 1 3 22 11 4 4 m 0.8 1 1.2 1.5 2 3 5 ft CANON LENS TS-E 24mm 1:3.5 Nomenc lature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( → **). 11 4 T ilt knob ( → 10) Lens mount index ( → 8) Contacts Shift index Shift scale Shift knob ( → 6, 12) Depth-of-Field scale ( → 15) Distan[...]

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    ENG-5 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( → **). T ilt lock knob ( → 10) T ilt-lock button ( → 10) TS rotation lock release button ( → 14) Shift lock knob ( → 12) Filter mounting thread ( → 18) Lens Hood mount ( → 17) TS-E17mm f/4L Lens cap mount ( → 7) Focusing ring ( → 8) T[...]

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    ENG-6 About the Shift Knob Cap Shifting will be easier if the supplied shift knob cap is mounted (p.4). However , for EOS cameras with built-in flash, the cap will come in contact with the camera during the lens’ mounting/detaching, or during shift/rotation operation. The shift knob cap is recommended for use with EOS-1, EOS-1D, EOS-1Ds, and EOS [...]

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    ENG-7 Mounting/Remo ving the Lens Cap (TS-E17mm f/4L) The lens of TS-E17mm f/4L protrudes from the front frame. T o protect the lens, keep it covered with the exclusive lens cap when not shooting. ● Removing To remove the cap, hold down the button on the side and turn the cap in the direction of the arrow until the position mark on the cap aligns[...]

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    1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens Focus a TS-E lens by turning the focusing ring. (Shots cannot be taken using the auto focus.) See your camera’ s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. 2. Focusing ● When mounting or detaching the lens, always ensure that the tilt and shift scales are set to the “0” position. ● Afte[...]

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    ENG-9 3. Tilt Function T ilting inclines the lens relative to the image plane. When the tilt scale is set to the “0” position, the focusing and imaging planes are parallel. However , tilting puts the focusing plane at an angle to the imaging plane. ● Example 1 ● Example 2 To shoot so that all of an extensive subject is in focus, you must no[...]

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    ENG-10 Slide the tilt-lock button in the direction of arrow A. Loosen the tilt lock knob by turning it in the direction of arrow B. Using Tilt When you tilt the lens, sharp portions of the tilt mechanism are exposed and care should be taken to avoid touching these portions. T urn the tilt lock knob in the direction of the arrow to lock the amount o[...]

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    ENG-11 4. Shift Function Shifting moves the optical axis of the lens in parallel off the center of the imaging plane. Shift can be used to good effect in the situations shown below . ● If you photograph a subject such as a building with a normal lens, the top of the building tapers away . But by placing the camera parallel to the building and shi[...]

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    ENG-12 Using Shift T urn the shift lock knob in the direction of the arrow to lock the amount of shift for the shot. Loosen the shift lock knob by turning it in the direction of the arrow . T urn the shift knob to adjust the amount of shift. Focus the shot by turning the focusing ring. When you shift the lens, sharp portions of the shift mechanism [...]

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    ENG-13 5. Rotation The rotation function enables you to change the direction of tilt or shift by rotating the tilt-shift mechanism. With the lens mounted on the camera, push the rotation lock release button towards the mount and then turn the tilt-shift mechanism. ● The rotation mechanism can be rotated through ±9 0°. The lens clicks every 30°[...]

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    ENG-14 Changing the Operation Direction of Tilt and Shift (TS rotation Function) When the tilt and shift are used in a parallel direction, vignetting will occur in the areas marked in gray in the following table. In order to prevent shifts in position while shooting, shooting while TS rotation is locked, or shooting per click position is recommende[...]

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    ENG-15 The depth of field is the distance in front of and behind the plane of focus on the subject that appears sharp. The depth of field is indicated by the area between the depth-of-field scale lines below the distance scale. The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject in MF , then adjus[...]

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    ENG-16 8. TS-E T ripod Adapter (Sold Separatel y) 9. Exposure With some camera models, the tilt, shift and rotation functions cannot be used when the camera is mounted directly on a tripod. When this happens, fit the optional TS-E tripod adapter into the tripod mount socket on the camera before mounting the camera on the tripod. Shots can be taken [...]

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    ENG-17 10. Hood (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) The EW-88B lens hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow , and dust. To 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 ho[...]

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    ENG-18 Y ou can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. 11. Filter s (Sold Separately) (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) ● Only one filter may be attached. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (82mm). A filter cannot be used with TS-E17mm f/4L. 12. Infinity Compensation Mark (TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) To compensate for shifting of the in[...]

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    ENG-19 13. Extension T ubes (Sold Separately) For TS-E24mm f/3.5L II, you can attach extension tube EF12 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below . EF12 II 182 198 0.85 0.51 Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification ( × ) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance ● The extension tubes EF12 [...]

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    ENG-20 TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II Focal Length/Aperture 17mm f/4 24mm f/3.5 Lens Construction 12 groups, 18 elements 1 1 groups, 16 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 f/22 Angle of View Diagonal 104° 84° (Normal) Ve r tical 70° 30’ 53° Horizontal 93° 74° Min. Focusing Distance 0.25m (0.82ft.) 0.21m (0.69ft.) Max. Magnification 0.14 × 0.3[...]

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    TS-E17mm f/4L TS-E24mm f/3.5L II Filter Diameter — 82mm Max. Diameter and Length 88.9 × 106.7mm (3.5 × 4.2inch) 88.5 × 106.9mm (3.5 × 4.2inch) W eight 820g (28.9oz) 780g (27.5oz) Hood —E W -88B Lens Cap Lens Cap 17 E-82 Case LP1219 LP1319 ENG-21 Specifications ● The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the le[...]

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    CT1-7587-001 © CANON INC. 2009 2009.7 00-7587_Asia H4_CID_Ver3.3 10.2.12 10:23 AM ページ 1 C OP Y[...]