Canon EF300MM User's Manual
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1. IMAGE STABILIZER df ULTRASONIC Instructions ith image stabilizar to con estabilizador de imagen Instrucciones 16 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product Developed for Canon EOS cameras the Canon EF 300mm f 4L IS Ultrasonic lens is an interchangeable SLR lens equipped with a dual mode Image Stabilizer IS The Image Stabilizer reduces blur caused by camera shake approximately two full shutter speeds compared to normal handheld shooting Features 1 Am oP amp The Image Stabilizer operates by moving optical elements inside the lens Features include Aspecial mode provided to obtain steadier viewfinder images during panning etc Aswitch turns the Image Stabilizer circuit on and off Two UD glass elements suppress chromatic aberrations for sharp high contrast images expected of an L series lens Ultrasonic Motor USM for quiet autofocusing Wide focusing ring makes manual focusing easy Minimum focusing distance of 1 5 m 4 9 ft Compatible with Extender EF 1 4x and EF 2x The Image Stabilizer can be used while an Extender is attached except with certain EOS cameras Warning to prevent malfunction or a flawed photo El Helpful tips FR weed me oe IE ed 9f A Safety Precautions i D Whether it is attached to the camera or not do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached This is to prevent the lens2. 5 10 7 Infinity Distance Mark To compensate for shifts in the lens infinity position on the distance scale due to temperature changes the focusing ring can be turned slightly beyond the normal infinity position In room temperature the infinity 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 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 from the lens first Detaching the tripod collar Detach the lens from the camera Turn the tripod collar s lock nut to loosen Align the tripod collar s red dot with the lens red dot then pull the tripod collar as shown by the arrow 25 26 il i 9 D oTa Hn i MM e Lay UU Ul YUU UU UU oUt STABILIZER 1 GED hdl 3 i ii R E Attaching the tripod 4 Tighten the tripod collar s collar lock nut 1 Detach the lens from the camera Turn the tripod collar s lock nut to loosen 3 Align the tripod collar s red dot with the lens red dot then align the tripod collar s index mark with the lens distance scale index The built in hood can block unwanted light from entering the lens To use the hood pu
3. A polarizing filter attached to the lens cannot be turned while the built in hood is extended ilL Extenders Sold separately i The lens can be used with Extender EF 1 4x and 2x The lens specifications when an Extender is attached are shown below With EF 1 4x With EF 2x Focal Length 420mm 600mm Diagonal Extent 6 10 4 10 z o gt Vertical Extent Horizontal Extent 3 22 2 20 5 05 Angle of View Max Magnification Focus Mode AF enabled Aperture Range 1 5 6 f 45 Image Stabilizer Enabled Manual focus See page 27 When an Extender EF 1 4x is attached the AF speed becomes slower to maintain adequate AF control When Extender EF 2x is attached manual focus will be set automatically even if the focus mode switch is set to AF 12 Major Specifications Focal Length and Max Aperture 300mm f 4 Construction 15 elements in 11 groups Angle of View Diagonal vertical horizontal extents 8 15 4 35 6 50 Max Magnification and Picture Field 0 24x 101 mm x 150 mm Min Focusing Distance 1 5 m 4 9 ft Macro Max Diameter and Length 90 mm x221 mm 3 5x8 7inch Weight 1190 g 2 6 lb The lens length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens Add 17 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap The dimensions and weight are for the lens only
4. With this lens no compensation is necessary for infrared film Product specifications and the external appearance may be changed without notice 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 modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipmet This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful 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 t
5. 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 IB hazardous 17 18 Nomenclature Image Stabilizer mode switch Built in hood Focusing ring Tripod collar red dot Distance scale window Image Stabilizer switch Tripod collar mount Distance range limiter switch Focus mode switch Red dot raised Electrical contacts 1 Attaching and Detaching the Lens E Attaching the lens to the camera Remove the lens dust cap by turning it counterclockwise 2 Align the raised red dot on the lens with the red dot on the camera Then turn the lens elockwise until it locks in place Remove the lens cap by pressing both clasps W Detaching the lens Hold down the lens release button on the camera and turn the lens counterclockwise until it detaches After detaching the lens attach the dust cap to the rear of the lens to protect the electrical contacts and lens surface from scratching Ifthe electrical contacts get scratched or soiled with fingerprints etc corrosion or faulty connection can result Ifthe lens surface is dirty the lens may not autofocus properly 19 20 2 Setting the Focus Mode To enable autofocus
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8. ll 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 E Image Stabilizer Operation Characteristics With certain EOS cameras the image in the viewfinder may shake momentarily under certain conditions This does not affect the photograph Also with some EOS cameras the Image Stabilizer does not work when Extender EF 2x is attached See the table below i Image Shake in Viewfinder Camera After shutter release During built in flash recycling After using DEP mode TOHIRISSARA UC EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 630 600 EOSRT EOS 700 mw O BOS 850 EOS 1 EOS 1N BOS IN RS O EOS AZ A2E S O O A OX EOS 10 108 A A x EOS 50 50E ELANIVELANII E O O O OK EOS 10 ELAN a L A x EOS 1000 1000N 1000F 1000F N REBEL o ES o e REBEL S REBEL IVREBEL S I EOS 500 REBEL XS O O O OK EOS 500N REBEL G O O 3 8 O OK EOS 888 5000 O Q a OK EOS IX O O O OK O No image shake A Substantial image shake A Slight image shake X Image Stabilizer disabled 27 28 10 Filters Sold separately The lens accepts up to two Screw on filters When a polarizing filter is required use Canon s 77mm PL CII polarizing filter The polarizing filter cannot be used together with a normal filter
9. m 5 Full time Manual Focusing Full time manual focusing enables you to focus manually even in the autofocus mode Set the camera to One Shot AF After focus is achieved hold down the shutter button halfway and turn the focusing ring to focus manually 21 6 Using the Image Stabilizer 22 15 r2 STABILIZER Turn on the Image Stabilizer switch Set the Image Stabilizer Mode switch to 1 or 2 For normal use set to 1 Press the shutter button halfway to activate the Image Stabilizer B 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 such as at sunset or indoors 3 Using flash is undesirable The Image Stabilizer is effective with the following shutter speeds Attachments Shutter Speed 1 30 1 125 sec 1 40 1 200 sec 1 60 1 250 sec None With EF 1 4x With EF 2x M Image Stabilizer Mode 2 Use this mode when panning a shot It helps to steady the image in the viewfinder Ifthe camera s Custom Function is used to alter the AF activation method the Image Stabilizer will be activated by the altered method After the shutter button is pressed halfway it will take about one second for the Image Stabilizer operation to stabilize Before shooting look through the viewfinder and check that the i
10. mage has stabilized e With certain cameras the image in the viewfinder may shake after the shot is taken This does not affect the photograph See page 27 f the camera s built in flash is used the image in the viewfinder may shake while the flash recycles This does not affect the photograph See page 27 The Image Stabilizer operates normally even with Extender EF 1 4x attached Notes for Image Stabilizer Mode 1 The Image Stabilizer may not be effective in the following cases D During camera movement such as panning During picture taking on a moving boat car etc Note for Image Stabilizer Mode 2 Use this mode only for panned shots etc Normally use Image Stabilizer Mode 1 23 24 Do not turn on the Image Stabilizer switch when using the camera on a tripod Doing so may cause Image Stabilizer misoperation Turn off the Image Stabilizer before using the camera on a tripod For bulb exposures turn off O the Image Stabilizer switch to prevent misoperation With the EOS 50 50E ELAN IVELAN IIE and IX using the self timer will disable the Image Stabilizer When Extender EF 2x is attached the Image Stabilizer may not work with certain EOS cameras See page 27 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 camera to expose the switches
11. set the focus mode switch to AF To focus manually set the focus mode switch to MF and turn the focusing ring 3 Switching the Focusing Distance Range One of two focusing distance ranges can be set with the focusing limiter switch 1 5 m infinity or 3 m infinity 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 3m and the focusing limiter switch is set to 3 m infinity initial autofocusing may cause the lens to first stop at 3 m on tbe distance scale This is not a malfunction If this occurs press the shutter button again to resume normal autofocusing NA A Bi PI rT ET rmi eem magnification and minimum field of view values please refer to the specifications 4 Macro Mechanism This lens is equipped with a macro mechanism for low magnification close up 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 until the image becomes clear For the actual maximu
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