Canon lens EF 28300mm f3556L IS USM User Manual

EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Instruction
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The Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
lens is a powerful high-performance zoom
lens for EOS cameras equipped with an
Image Stabilizer, and covering a wide range
of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto.
•IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
• USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent
effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*.
The lens also has a second image stabilizer
mode that is optimized for following shots of
moving subjects.
2. Aspheric and UD...

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 equipment.
This equipment has...

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Hood mount (→ 12)
Filter mounting 
thread (→ 12)
Zoom ring (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 5)Tripod mount (→ 11) Orientation lock knob ( → 11)
Image stabilizer switch ( → 7)
Image stabilizer mode selector 
switch (→ 7) Lens mount index  (→ 4) Contacts (→ 4)Rubber ring
(→ 4)
Distance scale (→ 10)
Focusing distance range 
selection switch (→ 5)
Focus mode switch (→ 5)
Zoom position index (
→ 6)
Zoom touch adjustment ring (
→ 6)
Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in...

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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
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After detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
electrical contacts from getting scratched.
• If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
connections can result. The camera and lens may
not operate properly.
• If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on
them, clean them with a soft...

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To  
shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
To   use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus
mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the
f ocusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
regardless of the focus mode.
2. Setting the Focus Mode
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
f ocus)
3. Switching the Focusing
Distance Range
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5.Adjusting Zooming Resistance
You can adjust the zooming “touch” (resistance)
as needed by holding the focusing ring in place
and turning the adjustment ring.
Tu rn  the adjustment ring towards the word
SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards
TIGHT to increase it. To lock the zoom ring in
place, turn the adjustment ring towards TIGHT until
it stops.
4. Zooming
Move the zoom ring forward or backward to
z oom.
• Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
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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.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
Set the STABILIZER switch
to .
• If you are not going to use the
image stabilizer function, set
the switch to  .
Select the stabilizer mode.
•MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•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.
•I n situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used.
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
•When panning subjects in motion.
● MODE 1 ●MODE 2
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer
should be turned off to save battery power.
• The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
photography and photography with a monopod.
• The image stabilizer function also operates when
the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll or
EF25 ll.
• Pictures may look distorted after being taken
depending on the camera, but this doesnt affect
shooting.
• If you set the camera’s Custom Function to
change the assigned...