Canon lens EF 500mm f4L IS II USM User Manual

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6. Power Focus (PF) Mode
Using the playback ring enables smooth focus change.
This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies.
When the playback ring is rotated in a certain direction, focus changes in the same direction as when 
the focusing ring is rotated.      
You can make a 2-step change in focus shift speed depending on the angle that the playback ring is 
rotated to.
  With the focus preset switch set to OFF, set the focus mode 
switch to PF. Rotate the playback ring to...

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7. Image Stabilizer
You can use the image stabilizer in AF, PF, or MF mode.
 Set the STABILIZER switch 
to ON.
If you are not going to use the 
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image stabilizer function, set 
the switch to OFF.
  Select the stabilizer mode.
MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in 
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all directions. It is mainly effective 
for shooting still subjects.
MODE 2: Corrects vertical 
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camera shake during 
following shots in a horizontal 
direction, and corrects 
horizontal camera shake 
during following shots in a...

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8. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or 
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outdoors at night.
In locations where flash photography is 
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prohibited, such as art museums and theater 
stages.
In situations where your footing is uncertain.
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In situations where fast shutter settings 
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cannot be used. When panning subjects in motion. 
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Since camera shake is stabilized only during 
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exposure, following a subject is easier such as 
when shooting a fast and irregularly moving...

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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a 
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blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you 
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are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long 
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON, 
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in 
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the following cases:
•    You shoot from a violently moving vehicle.
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You move the camera dramatically for a...

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10. Hood
The special hoods that come with all these 
lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the 
front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust.
To attach the hood, loosen the hood lock knob 
by turning it counterclockwise. Fit the hood onto 
the lens’s hood mount, and tighten the lock knob 
to fix it in place. Use the same procedure, in 
reverse, to remove the hood.
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Infinity Compensation 
Mark
For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity 
distance, look through the viewfinder while...

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11. Fitting the Lens Cap
 With the lock knob at the 
opening in the cap, close 
the fastener to fix the cap in 
place as shown.
Can also be attached to the 
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front of the hood when using 
the lens.
  Lift the hook and loop 
fastener, and fit the cap so 
that the lock knob rides up 
the slot in the cap.  Reverse the lens hood, slip 
it over the lens, and tighten 
the lock knob to fix it in 
place.
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12. Case
Put the lens away as follows.
 Reverse the lens hood, slip it over the lens, 
and attach the lens cap. 
 Position the tripod mount towards you as 
shown and place it in the case.
  Place so that the hood’s lock knob rests in 
the slot near you.
Keyhole
Slot
Lid
Hinge
Lever
  Fold the strap and fit it into the space near 
the case hinges.
 Fasten the lens securely with the strap.
 Close the lid, and then push the lever while 
holding the lid from above to lock.
Do not sit on top of the...

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13.  
Using the Tripod 
Mount
A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod 
mount on the lens.
Adjusting the Tripod MountBy loosening the orientation locking knob on the 
tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set 
the image for any vertical or horizontal position.
Replacing the Tripod MountReplacement with the included monopod mount 
can be done at a Canon Service Center at cost.
Since the mount requires special fastening, as 
a safety precaution, do not replace the mount 
yourself.
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15. Drop-In Filters
A 52(WII)-series drop-in gelatin filter holder with 
a glass filter is included with the lens. The drop-
in filter holder can be used fitted with a gelatin 
filter (sold separately).
14mm14mm
47mm
47mm

To remove the drop-in filter, press in the left 
and right lock buttons and pull the filter holder 
straight up out of the slot.
To install the drop-in filter, push the filter holder 
straight down into the slot until it clicks into place.
The filter holder can be installed...

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16. Extenders (Sold Separately)
Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4× II/III or EF2× II/III are as follows.
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
EF1.4× II/III EF2× II/III EF1.4× II/III EF2× II/III
Focal length (mm) 7001000 8401200
Aperture f/5.6 – 45 f/8 – 64 f/5.6 – 45 f/8 – 64
Angle of view Diagonal
3° 30’2° 30’ 3°2°
Vertical 2°1° 20’ 1° 40’1° 10’
Horizontal 3°2°2° 30’ 1° 40’
Maximum magnification (×) 0.210.31 0.210.30
Attach the extender to the lens, and then attach the lens...