Canon lens EF 500mm f4L IS USM User Manual

EF300mm f/2.8L IS USMEF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USMEF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF500mm f/4L IS USMEF500mm f/4L IS USM
EF600mm f/4L IS USMEF600mm f/4L IS USM
Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Canon’s EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF400mm f/2.8L
IS USM, EF500mm f/4L IS USM and EF600mm
f/4L IS USM are high-performance super-telephoto
lenses, for use with EOS cameras. 
●“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.
● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Handling Cautions●If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a
warm one, condensation may develop on the lens
surface and internal parts. To  prevent condensation
in this case, first put the lens into an airtight...

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
a Safety Precautions
aSafety 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...

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Nomenclature
2.5m
AFMF
2.5m 6.4m
6.4m
STABILIZER
STABILIZER
SETMODEFOCUS PRESET1 2
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Distance scale ( →8, 13)
Orientation locking knob (→ 14)
Strap mount (→2)
Focus mode switch ( →5)
Contacts (→ 4)
Lens mount index (→ 14)
Drop-in filter (→16)
Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 9)
Focus preset switch (→7)
Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 5)
Tripod mount ( →14)Focus preset button ( →7)
Image stabilizer switch (→...

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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
●
After detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
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 cloth.
● If you...

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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.
2. Setting the Focus Mode3.Switching the Focusing
Distance Range
You can set the focusing distance range with a
switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance
range, the actual autofocusing time will be shorter.
2.5m
AF MF
2.5m 6.4m
6.4m
Lens Ranges2.5 m/8.2...

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Switching the Focusing Distance RangeAF Stop Button
If you use AF from outside the specified focusing
distance range, the lens may stop focusing when it
reaches the limit of the range. This is not a
malfunction. If this occurs, press the shutter button
halfway down again.
4. AF Stop Button
During autofocus operation, you can press the
AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus.
If the shutter button is still pressed halfway
when the AF stop button is released,
autofocusing will continue as...

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5. Focus Preset
By presetting any focusing distance, you can instantly focus at that poi\
nt even while you are
shooting a different subject. This function operates in both the AF and MF modes.
< How to Set >Press the focus preset
button.
●The focused distance will be
preset.
● If the focus preset switch was
set to      , the beeper will
sound once.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus the
distance you want to preset.
Set the focus preset switch
to    or     .
STABILIZER
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Focus Preset
●When turning the playback ring, keep your finger
away from the shutter button. In One-Shot AF
mode, the exposure will be locked when you
press the shutter button halfway and focus is
achieved. So if you press the shutter button
halfway while turning the playback ring, the
exposure may not be correct.
● When not using the focus preset, set the switch
to      .
While turning the playback ring
to the left or right, press the
shutter button completely.
●The lens will focus at the preset...

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STABILIZER
STABILIZER MODE
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STABILIZER
ON OFF
Press the shutter button
down halfway to enable
stabilization.
● 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
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
Set the STABILIZER switch
to ON.
● If you are not going to use the
image stabilizer function, set
the switch to OFF.
Select the stabilizer mode.
● MODE 1: Corrects vibrations
in all directions....