Canon lens EF 70300mm f4556 DO IS USM User Manual

EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
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The Canon EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
is a high-performance, compact telephoto
zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras, equipped
with DO (diffractive optics) lens elements and
an Image Stabilizer.
Innovative DO optical elements combine the
benefits of fluoride elements and aspheric
elements, and contribute to achieving high
quality and compactness.
• DO stands for Diffractive Optics.
• IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
• USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Features
1. DO elements adjust for chromatic...

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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...

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Nomenclature
Hood mount (→ 5)Filter mounting
thread (→ 11)
Focusing ring (→ 4)
Image stabilizer switch (→ 7)
Image stabilizer 
mode selector switch (→ 7) Zoom ring lock lever (→ 6)
Focus mode switch (→ 4)
Distance scale (→ 10)
Zoom ring (→ 5)
Contacts (→ 4)
Lens mount index (→ 4)
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or detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses ( →**).
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1. Mounting andDetaching the Lens2. Setting the Focus Mode
See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
•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...

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3. Zooming
To   zoom, turn the zoom ring.
Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
4. Hood
The ET-65B hood can keep unwanted light out of
the lens, and also protects the front of the lens
from rain, snow, and dust.
Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on
the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown
by the arrow to secure it.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens
f or storage.
•P art of the picture may be blocked if the hood is
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The zoom ring can be fixed to keep the lens at the shortest point. This function is convenient for
carrying a camera on a strap because it prevents the lens from extending.
5. Fixing the Zoom Ring
Slide the zoom ring lock
lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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o release the zoom ring, slide
the zoom ring lock lever in the
direction opposite to the arrow.
Tu rn  the zoom ring to the
widest position (70mm).
The zoom ring can only be locked at maximum wide angle.
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ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings
Select the stabilizer mode.
• MODE 1: Corrects vibrations
in all directions. It is mainly
effective for shooting still
subjects.
• MODE 2: It compensates for
ver tical camera shake during
f ollowing shots in a horizontal
direction, and compensates for
horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a
ver tical direction.
When you press the shutter
button halfway, the Image
Stabilizer will start
operating.
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
●MODE 1 ●MODE 2
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
• 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. •
When panning subjects in motion.
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
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Set the STABILIZER switch to  when you are
taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
e xposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ,
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
• The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective
in the following cases:
•Y ou shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
•Y ou move the camera dramatically for a
panning shot in Mode 1.
•Y...