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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Instruction

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  • Page 1 EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Instruction...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. 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...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    a Safety Precautions a Safety 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. •...
  • Page 4 Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 4) Hood mount (→ 5) Filter mounting thread (→ 11) Focusing ring (→ 4) Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **). Distance scale (→...

  • Page 5: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens 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. •...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 5. Fixing the Zoom Ring 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. Turn the zoom ring to the widest position (70mm).

  • Page 8: Image Stabilizer Settings

    6. Image Stabilizer Settings You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch • If you are not going to use the image stabilizer function, set the switch to Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in all directions.

  • Page 9: Tips On Using The Image Stabilizer

    7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 • 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.
  • Page 10 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. • Set the STABILIZER switch to taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.

  • Page 11: Infinity Compensation Mark

    8. Infinity Compensation Mark Distance index Infinity compensation mark To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale.

  • Page 12: Extension Tubes

    (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. • If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter (58mm). • To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.

  • Page 13: Close-Up Lenses

    12. Close-up Lenses Attaching a 250D or 500D (58mm) Close-up Lens enables close-up photography. Compatibility with Close-up Lenses is as follows. • Close-up Lens 250D: Can be used at the 70mm end (magnification 0.29x - 1.18x) • Close-up Lens 500D: Can be used (magnification 0.14x - 0.65x) Manual focusing is recommended for accurate focusing.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    • Aperture settings are specified on the camera. The camera automatically compensates for variations in the aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out. • All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. • Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15 CT1-7551-005 © CANON INC. 2004 2009.7...

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