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EF100-400mm EF100-400mm
f/4.5-5.6L IS USM f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
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Instruction
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM Features lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent for EOS cameras. effect of a shutter speed two stops* faster. A second image stabilizer mode that is ● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. optimized for continuous shooting (MODE 2) is provided. Handling Cautions 2. Fluorite and super UD lens el
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02-7521_ENG 12.7.11 10:24 AM Page 2 a Safety Precautions energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the a Safety Precautions instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the
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STABILIZER MODE 1 2 STABILIZER ON OFF 02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 3 Nomenclature Hood mount Zoom touch adjustment ring (→ 6) (→ 12) Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) Filter mounting Zoom position index thread (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 10) Zoom ring (→ 6) Contacts (→ 4) Focusing ring (→ 4) Lens mount index Image stabilizer switch (→ 7) (→ 11) Focusing distance range For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in selector switch (→ 5) pa
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 4 1. Mounting and 2. Setting the Focus Detaching the Lens Mode See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the contacts from getting scratched. focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning ● If the contacts get soiled, scratche
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 5 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range You can set the focusing distance range to 1.8 m/5.9 ft. to infinity or 6.5 m/21.3 ft. to infinity. By setting the suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time will be shorter. 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. ENG-5
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 6 4. Adjusting Zooming Resistance Move the zoom ring forward or backward to You can adjust the zoom ring “touch” zoom. (resistance) as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the zoom touch ● Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. adjustment ring. Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect the focus. Turn the zoom touch adjustment ring towards the ● To prevent unintended extension of the front of word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touc
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 7 5. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. STABILIZER STABILIZER MODE ON OFF 12 STABILIZER Set the STABILIZER switch Select the stabilizer mode. When you press the shutter to ON. button halfway, the Image ● MODE 1: Corrects vibrations Stabilizer will start operating. in all directions. It is mainly ● If you are not going to use the effective for shooting still image stabilizer function, set ● Make sure the image in the subjects. t
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 8 6. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 ON ON OFF OFF ● In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors ● When panning subjects in motion. at night. ● In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages. ● In situations where your footing is uncertain. ● In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 9 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ● The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held ● The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. photography and photography with a monopod. ● Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when using the ● The image stabilizer function also operates when camera on a tripod. If the switch is set to ON, the the lens is used with an extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II. Image Stabilizer may introd
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 10 8. Infrared Index 7. Infinity Compensation Mark 30 50 ft Infinity compensation mark 10 20 m 30 50 ft 200 135100 10 20 m The infrared index corrects the focus setting 200 135100 when using monochrome infrared film. Distance index Focus on the subject in MF, then adjust the To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus distance setting by moving the focusing ring to point that results from changes in temperature. the corresponding infrared index mark. The
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 11 9. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Tripod Mount By loosening the orientation locking knob on the tripod mount you can rotate the camera to set the image for any vertical or horizontal position. Detaching the Tripod Mount First remove the lens from the camera and then remove the tripod mount from the lens as shown below. To attach the tripod mount, reverse the procedure. Loosen the orientation Align the red mark on the Slide off the tripod collar locking
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 12 10. Hood 11. Filters (Sold Separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ● Use a polarizing Canon filter (77mm). ● To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood. The ET-83C hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Fit the hood to the hood mount, then turn it in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely. The hood can be reverse-mounted
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 13 12. Extension Tubes 13. Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 Attaching a close-up lens 500D (77mm) enables II for magnified shots. The shooting distance close-up photography. Magnification is from 0.80 and magnification are shown below. to 0.21 times. Focusing Distance ● Close-up lens 250D cannot be attached Magnification (×) Range (mm) because there is no size that fits the lens. Close Long Close
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02-7521_ENG 10.2.13 9:35 AM Page 14 14. Extenders (Sold Separately) Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4× II/EF2× II are as follows. Item With EF1.4× II Extender With EF2× II Extender Focal length (mm) 140 – 560 200 – 800 Aperture 1/3 steps 100mm f/6.3 – 45 f/9 – 64 400mm f/8 – 57 f/11 – 81 1/2 steps 100mm f/6.7 – 45 f/9.5 – 64 400mm f/8 – 54 f/11 – 76 Angle of view Diagonal 17° 35’ – 4° 25’ 12° – 3° 5’ Vertical 9° 50’ – 2° 25’ 7° – 1° 40’ Horizontal 14° 40’ – 3° 40’ 10° – 2° 35’ Maxi
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02-7521_ENG 12.7.11 10:58 AM Page 15 Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 100 – 400 mm f/4.5 – 5.6 Lens Construction 14 groups, 17 elements Minimum Aperture f/32 – 40 * Angle of View Diagonal: 24° – 6° 10’ Vertical: 14° – 3° 30’ Horizontal: 20° – 5° 10’ Min. Focusing Distance 1.8 m/5.9 ft. Max. Magnification 0.2× (at 400 mm) Field of View Approx. 120 × 180 mm/4.7 × 7.1 inch (at 1.8 m/5.9 ft.) Filter Diameter 77 mm/2.8 inch Max. Diameter and Length 92 × 189 mm/3.6 × 7.4 inch Weight 1380 g/48 oz
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