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Canon EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 EF100-400mm Instructions F4.5-5.6L IS USM...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a Canon IS USM lens. Features The Canon EF100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM 1. Fluorite and super UD lens elements for truly lens is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens exceptional imaging capability. for EOS cameras. It is equipped with an image 2.
  • Page 4 a Safety Precautions interference to radio or television reception, which can be a Safety Precautions determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 1. Do not look at the sun or a bright light source the following measures: through the lens or camera.
  • Page 5 Nomenclature Zoom touch adjustment ring (→ 6) Hood mount Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 7) (→ 12) Zoom position index Filter mounting thread (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 4) Distance scale (→ 10) Zoom ring (→ 6) Contacts (→...

  • Page 6: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    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 mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. ● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing, set the focus rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.

  • Page 7: Switching The Focusing Range

    3. Switching the 4. Full-Time Manual Focusing Range Focusing A range switch lets you select a focusing range The focusing ring always works, regardless of of either 1.8 m/5.9 ft. to infinity or 6.5 m/21.3 ft. the focus mode. to infinity, depending on shooting conditions. ●...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Zooming Touch

    5. Adjusting the Zooming Touch Move the zoom ring forward or backward to You can adjust the zooming “touch” (resistance) zoom. as needed by holding the focusing ring in place and turning the adjustment ring. ● Turn the adjustment ring towards the word SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards TIGHT to increase it.

  • Page 9: Image Stabilizer

    6. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. STABILIZER STABILIZER MODE STABILIZER Set the image stabilizer Select the stabilizer mode. Press the shutter button switch to (ON). down halfway to check the ● Select MODE 1 for standard stabilization.

  • Page 10: Tips On Using The Image Stabilizer

    7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer is particularly effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions. ● ● MODE 1 MODE 2 (ON) (ON) (OFF) (OFF) q In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or q When panning subjects in motion. w When following subjects that are moving outdoors at night.
  • Page 11 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer ● ● The image stabilizer does not compensate for The image stabilizer operates for about two subject movement (where the subject itself moves). seconds even when your finger is off the shutter ● The image stabilizer should be (OFF) in the button.

  • Page 12: Infinity Distance Mark

    8. Infinity Distance Mark 9. Infrared Index To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus The infrared index corrects the focus setting point that results from changes in temperature. when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on The infinity position at normal temperature is the the subject manually, then adjust the distance point at which the vertical line of the L mark is setting by moving the focusing ring to the...

  • Page 13: Using The Tripod Mount

    10. Using the Tripod Mount Adjusting the Tripod Mount Loosening the orientation lock knob on the tripod mount allows you to turn the lens and camera freely. This is useful when you want to switch the camera between landscape and portrait positions while it is mounted on a tripod.
  • Page 14 ● You can use up to two 77 mm/2.8 inch filters with this lens. ● If you need a polarizing filter, use Canon’s PL-C 77mm II polarizing filter. ● To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the lens hood.
  • Page 15 13. Extenders (Sold Separately) This lens can use the EF1.4× II or EF2× II extender with manual focusing. Using an extender changes the lens specifications as follows. Item With EF1.4× II Extender With EF2× II Extender Focal length (mm) 140 – 560 200 –...

  • Page 16: 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 17 MEMO...
  • Page 18 CANON LUXEMBOURG S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. Rue des Joncs 21, L-1818 Howald, Luxembourg One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042-1198, U.S.A. CANON DANMARK A/S For all inquires concerning this product, call toll free in the U.S. Knud Hoejgaards Vej 1 DK-2860 Soeborg, Danmark...

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