Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM Instructions Manual page 14

7. Hand-held Close-up (Macro) Shooting
This lens allows users to focus from infinity to a
magnification of 1.4x for close-up (macro) shooting.
Hold the camera steadily
Hold the camera steadily as shown in the
illustration on the right when taking hand-held
close-ups (macro), and shoot carefully to minimize
camera shake and prevent focus blurring.
Taking photographs using servo AF
It is recommended that the camera AF operation is
set to [Servo AF] when taking close-up (macro) shots.
Refer to the camera's instructions for further details.
It is necessary to be careful with the following
z
during close-up (macro) shooting.
• Camera shake creates more impact than on
normal shots, and the effects of the image
stabilizing function are reduced.
• Depth of field becomes extremely shallow when
taking close-up (macros) shots, and the focus may
blur if the camera is moved forward or backward.
The minimum focusing distance (minimum distance
z
between the subject and the imaging area) is 0.26 m /
0.86 ft. The working distance (distance between the
front end of the lens and the subject) is 8.6 cm / 0.28 ft.
Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
Use your knee to
support the elbow of the
arm holding the camera
or lens.
Lean against a steady
object like a wall to
support your body and
arm.
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