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Canon EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. removed more easily than before. Canon’s EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM is a high- 5. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for fast, quiet autofocus. performance super telephoto lens, for use with EOS 6. Manual focusing is available after the subject...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Handling Cautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a Do not look at the sun or a bright light source warm one, condensation may develop on the lens through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in surface and internal parts.
  • Page 4 Usage Precautions Shooting Precautions When using this lens, please check the Canon website As a characteristic of the diffractive optics with this lens, for the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmware colored flare may occasionally appear around the light is not the latest version, be sure to update to the latest source depending on shooting conditions.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) 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.
  • Page 6 Nomenclature Focusing ring (→ 7) Distance scale (→ 15) Hood mount (→ 15) Orientation locking knob (→ 18) Security slot (covered) (→ 18) Strap mount (→ 6) Drop-in filter (→ 19) Playback ring (→ 10) Rubber ring (→ 6) AF stop button (→...

  • Page 7: Mounting And Detaching The Lens

    If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost. Attaching the strap After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.

  • Page 8: Setting The Focus Mode

    2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. You can set the focusing distance range with a To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the switch.

  • Page 9: Af Stop Button

    The AF stop function also works in AI Servo AF mode. Angle positioning of the AF stop button is adjustable by a Canon Service Center at cost. With the EOS 630/600, RT, A2/A2E/5, or 10S/10 set to the AI Servo AF mode and continuous...
  • Page 10 5. Focus Preset By presetting any focusing distance, you can instantly focus at that point even while you are shooting a different subject. This function operates in any of the AF, PF, and MF modes. < How to Set > Set the focus preset switch Press the shutter button Press the focus preset...
  • Page 11 Focus Preset < How to Focus at the Preset Distance > 70D, EOS REBEL T5i/700D, SL1/100D, T4i/650D, T5/1200D EOS M2* and EOS M when used together with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M When turning the playback ring, keep your finger away from the shutter button. In One-Shot AF mode, the exposure will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved.
  • Page 12 6. Power Focus (PF) Mode Using the playback ring enables smooth focus change. This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies.* With the focus preset switch set to OFF, set the focus mode Rotate the playback ring to switch to PF.

  • Page 13: Image Stabilizer

    7. Image Stabilizer You can use the image stabilizer in AF, PF, or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch Select the stabilizer mode. First press the shutter to ON. button down halfway, then MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in press down all the way to all directions.

  • Page 14: Tips On Using The Image Stabilizer

    8. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer for this lens is effective for hand-held shots in the following conditions. MODE 1 MODE 2 In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or When panning subjects in motion. outdoors at night. In locations where flash photography is MODE 3 prohibited, such as art museums and theater...
  • Page 15 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer EOS DCS1, DCS3, D2000, D6000, EOS-1V/HS, The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a EOS-1N/DP/HS/RS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you IIE/50/50E, REBEL X/REBEL XS/500, REBEL are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long G/500N, REBEL 2000/300, REBEL Ti/300V, REBEL...

  • Page 16: Infinity Compensation Mark

    9. Infinity Compensation 10. Hood Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index The special hood that comes with the lens cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus lens from rain, snow, and dust. point that results from changes in temperature.

  • Page 17: Fitting The Lens Cap

    11. Fitting the Lens Cap Reverse the lens hood, slip Lift the hook and loop With the lock knob at the it over the lens, and tighten fastener, and fit the cap so opening in the cap, close the lock knob to fix it in that the lock knob rides up the fastener to fix the cap in place.
  • Page 18 12. Case Slot Hinge Strap Keyhole Lever Fold the strap and fit it into the space near Put the lens away as follows. the case hinges. Reverse the lens hood, slip it over the lens, Fasten the lens securely with the strap. and attach the lens cap.

  • Page 19: Using The Tripod

    13. Using the Tripod 14. Security Slot Mount A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens. 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.
  • Page 20 15. Drop-In Filters <Using a Gelatin Filter> A 52(WII)-series drop-in gelatin filter holder with a glass filter is included with the lens. The drop- in filter holder can be used fitted with a gelatin filter (sold separately). 14mm 14mm 47mm 47mm <Installing and Removing>...
  • Page 21 Autofocusing is still enabled with extender EF1.4× II/III attached. When an extender is attached, the AF speed will become slower to retain proper control. * AF can be used by updating your camera’s firmware. Please check the Canon website for information about firmware updates.
  • Page 22 17. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below. Focusing Distance Range (mm) Magnification (×) Close distance Long distance Close distance Long distance EF12 II 2753 13407...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated. The Close-up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached. Aperture settings are specified on the camera. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ENG-22...
  • Page 24 CT1-8590-000 1406SZ © CANON INC. 2014...

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