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Related Manuals for Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Summary of Contents for Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Page 1 Instructions...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a Camera Firmware and standard zoom lens for use with EOS R series Camera Applications cameras* compatible with RF-S lenses. Please use the latest versions of firmware and * Images that have been cropped from the center applications with the camera in use.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Details pertaining to risks that may Warning result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: General Precautions
General Precautions Handling Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction. If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. - Page 5 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 Lens retracted position index (→ 7) Focusing/control ring (→ 8) Zoom position index (→ 13) Hood mount (→ 15) Filter mounting thread (→ 16) Zoom ring (→ 13) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
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Page 7: Attaching And Detaching The Lens
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Set the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. Attach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera. After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched. - Page 8 2. Shooting Preparations and Retracting Lens The lens is fitted with a retraction mechanism. This enables the length of the lens to be shortened in comparison to when shooting. Shooting is not possible when the lens is stored. Observe the following procedure to set the lens in the position for shooting. Preparations from Retraction to Shooting Retracting Lens Rotate the zoom ring from the shooting...
- Page 9 3. Focusing/Control ring Use as a Focusing Ring The focusing/control ring can be used as either a focusing ring or a control ring. Set the focus mode (AF/MF) on the camera. To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the Focusing/control ring camera’s focus mode to AF.
- Page 10 Focusing/control ring Use as a Control Ring The lens’ focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is electronic. Set the control ring function using the camera’s With a camera capable of electronic full-time menu. The control ring can be assigned the manual focus, manual focusing is possible functions that are commonly used with cameras, in both One-Shot AF and Servo AF modes.
- Page 11 4. Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode Shots taken with the camera’s manual focusing Wide-end Examples: (MF) mode when using this lens make the subject seem closer and larger than with the autofocus (AF) mode. 0.2 m/0.66 ft. The focusing distance ranges of the wide end are shown below.
- Page 12 Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode Take the following steps for shooting in the [MF-only range]. Set the focusing/control ring on the camera to the focusing ring. Set the focusing mode on the camera to [MF]. Turn the focusing ring in the short-range direction to move the focusing position from [AF in-focus range] to [MF-only range].
- Page 13 Taking Closeup Shots in the Manual Focusing (MF) Mode It is possible to check the focusing position with the use of the camera’s focusing distance display function* Camera monitor display (image) Wide-angle focusing distance display (image) Telephoto focusing distance display (image) ③...
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Page 14: Image Stabilizer
5. Zooming 6. Image Stabilizer Zoom ring This function provides image stabilization appropriate for shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and panning shots). The Image Stabilizer is turned ON and OFF with the camera settings. Please refer to the camera’s instructions for details. - Page 15 Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. In situations where your footing is uncertain.
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Page 16: Attaching The Hood
7. Hood (Sold separately) The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Detaching the Hood Red dot Red dot Rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until Attachment position mark Stop position mark... - Page 17 8. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. Only one filter may be attached. ENG-16...
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens Construction 7 groups, 7 elements Maximum Aperture f/4.5-6.3 (1/3 stops), f/4.5-6.7 (1/2 stops) Minimum Aperture f/22-32 Horizontal: 64°30' - 28°20', Vertical: 45°30' - 19°00', Angle of View Diagonal: 74°20' - 33°40' AF Mode Focal Length 18 mm 24 mm 28 mm... - Page 19 There are cases in which using the zoom function during continuous shooting may result in conspicuous image distortion. All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Photos shown are for illustration purposes only. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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