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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a Camera Firmware and Camera ultra-wide zoom lens for use with EOS R series 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.
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.
General Precautions Handling Precautions Shooting Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such This lens has a short focus distance, which means as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures dirt or dust on the surface of the front lens will can cause the product to malfunction.
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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.
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Nomenclature Focusing/Control ring (→ 8) Lens retracted position index (→ 7) Zoom position index (→ 13) Hood mount (→ 15) Filter mounting thread (→ 16) Zoom ring (→ 13) Contacts (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) Lens mount index (→ 6) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
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.
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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...
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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].
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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 It is possible to set cameras that support menu. The control ring can be assigned the electronic fulltime manual focusing to manual functions that are commonly used with cameras, focusing when the camera is in the operational such as shutter speed and aperture settings.
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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. 0.14 m/ 0.46 ft.
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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].
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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* Wide-angle focusing distance display (image) Camera monitor display (image) ③ ④ ① ② Telephoto focusing distance display (image) ②...
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.
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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.
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...
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8. Filters (Sold separately) You can attach filters (φ49) to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. Only one filter may be attached. ENG-16...
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens Construction 10 groups, 12 elements Maximum Aperture f/4.5-6.3 (1/3 stops), f/4.5-6.7 (1/2 stops) Minimum Aperture f/22-32 Angle of View Horizontal: 97°10’ - 64°30’, Vertical: 74°10’ - 45°30’, Diagonal: 107°30’ - 74°20’ AF Mode Focal Length 10 mm 12 mm 14 mm...
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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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