Actual forms may vary depending on models and specifications. Always use the latest version of the firmware for this lens and the camera. For the availability of the latest version of the firmware and how to update it, refer to Canon's website. https://cam.start.canon/ PRODUCT LIST Make sure all of the following items are included in the packing box.
4. Take measures to avoid sudden changes in temperature where the lens is used, which may prevent operation temporarily if condensation forms in the lens. 5. Before use in particular environments, such as places where chemical products are used, contact your Canon sales representative or dealer.
4. For further information on repairs, maintenance, or adjustments not mentioned in this operation manual, contact your Canon sales representative or dealer. 5. Note that Canon may be unable to undertake servicing or repair of a product if it is modified without consulting Canon or your Canon sales representative.
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1 Part Names 2-1. Mounting the lens on a camera 2 Mounting and 2-2. Mounting the hood on the lens Connection 2-3. Turning the lens on 3-1. Adjusting back focus 3 Adjustment 3-2. Adjusting auto iris gain 4-1. Top and Sub screen 4-2.
2 Mounting and Connection 2 Mounting and Connection 2-1. Mounting the lens on a camera Before mounting the lens on a camera, make sure the camera is off. Remove the lens dust cap. Positioning pin Align the lens positioning pin with the groove on the camera mount to bring the lens into close contact with the camera mount.
3 Adjustment 3 Adjustment 3-1. Adjusting back focus If the relationship between the image plane of the lens and the image plane of the television camera is incorrect, the object goes out of focus when the lens is zoomed. Adjust lens back focus as follows. Choose a subject at a suitable distance (Approx.
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4 Settings 4 Settings A variety of lens settings can be configured using the information display. To configure settings, press the information display control key up, down, left, or right ( ). Press ) to confirm. the key straight in ( Display control key 4-1.
4 Settings 4-2. User setting For each user, specific functions can be assigned to switches. Switch to the user to use, then assign functions to switches. ] User switching Sub screen You can switch users on a Sub screen. In the <Sub>...
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4 Settings Top screen Press the display switch to activate the display. The Top screen ▶ <Top> ▼ is displayed. Status Setting Support Sub screen ◀ <Sub> Press the display control key right ( ) once. The cursor moves ▼ to the Sub display position and a Sub screen is displayed.
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4 Settings 4-4. Switch function assignment Drive unit or demand switches can be programmed to activate a function of your choice. Switch to the relevant user before assigning functions to switches. Sub screen On the initial Sub screen, you can assign functions to four drive unit switches.
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5 Control and Shooting 5 Control and Shooting 5-1. Zooming 5-1-1. Manual zooming Set the zoom operation change-over knob at the bottom of the drive unit to the MANU. position. Zoom operation change-over knob To zoom, turn the zoom ring or zoom lever. Wide-angle Telephoto NOTE...
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5 Control and Shooting 5-1-3. Adjusting maximum zoom speed The maximum speed of zoom when the zoom rocker seesaw is pressed can be adjusted with the max. zoom speed adjusting volume. To increase the maximum speed, turn the max. zoom speed adjustment volume clockwise, and to decrease it, turn the Max.
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5 Control and Shooting 5-1-4. Zoom track function (servo only) By defining your preferred zoom control range (zoom track), you can set virtual limits at the telephoto and wide-angle ends. The zoom track function must be activated before you can use it. A: Switching ON/OFF from the information display Press the display switch to activate the display.
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5 Control and Shooting 5-1-5. Shuttle shot (servo only) Using this function, you can switch between the current zoom position and a preset position at the maximum speed. Pressing Releasing holding the the Shtl Shtl switch switch At max. At max. speed speed Current zoom position...
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5 Control and Shooting • Using speed presets Press the VTR switch (assigned to Sped) to start zooming at Memo (memory) switch Zoom rocker seesaw the stored speed and in that direction (toward the telephoto or wide-angle end). Zooming stops at the end of the range. VTR Switch •...
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5 Control and Shooting • Selecting the speed for moving to stored framing positions To select the speed of movement to the framing position, use the switch assigned to Fr1P or Fr1F. For instructions on assigning switches, see “4-4 Switch function assignment” or refer to the Information Display operation manual. •...
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5 Control and Shooting 5-2. Focusing 5-2-1. Manual focusing Set the focus operation change-over knob to the MANU. position. NOTE Turning the focus ring by force with the knob set to SERVO Focus operation may cause damage. change-over knob Close range Turn the focus ring to bring a subject that is near or far into focus.
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5 Control and Shooting 5-3. Extender operations Lenses with a built-in extender are equipped with a 2× extender. Use the extender lever to switch between 1× and 2×. NOTE Using an extender reduces brightness by an amount corresponding to the magnification, depending on the iris compensation setting.
5 Control and Shooting Turn the lens iris ring to perform iris operations. Closed Open Iris ring For as long as you hold down the instant auto-iris switch in Instant auto-iris switch manual iris mode, the mode changes to automatic. Iris A/M switch 5-5.
Prepare a USB flash drive to use in advance. 1. Updating lens firmware You can update the firmware as needed. When firmware updates are available, you can download the latest version from the following Canon's website. https://cam.start.canon/ 2. Exporting and importing user settings Settings for each user can be exported to a USB flash drive and imported on other equipment to use the same settings on that equipment.
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6 USB Operations 6-1-4. Preventing cable disconnection You can use a single screw USB Type-C locking cable to prevent disconnection. Open the cover. Cover Connect the cable to the USB port. Screw hole Insert the screw for the connected cable in the screw hole and tighten it.
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6 USB Operations 6-3. USB host specifications Specifications of computers connected to the drive unit USB port are as follows. USB device class: Compatible with USB mass storage class Format: Capable of reading FAT16 volumes...
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