Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM User manual

EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Instruction
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The Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
lens is a powerful high-performance zoom
lens for EOS cameras equipped with an
Image Stabilizer, and covering a wide range
of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto.
•"IS" stands for Image Stabilizer.
•"USM" stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent
effect of a shutter speed three stops faster*.
The lens also has a second image stabilizer
mode that is optimized for following shots of
moving subjects.
2. Aspheric and UD lens elements for truly
exceptional imaging capability.
3. Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet
autofocusing.
4. Manual focusing is available after the subject
comes into focus in autofocus mode (ONE
SHOT AF).
5. A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer
background blur.
6. Adjustable zoom ring touch lets you lock at
any focal length.
7. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dust-
proof and drip-proof performance.
*Based on [1/focal length] second. Generally, it requires
a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or faster to
prevent camera shake.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and
taking pictures.
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T his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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aSafety Precautions
aPrecautions for using the lens with the
EOS-1N RS
When shooting with this lens attached to an EOS-1N
RS, use -2/3 or -1/2 step exposure compensation.
aSafety Precautions
•Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
through the lens or camera. Doing so could result
in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through
the lens is especially hazardous.
•Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do
not leave the lens under the sun without the
lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from
concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a
fire.
Handling Cautions
•If the lens is taken from a cold environment into
a warm one, condensation may develop on the
lens surface and internal parts. To prevent
condensation in this case, first put the lens into an
airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to
warm environment. Then take out the lens after it
has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking
the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
•Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in
a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can
cause the lens to malfunction.
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Hood mount (→12)
Filter mounting
thread (→12)
Zoom ring (→6)
Focusing ring (→5)
Tripod mount (→11)
Orientation lock knob (→11) Image stabilizer switch (→7)
Image stabilizer mode selector
switch (→7)
Lens mount index (→4)
Contacts (→4)
Rubber ring
(→4)
Distance scale (→10)
Focusing distance range
selection switch (→5)
Focus mode switch (→5)
Zoom position index (→6)
Zoom touch adjustment ring (→6)
Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→**).
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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens
•After detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
electrical contacts from getting scratched.
•If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
connections can result. The camera and lens may
not operate properly.
•If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on
them, clean them with a soft cloth.
•If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust cap.
To attach it properly, align the lens mount index
and the Kindex of the dust cap as shown in the
diagram, and turn clockwise. To remove it, reverse
the order.
The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced
water- and dust-resistance. The rubber ring may
cause slight abrasions around the camera's lens
mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the
rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a
Canon Service Center at cost.
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To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus
mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the
focusing ring. The focusing ring always works,
regardless of the focus mode.
2. Setting the Focus Mode
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
focus)
3. Switching the Focusing
Distance Range
You can set the focusing distance range to
0.7 m/2.3 ft. to infinity or 2.5 m/8.2 ft. to infinity.
By setting the suitable focusing distance range,
the actual autofocusing time can be shorter.
If you autofocus outside the set focusing distance
range, the lens may stop focusing at the start of
the focusing range; however, this is not a
malfunction. Press the shutter release button
halfway again.
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5. Adjusting Zooming Resistance
You can adjust the zooming “touch” (resistance)
as needed by holding the focusing ring in place
and turning the adjustment ring.
Tu rn the adjustment ring towards the word
SMOOTH to reduce the zooming touch, or towards
TIGHT to increase it. To lock the zoom ring in
place, turn the adjustment ring towards TIGHT until
it stops.
4. Zooming
Move the zoom ring forward or backward to
zoom.
•Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
•To prevent unintended zooming when not
shooting, be careful not to set the zooming touch
too loose.
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When you press the shutter
button halfway, the Image
Stabilizer will start operating.
•Make sure the image in the
viewfinder is stable, then press
the shutter button the rest of
the way down to take the
picture.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
Set the STABILIZER switch
to .
•If you are not going to use the
image stabilizer function, set
the switch to .
Select the stabilizer mode.
•MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in
all directions. It is mainly
effective for shooting still
subjects.
•MODE 2: It compensates for
vertical camera shake during
following shots in a horizontal
direction, and compensates for
horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a
vertical direction.
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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or
outdoors at night.
•In locations where flash photography is
prohibited, such as art museums and theater
stages.
•In situations where your footing is uncertain.
•In situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used.
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
•When panning subjects in motion.
●MODE 1 ●MODE 2
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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer
should be turned off to save battery power.
•The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
photography and photography with a monopod.
•The image stabilizer function also operates when
the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll or
EF25 ll.
•Pictures may look distorted after being taken
depending on the camera, but this doesn't affect
shooting.
•If you set the camera’s Custom Function to
change the assigned button to operate the AF, the
Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the
newly assigned AF button.
•The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
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Set the STABILIZER switch to when you are
taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ,
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
•The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in
the following cases:
•You shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
•You move the camera dramatically for a panning
shot in Mode 1.
•You shoot using techniques other than following
shots in Mode 2.
•The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than
normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken if
you use the function.
•The image stabilizer operates for about two
seconds even when your finger is off the shutter
button. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer
is in operation. This will cause a malfunction.
•With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33,
ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN
IIE/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, and D30, the
Image Stabilizer will not work during self-timer
operation.
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