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6. Focus Preset

By using focus presets, you can turn the playback ring to focus the lens at any preset focusing distance.
To use focus presets, set the focus preset switch to ON or 

.  

If set to 

, the lens beeps when being preset and when moving.

Operation differs to set one preset or two presets.

One Preset

Set one focusing distance.

< Preset the Focusing Distance >

   Focus the lens at a focusing distance you 

want to preset.

   Press the focus preset button to preset the 

distance in memory.

< Shoot at the Preset Focusing Distance >

Turn the playback ring left or right to move the 
focus to the preset distance.
Press the shutter button while the playback 
ring is turned to shoot at that distance.

Beep Sounds (Beeper)

One beep:   When presetting a focusing 

distance

Two beeps:  When the focus moves to the 

preset focusing distance

Playback ring

Focus preset button

Focus preset switch

Summary of Contents for EF600mm f/4L IS II USM

Page 1: ...EF600mm f 4L IS III USM Instructions ENG ...

Page 2: ...M stands for Ultrasonic Motor Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures Camera Firmware Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not and for details on updating the firmware please check the Canon website...

Page 3: ...d cause a malfunction or injury O O Be sure to attach the included strap to the lens when carrying a camera around with the lens mounted on it Using the strap for the camera may allow the lens to fall off the camera and cause a malfunction or injury Caution Details pertaining to risks that may result in injury O O Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures The...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...tight 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 O O Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in your camera s instruction manual Shooting Precautions O O The lens focusing ring is electronic The lens will not focus when the focusing r...

Page 6: ...p mount 7 Manual focus speed switch 15 Rubber ring 6 Focus mode switch 8 Drop in filter 24 Focusing distance range selector switch 9 Tripod mount 23 Focus preset button 11 AF stop button 10 Lens mount index 6 Lens mount 6 Contacts 6 Hood mount 19 Playback ring 11 14 Focusing ring 8 Image stabilizer switch 16 Image stabilizer mode selector switch 16 Focus preset switch 11 ...

Page 7: ...e lens and dust cap mount indexes are aligned when attaching the dust cap O O Contacts that are scratched soiled or have fingerprints on them may result in faulty connections or corrosion which may lead to malfunctions If the contacts get soiled clean them with a soft cloth O O The lens mount has a rubber ring to improve dust resistance and water resistance performance This rubber ring may cause f...

Page 8: ...the strap mount on the lens and then back through the clasp on the strap Pull the strap tight and check that there is no slack in the clasp Strap mount Included strap O O Before using the lens check that the strap is attached securely that it is not worn damaged etc ...

Page 9: ...OT manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to press the shutter button halfway Full time manual focus There are times when camera setting changes are required O O When the AF button assignment is changed from the shutter button using the camera s Custom Function manual focus is always possible regardless if the shutter button is pressed halfway any time the len...

Page 10: ...ange You can set the focusing distance range with a switch By setting a suitable focusing distance range the actual autofocusing time will be shorter Focusing distance range FULL 4 2 m 4 2 m 16 m 16 m Focusing distance range selector switch ...

Page 11: ...u let go of an AF stop button in the following instances Camera EOS 630 EOS RT EOS 5 EOS 10 In continuous shooting mode with AI SERVO Camera EOS 5 EOS 10 In sports mode During autofocus operation you can press an AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus and then release the button to resume Press an AF stop button to maintain a focusing distance or to avoid focus search Press the shutter butt...

Page 12: ... Preset the Focusing Distance Focus the lens at a focusing distance you want to preset Press the focus preset button to preset the distance in memory Shoot at the Preset Focusing Distance Turn the playback ring left or right to move the focus to the preset distance Press the shutter button while the playback ring is turned to shoot at that distance Beep Sounds Beeper One beep When presetting a foc...

Page 13: ... in memory for that direction Use the same steps to preset another distance Shoot at the Preset Focusing Distances Turn the playback ring left or right to move the focus to each of the preset distances Press the shutter button while the playback ring is turned to shoot at that distance Beep Sounds Beeper Two beeps slow When button held down One beep When presetting a focusing distance Two beeps fa...

Page 14: ... View shooting or movie shooting EOS 60Da EOS REBEL T5 1200D EOS REBEL T6 1300D EOS REBEL T7 2000D 1500D EOS REBEL T100 4000D 3000D As well as all EOS cameras released in 2011 and earlier O O Focus presets can be used in all focus modes Focus speed is slow only during movie shooting when the focus mode is PF and is fast for all other settings In slow speed you can make a 2 step change in focus spe...

Page 15: ...cus mode switch to PF Playback ring Focus preset switch Focus mode switch By using power focus you can turn the playback ring to change the focus smoothly This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies O O You can make a 2 step change in power focus speed depending on how much the playback ring is turned ...

Page 16: ...n shooting images using manual focus MF you can select the manual focus speed Manual focus speed switch Use the manual focus speed switch to select a manual focus speed Speed is fastest at 1 with 2 and 3 being progressively slower ...

Page 17: ... MODE 3 does not allow you to check the effect gained from stabilization Image Stabilizer modes O O MODE 1 Corrects vibrations in all directions It is suited to shooting still subjects O O MODE 2 When you take a panning shot either horizontally or vertically corrects vibrations at right angles to the direction of panning It is suited to shooting moving subjects O O MODE 3 During exposure corrects ...

Page 18: ...where your footing is uncertain O O In situations where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used MODE 1 Shooting still subjects MODE 2 Shooting moving subjects The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand held shots in the following conditions O O Panning shots of vehicles trains etc MODE 3 Shooting irregularly moving subjects O O Sports photography of soccer basketball etc O O Photograp...

Page 19: ... may be better to turn off the Image Stabilizer O O Although image stabilization will operate when using a monopod depending on the shooting conditions sometimes the Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective O O Setting the STABILIZER switch to OFF is recommended when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting long exposures If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON the Image Stabilizer may in...

Page 20: ...ure there is a margin at the infinity position The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index O O For accurate focusing in MF on subjects at infinity distance look through the viewfinder or at an enlarged image on the LCD monitor while turning the focusing ring On cameras capable of Live View shoot...

Page 21: ...ing it directly over the end of the lens hood mount as shown Draw the strings to affix the lens cap and prevent it from coming off easily Attaching the Lens Cap to a Hood Attach the lens cap by slipping it over the end of the hood as shown Use the hook and loop fastener and the strings to affix the lens cap and prevent it from coming off easily E 1 85C Hood Draw strings Lens cap Hook and loop fast...

Page 22: ...b in a line with the tripod mount Attach the lens cap by slipping it on where the hood lock knob is located as shown Use the hook and loop fastener and the strings to affix the lens cap and prevent it from coming off easily Fasten the hook and loop fastener around the lock knob E 1 8 5 C Lens cap Tripod mount Hood Draw strings Lock knob Hook and loop fastener ...

Page 23: ...rse the lens hood slip it over the lens and then attach the lens cap See p 21 for information on attaching items Place the lens in the case with the tripod mount closest to you and facing the left as shown Fasten the lens securely with the strap Pull the fastener and close the lid 14 Case O O Before stowing the lens be sure to attach all cushions inside the case O O The lens should always be stowe...

Page 24: ...clicks at 4 positions every 90 16 Security Slot This lens is fitted with a security slot to prevent theft The security slot is located under the cover for the orientation locking knob Attach a commercially available wire type security lock here Cover Orientation locking knob Security slot O O Since the tripod mount requires special fastening as a safety precaution do not replace the mount yourself...

Page 25: ...lot until it clicks into place The filter holder can be attached facing either forwards or backwards A Drop In Screw Type Filter Holder 52 WIII and Canon PROTECT filter are included with the lens Before using a commercially available lens filter first detach the PROTECT filter The filter size is 52 mm and only one filter can be used PROTECT filter Lock buttons Drop In Screw Type Filter Holder A 52...

Page 26: ...Type Filter Holder O O Note that filter frame thickness may prevent some commercially available lens filters from being used O O The Drop In Gelatin Filter Holder 52 WIII and Drop In Circular Polarizing Filter PL C52 WIII are also available sold separately O O The 52 52 WII series drop in filters can also be used However their exterior color is different than the lens body Drop In Filters ...

Page 27: ...d more than one at a time O O If using an extender EF2 III the maximum aperture is then f 8 and cameras that can shoot using AF are limited Please refer to the camera s instructions for details O O When an extender is attached the AF speed will become slower to retain proper control 19 ExtensionTubes Sold Separately Use an extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II to get closer to a subject and shoot a la...

Page 28: ...oduct specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Focal Length Aperture 600mm f 4 Lens Construction 13 groups 17 elements Minimum Aperture f 32 Angle of View Horizontal 3 30 Vertical 2 20 Diagonal 4 10 Min Focusing Distance 4 2 m 13 78 ft Max Magnification 0 15 Field of View Approx 239 159 mm 9 41 6 3 in at 4 2 m 13 78 ft Filter Any 52 WIII series drop in filter Max Diameter...

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