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Image stabilization corrects vibrations that occurs with hand-held shots.

7.  Image  Stabilizer

Image stabilizer switch

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 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON.

 

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 If you are not going to use image stabilization, set 

the image stabilizer switch to OFF.

Image stabilizer mode selector switch

2

 Select an Image Stabilizer mode 

according to the application and shooting 
conditions.

Image Stabilizer modes

 

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MODE 1:  Corrects vibrations in all directions.  

It is suited to shooting still subjects.

 

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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.

 

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MODE 3:  During exposure, corrects vibrations in the same way as MODE 2.  

Since vibration is corrected only during exposure, It is suited to shooting irregularly 
moving subjects.

Summary of Contents for RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM

Page 1: ...ENG Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Ultrasonic Motor 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 Conventions used in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures ...

Page 3: ...g light sources through a lens This may result in loss of sight z Do not leave a lens in the sun without the lens cap attached The lens may concentrate entering sunlight and cause a malfunction or fire Caution Details pertaining to risks that may result in injury or damage to other objects z Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures The product may cause burn...

Page 4: ...d 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 z The lens interior may appear to waver but this does not indicate a defect or failure and will not cause any problems in use z In order to optimize aperture control there are occasions in which the aperture blades will move during zooming and focusing...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... range selector switch 9 Focus mode switch 7 Image stabilizer switch 10 Zoom ring 7 Zoom ring lock lever 8 Rubber ring 6 Contacts 6 Lens mount 6 Lens mount index 6 Image stabilizer mode selector switch 10 z For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses Nomenclature ...

Page 7: ...ens place the lens with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched Make sure the lens and dust cap mount indexes are aligned when attaching the dust cap z 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 ...

Page 8: ...Focus mode switch 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 z Quickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus z The lens focusing ring is electronic z When AF operation is set to ONE SHOT manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing...

Page 9: ... because it prevents the lens from extending 2 Slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow z To release the zoom ring slide the zoom ring lock lever in the direction opposite to the arrow 1 Turn the zoom ring to the wide end position 70 mm z The zoom ring cannot be fixed in place at any position other than the wide end position ...

Page 10: ...ng z There are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies z The clicking sensation of the control ring can be removed by the Canon Service Center chargeable 6 Control Ring Focusing distance range selector switch You can set the focusing distance range with a switch Setting the focusing distance range prevents the lens from focusing on unintentional sub...

Page 11: ...de according to the application and shooting conditions Image Stabilizer modes z MODE 1 Corrects vibrations in all directions It is suited to shooting still subjects z 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 z MODE 3 During exposure corrects vibrations in the same ...

Page 12: ...oors at night z In locations where the flash cannot be used such as art museums and theater stages z In situations where your footing is uncertain z In situations where fast shutter speed settings cannot be used MODE 3 Shooting irregularly moving subjects z Panning shots of vehicles trains etc MODE 2 Shooting moving subjects z Sports photography of soccer basketball etc z Photography of animals ...

Page 13: ...he following conditions Large shake or fast vibration Panning in MODE 1 z When using a tripod it is recommended that you set the image stabilizer switch to OFF z Even with a monopod the Image Stabilizer will be as effective as during hand held shooting However depending on the shooting conditions there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer effect may be less effective ...

Page 14: ...you hear a click Button Detaching the Hood Keep your finger pressed down on the button located on the side of the hood and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the attachment position mark on the hood is aligned with the red dot on the front of the lens to detach it The hood can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage z If the hood is not attached properly vignetting darkening...

Page 15: ...use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL C B z Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter Attaching a 500D 77 mm Close up Lens enables close up photography It provides a magnification of 0 14x to 0 51x z Close up Lens 250D cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens z MF mode is recommended for accurate focusing 10 Close up Lenses Sold separately ...

Page 16: ...31 in at 0 6 m 1 97 ft Filter Diameter 77 mm Max Diameter and Length Approx 83 5 x 119 mm 3 29 x 4 69 in Weight Approx 695 g 24 5 oz Hood ET 83G WIII Lens Cap E 77 II Case LP1319 z The lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens Add 24 2 mm 0 95 in when including the lens cap and dust cap z The size and weight listed are for the lens only z You cannot use exten...

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