Canon lens EF 70200mm f28L IS USM User Manual

Instruction

EF70-200mm F2.8L IS USM  

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The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is a
high-performance, telephoto zoom lens
dedicated to Canon EOS cameras. It is equipped
with an Image Stabilizer to help preventing blurred
shots due to camera shake during slow shutter
speeds.
In the lens name, IS stands for Image
Stabilizer, and USM for Ultrasonic Motor.
aHandling 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...

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aSafety Precautions
•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 digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry
Canada.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject...

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Nomenclature

Hood mount (→ 12)
Filter mounting
thread ( → 12)
Focusing ring ( → 6) Focusing distance range selection switch (
→ 5)
Image stabilizer switch ( → 7)
Image stabilizer mode selector switch ( → 7)
Focus mode switch (
→ 5) Distance scale (
→ 10)
Zoom ring ( → 6)
Contacts (→ 4)
Tripod mount ( → 11)
Lens mounting index ( → 4)
Orientation locking knob ( → 11)
Rubber ring (
→ 4)

•Numbers in parentheses indicate reference page numbers.  

ENG-4 See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
•After detaching the lens, put it down with the
contacts upwards, to avoid damaging the
contacts or lens surface.
• If the contacts are dirty, scratched, or soiled with
fingerprints, etc., corrosion or a faulty
connection or operation may result.
•
Always attach the dust cap to the lens whenever it
is not mounted on the camera. To attach the dust
cap, align the mark on the dust cap with the mark
on the lens and turn the...

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•Before switching the focusing distance range,
turn the focusing ring so that the current
focusing distance is within the focusing distance
r ange you want to switch to.
• If the current focusing distance is not within the
focusing distance range you switch to, the lens
f ocusing may first stop at the start of the
f ocusing range. This is normal and not a
malfunction. Just press the shutter button
halfway again to resume normal autofocusing.
Y ou can set the focusing distance range to 
1.4 m/4.6...

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5. Focusing Ring
The focusing ring can be used at any time
regardless of the focus mode.
•After autofocusing with the camera in ONE SHOT AF
mode, you can adjust the focus by keeping the shutter
button pressed halfway and turning the focusing ring.

4. Zooming
To  z oom, turn the zoom ring.
• Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
•F or flash pictures, use an external, EOS-
dedicated Speedlite instead of the cameras
b uilt-in flash. The long lens may...

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The image stabilizer function can be used in both  and  focus modes.

6. Image Stabilizer Settings

Select the stabilizer mode.
•Select MODE 1 for standard
photography. MODE 1 corrects
all vibrations no matter
whether the camera is being
held horizontally, vertically, or
at an angle.
•T o pan a moving subject,
select MODE 2.
MODE 2 corrects vibrations
and shaking only in the
direction at right angles to the
camera’s panning movement.

Press the shutter button
down halfway to check the...

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7. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer

qIn semi-darkened areas such as indoors or
outdoors at night.
w In locations where flash photography is
prohibited, such as art museums and theater
stages.
e In situations where fast shutter settings
cannot be used.
r In situations where your footing is uncertain. q
When panning subjects in motion.
w When following subjects that are moving
erratically.
*W e recommend MODE 1 for all other situations.
●MODE 1 ●MODE 2

The image stabilizer function is...

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Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
•The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
• 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 move the camera for a panned shot.
• You shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
• Compared to using a...