Canon lens EF 70200mm f4L IS USM User Manual

EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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The Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens is a
lightweight, compact, high-performance telephoto
z
oom lens with an Image Stabilizer for EOS
cameras.
• IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
• USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
Features
1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed four stops faster*.
The lens also has a second image stabilizer
mode that is optimized for following shots of
moving subjects.
2. With fluorite and UD lens elements, outstanding image delineation is obtained....

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aSafety Precautions
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.
• Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or
photograph it. This is because the lens
concentrates the sun’s rays even when the sun is
outside the image area or when shooting with
backlight, which could cause malfunction or fire.
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Nomenclature
Hood mount (→ 6)Filter mounting
thread (→ 12)
Focusing ring (→ 5) 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)
Lens mount index (→ 4)
Tripod mounting location (→ 11) Rubber ring (→ 4)
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See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.
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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...

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ou can set the focusing distance range to 
1.2 m/3.9 ft. to infinity or 3 m/9.8 ft. to infinity. By
setting the suitable focusing distance range, the
actual autofocusing time can be shorter.
3.Switching the Focusing
Distance Range2. 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)
To   shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
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4. Zooming
To   zoom, turn the zoom ring.
Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
5. Hood
The ET-74 hood can keep unwanted light out of
the lens, and also protects the front of the lens
from rain, snow, and dust.
Attach and align the hood to the hood mount on
the front of the lens, and turn the hood as shown
by the arrow to secure it.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens
f or storage.
•P art of the picture may be blocked if the hood is
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ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.
6. Image Stabilizer Settings
Select the stabilizer mode.
• MODE 1: Corrects vibrations
in all directions. It is mainly
effective for shooting still
subjects.
• MODE 2: It compensates for
ver tical camera shake during
f ollowing shots in a horizontal
direction, and compensates for
horizontal camera shake
during following shots in a
ver tical direction.
When you press the shutter
button halfway, the Image
Stabilizer will start
operating.
• Make sure...

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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.
•I n situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used. •
When panning subjects in motion.
● MODE 1 ●MODE 2
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.
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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.
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Set the STABILIZER switch to  when you are
taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
e xposures). 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:
•Y ou shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
•Y ou move the camera dramatically for a
panning shot in Mode 1.
•Y...