Canon lens EF 800mm f56L IS USM User Manual

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9. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots or when using a monopod under the
following conditions.
● MODE 1 ●MODE 2
•In moderately dark areas such as evening
scenes.
• In locations where flash photography is
prohibited such as live performances in
theaters.
• In situations where your footing is uncertain.
•I n situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used. •
When panning subjects in motion.
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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:
•Y ou shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
•Y ou move the camera dramatically for a
panning shot in Mode 1.
•Y...

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10. Drop-In Filters
The lens comes with the drop-in Gelatin Filter
Holder 52 holding a glass filter. The holder
accepts commercially-available gelatin filters.
14mm14mm
47mm
47mm
Removing and Installing
To  remove the drop-in filter, press in the left and
r ight lock buttons and pull the filter holder straight
up out of the slot.
To   install the drop-in filter, push the filter holder
straight down into the slot until it clicks into place.
• The filter holder can be installed facing either...

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11. Extenders (Sold separately)
•With Extender EF1.4X II attached to the lens, only manual focus is possible. However, with
the EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N,
EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camera, autofocusing with the center focusing
point is possible.
• With Extender EF2X II attached to the lens, only manual focus is possible.
• First attach the Extender to the lens, then attach the lens to the camera. Detach it from the
camera in the...

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Camera-to-SubjectMagnification
Distance (mm)
Near Far Near Far
EF12 II 5466 51418 0.16 ×0.02×
EF25 II 4982 24356 0.19 ×0.04×
14. Case
Belt
Ke yhole
Lever Lid
Y
ou can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25
II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and
magnification are shown below.
12.Extension Tubes (Sold separately)
Manual focusing is recommended for accurate
f ocusing.
When putting the lens into its case, follow the
procedure below.
Attach the hood in reverse direction, then attach the lens...

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Specifications
•The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 26.5 mm when including the
lens cap and dust cap.
• The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
• Closeup Lenses 250D/500D cannot be attached.
• Aperture settings are specified on the camera.
• All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
• Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Focal Length/Aperture 800 mm f/5.6Lens...

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