Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EF800MM Canon
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EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Instruction ENG C OP Y.
ENG-1 Designed for EOS cameras, the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a high-performance super - telephoto lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer . • "IS" stands for Image Stabiliz er . • "USM" stands for Ultr asonic Motor . Features 1.
ENG-2 a Safety Precautions a Safety 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.
ENG-3 Nomenc lature Orientation locking knob ( → 14) Lens mount index ( → 4) Distance scale ( → 6) Drop-in filter ( → 12) Strap mount ( → 4) Contacts ( → 4) Focus mode switch ( → 5) Focu.
ENG-4 • After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to prev ent the lens surf ace and electrical contacts from getting scratched. • If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or hav e fingerpr ints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result.
ENG-5 After autofocusing in ONE SHO T AF mode , focus manually by pressing the shutter b utton halfwa y and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual f ocus) Y ou can set the focusing distance range at 6m/19.7ft. to infinity , 6m/19.7ft. - 20m/65.6ft.
ENG-6 4. Infinity Compensation Mark Infinity compensation mark Distance index To compensate f or shifting of the infinity f ocus point that results from changes in temperature. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mar k is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale.
ENG-7 During autofocus operation, y ou can press the AF stop button to temporarily pause autof ocus. If the shutter button is still pressed halfw ay when the AF stop button is released, autof ocusing will continue as bef ore.
ENG-8 By presetting any f ocusing distance, y ou can instantly focus at that point e v en while you are shooting a different subject. This function operates in both the AF and MF modes. How to Focus at the Preset Distance While turning the playback ring to the left or r ight, press the shutter button completely .
ENG-9 8. Image Stabilizer Settings Y ou can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode. Select the stabilizer mode. • MODE 1: Corrects vibrations in all directions.
ENG-10 9. Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer in this lens is eff ective f or hand-held shots or when using a monopod under the f ollo wing conditions. ● MODE 1 ● MODE 2 • In moderately dark areas such as ev ening scenes. • In locations where flash photograph y is prohibited such as live perf ormances in theaters.
ENG-11 Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer • The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate f or a b lurred shot caused b y a subject that moved. • Set the ST ABILIZER switch to when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long e xposures). If the ST ABILIZER switch is set to , the image stabilizer function ma y introduce errors.
ENG-12 10. Dr op-In Filter s The lens comes with the drop-in Gelatin Filter Holder 52 holding a glass filter . The holder accepts commercially-av ailable gelatin filters . 14mm 14mm 47mm 47mm Removing and Installing To remo ve the drop-in filter , press in the left and r ight lock b uttons and pull the filter holder straight up out of the slot.
ENG-13 11. Extender s (Sold separately) • With Extender EF1.4X II attached to the lens, only manual f ocus is possible . Howev er , with the EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark ll, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mar k lll, EOS-1D Mark ll N, EOS-1D Mark ll, EOS-1D , EOS-1V/HS, EOS-3 camer a, autofocusing with the center f ocusing point is possible.
ENG-14 Camera-to-Subject Magnification Distance (mm) Near F ar Near F ar EF12 II 5466 51418 0.16 × 0.02 × EF25 II 4982 24356 0.19 × 0.04 × 14. Case Belt Ke yhole Lev er Lid Y ou can attach Extension T ube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots . The shooting distance and magnification are shown below .
ENG-15 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 f or the lens only , except as indicated. • Closeup Lenses 250D/500D cannot be attached.
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