Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Manual

EF500mm f/4L IS II USM

EF600mm f/4L IS II USM

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Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

	Canon’s EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm			8. A power focus mode enables smooth focus
	f/4L IS II USM are high-performance super-			change.
	telephoto lenses, for use with EOS cameras.			9. A focus preset function for advance storage
	OO“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.			of focusing positions in memory to allow
	OO“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.			instantaneous focusing.
				10. Circular aperture for producing beautiful
	Features			softfocus images.
				11. Can be used with EF1.4× III/EF2× III extenders.
	1.	The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect
				12. Attachment slot provided for wire-type security
		of a shutter speed four stops* faster.
				lock, located under the cover for the orientation
		Also, a third Image Stabilizer mode effective for
				locking knob.
		shooting irregularly moving subjects.
				13. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dustproof
	2.	Use of fluorite lens elements giving superior
				and drip-proof performance.
		definition.
				14. Designed for lighter weight with parts made of
	3.	SWC (Subwavelength Structure oating)
				magnesium alloy.
		reduces flare and ghosting.
	4.	Using a fluorine coating on the foremost and		* Based on [1/focal length] second.
		rearmost lens surfaces allows adhered dirt to be		Generally, it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length]
		removed more easily than before.		second or faster to prevent camera shake.
	5.	Ultrasonic motor (USM) for fast, quiet autofocus.
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		Manual focusing is available after the subject
		comes into focus in autofocus mode (ONE
		SHOT AF).
	7.	An AF stop button to pause autofocus whenever
		desired.

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Safety Precautions

Handling Cautions							Safety Precautions
OO If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a							OO Do not look at the sun or a bright light source
		warm one, condensation may develop on the lens					through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in
		surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation					loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the
		in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag					lens is especially hazardous.
		before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then					OO Do not point the lens or camera at the sun or
		take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the					photograph it. This is because the lens concentrates
		same when taking the lens from a warm environment					the sun’s rays even when the sun is outside the image
		into a cold one.			COPY
							area or when shooting with backlight, which could cause
OO Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car							malfunction or fire.
		in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the					OO Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not
		lens to malfunction.					leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap
							attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating
							the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.
Conventions used in this instruction							When the lens is mounted on a camera, be sure to also
				Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction			hold the camera by the lens, including when mounting
							on a tripod. Only holding by the camera could result in
				or damage.			scratches on the camera body or the lens itself. The lens
							may also detach from its mount and fall, causing injury.
				Supplementary notes on using the lens and			OO Do not use a strap attached to the camera. The mount
				taking pictures.			may break, resulting in the lens falling off and causing
							injury or in scratches on the camera. Be sure to use the
							camera with a dedicated strap attached correctly to the
							strap mount on the lens.
							OO Do not stand on top of the lens case. You may fall and
							injure yourself.
							OO Do not pile lens cases on top of one another as they
							may fall and cause injury.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.

Safety Precautions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

This equipment has been testedCOPYand found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• 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.

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Nomenclature

			Focusing ring (→ 6)
Hood mount (→ 14)			Distance scale (→ 14)
		Orientation locking knob (→ 17)
			Security slot (covered) (→ 17)
			Strap mount (→ 5)
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Playback ring
(→ 9)			Rubber ring (→ 5)
AF stop button
(→ 7)
			Contacts (→ 5)
Image stabilizer mode selector switch (→ 11)			Lens mount index (→ 5)
Image stabilizer switch (→ 11)
			Focusing distance range
Focus preset button (→ 8)
			selector switch (→ 6)
Focus preset switch (→ 8)			Tripod mount (→ 17)
Focus mode switch (→ 6)

OOThe illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM, but the EF600mm f/4L IS II USM is used in the same way.

OOFor detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).

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1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens

See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens.

The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced dustand water-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera’s lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at cost.

OOAfter detaching the lens, place the lens with	Attaching the strap
the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and
contacts from getting scratched.
OOIf the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
connections can result. The camera and lens
may not operate properly.
OOIf the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on
them, clean them with a soft cloth.
OOIf you remove the lens, cover it with the dust cap.	Thread the end of the strap through the strap
To attach it properly, align the lens mount index
and the  index of the dust cap as shown in	mount on the lens and then back through the
COPclaspYon the strap. Pull the strap tight and check
the diagram, and turn clockwise. To remove it,
reverse the order.	that there is no slack in the clasp.

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2. Setting the Focus Mode 3. Switching the Focusing Distance Range

	To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
	mode switch to AF.		You can set the focusing distance range with a
	To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the
			switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance
	focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning
			range, the actual autofocusing time will be
	the focusing ring. The focusing ring always
			shorter.
	works, regardless of the focus mode.
	To shoot in power focus (PF) mode, set the		Lens	Ranges
	focus mode switch to PF when the focus preset			FULL
	switch (p. 8) is at OFF.		EF500mm f/4L IS II USM	3.7 m/12.14 ft. – 10 m/32.81 ft.
	Operating the playback ring enables focus
				10 m/32.81 ft. – ∞
	change at a set speed. This is a useful feature			FULL
	for changing focus when shooting movies.		EF600mm f/4L IS II USM	4.5 m/14.76 ft. – 16 m/52.49 ft.
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	After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus
	manually by pressing the shutter button halfway
	and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manual
	focus)