Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM User Manual

EF500mm f/4L IS II USMEF600mm f/4L IS II USMInstructionsENGCOPY

ENG-9Focus PresetWhen turning the playback ring, keep your finger away from the shutter button. In One-Shot AF mode, the exposure will be locked when

ENG-106. Power Focus (PF) ModeUsing the playback ring enables smooth focus change.This is a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies.Whe

ENG-117. Image StabilizerYou can use the image stabilizer in AF, PF, or MF mode. Set the STABILIZER switch to ON.If you are not going to use the im

ENG-128. Tips on Using the Image StabilizerIn semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night.In locations where flash photography is proh

ENG-13Tips on Using the Image StabilizerThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.Set the STABILIZER

ENG-1410. HoodThe special hoods that come with all these lenses cut out unwanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust.To

ENG-1511. Fitting the Lens Cap With the lock knob at the opening in the cap, close the fastener to fix the cap in place as shown.Can also be attached

ENG-1612. CasePut the lens away as follows. Reverse the lens hood, slip it over the lens, and attach the lens cap. Position the tripod mount toward

ENG-1713. Using the Tripod MountA tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount on the lens.Adjusting the Tripod MountBy loosening the orientation l

ENG-1815. Drop-In FiltersA 52(WII)-series drop-in gelatin filter holder with a glass filter is included with the lens. The drop-in filter holder can be u

ENG-1Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.Canon’s EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM are high-performance super-telephoto lenses, f

ENG-1916. Extenders (Sold Separately)Lens specifications when using extender EF1.4× II/III or EF2× II/III are as follows.EF500mm f/4L IS II USM EF600mm

ENG-2017. Extension Tubes (Sold Separately)You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnificatio

ENG-21SpecificationsThe 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

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ENG-2 Safety Precautions Safety PrecautionsDo not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or camera. Doing so could result in loss

ENG-3This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i

ENG-4NomenclatureThe 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 i

ENG-51. Mounting and Detaching the LensSee your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens.The lens mount has a rubber ring

ENG-62. Setting the Focus Mode3. Switching the Focusing Distance RangeAfter autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter

ENG-74. AF Stop ButtonThe AF stop function also works in AI Servo AF mode.Angle positioning of the AF stop button is adjustable by a Canon Service Cen

ENG-85. Focus PresetBy presetting any focusing distance, you can instantly focus at that point even while you are shooting a different subject. This f