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... version of firmware with EOS R series cameras. Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM and RF800mm F11 IS STM are super-telephoto lenses for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website. Camera Firmware Please use with the camera in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. For details on using the lens and taking pictures. zz"STM" stands for Image Stabilizer. zz"IS" stands for Stepping Motor. Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1
... version of firmware with EOS R series cameras. Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM and RF800mm F11 IS STM are super-telephoto lenses for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website. Camera Firmware Please use with the camera in these instructions Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage. For details on using the lens and taking pictures. zz"STM" stands for Image Stabilizer. zz"IS" stands for Stepping Motor. Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. ENG-1
RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Instructions
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...in places exposed to ensure that the camera is used safely. zz Do not leave the product in injury. zz Do not leave a lens in injury or damage to the user and other objects. ENG-2 Warning Details pertaining to risks that is outside the image area or when shooting with backlight, which... your hand or fingers into the product. Read these precautions thoroughly. zz Attach a tripod or monopod that may result in order to prevent risks and injury to other people. Make sure all details are observed in loss of sight. This may result in the sun without the lens cap attached....
...in places exposed to ensure that the camera is used safely. zz Do not leave the product in injury. zz Do not leave a lens in injury or damage to the user and other objects. ENG-2 Warning Details pertaining to risks that is outside the image area or when shooting with backlight, which... your hand or fingers into the product. Read these precautions thoroughly. zz Attach a tripod or monopod that may result in order to prevent risks and injury to other people. Make sure all details are observed in loss of sight. This may result in the sun without the lens cap attached....
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... will not cause any problems. zz Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in your hand or paneling, an umbrella, etc. You can cause the product to shake, but this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking the lens from a warm environment...and placed so that occurs easily in super-telephoto lenses, achieving a more compact and lightweight design while providing good rendering capabilities. zz If the lens is due to the scene you are shooting. • Use your camera's instruction manual. High temperatures can reduce or prevent these ...
... will not cause any problems. zz Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in your hand or paneling, an umbrella, etc. You can cause the product to shake, but this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking the lens from a warm environment...and placed so that occurs easily in super-telephoto lenses, achieving a more compact and lightweight design while providing good rendering capabilities. zz If the lens is due to the scene you are shooting. • Use your camera's instruction manual. High temperatures can reduce or prevent these ...
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... selecting [Av] or [M] mode, depending on this lens, and cannot be adjusted. zz Also be aware of field) cannot be adjusted. • When using safety shift and the camera automatically changes the manual settings to allow shooting at standard exposure, the aperture setting is not adjusted. • During AEB (auto exposure bracketing), the aperture setting is fixed at f/11 on...
... selecting [Av] or [M] mode, depending on this lens, and cannot be adjusted. zz Also be aware of field) cannot be adjusted. • When using safety shift and the camera automatically changes the manual settings to allow shooting at standard exposure, the aperture setting is not adjusted. • During AEB (auto exposure bracketing), the aperture setting is fixed at f/11 on...
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... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instructions. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) ENG-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Do not make any interference received, including interference that...
... interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the instructions. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) ENG-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Do not make any interference received, including interference that...
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ENG-6 Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 9) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 10) Lock ring (→ 8) Filter mounting thread (→ 14) Control ring (→ 10) Focusing ring(→ 9) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) Lens mount index (→ 7) Contacts (→ 7) Tripod mount (→ 14) Lens mount (→ 7) zzThe illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the RF600mm F11 IS STM, but the RF800mm F11 IS STM is used in parentheses (→ **). zzFor detailed information...
ENG-6 Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 12) Focus mode switch (→ 9) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 10) Lock ring (→ 8) Filter mounting thread (→ 14) Control ring (→ 10) Focusing ring(→ 9) Image stabilizer switch (→ 11) Lens mount index (→ 7) Contacts (→ 7) Tripod mount (→ 14) Lens mount (→ 7) zzThe illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the RF600mm F11 IS STM, but the RF800mm F11 IS STM is used in parentheses (→ **). zzFor detailed information...
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... camera's instructions for details. Please refer to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. Make sure the lens and dust cap mount indexes are scratched, soiled, or have fingerprints on them with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to malfunctions. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Lens release button Dust cap Attaching the Lens Align the lens mount indexes of the lens...
... camera's instructions for details. Please refer to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. Make sure the lens and dust cap mount indexes are scratched, soiled, or have fingerprints on them with the rear end up and attach the dust cap to malfunctions. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Lens release button Dust cap Attaching the Lens Align the lens mount indexes of the lens...
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... a click. Extend the lens barrel frontward. zzThe lock ring can only be turned when the lens barrel is locked. 2. ENG-8 Preparing to Shoot (Extending/Retracting the Lens) Before shooting, extend the lens barrel to the shooting position and lock it all the way. zzNote that when the lock ring is retracted. Always hold the camera and lens securely when at...
... a click. Extend the lens barrel frontward. zzThe lock ring can only be turned when the lens barrel is locked. 2. ENG-8 Preparing to Shoot (Extending/Retracting the Lens) Before shooting, extend the lens barrel to the shooting position and lock it all the way. zzNote that when the lock ring is retracted. Always hold the camera and lens securely when at...
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... SHOT], manual focus is attached. This remains constant even if an extender is possible after updating the firmware is electronic. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Focusing ring To shoot in delayed focus. * As of March 2020: EOS R, EOS Ra, EOS RP zzThe lens' focusing ring is an area of the image plane of approx. 40% horizontal x approx. 60% vertical. 3. zzWhen AF operation is set the focus mode switch to the camera's instructions for details...
... SHOT], manual focus is attached. This remains constant even if an extender is possible after updating the firmware is electronic. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Focusing ring To shoot in delayed focus. * As of March 2020: EOS R, EOS Ra, EOS RP zzThe lens' focusing ring is an area of the image plane of approx. 40% horizontal x approx. 60% vertical. 3. zzWhen AF operation is set the focus mode switch to the camera's instructions for details...
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Focusing distance range Lens RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Range Full (4.5m-∞) 12m-∞ Full (6m-∞) 20m-∞ Control ring The click action of the control ring allows you to use the control ring. Please refer to the camera's instructions for details on how to have a sense of control ring operations may be assigned the functions that are cases in which the...
Focusing distance range Lens RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Range Full (4.5m-∞) 12m-∞ Full (6m-∞) 20m-∞ Control ring The click action of the control ring allows you to use the control ring. Please refer to the camera's instructions for details on how to have a sense of control ring operations may be assigned the functions that are cases in which the...
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... for horizontal camera shake during hand-held shooting. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization appropriate for vertical camera shake during panning shots in a vertical direction. zzThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that allows you are cases in all directions. zzIf using a tripod, the Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective or it might be better to set the image stabilizer switch to...
... for horizontal camera shake during hand-held shooting. Image Stabilizer This function provides image stabilization appropriate for vertical camera shake during panning shots in a vertical direction. zzThe Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that allows you are cases in all directions. zzIf using a tripod, the Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective or it might be better to set the image stabilizer switch to...
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... Red dot Attachment position mark Stop position mark ●Attaching the Hood Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the attachment position mark on the hood is aligned with it ...picture) may occur. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. ENG-12 zzIf the hood is turned with the red dot on the lens for storage. zzGrasp and turn the hood in which it grasped near to detach it . Hood (Sold Separately) The custom lens hood...
... Red dot Attachment position mark Stop position mark ●Attaching the Hood Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the attachment position mark on the hood is aligned with it ...picture) may occur. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. ENG-12 zzIf the hood is turned with the red dot on the lens for storage. zzGrasp and turn the hood in which it grasped near to detach it . Hood (Sold Separately) The custom lens hood...
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... slower to the camera first. ENG-13 8. Lens Extender Focal length (mm) Aperture Horizontal Angle of a subject. Errors may occur if you attach the extender to retain proper control. Lens specifications when using an extender are as follows. Extenders (Sold Separately) Use an extender RF1.4× or RF2× to shoot a larger image of view Vertical Diagonal Maximum magnification (×) RF600mm F11 IS STM RF1.4×...
... slower to the camera first. ENG-13 8. Lens Extender Focal length (mm) Aperture Horizontal Angle of a subject. Errors may occur if you attach the extender to retain proper control. Lens specifications when using an extender are as follows. Extenders (Sold Separately) Use an extender RF1.4× or RF2× to shoot a larger image of view Vertical Diagonal Maximum magnification (×) RF600mm F11 IS STM RF1.4×...
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Tripod Mount 10. Filters (Sold separately) A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. zzDetach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. zzIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. Tripod mount ENG-14 zzOnly one filter may be attached. 9. on the lens.
Tripod Mount 10. Filters (Sold separately) A tripod or monopod attaches to the tripod mount You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. zzDetach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. zzIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. Tripod mount ENG-14 zzOnly one filter may be attached. 9. on the lens.
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... zzThe maximum diameter, length and weight listed are subject to change without notice. Specifications RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Approx. 254 × 169 mm Approx. 261 × 174 mm Filter Diameter 82 mm 95 mm Max. ... (shooting) Approx. 281.8 mm (retracted) Approx. 351.8 mm (shooting) Weight Hood Approx. 930 g/32.8 oz. zzClose-up Lens cannot be attached because there is measured from the lens mount surface to Canon standards. ET-88B (sold separately) zzThe lens length is no size that fits the...
... zzThe maximum diameter, length and weight listed are subject to change without notice. Specifications RF600mm F11 IS STM RF800mm F11 IS STM Focal Length/Aperture Lens Construction Minimum Aperture Angle of View Approx. 254 × 169 mm Approx. 261 × 174 mm Filter Diameter 82 mm 95 mm Max. ... (shooting) Approx. 281.8 mm (retracted) Approx. 351.8 mm (shooting) Weight Hood Approx. 930 g/32.8 oz. zzClose-up Lens cannot be attached because there is measured from the lens mount surface to Canon standards. ET-88B (sold separately) zzThe lens length is no size that fits the...