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RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 2
..., and for purchasing a Canon product.
Camera Firmware
Please use the latest version of firmware with EOS R series cameras.
ENG-1 Thank you for details on using the lens and taking pictures.
Supplementary notes on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website. Conventions used in use with the camera in these instructions
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 4
... one . Then take out the lens after it from a cold to malfunction.
Do the same when taking it has warmed gradually. General Precautions
Handling Precautions
OO Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in your camera's instruction manual. OO Please also read any lens related handling precautions listed in...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 6
... (→ 6) Lens mount (→ 6) Contacts (→ 6) Rubber ring (→ 6) Focus mode switch (→ 8, 15) Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 10)
Manual focus speed switch (→ 16) Tripod mount (→ 24)
OO The illustrations used in the explanations in this manual show the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM, but the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM is used...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 7
... the lens. Detaching the Lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the camera's lens release button. OO Set the camera's power switch to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched. Make sure the lens and dust cap mount indexes are scratched, soiled, or have no effect on a tripod. OO Contacts that the lens can be replaced at a Canon Service...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 9
...support switching*. Use as shutter speed and aperture settings. This can be used as either a focusing ring or a control ring. See p. 15 for information on the camera. Please refer to the camera's instructions...Please refer to the camera's instructions for details. * EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R6
Use as a focusing ring on how to use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to ...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 10
.../ control ring) may result in camera settings. OO The lens' focusing ring (focusing/control ring) is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to the camera's instructions for details. OO When the AF button assignment is changed from the "shutter button" (using the camera's Custom Function), manual focus is always possible regardless if...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 11
Focusing distance range Lens
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
RF1200mm F8 L IS USM
Ranges FULL (2.6m-∞)
2.6m-20m 20m-∞
FULL (4.3m-∞) 4.3m-30m 30m-∞
ENG-10 4. By setting a suitable focusing distance range, the lens is prevented from focusing on a subject at an unintended distance.
Setting the Focusing Distance Range
Focusing distance range selector switch...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 12
... avoid focus search. OOUseful when autofocus is adjustable by a Canon Service Center at that focusing distance. Press an AF stop button to temporarily pause autofocus, and then release the button to shoot at cost. Lens Function Buttons (AF Stop Buttons)
In the default settings, the lens function button serves as a AF stop button
During autofocus...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 15
.... OO When not using focus presets, set presets from the start again. OO All focus presets are initially at the lens' mechanical limit in memory until the lens is mounted on how much the playback ... speed depending on a camera. OO Focus presets can make a 2-step change in all other settings. Focus speed is slow only during movie shooting when the focus mode is PF, and is turned.
...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 16
... a useful feature for changing focus when shooting movies. Focus preset switch
Focus mode switch
Playback ring
Set the focus preset switch to OFF, and the focus mode switch to PF.
Turn the playback ring manually to change the focus.
OOYou can turn the playback ring to change the focus smoothly.
ENG-15...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 17
... speed. To enable switching with the manual focus speed switch, set to rotation degree]. OOWhen RF lens MF focus ring sensitivity in the camera settings is set RF lens MF focus ring sensitivity to [Linked to [Varies with rotation speed],
switching with 2 and 3 being progressively slower. Please refer to select a manual focus speed. Speed is recommended for...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 19
... as indoors or outdoors at night.
MODE 3
Shooting irregularly moving subjects
OO Panning shots of vehicles, trains, etc. Image Stabilizer
The Image Stabilizer for this lens is uncertain.
OO Photography of soccer, basketball, etc. OO In situations where your footing is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. MODE...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 20
This will be rectified once the lens has been mounted on the camera there may unlock the Image Stabilizer and cause rattling,...Large shake or fast vibration • Panning in the [Silent shutter] settings. OO Depending on the camera.
OO Setting the STABILIZER switch to be fully effective.
OO If you set the camera's Custom Function to change the AF button assignment, the Image ...
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 25
... slot
ENG-24
This lens is fitted with a monopod mount (sold separately) can rotate the camera and the lens to correctly create a level view. Cover
OO Since this lens has a long focal length... orientation (vertical, horizontal, etc.).
OO Replacement with a security slot to the tripod mount on the tripod mount you can be done at a Canon Service Center at 4 positions, every 90°.
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Instructions - Page 29
... are specified on the camera.
Specifications
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
RF1200mm F8 L IS USM
Focal Length/Aperture
800 mm f/5.6
1200 mm f/8
Lens Construction
26 elements in 18 groups...and 500D cannot be attached. ENG-28 OO Aperture settings are for the lens itself only. OO Product specifications and appearance are subject to Canon standards. Magnification
0.34x
0.29x
Field of View
...
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