Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Instructions Manual

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ZEROFFMF●❶●❷1.40.5 13 722 2211 11f tm●❹●❸Infinity compensation markDistance indexThank you for purchasing a Canon product.EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM are compact, wide-anglesingle focus lenses that provide high image quality.● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer.● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.Safety Precautions● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens orcamera. Doing so could result in loss of vision.Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.● Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens underthe sun without the lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens fromconcentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.Handling Cautions● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one,condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. Toprevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plasticbag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lensafter it has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the lens from a warmenvironment into a cold one.● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.High temperatures can cause the lens to malfunction.Conventions used in this instructionWarning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage.Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures.1. Mounting and Detaching the LensSee your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching thelens.● After detaching the lens, place the lens with the rear end up to preventthe lens surface and contacts from getting scratched.● If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them,corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may notoperate properly.● If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them, clean them with asoft cloth.● If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust cap. To attach it properly,align the lens mount index and the ○ index of the dust cap, and turnclockwise ●❶ . To remove it, reverse the order.2. Setting the Focus ModeTo shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF ❷ .To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF, and focusby turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of thefocus mode ❸ .After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressingthe shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring. (Full-time manualfocus)3. Infinity Compensation MarkTo compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes intemperature.The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line ofthe distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index ❹ .For accurate manual focusing of subjects at infinity, look through theviewfinder or look at the magnified image* on the LCD screen whilerotating the focusing ring.* For cameras with Live View shooting capability.Nomenclature●① Distance scale●② Distance index●③ Focusing ring●④ Focus mode switch●⑤ Image Stabilizer switch●⑥ Lens mount index●⑦ ContactsEF LensesEF24mm f/2.8 IS USMEF28mm f/2.8 IS USMInstructionsCOPY

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