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EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Instructions...
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Camera Firmware is a macro lens for use on Canon EOS M When using this lens, please check the Canon website Series cameras. It is equipped with an Image ●...
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used Details pertaining to risks that may Caution safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make result in injury. sure all details are observed in order to prevent Do not hold the Macro Lites located on the front ●...
General Precautions Handling Precautions Shooting Precautions If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a Note that there are cases in which the white ring on ● ● ● ● warm one, condensation may develop on the lens the front of the lens may be reflected into photographs surface and internal parts.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) 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.
Nomenclature Super macro mode index (→ 7) Mode selection index (→ 7) Mode selection ring (→ 7) Normal mode index (→ 7) Lens mount index (→ 6) Macro Lite ON button (→ 16) Macro Lite B (→ 15) Retraction location index (→...
Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. After detaching the lens, place the lens with ● ● the rear end up to prevent the lens surface and contacts from getting scratched. If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have ●...
Shooting Preparations and Retracting Lens <Shooting Preparations> Set the mode selection ring to the normal mode or the super macro mode when taking photographs. Normal Mode Super Macro Mode The normal mode enables infinite distance The super macro mode is only used for close-up photography through to close-up (macro) (macro) photography at a distance of between photography.
Shooting Preparations and Retracting Lens It is only possible to start shooting videos or ● ● shoot still photographs if the mode selection ring is set at the normal mode or super macro mode. Video filming will be terminated once the mode ●...
Manual Focus Shooting Preparations and Retracting Lens The magnification ratio represents the ratio ● ● between the actual size of the subject and the size of the image. The distance range represents the distance ● ● between the mark (image mark) on the camera and the subject.
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Image Stabilizer This lens is equipped with an Image Stabilizer. This function corrects camera shake, allowing users to capture sharp images. Also, the Image Stabilizer automatically provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions Image Stabilizer [On] (such as shooting still subjects and following shots).
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Image Stabilizer The shorter the subject distance from the When shooting a still subject, it compensates for ● ● ● ● camera, the lesser the Image Stabilizer effect camera shake in all directions. will be. It compensates for vertical camera shake during ●...
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Taking Hand-held Close-ups (Macro) Hold the camera firmly Hold the camera firmly as shown in the illustration on the right when taking hand-held close-ups (macro), and take the shots carefully to minimize camera shake and prevent focus blurring. Taking Photographs with the Servo AF It is recommended that the camera is set at Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
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Exposure When Taking Close-up (Macro) Shots Setting the Exposure Conditions prevalent with the subject are very ● ● When taking photographs using TTL metering, important when deciding on the correct level of exposure for close-up (macro) shots. It is no exposure compensation is necessary to therefore recommended that exposure levels are meter the light coming through the lens.
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Exposure When Taking Close-up (Macro) Shots When you use a handheld exposure meter to set the exposure, you must take into account the exposure factor shown in the following table. Normal Mode Super Macro Mode Magnification Magnification Focusing Distance 12.4/ 10.9/ 9.7/ Focusing Distance...
Macro Lites The Macro Lites can only be illuminated when ● ● the power to the camera is switched on. Remove the hood when using the Macro Lites. ● ● The use of a single Macro Lite will add shadow to the subject and add a sense of three-dimensionality to photographs.
Macro Lites ■ Macro Lites A and B Illuminated Independently Hold down the Macro Lite ON button with the ● ● light switch off to illuminate one of the lights. Briefly pressing the Macro Lite ON button when ● ● one light is illuminated will alternate the ON status to the other light.
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Hood Macro Lites The Macro Lites cast shadows from the camera ● ● and lens onto the subject during close-up (macro) photography to facilitate shooting and improve the end result. They are not designed to shine sufficient light on subjects when shooting in dark locations.
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Filters (sold separately) Hood You can attach filters (which are 43 mm in diameter) to the filter mounting thread on the front of the hood. 1. Attach the hood. 2. Attach the filter to the front of the hood. Filters cannot be used unless the hood is ●...
Extenders and extension tubes cannot be used with this lens. ● ● Aperture settings are specified on the camera. ● ● All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. ● ● Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ● ●...
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