Focus Preset< How to Focus at the Preset Distance >

By turning the playback ring to the left or right, the focus shifts as far as the preset distance. Focus will shift freely released of AF focusing while the playback ring is still turned.

OOIf the focus preset switch was set to , the beeper will sound twice.

Setting the focus mode switch to power focus (PF) when using the lens with the EOS-1D X or EOS 5D Mark III enables focus change at a slow set speed during movie shooting. Also, you can make a 2-step change in focus shift speed depending on the angle that the playback ring is rotated to.

OO When turning the playback ring, keep your finger away from the shutter button. In One-Shot AF mode, the exposure will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. So if you press the shutter button halfway while turning the playback ring, the exposure may not be correct.

OOWhen not using the focus preset, set the switch to OFF.

OOThe focus preset function will not work while a Live View image is displayed on the camera.*

*Not applicable to the EOS-1D X or EOS 5D Mark III

In the following cases, the focusing distance scale (p. 14) will move slightly. It will not affect the image.

•When you press the focus preset button.

•When you turn the playback ring.

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