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ENG EF-M LENS Instructions
EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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Nomenclature
①Focusing ring
② Hood mount
③ Filter Mounting Thread
④ Lens mount index
⑤ Contacts
⑥ Zoom position index
⑦ Zoom ring
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*Only the following cameras are compatible with EF-M lenses (as of July 2012):
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•"IS" stands for Image Stabilizer.
•"STM" stands for stepping motor.
Safety Precautions
•Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens. Doing so could result in vision loss or blindness.
•Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do not leave the lens under the sun without the lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from concentrating 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. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment 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.
•Please also refer to the handling cautions found in your camera’s instructions.
Conventions used in this instruction
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and taking pictures.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
1. 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. (fig.❶)
•If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty connections can result. The camera and lens may not operate properly.
•If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on them, clean them with a soft 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 as shown in the diagram, and turn clockwise. (fig.❷) To remove it, reverse the order.
2. Zooming
Turn the lens’ zoom ring to adjust the size of the photo field or subject. (fig.❸)
•For wide shots, turn the zoom ring toward the wide end.
•For close-ups, turn the zoom ring toward the telephoto end.
• Be sure to finish zooming before focusing. Zooming after focusing can affect the focus.
•Blurring may temporarily occur if the zoom ring is quickly rotated.
•Zooming during still image exposure will result in delayed focus. This causes any streaks of light that are captured during exposure to be blurred.
3.Manual Focus
When the camera’s focus mode is set to [MF], focus manually by turning the focusing ring (fig.❹).
Quickly rotating the focusing ring may result in delayed focus.
• Focus mode is set using the camera. Please refer to the camera’s instructions.
•After autofocusing in [AF+MF] mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring
4.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 (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). Please set the Image Stabilizer ON or OFF using the camera settings. See your camera’s instructions for details.
• The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
•The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation.
•The Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function.
• When shooting a still subject, it compensates for camera shake in all directions.
•It compensates for vertical camera shake during following shots in a horizontal direction, and compensates for horizontal camera shake during following shots in a vertical direction.
•When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer should be turned off to save battery power.
•Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will be as effective as during
However, depending on the shooting environment, the Image Stabilizer effect may be less effective.
■Dynamic IS Function (Movie shooting only)
The
•Achieves effective IS at the wide end.
•Automatically activates when the camera is set to Movie Shooting.
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Wide end
Telephoto end
Zoom ring
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