2.Setting the Focus Mode
AF
MF
STABILIZER
ONOFF
To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF.
To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode, set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode.
After autofocusing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring.
3.Switching the Focusing Distance Range
2.5m | 6.4m |
2.5m | 6.4m |
AF
MF
You can set the focusing distance range with a switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance range, the actual autofocusing time will be shorter.
Lens | Ranges |
| 2.5 m/8.2 ft. – ∞ |
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM | 2.5 m/8.2 ft. – 6.4 m/21.0 ft. |
| 6.4 m/21.0 ft. – ∞ |
| 3 m/9.8 ft. – ∞ |
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM | 3 m/9.8 ft. – 10 m/32.8 ft. |
| 10 m/32.8 ft. – ∞ |
| 4.5 m/14.8 ft. – ∞ |
EF500mm f/4L IS USM | 4.5 m/14.8 ft. – 10 m/32.8 ft. |
| 10 m/32.8 ft. – ∞ |
| 5.5 m/18.0 ft. – ∞ |
EF600mm f/4L IS USM | 5.5 m/18.0 ft. – 16.2 m/53.2 ft. |
| 16.2 m/53.2 ft. – ∞ |