Canon EOS C300 PL Instruction Manual - Page 33

Preparing the Camcorder # Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the camcorder and any dust caps from the lens. 33 3 Attach the lens to the camcorder and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in place. • EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the red EF Lens mount index mark on the camcorder. • EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camcorder. NOTES • Turning on the image stabilization function of an EF lens may reduce the effective usage time of the battery pack. When image stabilization is not necessary, for example if the camcorder is fixed to a tripod, it is recommended to turn it off. • Depending on the lens used, you may experience one or more of the following limitations. - The lens model name may be shortened when displayed on the screen. - You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is set to AF. - You may not be able to use the focus preset function (super telephoto lenses). • You cannot use the power zoom function on lenses with that function. • When using a compatible lens, you can use the [ Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Retract Lens] setting (A 123) to retract the lens automatically when the camcorder's power is turned off. # Removing an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Hold down the lens release button and turn the lens all the way in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 3 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camcorder and the dust cap to the lens.