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Canon EF 500mm f4 IS L (mark 1, NOT the mark II) playback ring question

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OP David Pastern Contributing Member • Posts: 847
Re: Canon EF 500mm f4 IS L (mark 1, NOT the mark II) playback ring question

GraphAD wrote:

David, you mean using the prefocus ring, don't know if you have the same manual but here is a link for one, US version I think. Rarrely use this function.

https://manualsfile.com/download/wxzw7eeot.html

yeah, the playback ring.  I had a look at that manual and it's identical to the European One.  See page eng-8 - it's contradictory.

I have since looked at the Mark II user manual and it clarifies it - turn the playback ring to go to the preset AF point (obviously after having set the AF point using the set button), and to NOT press the shutter button whilst turning the playback ring.  I tested it earlier today and this is how it works.

It would be nice if Canon's literature was correct, and if their "support' could actually answer such a simple question.  But, I guess not.

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