Nikon 16-85mm-f-35-56G-ED-AF-S-VR-DX-Zoom: Vibration reduction mode (VR II)

Vibration reduction mode (VR II): Nikon 16-85mm-f-35-56G-ED-AF-S-VR-DX-Zoom

Vibration reduction mode (VR II)

Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF

Basic concept of vibration reduction

switch (Fig. B)

ON: Vibration is reduced while the shutter

release button is pressed halfway and also

Number of vibrations

Camera shake

at the instant the shutter is released.

when taking

pictures from a

Because vibration is reduced in the

Camera shake

moving

vehicle

viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and

exact framing of the subject are easier.

Panning shots

OFF: Vibration is not reduced.

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Strength of vibrations

Setting the vibration reduction mode switch

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(Fig. C)

Set the vibration reduction mode switch to

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NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism

“NORMAL”.

primarily reduces camera shake, making

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Set the vibration reduction mode switch to

smooth panning shots possible.

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“ACTIVE”.

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When taking pictures

ACTIVE: The vibration reduction mechanism

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Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either

reduces camera shake when taking pictures

“NORMAL” or “ACTIVE”.

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and those from a moving vehicle. In this

When taking panning shots

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mode, the lens does not automatically

Set the vibration reduction mode switch to

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distinguish panning from camera shake.

“NORMAL”.

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When taking pictures from a moving vehicle

Set the vibration reduction mode switch to “ACTIVE”.

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