Nikon 18-55mm-f-35-56G-AF-S-DX-VR-Zoom-Nikko: Vibration reduction mode (VR)

Vibration reduction mode (VR)

• Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction

mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may be

By enabling vibration reduction (VR), slower shutter

blurred after the shutter is released. This is not a

speeds (approximately three stops* at a focal length of

malfunction.

55mm) can be used. Panning is also supported. (*Based

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from

on results achieved under Nikon measurement

the camera while vibration reduction is operating.

conditions. The effects of vibration reduction may vary

Failure to observe this note could result in the lens

according to shooting conditions and use.)

sounding and feeling as if an internal component is

Turning vibration reduction on and off

loose or broken when it is shaken. This is not a

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Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch

0

to

ON

.

malfunction. Turn the camera on again to correct this.

Note: Be sure to set the switch 0 so that the

• With cameras featuring a built-in flash, vibration

indicator is precisely aligned with ON.

reduction does not function while the built-in flash is

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Camera shake is reduced when the shutter-release

charging.

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button is pressed halfway. Autofocus and manual

• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the

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focusing, as well as precise framing of the subject,

vibration reduction ON/OFF switch 0 to OFF.

However, it is recommended that the switch be set to

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are simplified because camera shake visible

ON when using the camera on an unsecured tripod

through the viewfinder is also reduced.

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head or with monopod.

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To disable vibration reduction, set the vibration

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• With autofocus cameras such as D2-series and D300

reduction ON/OFF switch 0 to OFF.

models, featuring an AF-ON button, vibration

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Notes on using vibration reduction

reduction does not function when the AF-ON button

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• After pressing the shutter-release button halfway,

is pressed.

wait until the image in the viewfinder stabilizes

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Setting the aperture

before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

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the way down.

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• If the camera is panned in a wide arc, compensation

Variable maximum apertures

for camera shake in the panning direction is not

Zooming the lens from 18mm to 55mm decreases the

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performed. For example, when panning the camera

maximum aperture by 1

/3 stop.

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in a horizontal direction, vertical camera shake is

However, the camera will compensate for any change

reduced. This stabilizes the image whilst allowing the

in aperture by adjusting the shutter speed so as to

desired panning effect to be realized.

maintain the correct exposure value.

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