Nikon 70-200mm-f-28G-ED-AF-S-VR-II-Zoom-Nikko:  Focusing, zooming, and depth of field  Setting the aperture  Using a tripod

 Focusing, zooming, and depth of field  Setting the aperture  Using a tripod: Nikon 70-200mm-f-28G-ED-AF-S-VR-II-Zoom-Nikko

When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF

switch to OFF. However, it is recommended that the switch be set to ON when

using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with monopod.

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Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length until the desired

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composition is framed. If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stopdown)

button or lever, depth of field can be previewed through the camera viewfinder.

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This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As the shooting

distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.

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The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subject

and the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a general

guide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of field may influence

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operation and the subject may appear be in focus at a position that is closer

than infinity.

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For more information, see p.170.

Setting the aperture

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Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

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Using a tripod

When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the camera.

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CAUTION

When using a tripod, be sure to fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw,

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otherwise the lens may fall off the tripod accidentally and cause bodily injury.

Attaching the tripod

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 Insert the tripod collar mounting foot into the tripod collar

(1), then fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw (2).

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Changing the camera’s position

 Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw (1).

Depending on the camera’s position (vertical or horizontal),

turn the lens to an appropriate position index on the tripod

collar ring by aligning the tripod collar ring rotating index

on the lens (2), then tighten the screw (3).

Detaching the tripod

 Fully loosen the tripod collar lock screw (1). While holding

down the tripod collar lock release lever (2), slide the

tripod collar mounting foot (3).

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