Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f-3.5-5.6GVR ED: Flash photography using cameras with Lens care a built-in flash

Flash photography using cameras with

Lens care

a built-in flash

• Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts 8.

Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the

• Clean lens surfaces with a blower brush. To remove dirt

and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue

image that occurs when the light emitted by the flash

moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in

is obstructed by the lens hood 1, or lens barrel

a circular motion from the center to the outer edge, taking

depending on the focal length or shooting distance.

care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens.

• To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood 1 .

• Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens, as this

• It is not possible to shoot at distances shorter than

could cause damage, result in a fire, or cause health

0.6 m (2.0 ft.) using the camera’s built-in flash.

problems.

• NC filters are available to protect the front lens element.

Supported focal length /

Digital-SLR cameras

The lens hood 1 also helps to protect the front of the

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Shooting distance

lens.

D300, D200, D100, D80, D70-

No vignetting occurs at

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• When storing the lens in its flexible lens pouch, attach

series, D60, D50, D40-series

any focal length

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both the front and rear lens caps. The lens can also be

The built-in flash on the D100 and D70 supports focal

stored with the lens hood 1 attached in the reverse

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lengths of 20mm or more.

position.

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Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 18mm.

• When the lens is mounted on a camera, do not pick up or

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hold the camera and lens by the lens hood 1.

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• When the lens will not be used for an extended period of

time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent mold. Be sure

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to store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals

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such as camphor or naphthalene.

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• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will

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cause it to rust and malfunction.

• Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens. To

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avoid damage, never leave the lens in an excessively hot

place.

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