Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II:  Depth of field  Setting the aperture  Using a built-in rotating tripod collar

• When using a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to ON

to reduce the effect of camera shake. Nikon recommends the switch be set to

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

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But when camera shake is very slight, the vibration reduction function may

conversely increase the effect of camera shake by the movement of the system.

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In such a case, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to OFF.

• Vibration reduction does not function when the AF-ON button on the camera

or a focus operation button on the lens is pressed.

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 Depth of field

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Approximate depth of field can be determined

by checking the depth-of-field indicators.

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f your camera has a depth-of field preview

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(stop-down) button or lever, depth of field can

Depth-of-field

Distance

be previewed through the camera viewfinder.

indicators

index line

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

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distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.

• 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

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

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

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infinity.

• For more information, see p. 198.

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 Setting the aperture

Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.

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 Using a built-in rotating tripod collar

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

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• When holding the camera by its handgrip and rotating the camera with the

lens in its tripod collar, your hand may bump into the tripod, depending on

the tripod in use.

• It’s possible to detach the tripod collar by removing the tripod collar lock

screw. For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon service center

or representative office.

Changing the camera position

   Loosen the tripod collar lock screw (1). Depending on

camera position (vertical or horizontal), turn the lens to an

appropriate lens rotating position index (2) and tighten

the screw (3).

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