Nikon AI-S Zoom-NIKKOR ED 200-400mm f-4: Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON) ■ Vibration reduction mode (VR
Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON) ■ Vibration reduction mode (VR: Nikon AI-S Zoom-NIKKOR ED 200-400mm f-4
Table of contents
- Notes on Safety Operations
- Observe the following precautions when handling the camera and lens
- ■ Nomenclature
- En
- ■ Major features ■ Usable cameras and available functions
- Cameras
- ■ Focusing
- To limit the range of autofocus ■ Focus operation selection switch and focus operation button (See p. 20 for compatible cameras.) Focus lock (AF-L)
- Memory recall (MEMORY RECALL)
- Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON) ■ Vibration reduction mode (VR
- Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Setting the vibration reduction mode switch
- ■ Setting the aperture ■ Focusing, zooming, and depth of field
- ■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar ■ Using the lens hood ■ Lens protective glass
- ■ The built-in flash and vignetting
- ■ Slip-in filter holder ■ Recommended focusing screens
- ■ Lens care
- ■ Standard accessories ■ Optional accessories ■ Specifications
- Weight: Approx. 3,360 g (7.4 lbs) with lens protective

Autofocus (AF) start on the lens (AF-ON)
a
Set the focus mode switch to A/M or M/A.
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b
Set the focus operation selection switch to
AF-ON.
c
Press a focus operation button to focus on the subject.
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• Autofocus is activated while a focus operation button is pressed and
held down.
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• The AF-ON function can be engaged either from the camera or from
the lens.
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■ Vibration reduction mode (VR
Ⅱ
)
Basic concept of vibration reduction
Es
High
Camera shake when using a tripod
Se
Strong
camera shake when
Ru
taking pictures
Camera shake
from a moving
Nl
vehicle
It
Number of vibrations
Ck
Panning shots
Ch
Low
Weak
Strength of vibrations
Strong
Kr
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL.
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ACTIVE.
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either
When taking pictures
NORMAL or ACTIVE.
When taking panning
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL.
shots
When taking pictures
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ACTIVE.
from a moving vehicle
When taking pictures
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to either
using a tripod
NORMAL or ACTIVE.
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