Nikon AI-S Zoom-NIKKOR ED 200-400mm f-4: ■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar ■ Using the lens hood ■ Lens protective glass
■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar ■ Using the lens hood ■ Lens protective glass: 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
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- ■ 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
■ Using a built-in rotating tripod collar
When using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the
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camera.
• When holding the camera by its handgrip and rotating the camera
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with the lens in its tripod collar, your hand may bump into the tripod,
depending on the tripod in use.
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• It’s possible to detach the tripod collar by removing the tripod collar
lock screw. For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon
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service center or representative office.
Changing the camera position
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Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw ( ).
Depending on camera position (vertical or
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horizontal), turn the lens to an appropriate lens
rotating position index (
) and tighten the screw
Ru
(
).
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■ Using the lens hood
Lens hoods minimise stray light and protect the lens.
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Attaching the hood
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• Fully tighten the lens hood screw ( ).
• If the lens hood is not correctly attached,
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vignetting may occur.
• To store the lens hood, attach it in the
Kr
reverse position.
■ Lens protective glass
This lens is available with a lens protective glass
attached. Keeping this glass on the lens is
recommended at all times.
• If the picture you want to take includes a bright
light source, removing this glass may reduce
ghost images. To detach the glass, unscrew by
rotating the rubber ring around the glass
(
, ).
• Store the glass in the dedicated lens protective
glass case provided.
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