Nikon AF-S - Manual (Page 21)

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• If this lens is used with cameras not compatible with vibration reduction, set
the vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to OFF. With the Pronea 600i/6i
camera, in particular, battery power may become quickly depleted if this
switch is left ON.
3. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens. This is a
high performance lens featuring special Vibration Reduction (VR) and high-speed
Internal Focusing (IF) mechanisms. It also employs a Silent (S) Wave Motor to
drive the focusing mechanism. Focus preset is also provided.
˾ Major features
b Two AF modes (p. 23)
Autofocus can be overridden by setting the focus mode switch to “A/M” or
“M/A” and manually focusing with the focus ring.
M/A: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus ring.
This mode should be used for fine-focusing.
A/M: Autofocus can be overridden by manually focusing with the focus ring, but
focus ring detection sensitivity is lower than in M/A mode. Use this mode
to avoid canceling the AF setting by unintentionally moving the focus ring.
b Limiting the range of autofocus (p. 24)
Focus time can be reduced by setting focusing limits.
For example, if a subject is at least 6 m (19.7 ft.) away, set the focusing limit
switch to
∞ – 6 m.
b AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON (p. 24)
Focus distances can be locked and saved during autofocus (AF-L) and then
recalled by pushing the
“ MEMORY RECALL ” button. Autofocus is restarted on
the lens by setting switch to AF-ON.
b Vibration reduction* (VR II) (p. 25)
NORMAL: Reduces camera shake during handheld shooting or use of a
monopod. This mode allows pictures to be taken at shutter speeds approx. 4
stops slower than is possible with a non-VR lens, therefore expanding the
range of shutter speed options and making handheld or monopod telephoto
shooting much easier. Panning is also possible.
TRIPOD: Recommended mode to reduce camera shake when using a tripod.
With a super-telephoto lens, camera shake may occur even when the camera
is mounted on a tripod. TRIPOD mode reduces camera shake when shooting
with a tripod, especially with shutter speeds between 1/15 and 1 sec. It also
reduces image shake in the viewfinder.
* Under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration reduction vary
depending on individual and shooting conditions.