Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II User Manual

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II User Manual Manual pdf 25 page image

25JpEnDeFrEsSeRuNlItCkChKr• When using a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF ring switch to ONto reduce the effect of camera shake. Nikon recommends the switch be set toON when using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with a monopod.But when camera shake is very slight, the vibration reduction function mayconversely increase the effect of camera shake by the movement of the system.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 cameraor a focus operation button on the lens is pressed. Depth of fieldDepth-of-fieldindicatorsDistanceindex lineApproximate depth of field can be determinedby checking the depth-of-field indicators.I f your camera has a depth-of field preview(stop-down) button or lever, depth of field canbe previewed through the camera viewfinder.• This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As the shootingdistance decreases, the focal length also decreases.• The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subjectand the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a generalguide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of field may influenceoperation and the subject may appear in focus at a position that is closer thaninfinity.• For more information, see p. 198. Setting the apertureUse the camera to adjust the aperture setting. Using a built-in rotating tripod collarWhen using a tripod, attach it to the lens’ tripod collar instead of the camera.• When holding the camera by its handgrip and rotating the camera with thelens in its tripod collar, your hand may bump into the tripod, depending onthe tripod in use.• It’s possible to detach the tripod collar by removing the tripod collar lockscrew. For details on this procedure, contact your nearest Nikon service centeror representative office.Changing the camera positionLoosen the tripod collar lock screw (1). Depending oncamera position (vertical or horizontal), turn the lens to anappropriate lens rotating position index (2) and tightenthe screw (3).