5Still SubjectsLesson 1: Use a TripodUse a tripod to reduce blur whenphotographing static subjects. Itshould be as sturdy as possible;avoid extending the legs or centercolumn farther than necessary. Alarge head helps keep the camerasteady.Tripod ModeSome lenses, such as the AF-SNIKKOR 200 – 400mm f/4G EDVR II, offer vibration reductionwith a TRIPOD option that is par-ticularly effective at reducingblur at shutter speeds of 1⁄15–1 s.This option is generally recom-mended when the camera ismounted on a tripod. The NOR-MAL option is preferred, howev-er, if the tripod head is not fixedor when a monopod is used.