Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED200–400mm f/4 IF Manuel D'installation page 20

4. Vibration reduction mode
■Basic concept of vibration reduction
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When taking pictures
When taking panning shots
When taking pictures from
a moving vehicle
When taking pictures using a tripod
■Setting the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (Fig. F)
ON: Vibration is reduced while the shutter release button is lightly pressed and also at the instant
the shutter is released. Because vibration is reduced in the viewfinder, auto/manual focusing
and exact framing of the subject are easier.
OFF: Vibration is not reduced.
■Setting the vibration reduction mode switch (Fig. G)
First, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch ON, then select the following mode:
NORMAL: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily reduces camera shake, making smooth
ACTIVE:
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Vibration reduction using a tripod
Camera shake
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to "NORMAL".
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to "ACTIVE".
panning shots possible.
The vibration reduction mechanism reduces camera shake when taking pictures and
those from a moving vehicle. In this mode, the lens does not automatically
distinguish panning from camera shake.
(See page 16 for usable cameras.)
Panning shots
Strength of vibrations
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
either "NORMAL" or "ACTIVE".
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to "NORMAL".
Set the vibration reduction mode switch
to "ACTIVE".
Set the vibration reduction mode switch to
either "NORMAL" or "ACTIVE".
Camera shake
when taking
pictures from a
moving vehicle