Nikon 2173, User Manual

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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 500mm f/4G ED VR/AF-S NIKKOR
600mm f/4G ED VR lens. These are high performance lenses featuring special
Vibration Reduction (VR) and high-speed Internal Focusing (IF) mechanisms. They
also employ a Silent (S) Wave Motor to drive the focusing mechanism. Focus
preset is also provided.
Major features
Two AF modes (p. 27)
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.
Limiting the range of autofocus (p. 28)
Focus time can be reduced by setting focusing limits.
For example, if a subject is at least 8 m (26.2 ft.) (AF-S 500mm)/10 m (32.8 ft.)
(AF-S 600mm) away, set the focusing limit switch to
∞
– 8 m (AF-S 500mm)/
∞
– 10 m (AF-S 600mm).
AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON (p. 28-29)
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.
Vibration reduction* (VR II) (p. 29-30)
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.