VC MECHANISM
VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism which reduces the image blur caused by
hand-held shooting. When using the VC, pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to
a maximum of 4 stops slower than the speed when the VC is not used.
*Based on the company’s standard measurement. Also, the correction of image blur differs depending on the conditions
during picture taking and the person using the camera.
* How to use VC mechanism
VC can be used in AF or MF mode.
1. Set the VC switch on.
*When VC is not used, set switch off.
2. Press the shutter button halfway to verify the effect of the VC. When the shutter
button is pressed halfway, it takes about 1 second for the VC to provide a stable
image. With the VC mechanism, there are no occasions when the image in the
viewfinder blurs after the shutter button is pressed down halfway.
* The VC can be effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions:
-Dimly lit locations
-Scenes where flash photography is forbidden
-Situations where your footing is uncertain
-Taking continuous shots of moving subjects
* The VC may not be able to give full effect in the following cases:
-When a photograph is taken from a fast moving vehicle
-Shooting during the excessive movement of the camera
-Turn the VC switch OFF when taking pictures with the bulb setting or during long
exposures. If the VC switch is ON, the VC mechanism may introduce errors.
*Please refer to the “Caution when using B003” enclosed with your lens for the cautions for each mount.
-With the VC mechanism, there are occasions that the image in the viewfinder blurs right after the shutter
button is pressed down halfway, but this is not a malfunction.
-When the VC is ON, the number of images recordable is reduced due to the power used from the camera.
-When the VC is ON, immediately after the shutter button is pushed halfway down and approximately 2
seconds after a finger releases the shutter button, the camera will “click”. This sound is the VC’s locking
mechanism activating, not malfunctioning.
-Turn the VC switch OFF when using a tripod.
-After releasing the shutter button, the VC will continue to operate for about 2 seconds until the locking
mechanism activates.
-When the lens is removed from the camera while VC is activating, the lens may make clicking sound when the
lens is subjected to jolt. This is not a malfunction. Re-attach the lens to the camera and turn the power ON. The
sound should stop.
-The VC activates while the “release” button is pushed halfway down. (It is activated 2 seconds after the
shutter button is released.)
-VC can be used in AF or MF mode.
