Nikon 80-400mm-f-45-56D-ED-AF-VR-Zoom-Nikkor - Manual (Page 17)

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•Do not turn the camera power OFF while the vibration reduction mode is in
operation. Otherwise the lens may emit a chattering noise when it is moved quickly.
This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera power ON again to correct this.
•If the lens is removed from the camera while the vibration reduction mode is in
operation, the same thing may happen as stated above. Mount the lens and press
the shutter release button halfway to eliminate the chattering noise.
•When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the vibration reduction mode
does not work with F80-Series/N80-Series or F65-Series/N65-Series cameras
while the camera's built-in Speedlight is recycling.
•When the lens is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction mode switch
to OFF. Set the vibration reduction mode switch to ON, when using a monopod or if
the lens is mounted on a tripod without the head being locked in place.
•This mode may be less effective when pictures are taken from a moving vehicle.
•The vibration reduction mode does not work when the AF start (AF-ON) button is
turned on with cameras so equipped.
Focusing, zooming, and depth of field
(Refer to Quick reference charts
1 and 2 on page 70.)
In the A (autofocus) mode, first turn the zoom ring until the desired composition is
framed in the viewfinder before autofocusing. In the M (manual focus) mode,
focusing is possible at any focal length, but the longer the focal length, the larger the
image and the shallower the depth of field, making focusing easier. If your camera
has a depth of field preview (stop-down) button or lever, depth of field can be
observed while looking through the camera viewfinder. It is possible to determine
depth of field by using the scale provided on page 70.
To use the depth-of-field scale:
1 Cut out the scales along the lines indicated.
2 Place scale
2 over scale 1 so the top edge of scale 2 is aligned with the
focal length in use and the distance is aligned with the central indicator line of
scale
1.
3 Read the scale
2 numbers that correspond to the aperture in use.
For example, if the lens is focused at 4m with the focal length at 105mm and the
aperture at f/22, the depth of field will be approx. 3.3m to 5.5m (10.8 to 18 ft.).
Minimum aperture lock (Fig. D)
Use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/32.
1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/32) by aligning it with the aperture index.
2 Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring, so the two orange dots are aligned.
To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.