The built-in flash and vignetting, Using the lens hood, Attaching the hood – Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f-3.5-5.6G ED VR II User Manual

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The built-in flash and vignetting

• The built-in flash cannot be used over distances of

less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

• To prevent vignetting, do not use the lens hood.
* Vignetting is the darkening of the corners around the

image that occurs when light emitted by the flash is
obstructed by the lens hood, or by the lens barrel
depending upon the focal length or shooting
distance.

The built-in flash on the D100 has an angle of coverage
suited to focal lengths of 20mm and greater.
Vignetting occurs at a focal length of 18mm.

Using the lens hood

The lens hood blocks light rays that have harmful
effects on pictures. It also helps to protect the glass
surface of the lens.

Attaching the hood

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold

it by the lens hood attachment index (

A

) rather

than its outer edge.

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting

may occur.

• The lens can be stored with the lens hood attached in

the reverse position.

Cameras

Supported focal length/

Shooting distance

D300-series/
D200/D100

• 18mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 24mm or longer/No restriction

D90/D80

• 24mm and 35mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 50mm or longer/No restriction

D70-series/
D5000/D3000/
D60/D50/
D40-series

• 24mm/1 m (3.3 ft.) or greater
• 35mm or longer/No restriction

• Be sure that the lens

hood mounting
index (

C

) is aligned

with the lens hood
setting index (

B

)

3.

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