Detaching the lens – Nikon D5500 User Manual

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❚❚ Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or
exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press
and hold the lens release button (q) while
turning the lens clockwise (w). After
removing the lens, replace the lens caps and
camera body cap.

A

A-M, M/A-M, and A/M-M Switches

When using autofocus with a lens equipped
with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to
A

(if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch,

select M/A or A/M). For information on other
lenses that can be used with this camera, see
page 95.

A

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction can be enabled by
selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting
menu, if the lens supports this option, or by
sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to
ON

, if the lens is equipped with a vibration

reduction switch. A vibration reduction
indicator appears in the information display
when vibration reduction is on.

A

Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in
use, press and hold the retractable lens
barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring
to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w).
Retract the lens before removing it from the
camera, and be careful not to press the
retractable lens barrel button when
attaching or removing the lens.

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