User manual NIKON AF 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6G

[. . . ] When the camera is pointed down, be careful not to hold the lens at the very end as indicated by the black marks in Fig. F, because the zoom ring or focus ring may rotate and pinch your fingers. With using this lens, particularly at low temperatures and at the wide angle position, the zoom ring may turn slightly during AF operation. Therefore, please check the image in the viewfinder to confirm the composition before releasing the shutter. [. . . ] Because vibration is reduced in the viewfinder, auto/manual focusing and exact framing of the subject are easier. In this mode, vibration of the image in the viewfinder is not reduced while the shutter release button is pressed lightly. In Mode 1 and Mode 2, wait at least one second before fully depressing the shutter release button after lightly pressing the shutter button. In Mode 1, it's recommended to release the shutter after the image in the viewfinder has stopped vibrating. However, if you move the camera quickly, vibration in the direction of that movement may not be affected. For example, if you pan the camera horizontally, only vibration in the vertical direction is reduced, making smooth pans much easier. Characteristic of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may blur after releasing the shutter. 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. 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. First, focus manually on the subject, then realign your focused distance with the small gold dot. Focused length setting 105mm 135mm 200mm 300mm 400mm Compensation from distance index line (on distance scale) 4. Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for certain Nikon SLR cameras to suit any picture-taking situation. The ones recommended for use with this lens are: Acceptable focusing The in-focus image in the central spot may prove to be slightly out ouf focus on film. When using screens other than type B or E, "Other screen" must be selected even when the required compensation value is "0" (no compensation required). Since type M screen can be used for both macrophotography at a 1:1 magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens. When using the B/B2/B3, E/E2/E3, and K/K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns on the F4 + DP-20's B, E and K screens, respectively. Taking flash pictures with cameras having built-in flash Check the focal length and shooting distance before taking flash pictures to prevent vignetting. When using a tripod, attach it to the lens' tripod collar instead of the camera. To attach the tripod collar to the lens, follow these steps: 1 Loosen the tripod collar lock screw 1 slightly. 2 Insert the lens by aligning the tripod collar alignment index on the lens with the mark on the tripod collar 2. [. . . ] To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces or touch other parts of the lens. Never use thinner or benzene to clean the lens as this might damage it, result in a fire, or cause health problems. To protect the front lens element, an NC filter is recommended at all times. [. . . ]