Focusing, Zooming, And Depth Of Field - Nikon Nikkor ASF200 User Manual

• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch to OFF. However, it is recommended that the switch be set to ON when
Jp using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with monopod.

Focusing, zooming, and depth of field

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Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length until the desired
composition is framed. If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stopdown)
button or lever, depth of field can be previewed through the camera viewfinder.
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• This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As the shooting
distance decreases, the focal length also decreases.
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• The distance scale does not indicate the precise distance between the subject
and the camera. Values are approximate and should be used only as a general
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guide. When shooting distant landscapes, depth of field may influence
operation and the subject may appear be in focus at a position that is closer
than infinity.
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• For more information, see p.170.
Setting the aperture
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Use the camera to adjust the aperture setting.
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Using a tripod
When using a tripod, attach it to the lens' tripod collar instead of the camera.
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CAUTION
When using a tripod, be sure to fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw,
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otherwise the lens may fall off the tripod accidentally and cause bodily injury.
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Attaching the tripod
Insert the tripod collar mounting foot into the tripod collar
(1), then fully tighten the tripod collar lock screw (2).
Changing the camera's position
Loosen the tripod collar ring fastening screw (1).
Depending on the camera's position (vertical or horizontal),
turn the lens to an appropriate position index on the tripod
collar ring by aligning the tripod collar ring rotating index
on the lens (2), then tighten the screw (3).
Detaching the tripod
Fully loosen the tripod collar lock screw (1). While holding
down the tripod collar lock release lever (2), slide the
tripod collar mounting foot (3).