Nikon D5100 Reference Manual page 251

❚❚ The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX
format digital cameras. If the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, vibration
reduction will not be activated when the AF-ON button is pressed.
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Using the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) and
remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens
obscures the built-in flash).
D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000,
D300 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series,
D60, D50, D40 series
Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a
lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm. lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm. lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.
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Lens Care
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth
or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the cent
care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens. Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens. Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element. The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element. The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch. Attach the front and rear caps before Attach the front and rear caps before
• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the
hood.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent
mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from Leaving the lens in extremely hot location Leaving the lens in extremely hot location
reinforced plastic. reinforced plastic. reinforced plastic.
Camera
s for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a s for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a
placing the lens in its flexible pouch. placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Minimum distance without vignetting
No vignetting at any focus distance
To remove smudges and To remove smudges and
center outwards using a circular motion, taking er outwards using a circular motion, taking
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