VC MECHANISM (Ref. Fig. 1, 5 & 6) (Mounted for Nikon and Canon models) VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism that reduces the image blur caused by hand-held shooting. When using the VC, pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to a maximum of 4 stops slower than the speed when the VC is not used.
*Based on the company’s standard measurement. Also, the correction of image blur differs depending on the conditions during picture taking and the person using the camera.
* How to use VC mechanism
VC can be used in AF or MF mode.
1. Set the VC switch on.
*When VC is not used, set switch off.
2.Press the shutter button halfway to verify the effect of the VC. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, it takes about 1 second for the VC to provide a stable image.
With the VC mechanism, there are no occasions when the image in the viewfinder blurs after the shutter button is pressed down halfway.
*The VC can be effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions: -Dimly lit locations
-Scenes where flash photography is forbidden -Situations where footing is uncertain -Taking continuous shots of moving subjects
*The VC may not be able to give full effect in the following cases:
-When a photograph is taken from a fast moving vehicle -Shooting during the excessive movement of the camera
-Turn the VC switch OFF when taking pictures with the bulb setting or during long exposures. If the VC switch is ON, the VC mechanism may introduce errors.
-With the VC mechanism, there are occasions that the image in the viewfinder blurs right after the shutter button is pressed down halfway, but this is not a malfunction.
-When the VC is ON, the number of images recordable is reduced due to the power used from the camera.
-When the VC is ON, immediately after the shutter button is pushed halfway down and approximately 2 seconds after a finger releases the shutter button, the camera will “click”. This sound is the VC’s locking mechanism activating, not malfunctioning. -Turn the VC switch OFF when using a tripod.
-After releasing the shutter button, the VC will continue to operate for about 2 seconds until the locking mechanism activates.
-When the lens is removed from the camera while VC is activating, the lens may make clicking sound when the lens is subjected to jolt. This is not a malfunction. Re-attach the lens to the camera and turn the power ON. The sound should stop.
-The VC activates while the “release” button is pushed halfway down. (It is activated 2 seconds after the shutter button is released.)
-VC can be used in AF or MF mode.
ZOOMING (Ref. Fig. 1 & 2)
Rotate zooming ring (6) of the lens while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder and compose your image at the chosen focal length.
