Nikon D3400 Kit Owner's Manual

314 Technical Notes

❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED 

When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR is 
mounted on the camera, vibration reduction can be enabled or 
disabled using the Optical VR option in the shooting menu 
(

0 198). If On is selected, vibration reduction will take effect 

whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 
Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by camera shake, 
allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would 
otherwise be the case, increasing the range of shutter speeds 
available. The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured 
according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) 
standards; FX-format lenses are measured using FX-format 
digital SLR cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. 
Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom.

D

• When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button 

halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before 
pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may 

jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a 
malfunction.

• When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to 

motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned 
horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to 
vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in 
a wide arc.

• If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will 

be disabled while the flash charges.

• Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is 

mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off 
depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod.

• Vibration reduction is recommended when the camera is mounted 

on a monopod.