Nikon D3400 Triple Lens Parent's Kit Owner's Manual

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❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR 

When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G 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.

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• 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.