Easy Exposure - Topic: VR and AF when the camera is off or lens detached

Mandrake on VR and AF when the camera is off or lens detached

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:34:30 -0700

These answers are just a matter of my opinion.
I have not done specific research on them and would hope that you take the trouble to do so.

1. It is my understanding that VR and AF are automatically turned off when the camera is
turned off so it would not be necessary to turn these off as well. In general, I always leave VR off and AF on.

2. Toggling these switches a lot would not be bad for the lens, but could well be bad for the switches.

3. I always leave the lens mounted with the camera in the camera bag. Changing lenses often result in dust
on the camera's sensor. It would therefore not be wise to remove them unnecessarily.

mscharff on VR and AF when the camera is off or lens detached

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:24:12 -0700

a great article Mandrake... I've always had my VR turned on... I'll have to try it with it off now...

Mandrake on VR and AF when the camera is off or lens detached

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:20:14 -0700

Hello Aravind. Welcome to our forum.
I hope you enjoy your visits with us and we look forward
to seeing your photos and comments.

You've asked about a number of things, but for now I'll direct you to a
very comprehensive article about VR (Vibration Reduction).
The bottom line is... Turn it on only when you need it.

Here's the link with much more to say on the topic.
http://www.bythom.com/nikon-vr.htm