Nikon announces problem with 18-200 VR on older bodies - PhotoCamel

Nikonfreak · 03-20-2006

http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-
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We would like to take this opportunity to inform our valued customers of an
issue that may occur when the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
lens for digital-SLR cameras is used with Nikon D70, D2H, and D100 cameras.

Symptom: In some rare cases, the camera is unable to acquire accurate focus on
near subjects when shooting at wide-angle positions and autofocusing at
infinity.

Cause: This issue is caused by incompatibilities in AF control at short
distances between the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-
ED.

On the D70 - the problem occurs with versions PRIOR to version 2.0 firmware. It
does NOT happen with version 2.0

On the D2H - A new firmware upgrade is coming at the end of March or beginning
of April. Nothing you can do right now about it.

On the D100 - D100 users must send their cameras in to Nikon for service.

scoundrel1728 · 03-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikonfreak

Symptom: In some rare cases, the camera is unable to acquire accurate focus on near subjects when shooting at wide-angle positions and autofocusing at infinity.

Howzat again? Autofocusing at infinity for near subjects?

I know you quoted this accurately; I checked the Nikon site. It doesn't make any more sense over there.

cyclohexane · 03-21-2006

I think they just decided to mesh all the problems into one sentence. It should probably read "The camera is unable to acquire focus on near subjects when shooting at wide-angle positions. <new sentence about AF at infinity>"

Nikonfreak · 03-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoundrel1728

Howzat again?* Autofocusing at infinity for near subjects?

I know you quoted this accurately; I checked the Nikon site.* It doesn't make any more sense over there.

supposedly there are problems reported at near focus and infinity. Of course, that's what's buzzing on the boards, not what Nikon is officially reported. Nikon is, unfortunately, not specific as to what the problems are.

Julio

badpickev · 03-21-2006

also affects the S2 and S3 fuji's as well.

03-20-2006	#1 (permalink)
Nikonfreak F1 Camel Location: South Florida Posts: 3,134 CamelKarma: 1178 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Nikon announces problem with 18-200 VR on older bodies http://support.nikontech.com/cgi- bin/nikonusa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=13924&p_created=1142454364&p_s i d=UgAc1B2i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnB fZ3JpZHNvcnQ9MzoyJnBfcm93X2Nud D0xMDA3JnBfcHJvZHM9JnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9 zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlY XJjaF9ubCZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1 We would like to take this opportunity to inform our valued customers of an issue that may occur when the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens for digital-SLR cameras is used with Nikon D70, D2H, and D100 cameras. Symptom: In some rare cases, the camera is unable to acquire accurate focus on near subjects when shooting at wide-angle positions and autofocusing at infinity. Cause: This issue is caused by incompatibilities in AF control at short distances between the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF- ED. On the D70 - the problem occurs with versions PRIOR to version 2.0 firmware. It does NOT happen with version 2.0 On the D2H - A new firmware upgrade is coming at the end of March or beginning of April. Nothing you can do right now about it. On the D100 - D100 users must send their cameras in to Nikon for service. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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03-21-2006	#3 (permalink)
cyclohexane Photocamel Master Location: SF Bay Area or Los Angeles, California Posts: 5,171 CamelKarma: 1296 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Nikon announces problem with 18-200 VR on older bodies I think they just decided to mesh all the problems into one sentence. It should probably read "The camera is unable to acquire focus on near subjects when shooting at wide-angle positions. <new sentence about AF at infinity>"
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