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Nikon Notifies Regarding
Possible Compatibility Issues
With Nikon D70, D2H, D100 and
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED Zoom






Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED

  


 

 

March 16th, 2006.

Nikon Canada Inc. has today posted a notice on their customer support help site notifying customers of possible compatibility issues between the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens and some Nikon digital SLR's, including the Nikon D70, the Nikon D2H and the Nikon D100. The issue only relates to Nikon D70 models that have not been upgraded with the latest Nikon D70 Firmware Version 2.0.

Nikon has provided a solution to each of the cameras that may exhibit this issue. Notice from the Nikon Canada Customer Support FAQ below, and how to proceed if you have a camera that needs updating for this lens.

To users of the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

 
 

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.

Is my camera affected?

This issue may occur on rare occasions when the lens is used with the following camera models listed below.This issue does not occur with DX-format digital-SLR cameras other than those indicated below.

Resolution

This issue cannot be resolved with adjustment of the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens.

Nikon D70
  • This issue occurs with firmware versions preceding Ver. 2.00�
  • This issue does not occur with Ver. 2.00
  • To access firmware�2.00 page click on the appropriate link:�Macintosh  or�Windows.

�Nikon D2H
  • Release of a firmware upgrade is scheduled for the D2H at the end of March or at the beginning of April 2006.�
  • We will announce the release and details of the firmware upgrade on this site.�
  •  If you require immediate resolution of this issue, please take or send your camera to an authorized�Nikon service representative.

Nikon D100
  •  Please take or send your camera to an authorized�Nikon service representative. (See contact link above)



Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
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