*Pics* w/ my new Nikon 18-200mmVR lens for my Nikon D70 *GA Aquarium*

[Flip]

VR stands for vibration reduction. There is a motor inside the lense that comes on to counteract movement so you can get a steadier shot with less lens shake/blur when you are forced to use a lower shutter speed in low light conditions.

FROM NIKON

VR
Vibration Reduction (VR)
This innovative VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster.* It allows handheld shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens’ VR system also detects automatically when the photographer pans — no special mode is required.

Check out this link. It shows you how VR works. has a few example shots with and without VR activated.

http://nikonimaging.com/global/produ..._if/effect.htm

http://nikonimaging.com/global/produ...mmf_35-56g_if/

Oh yes... I must have... Does it work as well for night shots? If so would that mostly eliminate the need for a tripod at car meets like this? I have a decently steady hand but not quite like a tripod...

[dean]

Oh yes... I must have... Does it work as well for night shots? If so would that mostly eliminate the need for a tripod at car meets like this? I have a decently steady hand but not quite like a tripod...

I don't care how steady you can be. When taking night shots with crappy lighting, without a flash, you will always get shitty shots with shake and blur. A tripod is the only way to stop that or the VR lens can definetly help. It isn't a miracle worker, you will learn the limitations of it, but you can take shots at night that with before you were FORCED to use a tripod. Hell look at the night time shot from nikon. I'd say that's pretty amazing considering it's hand held.

[Jaimecbr900]

Very nice shots. Clean and crisp shots. Very nice.