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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor ED 55-200/4-5.6G User Manual

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor ED 55-200/4-5.6G
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JAA79351-R.3670.A
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Printed in Japan May 2005
AF-S DX Nikkor
ED 55-200/4-5.6G
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor ED 55-200/4-5.6G Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNikon
ModelAF-S DX Nikkor ED 55-200/4-5.6G
CategoryCamera Lens
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Type of Lens

Details about the lens construction, mount, and compatibility.

Focal Length

Specifies the zoom range of the lens.

Maximum Aperture

Indicates the widest aperture available at different focal lengths.

Lens Construction

Details the optical elements and groups within the lens.

Picture Angle

Specifies the field of view.

Focal Length Scale

Lists the marked focal lengths on the lens.

Distance Information

How distance data is outputted to the camera.

Zoom Control

Mechanism for operating the zoom ring.

Focusing

Autofocus mechanism and manual focus operation.

Closest Focus Distance

Minimum focusing distance of the lens.

Diaphragm

Describes the automatic diaphragm control.

Aperture Range

Available aperture values at different focal lengths.

Exposure Measurement

Method used for exposure measurement.

Attachment Size

Filter thread size for accessories.

Dimensions

Physical size of the lens.

Weight

Mass of the lens.

Before Disassembly / Assembly / Adjustment

General Disassembly Notes

Important precautions before starting disassembly procedures.

Lead-Free Solder Precautions

Guidelines for working with lead-free solder products.

1. Disassembly

Rear Cover Ring Removal

Steps to remove the rear cover ring from the lens.

2. Assembly / Adjustment

Mounting 4th Lens Group

Instructions for mounting the 4th lens group onto the 3rd lens group.

Straight Tube Unit Assembly

Steps to assemble the straight tube unit with the 3rd lens group.

1st Lens Group

Washer and Collars Installation

Installing adjusting washer, collars, and screws for the 1st lens group.

Sliding Ring and Focus Ring Assembly

Assembling the focus ring and 1st lens-G sliding ring.

Lens Body Securing

Securing the assembled lens body components.

Focus Gear Ring Unit

Friction Cloth and Spring Installation

Attaching friction cloth and inserting friction spring.

Focus Gear Ring Alignment

Assembling focus gear ring with mid-lens barrel unit.

Stopper Screw Installation

Securing the focus gear ring with a stopper screw.

Mid-lens barrel unit

Zoom Coupling Plates Installation

Installing zoom coupling plates into the mid-lens barrel unit.

MR Sensor Unit and Focus Brush

Handling and components of MR sensor unit and focus brush.

Inspection and adjustment of MR encoder output waveform

Attachment Diagram for Self-Made Tool

Diagram showing the self-made tool for waveform inspection.

Waveform Inspection and Adjustment Steps

Step-by-step guide for inspecting and adjusting the MR encoder output.

MR Encoder Output Waveform Inspection (Cont.)

Applying Filter Function

Using the FILTER function to reduce waveform noise.

Troubleshooting Low Amplitude

Addressing low amplitude by checking MR head or sensor unit.

MR Encoder Output Waveform Inspection (Cont.)

Troubleshooting Amplitude Drops

Addressing amplitude drops related to focus gear ring unit.

AF contact unit and Zoom ring adhesion

AF Contact Unit Attachment

Attaching the AF contact unit to the lens body.

Zoom Ring and Reinforcement Ring Adhesion

Assembling and adhering zoom ring and reinforcement ring.

Zoom ring unit

Zoom Ring Unit Assembly

Installing the zoom ring unit into the lens body.

Zoom Brush Adjustment

Adjusting the zoom brush position.

SWM unit and Main PCB procedures

SWM Unit Notes and Grease Application

Notes on handling SWM unit and grease application.

Main PCB Installation Steps

Steps for fixing the main PCB and connecting FPCs.

Lens Alignment Preparation

Lens Optical Alignment Equipment Setup

Attaching holders and preparing alignment equipment.

Center Positioning Tool Creation

Steps to create the center positioning tool.

Chart and Viewer Cardboard Preparation

Preparing cardboards for alignment charts and viewers.

Lens Alignment Equipment Configuration

Back View of Alignment Equipment

Connecting cables for the alignment equipment.

Chart Shooting Equipment Setup

Setting up equipment for shooting alignment charts.

Lens Alignment: Center Positioning

Holder Center Positioning Procedure

Steps to center the lens holder on the alignment equipment.

Lens Alignment: 4th Group Center Alignment

Mounting Lens and Connecting Equipment

Mounting the lens and connecting video/fiber cables.

Adjusting Brightness and Shape

Adjusting brightness and lens shape for pinhole image.

Lens Alignment: 4th Group Center Alignment (Cont.)

Pinhole Shape Check and Adjustment

Checking and adjusting pinhole shape on monitor.

Alignment Screwdriver Usage

Using alignment screwdrivers to loosen lens chamber screws.

Lens Alignment: 4th Group Center Alignment (Cont.)

Micrometer Adjustment for Shape

Rotating micrometers to achieve target shape.

Finalizing Alignment and Removal

Tightening screws, locking holder, and removing lens.

Lens Alignment: Chart Shooting Procedure

Camera and Chart Setup

Preparing camera and setting up the alignment chart.

Viewer Power On

Turning on the viewers for chart illumination.

Lens Alignment: Chart Shooting Procedure (Cont.)

Lens Fitting and Viewfinder Adjustment

Fitting lens and adjusting viewfinder alignment.

PC Connection and Software Start

Connecting PC and starting adjustment software.

Lens Selection and Log Reset

Selecting lens and resetting logs in the software.

Lens Alignment: Periphery Adjustment

Focus Ring and Lens Group Adjustment

Adjusting focus ring and observing 2nd lens group.

Periphery Adjustment Steps

Detailed steps for rough periphery adjustment of lens.

Lens Alignment: Periphery Adjustment (Cont.)

Focus Mode and Tripod Adjustment

Setting focus mode and adjusting tripod position.

Measurement Button Activation

Clicking the measurement button in the software.

Lens Alignment: Measurement Process

Tripod Sliding for Remeasurement

Sliding tripod for repeated measurements.

Warning Messages and Handling

Addressing warning messages related to brightness or quality mode.

Lens Alignment: Confirmation and Adjustment

Confirmation Screen Operations

Pointing cursor to confirmation screen and clicking.

Periphery Adjustment based on Results

Making periphery adjustments based on displayed results.

Lens Alignment: Adjustment Reference

Reference for Adjustment Screw

Using reference points for inserting adjustment screw.

Creating Rear Lens Group Holder Tool

Tool Summary and Purpose

Purpose of the positioning tool for lens alignment.

Tool Preparation and Parts

List of required parts for creating the tool.

Tool Assembly Procedure

Initial steps for assembling the lens holder tool.

Creating Rear Lens Group Holder Tool (Cont.)

Rear Cover Ring Rotation and Fixing

Rotating and fixing the rear cover ring with glue.

Bayonet Mount Reinforcement

Reinforcing the bayonet mount and cover ring with adhesive.

Stopper Screw Attachment

Attaching the mount rotation stopper screw.

Creating Setting Board for Lens Alignment

Setting Board Summary and Purpose

Purpose of the setting board for chart illumination.

Setting Board Preparation and Materials

Materials needed and preparation steps.

Setting Board Procedure

Detailed steps for creating the setting board.

Securing Viewers to Setting Board

Methods to prevent viewers from falling off.

Focus Movement and Back Focus Adjustment

Focus Movement (T, W) Adjustment

Adjusting washer thickness for focus movement.

Back Focus (F.F.D) Adjustment

Adjusting washer thickness for back focus.

Aperture Diameter Adjustment

Aperture Diameter Check

Mounting a tool to check the aperture diameter.

Aperture Lever Adjustment

Adjusting aperture lever position if out of standard.

Light-Shielding Plate and Rear Cover Ring

Light-Shielding Plate and Rubber Ring Assembly

Attaching rubber ring and light-shielding plate.

Rear Cover Ring Fixing

Securing the rear cover ring with screws.

Main PCB Inspection and Adjustment Preparation

Required Adjustments

List of adjustments for main PCB, SWM, or MR encoder.

Required Equipment and Tools

List of necessary equipment and tools for inspection.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Requirements for the inspection and adjustment program.

Main PCB Inspection and Adjustment Setup

System Configuration Diagram

Diagram showing the system setup for inspection and adjustment.

MR Duty Adjustment

MR Duty Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide to adjust MR duty.

Waveform Adjustment Notes

Notes on waveform adjustment for MR duty.

Driving Frequency and Motor Control Adjustment

Frequency and Motor Control Adjustment

Selecting the adjustment menu for frequency and motor control.

Troubleshooting Adjustment Failures

Actions to take if the adjustment fails.

Inspection of Lens Operations

MR Encoder Operations Inspection

Checking MR encoder pulse count and alignment.

Lens-Servo Stop Accuracy Inspection

Checking overrun/underrun pulses for stop accuracy.

Lens-Servo Time Inspection

Checking servo time using an oscilloscope.

Switches and Lens Conditions Inspection

Checking switch operations and distance encoder.

Lens Operations Inspection: Program Menu

Inspection Program Menu Overview

Overview of the LIAS inspection program's main menu.

Lens Operations Inspection: MR Encoder

MR Encoder Operations Inspection Procedure

Performing the inspection of MR encoder operations.

Caution During MR Encoder Operations

Caution regarding MF ring rotation during scanning.

Lens Operations Inspection: Servo Stop Accuracy

Lens-Servo Stop Accuracy Inspection

Inspecting lens-servo stop accuracy at different positions.

Delay Time Setting for Inspection

Setting delay time for lens-servo stop accuracy inspection.

Lens Operations Inspection: Servo Stop Accuracy (Cont.)

Overrun/Underrun Pulse Standards

Standards for overrun/underrun pulses in stop accuracy.

Caution During Lens Driving

Caution regarding MF ring rotation during lens driving.

Lens Operations Inspection: Servo Time

Lens-Servo Time Inspection Procedure

Inspecting the lens-servo time at different focal lengths.

Caution During Servo Time Inspection

Caution regarding MF ring rotation during servo time inspection.

Lens Operations Inspection: Switches and Conditions

Switches and Lens Conditions Monitoring

Monitoring switches and lens conditions via software.

Aberration compensation data writing adjustment

Adjustment Purpose and Necessity

Improving autofocus accuracy by writing compensation data.

Preparation for Data Writing

List of items needed for aberration compensation adjustment.

Test Chart Creation Procedure

Steps to create the test chart for data writing.

Aberration Compensation Data Writing

Writing Compensation Data Procedure

Steps to write aberration compensation data into EEPROM.

Camera and Software Setup

Setting up camera and starting adjustment software.

Aberration Compensation Data Writing (Cont.)

Lens Selection in Software

Selecting the AF-S DX55-200/4-5.6G in the software.

Defocus Rectify Button Activation

Clicking the "Defocus rectify" button for adjustment.

Aberration Compensation Data Writing (Cont.)

JPEG Shot and Image Scaling

Taking JPEG shots and scaling images for focus check.

Focused Position Input

Inputting the value of the focused position into the field.

Aberration Compensation Data Writing (Cont.)

Focal Length Setting and Data Check

Setting focal length and checking compensation data.

Compensation Value Writing Confirmation

Confirming the writing of compensation value.

Aberration Compensation Data Writing (Cont.)

Reconfirmation and Restart Procedure

Reconfirming data writing and restarting software.

Final AF Position Check

Checking the AF position after adjustment.

Resolution inspection

Resolution Check Procedure

Checking resolution by shooting a high-definition chart.

Camera Settings for Resolution Test

Recommended camera settings for the test.

Lighting Setup for Chart Shooting

Setting up lighting to avoid irregularity on the chart.

Resolution Inspection (Cont.)

Zoom Position and Aspect Ratio Check

Checking zoom positions and aspect ratio alignment.

Image Magnification and Focus Check

Magnifying and checking focus in the shot image.

Resolution Verification (Center & Corners)

Checking resolution identification in center and corners.

Resolution Inspection: Sample Images

Periphery Chart Judging Samples

Sample images for judging chart resolution at periphery.

Defective Sample Identification

Criteria for identifying defective image samples.

Making of Self-Made Tool

Tool Purpose and Requirement

Purpose of the self-made tool for MR encoder waveform inspection.

PCB Modification and Cord Soldering

Steps for modifying PCB and soldering cords for the tool.

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