Camera: VR - what is it?
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If you are looking for a camera, you may face shortcuts like VR. We explain what this abbreviation means.
What does VR mean for a camera?
Behind the abbreviation "VR" used in Nikon cameras is the name "Vibration Reduction" - this is the image stabilizer.
- An image stabilizer has become an integral part of longer focal lengths. It reduces camera shake. An image stabilizer has proven particularly useful for free-hand shots or longer exposure times
- The image stabilizer is also available from other manufacturers. However, his name is different there. Canon uses the term IS (Image Stablizier), Tamron and Sigma call the image stabilizer OS (Optical Stabilizer).