Rule #1:The first and most important rule of VR is this: never turn VR on unless it's actually needed.
Rule #2: VR should normally be off if your shutter speed is over 1/500.
Rule #3: If something is moving you, use Active. If it's just you moving the camera, use Normal.
Rule #4: If your subject is moving, you still need a shutter speed that will stop that movement.
Rule #5: VR doesn't remove all motion, it only removes camera motion.
Rule #6: If you're panning correctly, VR should be On.
Rule #7: If you rely upon VR and use flash, use an external flash instead of the internal one if you can.
Rule #8: You MUST read your lens manual and see what it says about use on tripods.
Thom Hogan
Rule #2: VR should normally be off if your shutter speed is over 1/500.
Rule #3: If something is moving you, use Active. If it's just you moving the camera, use Normal.
Rule #4: If your subject is moving, you still need a shutter speed that will stop that movement.
Rule #5: VR doesn't remove all motion, it only removes camera motion.
Rule #6: If you're panning correctly, VR should be On.
Rule #7: If you rely upon VR and use flash, use an external flash instead of the internal one if you can.
Rule #8: You MUST read your lens manual and see what it says about use on tripods.
Thom Hogan