Nikon Z 6 II User Manual Download

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First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

Troubleshooting

Technical Notes

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read

“For Your Safety” (page x).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible

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User's Manual

Summary of Contents for Z 6 II

Page 1: ... 30 Technical Notes 31 Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera To ensure proper use of the camera be sure to read For Your Safety page x After reading this manual keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference DIGITAL CAMERA User s Manual En ...

Page 2: ...card 09 3 Attach a lens 012 Align the white dot on the lens with the white dot on the camera body q and rotate the lens in the direction shown w A strap can be attached to the camera For more information see Attaching the Strap 01 4 Turn the camera on and then choose a language and set the clock 014 When Your First Photo Can t Wait 64 GB Z 6II Model Name N1929 ...

Page 3: ... dial to b 2 To focus press the shutter release button halfway i e lightly press the shutter release button stopping when it is pressed halfway 3 Without lifting your finger from the shutter release button press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture 4 View the picture ...

Page 4: ...ecup comes attached to camera EN EL15c rechargeable Li ion battery with terminal cover MH 25a battery charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale HDMI USB cable clip AN DC19 strap Warranty printed on the back cover of this manual User s Manual UC E24 USB cable BS 1 accessory shoe cover ...

Page 5: ...his manual is available from the Nikon Download Center together with an English language reference manual with detailed operating instructions which can be viewed online in html Visit the Nikon Download Center to download firmware updates ViewNX i Capture NX D and other Nikon computer software and manuals for other Nikon products including cameras NIKKOR lenses and flash units https downloadcenter...

Page 6: ... battery chargers or chargers Throughout this manual the display in camera monitor and viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the shooting display in most cases the illustrations show the monitor Throughout this manual smartphones and tablets are referred to as smart devices Throughout this manual the term default settings is used to refer to the settings in effect at shipment The explanatio...

Page 7: ...ore using the camera For more information see For Your Safety 0x Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up to date with the latest product information You will find answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and can contact us for technical assistance https www europe nikon com support ...

Page 8: ...tices xv First Steps 1 Attaching the Strap 1 Charging the Battery 2 The Battery Charger 2 Charging AC Adapters 4 Inserting the Battery 7 Removing the Battery 7 Battery Level 8 Inserting Memory Cards 9 Removing Memory Cards 10 Attaching a Lens 12 Detaching Lenses 13 Choose a Language and Set the Clock 14 Table of Contents ...

Page 9: ...oubleshooting 30 Before Contacting Customer Support 30 Technical Notes 31 Caring for the Camera 31 Storage 31 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 32 Camera Care 32 Battery Care 37 Using the Charger 40 Using the Charging AC Adapter 40 Trademarks and Licenses 41 Notices 49 Bluetooth and Wi Fi Wireless LAN 52 Warranty Terms Nikon Europe Service Warranty 59 ...

Page 10: ...lt in injury or property damage A WARNING Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury Do not disassemble or modify this product Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury Should you notice...

Page 11: ...ct out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction In addition note that small parts constitute a choking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this product seek immediate medical attention Do not entangle wrap or twist the straps around your neck Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents Do not use batteries chargers...

Page 12: ...jects keep the sun well out of the frame Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire Turn this product off when its use is prohibited Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited The radio frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities Rem...

Page 13: ...or viewfinder The memory card will be hot potentially causing burns or causing the card to be dropped and damaged when removed A DANGER Batteries Do not mishandle batteries Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking overheating rupturing or catching fire Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product Do not expose batteries to flame or exce...

Page 14: ...ter or expose to rain Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation Cease charging EN EL15c rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time Failur...

Page 15: ...n your area address provided separately Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or l...

Page 16: ...e may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including lenses chargers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon dig...

Page 17: ...support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites For users in the U S A https www nikonusa com For users in Europe and Africa https www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East https www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQ...

Page 18: ...xviii Notices ...

Page 19: ...1 Attaching the Strap First Steps To attach a strap whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately Attaching the Strap ...

Page 20: ...and Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 032 The Battery Charger Depending on the country or region the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable AC wall adapter After inserting the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet q slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown w and rotate the adapter 90 to fix it in place e Charging the Battery ...

Page 21: ...CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly 8 times a second A battery charging error has occurred Unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range 0 40 C 32 104 F If the problem persists unplug the charger and end charging Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon authorized service...

Page 22: ...er the camera EN EL15a or EN EL15 batteries cannot be charged using a charging AC adapter Use an MH 25a battery charger instead If Enable is selected for USB power delivery in the setup menu the charging AC adapter can be used to power the camera The batteries will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside source 1 Insert the EN EL15c into the camera 07 ...

Page 23: ...raight during insertion and removal Charging The battery charges while the camera is off The camera charge lamp w lights amber while charging is in progress The lamp turns off when charging is complete An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 45 minutes Power Delivery The camera will draw power from the adapter while on ...

Page 24: ...ash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging turn the camera on and check the battery level A Computer USB Power Delivery and Battery Charging Computers will supply current to power the camera or charge the battery only when connected via a UC E25 USB cable available separately The supplied USB cable cannot be used for th...

Page 25: ... pressed to one side slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place Removing the Battery To remove the battery turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand Inserting the Battery ...

Page 26: ...on The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes from L through K J I and H When the battery level falls to H suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery If the message Shutter release disabled Recharge battery is displayed charge or exchange the battery Monitor Viewfinder Control panel ...

Page 27: ...another that takes one SD memory card w for a total of two cards one of each type Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards Holding the memory card in the orientation shown slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place CFexpress and XQD memory cards SD memory cards Inserting Memory Cards 128 GB 64 GB ...

Page 28: ...ded deleted or copied to a computer or other device Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not remove or insert memory cards Do not turn the camera off Do not remove the battery Do not disconnect AC adapters Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards Failur...

Page 29: ...emory card indicator will appear in the shooting display and E will appear in both the control panel and the shooting display A The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch Sliding the switch to the lock position write protects the card protecting the data it contains A indicator and a Card warning appear in the shooting display when a write protected card is i...

Page 30: ...ative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24 70mm f 4 S Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens Remove the camera body cap q w and rear lens cap e r Align the mounting marks on the camera t and lens y Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts Attaching a Lens ...

Page 31: ...FTZ mount adapter available separately before using F mount lenses Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor Detaching Lenses After turning the camera off press and hold the lens release button q while turning the lens in the direction shown w After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap ...

Page 32: ...d the first time menus are displayed Choose a language and set the camera clock 1 Turn the camera on 2 Highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2 The Language item is automatically highlighted in the setup menu the first time the G button is pressed after purchase Choose a Language and Set the Clock ...

Page 33: ...region in which the camera was originally purchased 4 Highlight Time zone and date and press 2 5 Choose a time zone Select Time zone in the Time zone and date display Highlight a time zone in the Time zone display and press J The display shows a time zone map listing the selected cities in the chosen zone and the difference between the time in the chosen zone and UTC ...

Page 34: ...ing On advances the clock one hour to undo the effect select Off 7 Set the clock Select Date and time in the Time zone and date display Press J after using the multi selector to set the clock to the date and time in the selected time zone note that the camera uses a 24 hour clock 8 Choose a date format Select Date format in the Time zone and date display Highlight the desired date year month and d...

Page 35: ...ect use the Time zone and date Date and time option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date The camera clock is powered by an independent clock battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted in the camera It takes about 2 days to charge Once charged it will power the clock for about a month A SnapBridge Use the SnapBridge app to synchronize the camera c...

Page 36: ...oint and shoot photography D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use Rotate the lens zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position 1 Turn the camera on The monitor and control panel will light Taking Photographs b Mode ...

Page 37: ...19 Taking Photographs b Mode 2 Select photo mode by rotating the photo movie selector to C 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera rotate the mode dial to b ...

Page 38: ...ht hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest Framing photos in the viewfinder Framing photos in the monitor Landscape wide orientation Portrait tall orientation Landscape wide orientation Portrait tall orientation ...

Page 39: ...t in the AF area brackets If the camera detects a human face the AF area brackets will be replaced by a yellow border around the subject s face indicating the focus point If eyes are detected the yellow focus point will instead appear over one or the other of the subject s eyes ...

Page 40: ...sh The AF assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit You can also focus by pressing the AF ON button If the camera detects the faces or eyes of human portrait subjects the active focus point will be displayed in green The focus point will flash red if the camera is unable to focus D The AF Assist Illuminator Do not obstruct the AF assist illuminator whi...

Page 41: ...ed Do not remove the memory card or battery D The Standby Timer The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds the standby timer will expire and the monitor viewfinder and control panel will turn off A few seconds prior to turning off the monitor and viewfinder will dim They can be reactivated by pressing the shutter rele...

Page 42: ...n the camera on The monitor and control panel will light 2 Select movie mode by rotating the photo movie selector to 1 Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera rotate the mode dial to b Shooting Movies b Mode ...

Page 43: ...oximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card The camera can be refocused during recording by pressing the AF ON button Sound is recorded via the built in microphone Do not cover the microphone during recording If you tap your subject in the monitor during recording the focus point will track the subject as it moves through the frame 2 1 1 Recording indicator 2 Time remaini...

Page 44: ... record button again to end recording D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the movie is being recorded Do not remove the memory card or battery D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded ...

Page 45: ...ounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded During autofocus During vibration reduction When power aperture is used D Memory Card High Temperature Warning During movie recording memory cards may become hot and a high temperature warning may appear in the shooting display Do not attempt to remove the memory card instead wait for the camera to cool and the warning to clear from the d...

Page 46: ...l be displayed in the monitor or viewfinder The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon 2 Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures When pictures are displayed in the monitor you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Playback ...

Page 47: ...d by a 1 icon Tap the a icon in the display or press the J button to start playback a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 1 1 icon 2 Length 3 a icon 4 Current position total length 5 Progress bar 6 Volume 7 Guide ...

Page 48: ... the battery then wait about a minute re insert the battery and turn the camera on D The camera may continue to write data to the memory card after shooting Wait at least a minute before removing the battery STEP 2 Search Nikon websites For support information and answers to frequently asked questions visit the website for your country or region 0xvii To download the latest firmware for your camer...

Page 49: ...removing the battery confirm that the camera is off Do not store the camera in locations that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Caring for the Camera ...

Page 50: ...cause condensation inside or outside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor corrupt data stored on the memory card or affect the product s inte...

Page 51: ...ay cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark this does not indicate a malfunction The display will soon return to normal Cleaning the Lens and Viewfinder These glass elements are easily damaged remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements To remove fingerprints and other stains from the l...

Page 52: ...ttery fluid remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the leather camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Store the battery in a cool dry place Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals...

Page 53: ...n be removed by wiping the monitor lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass Be careful that liquid crystal from the monitor does not touch the skin or enter the eyes or mouth Should you experience any of the following symptoms while framing shots in the viewfinder discontinue use until your condition improves nause...

Page 54: ... the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage dev...

Page 55: ...ttempting to charge the battery while its internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the camera for storage The battery should be stored in a cool dry location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to ...

Page 56: ...ay show a temporary increase from 0 to 1 in the setup menu Battery info age display but the display will return to normal once the battery has been recharged at a temperature of about 20 C 68 F or higher Battery capacity drops at low temperatures The change in capacity with temperature is reflected in the camera battery level display As a result the battery display may show a drop in capacity as t...

Page 57: ...when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new rechargeable battery Do Not Attempt to Charge Fully Charged Batteries Continuing to charge the battery after it is ...

Page 58: ...used The symbols on this product represent the following m AC p DC q Class II equipment the construction of the product is double insulated Using the Charging AC Adapter Do not move the camera or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Disconne...

Page 59: ...Store the Apple logos iPhone iPad Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and or other countries Android Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3 0 Attribution License IOS is a trademark or registered tra...

Page 60: ...ftware are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project https www freetype org All rights reserved D MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2018 The HarfBuzz Project https www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple products identified in the badge and has ...

Page 61: ...rge to any person obtaining a copy of the Unicode data files and any associated documentation the Data Files or Unicode software and any associated documentation the Software to deal in the Data Files or Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute and or sell copies of the Data Files or Software and to permit persons to whom the ...

Page 62: ... THE DATA FILES OR SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale use or other dealings in these Data Files or Software without prior written authorization of the copyright holder D AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMER...

Page 63: ...m and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution The full text of the license may be found at http opensource org licenses bsd license php THE PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NvmExpress h C C...

Page 64: ...ED UNDER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NvmExpressDiskInfo c Copyright c 2013 Intel Corporation All rights reserved This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution The full text of the license may be found a...

Page 65: ...ER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NvmExpressDxeExtra uni Copyright c 2014 2018 Intel Corporation All rights reserved This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution The full text of the license may be found ...

Page 66: ...ER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NvmExpressPassthru c C Copyright 2014 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Copyright c 2013 2018 Intel Corporation All rights reserved This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this ...

Page 67: ...harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re...

Page 68: ... sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V U S A only The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use be at least AWG no 18 gauge and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P 15 ...

Page 69: ...might result from incorrect disposal For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point...

Page 70: ...ct outside the country of purchase The Bluetooth transmitter in this device operates in the 2 4 GHz band Notice for Customers in the U S A and Canada This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada s licence exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must a...

Page 71: ...ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does...

Page 72: ...has been tested and found to comply with FCC ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the ISED radio frequency RF Exposure rules Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website Compliance with RSS 247 Issue 2 6 4 Data transmission is always initiated by software which is the...

Page 73: ...perating frequency 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 Africa Asia Bolivia and Oceania 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5825 MHz U S A Canada Mexico 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5805 MHz other countries in the Americas 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5745 5805 MHz Georgia 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5320 MHz other European countries Maximum output power EIRP 2 4 GHz band 5 2 dBm 5 GHz band 5 3 dBm G...

Page 74: ...may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs passwords and other personal information Unauthorized access Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions Note that due to the design of wireless networks specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled Unsecured networks Connecting to open networks may resu...

Page 75: ...57 Bluetooth and Wi Fi Wireless LAN A Certificates ...

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Page 77: ...l year from the date of original purchase If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper material or workmanship our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B V will without charge for labor and parts repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below Nikon reserves the right at its sole discretion to replace or repair the pro...

Page 78: ...r country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and or manufactured 3 The warranty will not be applicable in the case of damage caused by misuse including but not limited to failure to use the product for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with the safety standards i...

Page 79: ...onsumer s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force nor the consumer s right against the dealer arising from their sales purchase contract Notice An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link URL https www europe nikon com service ...

Page 80: ...No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION 6MOA6711 01 ...

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