Nikon D6 User’s Manual
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“For Your Safety” (page xviii).
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place for future reference.
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User's Manual (with Warranty)
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Camera
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BF-1B body cap
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BS-3 accessory shoe cover
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Memory cards are sold separately.
EN-EL18c rechargeable
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Li-ion battery with terminal
cover
MH-26a battery charger
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with power cable and two
contact protectors (shape
of power cable depends on
country or region of sale)
HDMI/USB cable clip
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UC-E24 USB cable
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AN-DC22 strap
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Warranty (printed on the
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User’s Manual
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About This Manual
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This camera uses CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory cards.
Throughout this manual, CFexpress and XQD memory cards
are generally referred to as “memory cards”. The terms
“CFexpress cards” and “XQD cards” are however used where
necessary to distinguish between the two types.
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Throughout this manual, battery chargers are referred to as
“battery chargers” or “chargers”.
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Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred
to as “smart devices”.
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Throughout this manual, the term “default settings” is used to
refer to the settings in effect at shipment. The explanations in
this manual assume that default settings are used.
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“For Your Safety” contains important safety instructions. Be sure to read
them before using the camera. For more information, see “For Your
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Table of Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................... ii
About This Manual................................................................................. iv
Menu List.................................................................................................. xii
For Your Safety.................................................................................... xviii
Notices ................................................................................................... xxvi
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ................................................................................ 1
Camera Body...................................................................... 1
The Power Switch............................................................. 8
The Top Control Panel.................................................... 9
The Rear Control Panel................................................. 11
The Viewfinder ................................................................ 12
The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)................ 15
Touch Controls................................................................ 18
First Steps 27
Readying the Camera .......................................................................... 27
Attaching the Strap ....................................................... 27
Charging the Battery..................................................... 28
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Inserting the Battery ..................................................... 32
Attaching a Lens............................................................. 35
Inserting Memory Cards.............................................. 38
Camera Setup.................................................................. 43
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining....... 47
Battery Level.................................................................... 47
Memory Card Indicators and Number
of Exposures Remaining ......................................... 48
Basic Photography and Playback 50
Taking Photographs ............................................................................ 50
Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder
(Viewfinder Photography)...................................... 50
Framing Photographs in the Monitor
(Live View).................................................................... 55
Recording Movies................................................................................. 63
Taking Photos During Filming .................................. 70
Playback ................................................................................................... 71
Viewing Movies .............................................................. 73
Deleting Unwanted Pictures...................................... 76
Uploading Pictures............................................................................... 77
Uploading Pictures to Smart Devices..................... 77
Uploading Pictures to a Computer or
FTP Server .................................................................... 77
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Camera Controls 80
The G Button ..................................................................................... 80
Using the Menus............................................................. 81
Button (the i Menu) ................................................................ 88
The
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The Still Photography
The Movie i Menu ......................................................... 92
The Playback i Menu.................................................... 93
Button ......................................................................................... 94
The
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Viewfinder Photography ............................................. 94
Live View Photography ................................................ 95
The Focus-Mode Selector................................................................... 97
The AF-Mode Button............................................................................ 98
Choosing an AF Mode .................................................. 98
Choosing an AF-Area Mode..................................... 101
The AF-ON Button.............................................................................. 107
The
The Release Mode Dial and
The
The BKT Button ................................................................................... 113
Button.................................................................................. 108
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Choosing an Exposure Mode.................................. 108
Choosing a Release Mode ........................................ 109
Button ...................................................................................... 111
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Choosing a Metering Option .................................. 111
Menu................................... 90
i
Button ....................................... 109
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The
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The W (N) Button .............................................................................. 131
The Pv Button....................................................................................... 134
The Fn1, Fn2, Fn3 (
) Button........................................................................... 114
S (Q
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity........................................... 114
Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.................. 116
Button........................................................................................ 117
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Adjusting Exposure Compensation ...................... 117
Button................................................................................ 118
T
Adjusting Image Quality ........................................... 118
Choosing an Image Size ............................................ 120
Button .................................................................................... 121
U
Adjusting White Balance........................................... 121
g (h/Q
) Button...................................................................... 125
Choosing a Picture Control ...................................... 125
Choosing a Flash Mode ............................................. 131
Adjusting Flash Compensation .............................. 133
), and Fn (Vertical) Buttons..................... 135
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Troubleshooting 136
Before Contacting Customer Support ........................................ 136
Problems and Solutions ................................................................... 138
Battery/Display ............................................................. 138
Shooting.......................................................................... 140
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Playback.......................................................................... 147
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)........... 149
Miscellaneous ............................................................... 149
Alerts and Error Messages............................................................... 150
Alerts................................................................................ 150
Error Messages ............................................................. 155
Technical Notes 159
Camera Displays ................................................................................. 159
The Viewfinder ............................................................. 159
The Information Display ........................................... 164
Live View (Still Photography/Movies).................. 167
The Top Control Panel............................................... 171
The Rear Control Panel.............................................. 174
Compatible F Mount Lenses .......................................................... 175
CPU lenses...................................................................... 175
Non-CPU lenses and Other Accessories.............. 183
The Electronic Rangefinder ..................................... 187
Compatible Flash Units.................................................................... 189
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)......... 189
Other Compatible Accessories...................................................... 198
Attaching a Power Connector and
AC Adapter................................................................ 207
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Software................................................................................................. 209
Caring for the Camera....................................................................... 211
Storage ............................................................................ 211
Cleaning .......................................................................... 211
The Low-Pass Filter...................................................... 213
Replacing the Clock Battery..................................... 221
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions........................... 223
Camera Care .................................................................. 223
Battery Care.................................................................... 227
Using the Charger........................................................ 230
Exposure Program.............................................................................. 231
Specifications....................................................................................... 232
Nikon D6 Digital Camera........................................... 232
Calibrating Batteries ................................................... 252
Approved Memory Cards................................................................. 257
Memory Card Capacity ..................................................................... 258
[FX (36 × 24)] Selected for Image Area................. 258
[DX (24 × 16)] Selected for Image Area................ 260
Battery Endurance.............................................................................. 263
Location Data (GPS/GLONASS)...................................................... 266
Trademarks and Licenses................................................................. 267
Notices.................................................................................................... 275
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ............................................. 277
Index........................................................................................................ 282
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ................. 287
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Menu List
The camera offers the following menus. Some items may not be
displayed depending on camera settings or on the type of lens,
flash unit, or other accessory attached.
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete
Playback folder
Playback display options
Delete images from both slots
Dual-format recording PB slot
Filtered playback criteria
Image review
After delete
After burst, show
Rotate tall
Copy image(s)
Hide image
Slide show
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
Photo shooting menu bank
Extended photo menu banks
Storage folder
File naming
Role played by card in Slot 2
Image area
Image quality
Image size
NEF (RAW) recording
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
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PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction
Flash control
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Interval timer shooting
Time-lapse movie
Focus shift shooting
Silent live view photography
Reset movie shooting menu
File naming
Destination
Image area
Frame size/frame rate
Movie quality
Movie file type
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
High ISO NR
Diffraction compensation
Flicker reduction
Electronic VR
Microphone sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequency response
Wind noise reduction
Headphone volume
Timecode
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CUSTOM SETTING MENU
Custom settings bank
a Autofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection
a2 AF-S priority selection
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
a4 Focus points used
a5 Store points by orientation
a6 AF activation
a7 Single-point AF watch area
a8 3D-tracking face-detection
Group-area AF face
a9
detection
a10 Custom groupings (C1/C2)
Auto-area AF face
a11
detection
a12 Auto-area AF starting point
a13 Focus point persistence
Limit AF-area mode
a14
selection
Autofocus mode
a15
restrictions
a16 Focus point wrap-around
a17 Focus point options
Manual focus ring in AF
a18
mode
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
b Metering/exposure
b1 ISO sensitivity step value
b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl
b3 Exp./flash comp. step value
Easy exposure
b4
compensation
b5 Matrix metering
b6 Center-weighted area
Fine-tune optimal
b7
exposure
c Timers/AE lock
Shutter-release button
c1
AE-L
c2 Standby timer
c3 Self-timer
c4 Monitor off delay
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CUSTOM SETTING MENU
d Shooting/display
Continuous shooting
d1
speed
d2 Max. continuous release
Limit release mode
d3
selection
d4 Sync. release mode options
d5 Exposure delay mode
Electronic front-curtain
d6
shutter
Extended shutter speeds
d7
(M)
d8 Limit selectable image area
d9 File number sequence
d10 Peaking highlights
d11 Framing grid display
d12 Rear control panel
d13 LCD illumination
Live view in continuous
d14
mode
d15 Optical VR
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
e Bracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed
e2 Flash shutter speed
e3 Exposure comp. for flash
ISO sensitivity
Auto
e4
e5 Flash burst priority
e6 Modeling flash
e7 Auto bracketing (mode M)
e8 Bracketing order
e9 Bracketing burst options
N
control
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CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU
f Controls
f1 Customize
f2 Customize
f3 Custom controls
Multi selector center
f4
button
f5 Shutter spd & aperture lock
f6 Customize command dials
f7 Multi selector
f8 Release button to use dial
f9 Reverse indicators
f10 Live view button options
switch
f11
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f12 Full-frame playback flicks
g Movie
g1 Customize
g2 Custom controls
Multi selector center
g3
button
g4 Highlight display
menu
i
menu (Lv)
i
menu
i
Format memory card
Language
Time zone and date
Monitor brightness
Monitor color balance
Virtual horizon
Information display
AF fine-tuning options
Non-CPU lens data
Clean image sensor
Lock mirror up for cleaning
Image Dust Off ref photo
Pixel mapping
Image comment
Copyright information
IPTC
Voice memo options
Beep options
Touch controls
HDMI
Location data (built-in)
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SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU
Wireless remote (WR) options
Assign remote (WR) Fn button
Airplane mode
Connect to smart device
Connect to PC (built-in Wi-Fi)
Wired LAN/WT
Conformity marking
Battery info
Slot empty release lock
Save/load menu settings
Reset all settings
Firmware version
NEF (RAW) processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Red-eye correction
Straighten
Distortion control
Perspective control
Monochrome
Image overlay
Trim movie
MY MENU
Add items
Remove items
Rank items
Choose tab
Menu List
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For
Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will
read them.
DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
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carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
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could result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
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could result in injury or property damage.
WARNING
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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 any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery
or power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
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For Your Safety
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug
with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas
such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the
lens or camera.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a
motor vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Keep this product 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.
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Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries,
chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do
not:
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Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place
them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
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Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely
high or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
CAUTION
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Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light
sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s
internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of
the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the
frame could cause fire.
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For Your Safety
Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable the location
data feature. End location tracking. 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.
Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product
will not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin
or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar
accessories attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction.
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DANGER (Batteries)
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Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
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Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
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Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
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Do not disassemble.
•
Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
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Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
•
Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with
hammers.
Charge only as indicated.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty
of clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
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For Your Safety
WARNING (Batteries)
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Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals.
The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten,
chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals.
Do not immerse batteries in water 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-EL18c rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the
specified period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with
tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
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DANGER (CR1616 Lithium Watch Batteries)
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Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the battery
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
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Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
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Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
•
Do not disassemble.
•
Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
•
Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty
of clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
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For Your Safety
WARNING (CR1616 Lithium Watch Batteries)
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Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not immerse batteries in water 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
battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with
tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
For Your Safety
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Notices
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No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
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Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of
the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and
without prior notice.
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Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of
this product.
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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were
you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon
representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Notices
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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.
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Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government
bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions
are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which
are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and
of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
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Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of
securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID
cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
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Comply with copyright notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works
made with the camera cannot be used without the permission of the
copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings
of exhibits or live performances.
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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 digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.
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Notices
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages
or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product
support and education, continually-updated information is available online at the following sites:
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For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
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For users in Europe and Africa:
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
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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 (FAQs), and general advice on
digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: https://imaging.nikon.com/
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