Nikon Z 6II User's Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
First Steps 1
Basic Photography and Playback 18
Troubleshooting 30
Technical Notes 31
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• 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.
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
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Getting Ready
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1
Insert the battery (07).
For information on charging the
battery, see “Charging the Battery”
(02).
2
Insert a memory card (09).
3
Attach a lens (012).
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Align the white dot on the lens with
the white dot on the camera body
(q) and rotate the lens in the
w
direction shown (
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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).
).
Z 6II Model Name: N1929
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
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Take (018) and View (028) Pictures
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1
Rotate the mode dial to b.
2
To focus, press the shutterrelease button halfway (i.e,
lightly press the shutterrelease 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.
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
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Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
Camera
❏
BF-N1 body cap
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DK-29 rubber eyecup
❏
(comes attached to
camera)
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Memory cards are sold separately.
EN-EL15c rechargeable
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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
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AN-DC19 strap
❏
Warranty (printed on the
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back cover of this manual)
User’s Manual
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UC-E24 USB cable
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BS-1 accessory shoe cover
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Package Contents
Lens Kit Lenses
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For information on lenses supplied as part of a lens kit, see the lens
manuals available for download from the Nikon Download Center.
The Nikon Download Center
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A pdf version of this 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.nikonimglib.com/
Package Contents
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About This Manual
Symbols
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The following symbols and conventions are employed in this
manual. Use them to help locate the information you need.
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before
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using this product.
This icon marks tips, additional information you may find
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helpful when using this product.
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Conventions
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This camera uses CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD, SDHC, and
SDXC memory cards. Memory cards of all types are referred to
throughout this manual as “memory cards”. Where it is
necessary to distinguish between the different types, the
terms “CFexpress memory card”, “XQD memory card”, and “SD
memory card” may be used.
•
Throughout this manual, battery chargers are referred to as
“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 explanations in
this manual assume that default settings are used.
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About This Manual
For Your Safety
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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
Safety” (
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x).
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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
About This Manual
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Table of Contents
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait ..................................................... ii
Package Contents................................................................................... iv
About This Manual ................................................................................. vi
For Your Safety ......................................................................................... x
Notices....................................................................................................... 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
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Table of Contents
Basic Photography and Playback 18
Taking Photographs (b Mode) ....................................................... 18
Shooting Movies (
Playback ................................................................................................... 28
Viewing Photos............................................................... 28
Viewing Movies .............................................................. 29
Mode) .............................................................. 24
b
Troubleshooting 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
Table of Contents
ix
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.
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.
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For Your Safety
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.
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.
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.
•
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.
For Your Safety
xi
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.
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.
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.
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For Your Safety
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.
Do not touch the memory card when a high-temperature
warning is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder.
The memory card will be hot, potentially causing burns or
causing the card to be dropped and damaged when
removed.
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:
•
Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
•
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.
•
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.
For Your Safety
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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.
Follow the instructions of airline personnel.
Batteries left unattended at high altitudes in an unpressurized
environment may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire.
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-EL15c 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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For Your Safety
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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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.
Notices
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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.
•
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
on-line 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-
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For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:
https://www.nikonVisit 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/
nikon.com/support/
asia.com/
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Notices
First Steps
Attaching the Strap
To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has
been purchased separately):
Attaching the Strap
1
Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied EN-EL15c battery before use.
The Battery and Charger
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Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0x) and
“Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (
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
q
charger AC inlet (
w
(
) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e).
), slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown
32).
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2
Charging the Battery
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Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug
in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable
in.
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An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and
35 minutes.
Battery charging (flashes) Charging complete (steady)
If the CHARGE Lamp Flashes Rapidly
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If the CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly (8 times a second):
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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 representative.
Charging the Battery
3
Charging AC Adapters
When a battery is inserted in the camera, the optional EH-7P
charging AC adapter can be used to charge the battery or
power 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 (
0
7).
4
Charging the Battery
2
After confirming that the camera is off, connect
q
the charging AC adapter (
) and plug the adapter
in.
Keep the plug straight 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.
Charging the Battery
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3
Unplug the charging AC adapter when charging is
complete or when it is no longer needed to power
the camera.
The Charging AC Adapter
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If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for
example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the
camera is elevated, the charge lamp will flash 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.
Computer USB Power Delivery and Battery Charging
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•
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 this purpose.
•
Depending on the model and product specifications, some computers
will not supply current to power the camera or charge the battery.
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Charging the Battery
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