Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTENTS------------------------------------------FOREWORD ............ . . .... ..... .. . . . . ......... 3 NOMENCLATURE ... . . ... . . . ...... ... .... . ... . 4 - 8 BASIC OPERATION .... . . . . . ... ... ... .. .. . . . .... 9 - 20 MOUNTING THE LENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLING BATTERY ........ ...... . ....• .. . .. . . CHECKING BATTERY POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. LOADING FILM . . . . . . ... .... .. . ... . .. .. .. ... 13 BASIC SHOOTING ..... .
FOREWORD MISCELLANEOUS ....... . .... . .... . ........... 71 - 83 CAMERA CARE TIPS ............. . .. . ....... NOTES ON BATTERIES ...... .. ... .. . . .. . .. .. SPECIFICATIONS ........... . ... .. . . . .... .... GLOSSARY ......... .. .. .. . .. . . .. . .. ... ... . WARNING INDICATIONS .. . . . . .. .. . ... ....... 72 - 73 . . .. 74 75 - 77 78 - 80 81 - 83 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N6000. We hope you enjoy using this camera. We know it will make photography a bigger part of your life.
NOMENCLATURE Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm. Accessory shoe: Accepts Nikon-dedicated Speed lights. LCD panel : See page 8. Power switch Camera strap eyelet Self-timer indicator LED: See pages 59 to 60. Lens mounting index Release terminal: Accepts optional Nikon Cable Release AR-3 or Double Cable Release AR-7.
Eyepiece cover DK-5 (provided): Prevents stray light from entering viewfinder. AE (Auto Exposure) lock lever: See pages 50 to 51. Viewfinder eyepiece Film rewind button: Press Camera back Film cartridge confirmation window while sliding lever. Film rewind lever: Slide in the direction of the arrow. Camera back lock release: Push down to open camera back.
Exposure mode (MODE) button/Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash ( ~ ) button Metering system (:.::) button/Slow sync button Film speed (ISO) button/Film speed setting mode (DX/M) button Auto exposure bracketing (BKT) button Film advance mode (DRIVE) button Self-timer ( ~) button/Rear-Curtain sync button These buttons are used with the command dial or shift button. For function of each button, see next page. Shift button: Press to set the functions shown in matte gold. on camera body.
Command dial/shift button functions Combined with buttons listed below, the command dial and shift button provide various functions. With Command Dial With Shift Button Button Metering system ( :.: )/Slow sync button To select metering system, rotate dial while pressing Ihis button. (See page 29) Exposure mode (MODE),/Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (~) button To select exposure mode, rotate dial while pressing this button.
f*l1r-!--9 ~---'=----t-10 2 -i-l'-t--11 3 --~====~~ =~~~~~+--12 15 16 17 LCD panel indications 1. Exposure mode 2. Film speed setting mode 3. Shutter speed/film speed (for manual film speed setting)/number of frames for auto exposure bracketing 4. Metering system 5. Automati c Balanced Fill-Flash 6. Flash output compensation 7. Slow flash sync 8. Rear-curtain sync 9. Electronic analog display 10. Exposure compensation 11. Aperture/exposure compensation val ue 12. Auto exposure bracketing 13.
BASIC OPERATION 9
MOUNTING THE LENS- - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - 1 Aligning lens mounting index on the camera body with lens' aperture index, twist lens counterclockwise until it locks securely into place. Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. See page 62 for Nikon lens compatibility chart. 10 To remove Push lens release button and turn lens clockwise.
INSTALLING B A T T E R Y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Open battery chamber cover by sliding the lock release. Insert 6V lithium battery pack (Duracell DL 223A, Panasonic CR-P2 or equivalent) with "+" and "-" ends positioned as shown on the inside cover. Then push the battery pack down unitl it locks into place. The battery chamber cover may be detached if pressure is applied. This prevents it from being broken.
CHECKING BATTERY POWER-----o~ ~ '-M r·~ I~C liD Ie_I ~ FS.o ( EJ - - - - - - -- ===~ After approx. 16 sec. With sufficient battery power, shutter speed and aperture indicators remain on for approx. 16 sec., unless you release shutter. If indicators turn off immediately, replace battery. Slide power switch to ON and confirm indications on LCD panel. e Even with sufficient battery power, shutter speed and aperture indicators go off approx. 2 sec.
LOADING F I L M - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight. 1 '':II ~ nr-J rn :25 F5.b ( EJ Confirm whether ([j for auto setting is shown on the LCD panel. If not, press and hold shift button, then press ISO button so ([j appears. • Usable film speed range for OX-coded films is ISO 25 to 5000. • For details about film-speed setting including manual film speed setting, see pages 23 to 24.
Do not touch shutter curtains with your finger or with film leader. Slide camera back lock release to open camera back. Insert film cartridge. Pull film leader out to red index mark. Check to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.
Close camera back until lock release snaps closed. Lightly press shutter release button to confirm film installation symbol <:l appears in LCD panel. Frame counter shows "E" for "Empty." Fully depress shutter release button to automatically advance film to frame 1. pl ~ ~::.:,: [[j ~ Confirm frame " 1" and appear on LCD panel. <:l_ symbol I~~ Fe c ',F. ~ , ;A I - <=l_- ( E ISO ' UJJ .00 e lf film is not correctly positioned, "E" remains, <:l_ symbol blinks and shutter locks.
BASIC SHOOTING- -- - - - - - - - - -- 1 Push MODE and DRIVE buttons simultaneously for more than one second until ~ , ::·l and ~ appear on the LCD panel (while viewfinder LCD shows P), indicating that camera settings are automatically reset for basic shooting as shown below: Film advance Metering system Exposure control Flexible program setting Exposure compensation on camera Auto exposure bracketing (For flash photography) Flash sync Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Manual flash light output compensation
Set lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses). With AF Nikkor or AI-P lenses, lock lens aperture at its minimum setting. (See lens instruction manual) Look through viewfinder while turning focusing ring until the two halves of the split image rangefinder coincide perfectly to form a single unbroken image and the image in the microprism gird appears sharp. Out of focus In focus For details about focusing, refer to pp 26 - 27.
If shutter speed indicator blinks - Picture blur alert: If a selected shutter speed is 1/(focallength) or slower, picture blur may occur due to camera shake or subject movement. To avoid blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod, or use accessory Nikon Speedlight. Compose picture and lightly press shutter release button to turn meter on. If "HI" appears in the shutter speed position Overexposure alert: Overexposure may occur. Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter.
REWINDING F I L M - - - - - - - ~"d~ Mr·:: I I I' Ill! ~ -~.:- (36) Fully depress shutter release button to take picture. Camera automatically advances film by one frame. LCD panel's frame counter increases by one. Film advance stops automatically at end of roll. Each time you press shutter release button, End and <:::1_ symbol on the LCD panel blink reminding you to rewind film. Shutter speed aperture indicators on the LCD panel and inside viewfinder turn off approx. two sec.
35) To rewind film, while sliding film rewind lever in the direction of arrow, press film rewind button to start film rewinding. During film rewind, (!) _ symbol appears on the LCD panel, and frame counter will count backwards until rewind is complete. e You can rewind film before it reaches end of roll in the same manner. e lf camera stops during film rewind, replace battery without opening camera back. After installing battery, turn power switch on, and restart film rewind by the same method as before.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL/ PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES ~~~---------------21
FILM SPEED S E T T I N G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USING AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING FOR OX-CODED FILMS FS.o ( El The N6000 offers two ways to set film speed - automatic film speed setting for OX-coded film and manual film speed setting. Each time you press the ISO button, while depressing the shift button, film speed setting changes from auto/OX to manual, or vice versa. The LCO panel shows IiJJ for auto; there is no indication for manual.
MANUAL FILM SPEED SETIING If "Err," 150 symbol and OX symbol are blinking: Non-OX-coded film or film with an unacceptable OX code is loaded. Set ISO manually. Usable range for manual film speed settings is ISO 6 to 6400. Slide power switch to ON. While depressing shift button, press film speed (ISO) button so that [[! on the LCD panel disappears. 1. 2.
You can modify exposure by intentionally setting film speed to a value different from that of film in use. For example, with ISO 100 film, set film speed to 50 for one step over exposure or set to 200 for one step underexposure. After taking the picture, make sure to reset film speed. For exposure compensation using other methods, see pp 50 - 58. 3. While pressing ISO button, rotate command dial until desired number is shown.
FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING---- - - - -- ---- SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTING ol ~ .Qjr-:: :2S FS.b <:l_( Il With fi lm advance mode at ~ , fully depressing' shutter release button takes one picture and automatically advances film by one frame. Nikon N6000 has three automatic film-advance modes. To switch film-advance mode, press and hold DRIVE button and rotate command dial. ~ for single-frame shooting, IBl for continuous low-speed shooting and [BH for continuous highspeed shooting appear consecutively.
FOCUSING---------------------------------------1. 12mm-dia. central area 2. Split-image rangefinder 3. Microprism color 4. Matte field The N6000 viewfinder covers approx. 92% of the image area of the actual photograph so the actual picture comes out larger than the image in the viewfinder. Note that the picture comes out trimmed down in the case of mounted slides or service-size prints from negatives. .':' :25 F';. oS The type K focusing screen that comes with the N6000 has three focusing aids: A.
A. Split-image focusing B. Microprism focusing c.
EXPOSURE-----------------------------------------EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS The Nikon N6000 provides two types of exposure metering systems - Matrix Metering and Center-Weighted Metering. MATRIX METERING CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING This system is ideally suited for quick operation and for the most dependable auto exposure control. It can also be used for manual metering and flash exposure control operation with any Nikon TIL Speed light.
METERING SYSTEM SETTING 1. Slide main switch to ON. Matrix Metering is possible only with lenses that have a built-in CPU (such as AF Nikkor and AI-P lenses). When a lens without a built-in CPU or no lens is used, the metering system is automatically set to Center-Weighted. In either case, if you lightly press the shutter release button, the ::•.l symbol blinks. 2. While pressing metering system button, rotate command dial until your desired symbol - ::•.l for Matrix Metering or :(.
METERING SYSTEM SELECTION - WHEN TO USE MATRIX OR CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING Scene containing the sun In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering systems produce varying results. For example: A. Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity If a scene contains strong highlights, such as the sun, snow or bright reflections, Center-Weighted Metering renders the main subject as a silhouette.
Outdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject ...• ~ J Matrix Metering Matrix Metering ~.
D. Small dark subjects against a bright background A subject significantly smaller than any of the Matrix Metering sections may not be recognized and integrated into the automatic exposure evaluation. For such subjects, switch to Center-Weighted Metering and make exposure compensation w ith AE lock lever' or exposure compensati on button" in Auto exposure mode, or obtain correct exposure meter reading on the main subject'" in Manual exposure mode.
E. Sunset scenes If you want to emphasize a dramatic sunset but don't want Matrix Metering to lighten the scene for a dark foreground subject, use Center-Weighted Metering with or without exposure compensation.
EXPOSURE MODE light reaching th e film is controlled by the shutter and aperture. The proper combination of shutter and aperture settings results in the correct exposure. The necessary settings will be based upon the ISO speed set for the film in use and the operation of the camera's exposure control system. The relationship between aperture and shutter is as follows: One change in shutter speed either doubles or halves th e light transmitted.
,.. • I ffiJ ~ 125 F5.5 (!)_( IJ ffiJ ~ ~ :::.~ +•.. ~ ..•- 125 F5.5 (!)_( IJ Auto Multi-Program Manual Shutter- Priority Auto Normal Program EXPOSURE MODE SETTING After turning power switch on, while pressing MODE button, rotate command dial. Exposure mode changes in the following sequence: ffiJ ~ 125 F5.
PROGRAMMED (PM and P) AUTO The N6000 offers two programmed auto exposure modes: Auto Multi-Program mode and Normal Program mode. For Programmed auto or Shutter-Priority auto exposure mode, use only lenses that have a built-in CPU such as AF Nikkor or AI-P lenses. With other lenses, exposure mode is automatically set to Aperture-Priority auto and th e metering system to Center-Weighted.
Program Charts The EV (exposure value) charts demonstrate the difference between N6000 Auto Multi -Program and Normal Program. Follow either colored line to where it intersects a diagonal line. This shows the combination of aperture (vertical line) and shutter speed (horizontal line), which will automatically be seleced at each EV brightness level. Operation in programmed auto exposure mode Operation for Auto Multi-Program and Normal Program are performed in the same manner.
FLEXIBLE PROGRAM When you want to use a specific shutter speed or aperture in Programmed auto exposure mode, use the Flexible Program function. Flexible Program enables you to temporarily change an automatically set shutter speed/aperture combination in 1 EV step, while maintaining the correct exposure. 2. Turn command dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in viewfinder and on LCD panel. • When program is shifted, exposure mode indicator blinks in LCD panel and viewfinder.
SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Subject movement and your ability to hold the camera steady will determine what shutter speed you should choose. Faster speeds will generally produce sharper images. For creative effects you may use slower speeds. Make your choice accordingly. The N6000's computer automatically selects the proper aperture to match the selected shutter speed for correct exposure.
OPERATION IN SHUTTERPRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE ,- .:. 2. While pressing MODE button, rotate command dial until "S" appears on LCD panel and viewfinder. 1. Set lens to its minimum aperture setting (highest f-number) . With AF Nikkor and AI-P-Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture at minimum setting. :; E' Sc, FS. :; 3. Remove finger from MODE button, and rotate command dial to select desired shutter speed.
If "HI" appears in the aperture position Overexposure alert": Overexposure may occur. Select higher shutter speed or use Nikon NO filter. cl ~ ~~.:: [jJJ ~ 4. Confirm aperture value. Camera selects correct aperture for shutter speed selected. 60 (!)- If "Lo" blinks in the aperture position Underexposure alert": Underexposure may occur. Select slower shutter speed, or use a Nikon Speedlight. ': ,.;. ..... '• •' '.
APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Select the aperture based on how shallow or large you want depth of field to be. Smaller apertures will make the background and foreground sharper (good for scenic pictures) while larger apertures will produce a shallower depth of field (good for portraits). Your selected aperture will determine the shutter speed which is automati cally set by the camera's computer.
OPERATION IN APERTUREPRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE ,-, ;-, 1. While pressing exposure MODE button, rotate command dial until UP\' appears on the LCD panel and viewfinder. • An intermediate figure (e.g. F1.B, F3.3) displayed indicates a lens' maximum aperture. Also, with zoom lenses, the maximum aperture for different focal length settings appears in 1/6 EV steps. • With lenses having no CPu, "F--" appears instead of aperture value on the LCD panel and viewfinder.
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MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE Manual exposure control allows you to make both aperture and shutter speed settings. You'l l probably follow the recommendation of the camera's light meter for technically correct exposure, but you may choose otherwise and modify exposure settings for creative effects or special requirements. ,~, : I 1. While pressing exposure mode button (MODE), rotate command dial until "M" appears on the LCD panel and viewfinder.
2. Remove finger form exposure mode button, set shutter speed using command dial, and aperture using lens aperture ring. t·: 3. bet FE: Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed until Electronic Analog Display indicates "0" or the desired exposure. • With an AF Nikkor or AI-P lens, make sure to unlock aperture ring before rotating it. 46 • With lenses that have no CPU, "F--" appears instead of aperture value on the LCD panel and viewfinder. +I . . ~ ..
Examples: +... 0..•- +... 0.••- Over +1EV ± OEV ~IIII +... 0..•1111 +1EV +... 0.••II +1/3EV "--=- If meter is automatically turn ed off and LCD indicators disappear, turn meter on again by lightly pressing shutter release button. I +... 0•.•III -2/3EV 4. +... 0•.• IIII~ Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture.
TO GET EXPOSURE METER READING FOR A MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTER If you want to set desired exposure on a particular subject, use Center-Weighted Metering. With a subject outside the 12mm-dia. circle, or when there is a sUbstantial difference in brightness between the main subject and the background (e.g., a strongly backlit subject), use the following manner. 1. Center main subject inside view- 2. Lightly press shutter release button.
BULB SETTING 4. Recompose the picture and shoot. r": b~, t b FS. :; For long-time exposure, use B (bulb) setting. On bulb setting, shutter remains open as long as shutter release button remains depressed. This setting can only be used in Manual exposure mode. To select, rotate command dial clockwise until "bulb" appears. e With the bulb setting, changing the exposure mode to shutter-priority auto causes "bulb" to blink, and shutter is locked.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Matrix Metering provides the main subject with correct exposure in virtually any lighting situation, without having to use manual exposure compensation. But in Center-Weighted Metering, for situations where you want to change compositions or for unusual situations such as snowscapes, backlit subjects or when the main subject contrasts sharply with the background, exposure compensation is recommended.
2. Lightly press shutter release button, and confirm shutter speed and aperture in viewfinder. 4. Recompose and shoot. 3. While lightly pressing shutter release button, slide AE lock lever and hold in. - While AE lock lever is held in, shutter speed indication does not blink for picture-blur alert, even if a slow shutter speed is selected.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON If you wish to modify the exposure control (from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation system. Modification from -5EV to +5EV is possible. Be sure to reset the control to zero to resume normal operation. • Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. Although II! symbol stays on to indicate that exposure compensation remains, compensation value and electronic analog display disappear after you remove finger from II! button.
Examples : r-----------~ ,-----------, >11+'."1""' nrl !.I.LI D. D+, ..~.. Over +1EV >11+jii~ ..'- Without compensation ,n I.U +1EV I- ~ ± OEV >11+· ··~ii' r, -, !.I. I -2/3EV >11+· · ·~iir; , -, I.
AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING When you want a variety of exposures of the same subject (e.g., when shooting a sunset), use the N6000's auto exposure bracketing function to obtain three or five different exposures. Auto exposure bracketing only operates in connection with any of the auto exposure control modes.
•' fJ t- 1. Set exposure mode to Programmed auto, Shutter-Priority auto or Aperture-Priority auto. In Programmed auto exposure mode, both shutter speed and aperture will be changed for your set compensation value in stepped sequence. Aperture will be changed in Shutter-Priority auto; shutter speed will be changed in Aperture-Priority auto. P I~ liD 5~ I ,FS.5 ~.~n·i'" ~~ L...J ", [ijH 2. : - : While pressing shift button, push BKT button to set auto exposure bracketing.
-,..-,-, :.,_'" '-'.' 3. While pressing BKT button, rotate command dial until your desired combination of number of frames and compensation value appear on the LCD panel and viewfinder. For example, to shoot three frames with O.? degree compensation, set 3F-0.? Indication changes: 1F-OO Oust after the BKT button is pressed) 3F-0.3 3F-0.? 3F-1.0 SF-0.3 SF-O.? SF-1.0 S6 4. Remove your finger from BKT button.
5. Depress shutter release button to release shutter and start auto exposure bracketing operation. Number of frames for auto exposure bracketing decreases each time shot is taken. For example, if you have set number of frames and compensation value as 3F-O.7, three shots - the first with -0.7 underexposed, the second without compensati on and the third with +0.7 overexposed - will be taken. With film advance mode set at S: Camera takes three or five shots as set tim e you depress shutter release button.
~;~ ,:. 5 c. F5. E. 6. 58 ( ) When all frames set are taken, ITIJj and ~ marks disappear showing auto exposure bracketing operation completed and automatically cancelled. OFF' • e To cancel auto exposure bracketing before or during operati on, while pressing shift button, push BKT button. 1TIJj and >11 marks disappear. e lf you set auto exposure bracketing with self-timer function, auto exposure bracketing will not be performed but one shot without exposure compensation will be taken.
SELF-TIMER O P E R A T I O N - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ONE-SHOT SELF-TIMER 1. While pressing ~ button, rotate command dial until desired timer duration appears on the LCD panel. Timer duration can be selected between 2 to 30 seconds in one-second increments. e2F-10 for two-shot self-timer appears next to 1F-30. For two-shot self-timer operation, see next page. 2. Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure. 3. While pressing ~ button, fully depress shutter release button.
TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER again. • Exposure is locked when self-timer operation starts. It is possible to take two consecutive self-timer pictures. . pressing self-timer 0 button, rotate command dial counterclockwise until 2F-1O (next to 1F-30) appears on the LCD panel. 2. Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure. 3. While pressing 0 button, fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and 0 symbol on the LCD panel blinks. The shutter is released for the first shot after approx.
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LENS C O M P A T I B I L l T V - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -LENS COMPATIBILITY CHART Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutterpriority auto Aperturepriority auto Metering system Manual Matrix CenterWeighted AF Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF) 0 0 0 0 0 0 AI-P type Nikkor ED 500mm 1/4 IF 0 0 0 0 0 0 AI- or AI-S-type Nikkor lenses (including AI-modified Nikkor lenses) X X 0 0 X 0 X X X X L'; 1 X X 0 0 X X X X X X X X X L';2 L';3 0 0 L';4 L';5 L';4 L';5
e The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the N6000. (Camera body or lens may be damaged). e Non-AI lenses e Fisheye 6mm f15.6 e Fisheye OP 10mm 115.6 e 200-600mm fl9 .5 (No. 280001 to 301922) e ED 180-600mm 118 (No. 174041 to 174180) e ED 360-1200mm 1/11 (No. 174031 to 174127) e 400mm f15.6 and 600mm 1/5.6 with Focusing Unit AU-1 e PC 28mm 114 (No. 180900 or smaller) e PC 35mm fl2.8 (No. 851001 to 906200) e Reflex 1000mm 1111(No. 142361 to 143000) e Reflex 2000mm 1111 (No.
ACCESSORIES-------------------------------------OPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTS Nikon Speedlights S8-24/S8-23/S8-22/S8-20 With these Speed lights, N6000 provides automatic balanced fill-flash. You can brighten shadows and balance subject and background illumination levels without comp lex calcu lati ons. In addition, manual flash output level adjustment, front-cu rtain/ rear-curtain slow sync are also possible.
CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES For nature lovers, scientists, even general use, close-up photography provides the means to see the world in all its smaller detail s. The following are available for making your close-up photography even closer than the distance index engraved on your lens: e PK rings do not use lens' electronic contacts. All functions related to those contacts are inoperable when using these rings. Close-Up Attachment Lenses - No.
Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6 Mounts between the N6000 and lens for close-up and macro photography. You can vary lens extension, producing reproduction ratios from 1 : 1.1 up to 4 : 1 with a 50mm lens mounted normally. The lens can also be mounted in reverse to maintain aberration correction in the extreme close-up range. The P8-6 has a stop-down lever so you can use stop-down metering. Usable exposure modes are Aperture-Priority auto and Manual.
VIEWING ACCESSORIES Note on Close-Up Photography e ln close-up photography, depth of field is generally shallow. Thus, you must stop lens aperture down as much as possible to get the greatest area of sharp focus. e lmage magnification is so high that even the slightest movement during shooting will cause a blurred image. To avoid this, use tripod with a cable release to activate the shutter.
OTHER ACCESSORIES Lens Hoods These are recommended to prevent stray light from entering the lens and causing ghost images and flare. Four types are available to match various Nikon/ Nikkor lenses: snap-on, screw-in, telescopic (already incorporated into the lens), and slip-on. Filters Nikon offers a wide selection of filters of various sizes and types to meet the needs of color and black-and-white photography. These filters work best with Nikon/ Nikkor lenses.
Nikon Filters Filler designa- Type tion For Both Color and Black-and -White Film For Black-and -White Film Skylight Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Light Yellow Medium Deep Orange Red Light Green Deep Soft filters For Both Color and Black-and -White Film Circular Polarizing Neutral Density Amb er For Color Film Blue Light Deep Light Medium Deep L1BC L37C L39 Y44 Y48 Y52 056 R60 XO Xl No. 1 No.
Semi-Soft camera Cases Two types are available: the CF-45 for use with AF ZoomNikkor 35-70mm 1/3.3-1/4.5 or smaller lens, and the CF-46 for AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-135mm 1/3.5-1/4.5 or smaller lens. Neckstraps Webbed nylon neckstraps AN-4Y (ye llow), AN-4B (black), and wider webbed nylon neckstraps AN-6Y (yellow), AN-6W (brown) are available.
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CAMERA CARE T I P S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. 7. 72 Never touch reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. Clean viewfinder eyepiece and LCD panel with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners. 2. 8. Never touch shutter curtains. Clean glass surfaces such as the lens with a blower brush; avoid using lens tissue as much as possible. To remove dirt and smudges, use soft lens tissue slightly moistened with lens cleaner. Wipe in a spiral motion 3.
4. Do not leave camera in a hot place. 9. Do not lubricate the camera. 5. Keep camera away from water or moisture. When using camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt water spray. 10. Store camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellents). In a humid environment, store camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. 6. If camera malfunctions, take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
NOTES ON BATTERIES-------This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i,s subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1. When not using camera for a long period, remove battery. 3. When replacing battery, be sure to use fresh battery. 74 2. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS-- - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - Type of camera Integral-motor 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film Picture format format) Nikon F mount Lens mount Nikkor lenses having CPU contacts, Lens AI-S-type Nikkor lenses', AI-Nikkor lenses' and AI-modified Nikkor lenses' 'With limitation. See chart on page 62. Exposure metering Two types of exposure metering systems - Matrix metering and CenterWeighted metering Metering range EV 0 to EV 19 at ISO 100 with fl1.
Focusing screen Film speed range Film speed setting Self-timer Reflex mirror Flasll sync control Flash synchronization 76 Fixed Nikon Type K screen with central split-image rangefinder circle, microprism collar and matte/Fresnel outer field; 12mm-dia.
Number of film rolls per fresh battery· at 20°C (68°F) at -10°C (WF) With 36-exposure film rolls approx.140 approx. 80 With 24-exposure film rolls approx.210 approx. 120 *At 11125 sec. or faster shutter speed Frame counter Film rewind Camera back Power source Checking battery power Additive type; counts back while fi lm is rewinding Automatically rewinds by sliding film rewind lever while pressing film rewind button; approx. 25 sec. per 36-exposure film roll or 17 sec.
GLOSSARV----------------------------------------Balanced fill-flash operation A method of flash photography which keeps flash brightness in balance with the ambient light. N6000 provides automatic balanced fill-flash operation with Nikon-dedicated TIL controlled Speedlights. Center-Weighted metering An SLR light meter, invented by Nikon, which concentrates its sensitivity on the center portion of the camera's viewing areas. CPU Central Processing Unit.
Fill-flash A method of flash photography which combines flash illumination and ambient light, but does not necessarily attempt to balance the two types of illumination. Flash synchronization The timing of the flash so it fires coincident with the operation of the camera's shutter. There are two types of synchron ization: Normal Sync which fires the flash at the start of the exposure, and Rear Sync which fires the flash at the end of the exposure.
TTL Through-The-Lens. Most SLR cameras have built-in meters which measure light after it has passed through the lens, a feature that enables exposure readings to be taken from the actual image about to be recorded on film, whatever the lens' angle of view and regardless of whether a filter is used. TTL auto flash The camera's light sensor measures flash light, as refl ected by the subject on the film and shuts off the flash when measurement indicates correct exposure.
WARNING INDICATIONS------ - - - -- - -- - -- ,I I III II LCD panel ShuHer ~ - All 5J~ Mr., ([l IeS FS.O : ~ <::l_( :J - indicators shown blink Locks Battery power is insufficient. Replace with a fresh battery pack. Err, ISO and OX marks blink Locks Non-DX-coded film or film with an unacceptable DX code is loaded. Set manually to the correct setting. <::l_ blinks Locks Film is not correctly positioned. Reload film. Locks Film' reaches end of roll. Rewind fi lm. L~ " " I I I ' • M ::.
LCD panel . Shutter Cause and remedy t·:: blinks Can be released You set Matrix metering though a lens without CPU is attached. Metering system is automatically set to Center-Weighted metering. I~ rn l S ~ n PM, P or 5 blink and F-appears Can be released You set programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode though a lens without CPU is attached. Exposure mode is automatically set to aperture-priority auto.
LCD panel 5JM ~ F.' ffiJ ~ Ci OF22 . _( :J 5l~ M [.; ffiJ 5J~ L~ ~ Can be released Overexposure may occur. lo blinks in auto exposure mode Can be released Underexposure may occur. FEE blinks in programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode Locks Lens is not set to smallest aperture setting. Set lens to smallest aperture. bulb blinks Locks Bulb is set in shutter-priority auto exposure mode. Set shutter speed to proper one or set exposure mode to manual. ~r.
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IF "Err" BLINKS ON THE LCD PANEL: During film advance If the camera detects a malfunction with the film transport function, film advance stops and Err blinks in the LCD panel. When this occurs, remove your finger from the shutter release button, then fully depress the shutter release button and confirm that Err disappears. When you press film rewind button to rewind film If the camera detects a malfunction, Err blinks in the LCD panel.
