Nikon N6006 User Manual

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4 5 6 740ït^ O COD L rO.O wüûjüûrû:amQMiSËi13 14 15 16 17-10-11-12LCD panel indications1. Exposure mode2. Film speed setting mode3. Shutter speed

2. Lightly press shutter release button, and confirm shutter speed and aperture in viewfinder.4. Recompose and shoot.

While lightly pressing shutter release button, slide AE-L lever and hold in.•While AE-L lever is held in, shutter speed indication does not

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTONIf you wish to modify the exposure control (from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation system. Modification fr

di ffim»iгs fs.5• Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset.Although blinking iS symbol stays on to indicate that exposure compensati

+2EV compensation

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AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETINGWhen you want a variety of exposures of the same subject (e.g., when shooting a sunset), use the N6006’s auto exposure bracket

P}o co ; )1. Set exposure mode to Programmed auto, Shutter-Priority auto or Aperture-Priority auto.In Programmed auto exposure mode, both shutter spee

<f& mm]»2. While pressing shift button, push BKT button to set auto exposure bracketing. Blinking 031 * and ^ marks appear on the LCD panel. I

BASIC OPERATION

47^ Om ^3. While pressing BKT button, rotate command dial until your desired combination of number of frames and compensation value appear on the LC

PhJID35i),.FS.60“(2№L3;4. Remove your finger from BKT button. On the LCD panel, the number ot frames you set tor auto exposure bracketing appears ins

Depress shutter release button to release shutter and start auto exposure bracketing operation.Number of frames for auto exposure bracketing decreases

With film advance mode set at S:Camera takes three or five shots as set — one shot each time you depress shutter release button.With film advance mode

6* When all frames set are taken, tlii and iS marks disappear showing auto exposure bracketing operation completed and automatically cancelled.• To c

SELF-TIMER OPERATIONONE-SHOT SELF-TIMERe1. While pressing ci) button, rotate command dial until desired timer duration appears on the LCD panel.Timer

2. Compose picture, lightly press shutter release button, and confirm focus and exposure.CD iC^S^i^S.S3. While pressing button, fully depress shutte

TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMERmmIt is possible to take two consecutive self-timer pictures.1. While pressing self-timer 0 button, rotate command dial counterclo

ePjISaj iiS^-fS-S g Q^ .')• To cancel self timer after it is activated, press cD button again.• Exposure is locked when self-timer operation sta

BUILT-IN TTL FLASHThe built-in TTL flash provides the following functions: Automatic Balanced Fill-FlashPerforms fill-flash with an exposure automatic

MOUNTING THE LENSRemove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps.Aligning lens mounting index on the camera body with lens’ aperture index,

For Manual Flash Output Level Adjustment: Seepages 35 to 37 in “FLASH FH0TCX3RAPHY”.For Front-Curtain Slow Sync: See pages 39 to 40 in“FLASH PHOTOGRAP

USING BUILT-IN TTL FLASH• Do not touch the flash when firing if: it may be hot due to normal operation.• Never fire flash more than 20 times with a

If the subject brightness is insufficient in auto exposure mode, viewfinder ready-light blinks, alerting you to use built-in TTL flash or accessory Ni

To use built-in TTL flash:"1. Press both flash lock-release buttons. The built-in TTL flash will pop up and automatically turns on.2. Wait a few

You can also use the flash with brighter scenes to provide a supplemental light to fill in shadow. With Matrix metering or Center-Weighted metering an

BUILT-IN TTL FLASH SPECIRCATIONSGUIDE NUMBERUnit; m (ft.)ISO film speed1501001 200400 800 I; 6.5(22) 9.2 (31)13 (43) 1 18.4 (62) 26 (87)36.8 (123)!ANG

Usable zoom lenses•Zoom lenses cannot be used for macro focusing.AF 24-50mm 1/3.3-1/4.501 AF 28-85mm f/3.5-1/4.521 AF 35-70mm f/2.8Ql AF 35-70mm f/3.3

CD Cannot be used at a focal length shorter than 28mm, or when shooting a subject within 1m at 28mm focal length Cannot be used at a focal length shor

FLASH SHOOTING DISTANCE RANGE;Unit: m (ft.)ISO film speedFlash shooting distance range25 50 100200400 800Aperture—- — -22.83.2-13 (10.6-42.9)—— —2 2.8

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INSTALLING BATTERYOpen battery chamber ccrver by sliding the lock release.Insert 6V lithium battery pack (Duraceli DL 223A, Panasonic CR-P2 or eq

LENS COMPATIBILITYLENS COMPATIBILITY CHARTFocusing Exposure modeMetering systemAutofocusManual with electronic range finderProgrammedAutoShutter-Prio

>The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to thè N6006. (Camera body or lens may be damaged).• Non-AI lenses• Fisheye 6mm f/5.6• Fisheye O

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ACCESSORIESOPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTSNikon Speedlights SB-24/SB-23/SB-22/SB-20With these Speedlights. the N6006 provides automatic balanced fill-flash. You

SB-24 SB-23SB-22 SB-20

CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIESFor nature lovers, scientists, even general use, close-up photography provides the means to see the world in all its smaller deta

• PK rings do not use lens’ electronic contacts. All functions related to those contacts are inoperable when using these rings.OOOOO

Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6Mounts between the N6006 and lens for close-up and macro photography. You can vary lens extension, producing reproductio

PB-6Micro-Nikkor Lenses

Note on Close-Up Photography• In close-up photography, depth of field is generally shallow. Thus, you must stop lens aperture down as much as possibl

CHECKING BATTERY POWERSlide power switch to ON and confirm indications on LCD panel.P-ISQ] (C*5 f5.5( 5)After approx. 8 sec.P._________________

VIEWING ACCESSORIESEyepiece correction lensesTo correct both near- and farsightedness, nine lenses are available from -5 to -1-3 diopter values. Thes

OTHER ACCESSORIESLens HoodsThese are recommended to prevent stray light from entering the lens and causing ghost images and flare. Four types are avai

FiltersNikon offers a wide selection of filters of various sizes and types to meet the needs of cotor and black-and-white photography. These filters

Nikon FiltersTypeFilterdesignationFilter factorScrew-in type (mm)Drop-intype(Series IX)Bayonet-mounttypeDaylightTungstenlight39 5262 72 77 82 95122 1

Semi-Soft Camera CasesTwo types are available: the CF-45 for use with AF Zoom- Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-f/4.5 or smaller lens, and the CF-46 for AF Zoom-N

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CAMERA CARE TIPS•J. Never touch reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush.2. Never touch shutter curtains.3. Never touch DX c

4. Do not leave camera in a hot place.5. Keep camera a\way from water or moisture. When using camera near water, guard against splashes, especially

NOTES ON BATTERIES1. When not using camera for a long period, remove battery.2. Battery power drains off in extremely low temperatures — make sure ba

LOADING FILMTo avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight.1|)íг5f5.5( E]Confirm whether for auto settin

SPECIFICATIONSType of cameraPicture formatLens mount LensFocus modesAutofocus modeAutofocus detection systemAutofocus detection range Autofocus lockle

Exposure metering Metering rangeExposure meter Exposure modesProgrammed auto exposure controlShutter-priority auto exposure controiAperture-priority a

Auto exposure bracketingShutterShutter release Shutter speedsViewfinderEyepoint Eyepiece coverFocusing screenFilm speed range Film speed setting3

Self-timerReflex mirror Flash sync controlBuilt-in TTL flashFlashsynchronizationAutomaticBalancedFill-FlashElectronically controlled; timer duration

Manual flash light outputcompensation Flash ready-lightAccessory shoe Film loading Film advancerame counterCan be controlled (rom +1EV to -3EV in 1/3

Number of 36-exposure film rolls per fresh battery*at 20“C (68'F) at -10’C (14®F)Without flashapprox. 75 approx. 22With 50% flashapprox. 16 appro

Dimensions (WxHxD) 154.5 x 100 x 66.5mm or 6.1 X 4.0 X 2.6 in.Weight Approx. 650g or 23.0 oz. (withoutbattery pack)All specifications apply when

GLOSSARYAF illuminatorWhen existing light is belCAv a certain level and the camera is set for autofocus mode, the SB-24/SB-23/SB-22/SB-20’s AF illumin

EVExposure Value. A number representing the available combinations of shutter speed and aperture that give the same exposure effect when the scene b

Slide camera back lock release to open Insert film cartridge, camera backDo not touch shutter curtains with your finger a with film lead

Aperlure-pnofity auto: User selects aperture and camera chooses shutter speed for correct exposure.Manual: User select both shutter speed and aperture

ISO film speedThe international standard for representing film sensitivity (speed with which it reacts to light). The higher the number, the greater t

SLRSingle-Lens Reflex. A type of camera in which you look through the camera’s lens as you view through the camera finder. Other camera functions, suc

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WARNING INDICATIONSLCD panel/Viewfinder ShutterCause and remedyII I Im ♦c'S fS.S0 Q______( i)- All indicators shown blinkLocksBattery power is

LCD panel/ViewfinderShutterCause and remedyErr blinks when you press film rewind button to rewind filmLocksCamera detects a malfunction. Remo

LCD panei/Viewfinder ShutterCause and remedyI blinksDepends on focus mode selector. Locks at S/Cf or can be released at M.Autofocus is impossible with

LCD panel/ViewfinderShutter Cause and remedy', u -m-H hFdd0 /)03 So “H 1 ‘ 0 Q—tS3 ~i o- f3.80 i]03?5o “i o - 0 Q______f 1 />HI blinks in

In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded battery, the N6006’s miaocomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly inst

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interf

Close camera back until lock release snaps closed.Fully depress shutter release button to automatically advance film to frame 1.8liD IP^.IM—

BASIC SHOOTING (Requires AF Nikkor lens)Set focus mode selector to S for Focus- Priority Single autofocus. If lens has an A-M switch, set the switch t

Shown here are basic settings for the easiest, most common picture-taking situations using AF Nikkor lenses with a CPU. With other than lenses Al-P Ni

FOREWORDThank you for purchasing the Nikon N6006. We hope you enjoy the Nikon N6006, and we’re sure it will make photography a bigger part of your lif

Set lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses).Also lock lens aperture of AF Nikkor lens at

The N6006 viewfinder covers approx. 92% of the image area of the actual photograph so the actual picture comes out larger than the image in the viewfi

P io F3.8If shutter speed indicator biinks - Picture blur alert:If a selected shutter speed is 1/(focal length) or slower, picture blur may occur due

Flash shooting with built-in TTL flashFirst, make sure that subject is within flash shooting distance range: With AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70m

2. Lightly press the shutter release button.• P US fS.S3. Wait a few seconds for ready-light to come on, then shoot. If subject is beyo

Fully depress shutter release button to take picture. Camera automatically advances film by one frame. And LCD panel’s frame counter increases

REWINDING FILMOFilm advance stops automatically at end of roll with blinking End and Q_ symbol on the LCD panel. After exposure meter automatically tu

Рм|кОБQjiLOS)——While sliding film rewind lever in the direction of arrow, press film rewind button to start film rewinding. During film rewind, Q_ and

After rewind automatically stops, confirm frame counter shows E, and film installation symbol (Q_) blinks fa a tew seconds.Open camera back and

CONTROLS IN DETAIL/ PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES23

FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING...27SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTING...27CONTINUOUS SHOOTIN

FILM SPEED SETTINGm)m-Jiгs f5.5 ^ ( E)The N6006 offers two ways to set film speed — automatic film speed setting for DX-coded film and manual film s

USING AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING FOR DX-CODED FILMSUsable film speed range for DX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000.1. Slide power switch to ON.2. While

If “Err,” ISO symbol and DX symbol are blinking:Non-DX-coded film or film with an unacceptable DX code is loaded. Set ISO manually.

MANUAL FILM SPEED SETTINGeUsable range for manual film speed settings is ISO 6 to 6400.1. Slide power switch to ON.2. While depressing shift button,

OREt3. While pressing ISO button, rotate command dial until desired number is shown.Film speed setting display changes as follows;6 - 8 -10 -12 -16 -

FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTINGO4f^0fflUn»The Nikon N6006 has three automatic film-advance modes. To switch film-advance mode, press and hold DRIVE button a

SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTINGPslH)m)klгs f5.sQ___( i)With film advance mode at fully depressing shutter release button takes one picture and automatically adv

FOCUSING-----------------AUTOFOCUSThe Nikon N6006 provides tvra autofocus modes, FocuS'Priority Single autofocus and Focus-Priority Continuous au

!гs fi8Focus trackingWith a moving subject: Focus tracking is automatically activated when you lightly press the shutter release butt

EXPOSURE MODE ... 46-63EXPOSURE MODE SETTING...47PROGRAMMED (PM AND

• As focus is locked, Focus-Priority Single autofocus is convenient for off-center subjects. See pages 32 to 33.•After shooting, you do not have to r

FOCUS-PRIORITY CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS — with focus mode selector at CFAutofocus continues as long as you keep lightly pressing the shutter rele

• P tes Fisstationary subject is in focusWith a stationary subject: Autofocus starts when you lightly press the shutter release button. When subject i

Focus trackingWith a moving subject; Focus tracking is automatically activated when you lightly press the shutter release button, as the lens is bein

•After shooting, you do not have to remove your finger i from the shutter release button for the next shot. Slight- ly lift your finger off the button

AUTOFOCUS WITH MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTER - SETTING AF-L (AUTOFOCUS LOCK) FUNCTIONThe N6006’s AF-L function lets you lock both focus and auto exposure. S

IN FOCUS-PRIORITY SINGLE AUTOFOCUS With AF-L function set, in auto exposure mode, exposure is simultaneously locked when focus is locked. Without AF-L

1. Position focus brackets on subject and lightly press the shutter release button.• p tes fis3. Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed,

IN FOCUS-PRIORITY CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUSYou can lock focus in Focus-Priority Continuous autofocus with AE-17AF-L lever. To use the lever for focus locK

1. Position focus brackets on subject and lightly press the shutter release button to start autofocus operation.3. With AE-I7AF-L lever held in. rec

USABLE LENSES...- 79FLASH SHOOTING DISTANCE RANGE...80CONTROLLED MAX. APERTURE

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSAutofocus operation depends on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical points. In those rare sit

MANUAL FOCUSThere are two ways to manually focus. Manual focus with electronic rangefinder and manual focus using viewfinder clear matte field.MANUAL

1. Set focus mode selector to M for manual focus. •If lens has an A-M switch, set to M.2. Look through viewfinder and position focus brackets on the

3. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, rotate lens focusing ring in the direction that focus-to-left arrow (◄) or focu

MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD1. Set to focus mode selector to M for manual focus.•If lens has an A-M switch, set to M.2. Look through the vie

EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMSThe Nikon N6006 provides three types of exposure metering systems - Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Meteri

MATRIX METERINGThis system is ideally suited for quick operation and for the most dependable auto exposure control. It can also be used for manual met

CENTER-WEIGHTED METERINGChoose Center-Weighted Metering when you want to base exposure on either auto or manual exposure control for a centrally loca

SPOT METERINGFor selective metering of tiny subjects or for advanced manual metering techniques, use Spot Metering.The area metered is represented by

.'10^siwtMETERING SYSTEM SETTING1. Slide main switch to ON.2. While pressing metering system button, rotate command dial until your desired symb

NOMENCLATUREFilm plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm.LCD panel: See page 8.Power switchSelf-timer indica

3 f5.5i)Center-WeightedMeteringSpot MeteringMatrix Metering is possible only with lenses that have a built-in CPU (such as AF Nikka and Al-P lenses).

METERING SYSTEM SELECTION - WHEN TO USE MATRIX OR CENTER-WEIGHTED METERINGIn scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering syst

Scene containing the sunCenter-Weighted Metering

Outdoor backlit subjectCenter-Weighted Metering

Front-lit subjectMatrix MeteringI ICenter-Weighted Metering43

D. Small dark subjects against a bright backgroundA subject significantly smaller than any of the Matrix Meter-• ing sections may not be recogn

Center-Weighted Metering (without AE Lock)

E. Sunset scenesIf you want to emphasize a dramatic sunset but don’t want Matrix Metering to lighten the scene for a dark foreground subject, use Cen

Center-Weighted Metering45

EXPOSURE MODELight reaching the film is controlled by the shutter and aperture. The proper combination of shutter and aperture settings results in th

Eyepiece cover DK-5 (provided): Prevents stray light from entering viewfinder.Viewfinder eyepieceCamera backFilm cartridge confirmation windowCamer

In Shutter-Priority auto exposure mode, you can manually set shutter speed as desired. That is, you can freeze the action with sharp, clear images usi

lyr.©DCPOSURE MODE SETTING,tter turning power switch on, while pressing MODE button, )tate command dial. Exposure mode changes in the following equenc

m103 ic^S fS.S IB ic'S fS.50 Q—( /) 0 Q___( i)Auto Multi-Program ManualSII1'EM03 ic'S fS.5 ® ic’S fS.S0 Q___( i) 0 Q___( t]Shutter-Prio

mlгsS Q-For Programmed auto or Shutter-Priority auto exposure mode, use only lenses that have a built-in CPU such as AF Nikkor or Al-P lenses. With ot

PROGRAMMED (Pm AND P) AUTOThe N6006 offers two programmed auto exposure modes:Auto Multi-Program mode and Normal Program mode.Rcture sharpness can var

Program ChartsThe EV (exposure value) charts demonstrate the difference between N6006 Auto Multi-Program and Normal Program. Follow either colored lin

Operation in programmed auto exposure modeOperation for Auto-Multi Program and Normal Program are performed in the same manner. See BASIC SHOOT

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMWhen you want to use a specific shutter speed or aperture in Programmed auto exposure mode, use the Rexible Program

2. Turn command dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in viewfinder and in LCD panel.• When program is shifted, exposure mode in

SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODESubject movement and your ability to hold the camera steady will determine what shutter speed you should choose. Fa

Exposure mode (MODE) button/Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (£3) buttonFilm speed (ISO) button/Film speed setting mode (DX/M) buttonFilm advanc

'4 -jfr-.At a fast shutter speedAt a slow shutter speed51

OPERATION IN SHUTTER- PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE1. Set lens to its minimum aperture setting (highest f-number).With AF Nikkor and Al-P-Nikkor lenses

#• "i r •«I L JU3. Remcwe finger from MODE button, and rotate command dial to select desired shutter speed.• Shutter speed indication changes on

4. Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button.53

5. Confirm aperture value.Camera selects correct aperture (or shutter speed selected.6. Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture.È

APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODESelect the aperture based on how shallow or large you want depth of field to be. Smaller apertures will make the b

At small aperture55

OPERATION IN APERTURE- PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE©I1. While pressing exposure MODE button, rotate command dial until “A” appears on the LCD panel an

If meter is automatically turned oft and LCD indicators disappear, turn meter on again by lightly pressing shutter release button.• An intermediate

3. Lcx)k inside viewfinder, cx)mpose and lightly press shutter release button.57

Command dial/shift button functionsCombined with buttons listed below, the command dial and shift button provide various functions.ButtonWith Command

4. Confirm shutter speed.Camera selects correct shutter speed to match your aperture setting.P, 3o FIf shutter speed indicator blinks — Picture bl

MANUAL EXPOSURE MODEManual exposure control allows you to make both aperture and shutter speed settings. You’ll probably follow the recommendation of

OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE1. While pressing exposure mode button (MODE), rotate command dial until “M" appears on the LCD panel and view

2. Remove finger from exposure mode button, set shutter speed using command dial, and aperture using lens aperture ring.• With lenses that have no C

ri c «•'••U'r X iJ4. Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed until Electronic Analog Display indicates “0" or the desired exposure.• With

TO OBTAIN EXPOSURE METER READING FOR A MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTER OR TOO SMALL SUBJECTIf you want to set exposure as desired on a particular subject, use

4. Recompose the picture, focus and shoot.

BULB SETTING; ”1 h >jBf 5. faFor long-time exposure, use B (bulb) setting. On bulb setting, shutter remains open as long as shutter release button

EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONMatrix Metering provides the main subject with correct exposure in virtually any lighting situation, without having to use manua

AE (AUTO EXPOSURE) LOCK LEVERIn auto exposure mode with Center-Weighted or Spot Metering, when you want to control exposure based on a particular bri