Nikon N6000 User Manual

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

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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.Clo

Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6Mounts between the N6000 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

VIEWING ACCESSORIESEyepiece correction iensesTo 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 iens 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 color and black-and-white photography. These filters

Nikon FiltersTypeFilterdesignationFilter factor Screw-in type (mm)Drop-intype(Series IX)Bayonet-mounttypeDaylightTungstenlight39 52 62 72 77829512216

LCD panel indications1. Exposure mode2. Film speed setting mode3. Shutter speed/film speed (for manual film speed seffing)/num- ber of frames for auf

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 TIPS1. Never touch reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush.2. Never touch shutter curtains.3. Never touch DX co

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

NOTES ON BATTERIES1. When not using camera for a long period, remove battery.3. When replacing battery, be sure to use fresh battery.2, Battery powe

SPECIFICATIONSType of cameraPicture formatLens mount LensExposure meteringMetering range Exposure meterExposure modesProgrammed auto exposure controiS

Manual exposure controlExposurecompensationAuto exposure lockAuto exposure bracketingShutterShutter release Shutter speedsViewfinderEyepoint Eyepiece

Focusing screenFilm speed range Film speed setting Self-timerRefiex mirror Flash sync controlFlashsynchronizationFixed Nikon Type K screen with centra

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Manual flash light outputcompensation Flash ready-lightAccessory shoe Film loading Film advancePossible with Nikon-dedic

BASIC OPERATION

Number of film rolls per fresh battery*at 20°C (68°F)at -10°C (14°F)With 36-exposure film rollsapprox. 140 approx. 80With 24-exposure film rollsappr

shutter does not operate, batteries are exhausted or improperly loaded Dimensions (WxHxD) 154.5 x 96 x 65mm or 6.1 x 3.8 x 2.6 in. Weight Approx. 565

GLOSSARY-Balanced fill-flash operationA method of flash photography which keeps flash brightness in balance with the ambient light. N6000 provides aut

and an aperture of f/1.4 is defined as EV1.The camera’s meter may be used only within EV range of the exposure meter. For example, with the N6000, exp

Fill-flashA method of flash photography which combines flash illumination and ambient light, but does not necessarily attempt to balance the two type

LCDLiquid Crystal Display. For the N6000, used on the panel on top of camera body and inside viewfinder.Manual flashFlash output is fixed in manual fl

TTLThrough-The-Lens. Most SLR cameras have built-in meters which measure light after it has passed through the lens, a feature that enables exposure r

In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded battery, the N6000’s microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly ins

WARNING INDICATIONSLCD panel ShutterCause and remedyI I I I I I I-All indicators shown blinkLocksBattery power is insufficient. Replace with a fresh b

LCD panelShutterCause and remedyI blinks Can be releasedYou set Matrix metering though a lens without CPU is attached. Metering system is automaticall

MOUNTING THE LENSAligning lens mounting index on the camera body with lens' aperture index, twist lens counterclockwise until it locks securely i

LCD panel ShutterCause and remedyP i£3 Mr-3Fгг( !]sIIIGD So CH I )0 Q_r^HI appears in auto exposure modeCan be releasedOverexposure may occur.O E3E

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IF "Err" BLINKS ON THE LCD PANEL:During film advanceIf the camera detects a malfunction with the film transport function, film advance stops

INSTALLING BATTERYOpen battery chamber cover by sliding the lock release.Insert 6V lithium battery pack (Duracell DL 223A, Panasonic CR-P2 or equival

CHECKING BATTERY POWERSlide power switch to ON and confirm indications on LCD panel./“'mFu--------------Ni ZiC[>}] fUsfS.5( E)--------------VA

LOADING FILMTo avoid fogging film (especially .| high-ISO film), do not load/unload I film in direct sunlight.1/"'m^ OC rC c ro

Slide camera back lock release to open camera back.Insert film cartridge.Do not touch shutter curtains with i I your finger or with film leade

Close camera back until lock release snaps closed.Lightly press shutter release button to confirm film installation symbol Q appears in LCD panel. Fra

BASIC SHOOTING< 3C cC C r« rJi.OQ«-(Push MODE and DRIVE buttons simultaneously for more than one second until 1-3 and 0 appear on the LCD panel (wh

CONTENTSFOREWORD... 3NOMENCLATURE ...

The settings shown here are basic settings for the easiest, most common picture-taking situations using lenses with a CPU (such as AF Nikkor or Al-P l

Set lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses).With AF Nikkor or Al-P lenses, lock lens aperture at its mini

Compose picture and lightly press shutter release button to turn meter on.DoOes fs.5, B (i_l ifConfirm exposure.When exposure is correct, shutter spe

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

REWINDING FILMFilm advance stops automatically at end of roll. Each time you press shutter release button, End and Q_ symbol on the LCD panel blink re

p..liQTo rewind film, while sliding film rewind lever in the direction of arrow, press film rewind button to start film rewinding. During film rewind,

After rewind automatically stops, confirm frame counter shows “E,” and film installation symbol (Q) blinks for a few seconds.Open camera back and remo

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FILM SPEED SETTINGp1^•' MOk rC c fomic:3 rji.a( E)P.) /c'S fS.S( 5)The N6000 offers two ways to set film speed — automatic film speed sett

USING AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING FOR DX-CODED FILMScio fflim»Usable film speed range for DX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000.1. Slide power switch to O

PROGRAMMED (Pm AND P) AUTO ...36-38FLEXIBLE PROGRAM...38SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSUR

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

MANUAL FILM SPEED SETTING^qglp^oWUi'№t©Usable range for manual film speed seffings is ISO 6 to 6400.1. Slide power switch to ON,2. While depres

mi3. While pressing ISO button, rotate command dial until desired number is shown.Film speed setting display changes as follows:6 - 8 -10 - 12 -16 -

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 sp

FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING®m «DU»Nikon N6000 has three automatic film-advance modes.To switch film-advance mode, press and hold DRIVE button and rotate

SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTINGP.saic'S f5.5Q__( i]With film advance mode at@, fully depressing shutter release button takes one picture and automatically

FOCUSING1.12mm-dia. central area2. Split-image rangefinder3. Microprism color4. Matte fieldIP .'г5 FS.SThe type K focusing screen that comes wit

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 viewfi

A. Split-image focusingB. Microprism focusingC. Matte-fieid focusingOut of focus

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EXPOSURE---------------------------------------EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMSThe Nikon N6000 provides two types of exposure metering systems - ing and Cent

METERING SYSTEM SETTING1. Slide main switch to ON.2. While pressing metering system button, rotate command dial until your desired symbol —1’3 for

.MI.lгsQ«F- --( /)Matrix Metering is possible only with lenses that have a built-in CPU (such as AF Nikkor and Al-P lenses). When a lens without a bui

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 subjectIfMatrix MeteringCenter-Weighted Metering31

D. Small dark subjects against a bright backgroundA subject significantly smaller than any of the Matrix Metering sections may not be recognized an

Matrix MeteringCenter-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

FOREWORDThank 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.Bef

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

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

e^RE*EXPOSURE MODE SETTINGAfter turning power switch on, while pressing MODE button, rotate command dial. Exposure mode changes in the following seque

<03 lc*b fS.S DD IE'S fS.Sa Q_-( ;] a Q«_( /1Auto Multi-Program ManualShutter-Priority AutoHSiOC rC C (23 iC3 F D.O03 lES fS.Sa Q___( ;ia Q__(

p.* z>GQ (C5(E3Q__( i)For Programmed auto or Shutter-Priority auto exposure mode, use only lenses that have a built-in CPU such as AF Nikkor or Al-

PROGRAMMED (Pm and P) AUTOThe N6000 offers two programmed auto exposure modes: Auto Multi-Program mode and Normal Program mode,I Picture sharpness ca

Program ChartsThe EV (exposure value) charts demonstrate the difference between N6000 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 the BASIC SHOOTING

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

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

( c - rO i^LILI r U2. Turn command dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in viewfinder and on LCD panel. •• When program is

Subject movement and your ability to hold the camera steady will determine what shutter speed you should choose. Faster speeds will generally produce

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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,

4. Confirm aperture value.Camera selects correct aperture for shutter speed selected.C ^Italm3 5 o 0 Q_llC1N[ "/1me DO_ »Or10 Q_ J ll>If “HI”

Select the aperture based on how shallow or large you want depth of field to be. Smaller apertures will make the background and foreground sharper (g

At small aperture

OPERATION IN APERTURE- PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE1. While pressing exposure MODE button, rotate command dial until “A” appears on the LCD panel and

3. Confirm shutter speed.Camera selects correct shutter speed to match your aperture setting.If meter is automatically turned off and LCD indicators d

Manual exposure control allows you to make both aperture and shutter speed settings. You’ll probably follow the recommendation of the camera’s light

Accessory shoe: Accepts Nikon-dedicated Speedlights.Lens (AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5)CPU contacts: Do not touch.

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

2. Remove finger form exposure mode button, set shutter speed using command dial, and aperture using lens aperture ring.3. Adjust aperture and/or s

|H|• With lenses that have no CPU, “F-" appears instead of aperture value on the LCD panel and viewfinder.The electronic analog display range is

E3I 3C tu DQ«_Examples:^ 1Over +1EVI"l+1EV I+1/3EVI±OEV • «O* • i~~I"-2/3EV aO* •im^Below-1EVIf meter is automatically turned off and L

TO GET EXPOSURE METER READING FOR A MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTERIf you want to set desired exposure on a particular subject, use Center-Weighted Metering.

4. Recompose the picture and shoot.

BULB SETTING*'»< * L r C C; I o >j L u r 3. oFor long-time exposure, use B (bulb) setting. On bulb setting, shutter remains open as long a

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

In auto exposure mode with Center-Weighted Metering, when you want to control exposure based on a particular brightness area of the scene, use the AE

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 lock lever and hold in.• While AE lock lever is held in, shutter speed indication does not b

If you wish lo modify the exposure control (from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation system. Modification from —5EV to -I-5EV is possibl

# ^ tflmif»• Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset.Although ^ symbol stays on to indicate that exposure compensation remains, com

+2EV compensationExamples11C nn n1JI.UU.LJOver +1EV+1EV+1/3EV±OEV1aliil 0^- jii-1< n nI.U U. )-2/3EVBelow —1EV53

AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETINGWhen you want a variety of exposures of the same subject (e.g., when shooting a sunset), use the N6000's auto exposure br

1. Set exposure mode to Programmed auto, Shutter-Priority auto or Aperture-Priority auto.In Programmed auto exposure mode, both shutter speed and ape

OI/"'hE3 . [(•)]0]So.fS.S12. While pressing shift button, push BKT button to set auto exposure bracketing. Blinkingmjj* and ¡2 marks appea

3. While pressing BKT button, rotate command dial until your desired combination of number of frames and compensation value appear on the LCD panel a

Dsa03=-.54. Remove your finger from BKT button. On the LCD panel, the number of frames you set tor auto exposure bracketing appears instead of normal

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

Exposure mode (MODE) button/Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (lAl) buttonFilm speed (ISO) button/Film speed setting mode (DX/M) button&Film a

oea1 M___1 yDH5q Fb.S15), When all frames set are taken, 031 and (2 marks disappear showing auto exposure bracketing operation completed and automatic

SELF-TIMER OPERATIONONE-SHOT SELF-TIMER«nn»1. While pressing cD button, rotate command dial until desired timer duration appears on the LCD panei.Time

2. Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure.omm03 / (? 5 ^ fS.S 0 Q-^r i)3. While pressing 0 button, fully depress shutter release button.Self-

TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMERfflim»It is possible to take two consecutive self-timer pictures.1. While pressing self-timer button, rotate command dial counterc

i OO S3EB Ic'S^-fS.S 0 Q_iJ f)• To cancel self timer after it is activated, press ci) button again.• Exposure is locked when self-timer operatio

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LENS COMPATIBILITYLENS COMPATIBILITY CHARTExposure mode Metering systemProgrammedautoShutter- priority autoAperture- priority autoManual MatrixCenter-

•The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to thè N6000. (Camera body or lens may be damaged).• Non-AI lenses• Fisheye 6mm f/5,6• Fisheye OP 1

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ACCESSORIESOPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTSNikon Speedlights SB-24/SB-23/SB-22/SB-20With these Speedlights, N6000 provides automatic balanced fill-flash. You can