Nikon Z 6II User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
En
This camera features updated firmware with added
functions. For more information, see “Changes Made via
Firmware Updates” (page 802).
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page xxxv).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

ii When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
❚❚ Getting Ready
1
Insert the battery (
0
43).
For information on charging the
battery, see “Charging the Battery”
(038).
2
Insert a memory card (
0
45).
3
Attach a lens (
0
50).
•Align the white dot on the lens with
the white dot on the camera body
(q) and rotate the lens in the
direction shown (w).
•A strap can be attached to the
camera. For more information, see
“Attaching the Strap” (037).
4
Turn the camera on and then
choose a language and set the
clock (
0
52).
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
64
GB
Z 7II Model Name: N1932
Z 6II Model Name: N1929

iii
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
❚❚ Take (056) and View (069) Pictures
1
Rotate the mode dial to
b
.
2
To focus, press the shutter-
release button halfway (i.e,
lightly press the shutter-
release 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.

iv Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
•Memory cards are sold separately.
Package Contents
❏Camera
❏BF-N1 body cap
❏DK-29 rubber eyecup
(comes attached to
camera, 0704)
❏EN-EL15c rechargeable
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
(0708)
❏AN-DC19 strap (037)
❏Warranty
❏User’s Manual
❏UC-E24 USB cable (0599)
❏BS-1 accessory shoe cover
(0709)

v
Package Contents
DThe Nikon Download Center
Visit the Nikon download center to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i
and other Nikon software, and manuals for Nikon products including
cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

vi About This Manual
❚❚ Symbols
The following symbols and conventions are employed in this
manual. Use them to help locate the information you need.
❚❚ Conventions
•This manual is for use with both the Z 7II and Z 6II. The
illustrations show the Z 6II.
•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.
About This Manual
DThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before
using this product.
AThis icon marks tips, additional information you may find
helpful when using this product.
0This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.

vii
About This Manual
AFor Your Safety
“For Your Safety” contains important safety instructions. Be sure to read
them before using the camera. For more information, see “For Your
Safety” (0xxxv).

viii Table of Contents
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait ..................................................... ii
Package Contents................................................................................... iv
About This Manual ................................................................................. vi
Menu List ............................................................................................ xxviii
For Your Safety .................................................................................. xxxv
Notices........................................................................................................ xl
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera................................................................................. 1
Camera Body ...................................................................... 1
The Control Panel ............................................................. 6
The Monitor ........................................................................ 7
The Viewfinder................................................................ 10
Camera Controls ................................................................................... 13
Viewfinder ........................................................................ 13
The M(Monitor Mode) Button ................................ 14
The Mode Dial................................................................. 15
The Command Dials...................................................... 16
The SButton .............................................................. 16
The E(Exposure Compensation) Button.............. 18
Touch Controls ............................................................... 19
The DISP Button ............................................................. 25
The Xand W(Q) Buttons .......................................... 27
The Sub-Selector............................................................ 27
The AF-ON Button ......................................................... 28
The GButton.............................................................. 28
The iButton (the iMenu)......................................... 33
The Fn1 and Fn2 Buttons............................................ 35
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ix
Table of Contents
First Steps 37
Attaching the Strap.............................................................................. 37
Charging the Battery ........................................................................... 38
The Battery Charger...................................................... 38
Charging AC Adapters ................................................. 40
Inserting the Battery............................................................................ 43
Removing the Battery .................................................. 43
Battery Level.................................................................... 44
Inserting Memory Cards..................................................................... 45
Removing Memory Cards ........................................... 46
Number of Exposures Remaining ............................ 47
Attaching a Lens ................................................................................... 50
Detaching Lenses........................................................... 51
Choose a Language and Set the Clock ......................................... 52
Basic Photography and Playback 56
Taking Photographs (bMode) ....................................................... 56
Shooting Movies (bMode) .............................................................. 63
Taking Photos in Movie Mode................................... 67
Playback ................................................................................................... 69
Viewing Photos............................................................... 69
Viewing Movies .............................................................. 70
Deleting Unwanted Pictures...................................... 72
Basic Settings 74
Focus ......................................................................................................... 74
Focus Mode...................................................................... 74
AF-Area Mode ................................................................. 77
The Touch Shutter......................................................... 88
Manual Focus .................................................................. 91

xTable of Contents
White Balance......................................................................................... 94
Adjusting White Balance ............................................. 94
Silent Photography............................................................................ 100
Rating Pictures .................................................................................... 102
Protecting Pictures from Deletion ............................................... 104
Shooting Controls 106
The Mode Dial ..................................................................................... 106
Using the Mode Dial................................................... 106
P (Programmed Auto)................................................ 107
S (Shutter-Priority Auto)............................................ 108
A (Aperture-Priority Auto)........................................ 108
M (Manual)..................................................................... 109
U1, U2, and U3 (User Settings Modes) ................. 115
The SButton................................................................................... 118
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity........................................... 118
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control .................................... 120
The E(Exposure Compensation) Button .................................. 122
Adjusting Exposure Compensation...................... 122
The c/E(Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button .......................... 125
Choosing a Release Mode ........................................ 125
The Self-Timer............................................................... 131
The Sub-Selector ................................................................................ 133
Focus-Point Selection ................................................ 133
Exposure Lock............................................................... 133
Focus Lock ..................................................................... 133
Locking Focus and Exposure................................... 134