Nikon D6 DIGITAL CAMERA No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except User's Manual (with Warranty) for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. AMA17090 • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read Printed in Europe “For Your Safety” (page xviii). En En SB0C01(11) • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible 6MB46911-01 place for future reference. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. ❏ Camera ❏ EN-EL18c rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover ❏ MH-26a battery charger with power cable and two contact protectors (shape of power cable depends on country or region of sale) ❏ BF-1B body cap ❏ HDMI/USB cable clip (0 206) ❏ BS-3 accessory shoe cover (0 204) ❏ UC-E24 USB cable ❏ AN-DC22 strap ❏ Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) ❏ User’s Manual Memory cards are sold separately. D6 Model Name: N1823 ii Package Contents D The Nikon Download Center 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 downloaded in pdf format or viewed online in html. Visit the Nikon Download Center to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon computer software, and manuals for other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Package Contents iii About This Manual ❚❚ Symbols 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 D using this product. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful A when using this product. 0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual. ❚❚ Conventions • This camera uses CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory cards. Throughout this manual, CFexpress and XQD memory cards are generally referred to as “memory cards”. The terms “CFexpress cards” and “XQD cards” are however used where necessary to distinguish between the two types. • Throughout this manual, battery chargers are referred to as “battery chargers” or “chargers”. • 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. iv About This Manual A For 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” (0 xviii). ❚❚ 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 v Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................... ii About This Manual................................................................................. iv Menu List.................................................................................................. xii For Your Safety.................................................................................... xviii Notices ................................................................................................... xxvi Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera ................................................................................ 1 Camera Body...................................................................... 1 The Power Switch............................................................. 8 The Top Control Panel.................................................... 9 The Rear Control Panel................................................. 11 The Viewfinder ................................................................ 12 The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)................ 15 Touch Controls................................................................ 18 First Steps 27 Readying the Camera .......................................................................... 27 Attaching the Strap ....................................................... 27 Charging the Battery..................................................... 28 vi Table of Contents Inserting the Battery..................................................... 32 Attaching a Lens............................................................. 35 Inserting Memory Cards.............................................. 38 Camera Setup.................................................................. 43 The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining....... 47 Battery Level.................................................................... 47 Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining ......................................... 48 Basic Photography and Playback 50 Taking Photographs ............................................................................ 50 Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography)...................................... 50 Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View).................................................................... 55 Recording Movies................................................................................. 63 Taking Photos During Filming .................................. 70 Playback................................................................................................... 71 Viewing Movies .............................................................. 73 Deleting Unwanted Pictures...................................... 76 Uploading Pictures............................................................................... 77 Uploading Pictures to Smart Devices..................... 77 Uploading Pictures to a Computer or FTP Server .................................................................... 77 Table of Contents vii Camera Controls 80 The G Button ..................................................................................... 80 Using the Menus............................................................. 81 The i Button (the i Menu) ................................................................ 88 The Still Photography i Menu................................... 90 The Movie i Menu......................................................... 92 The Playback i Menu.................................................... 93 The R Button ......................................................................................... 94 Viewfinder Photography ............................................. 94 Live View Photography................................................ 95 The Focus-Mode Selector................................................................... 97 The AF-Mode Button............................................................................ 98 Choosing an AF Mode .................................................. 98 Choosing an AF-Area Mode..................................... 101 The AF-ON Button.............................................................................. 107 The I Button.................................................................................. 108 Choosing an Exposure Mode.................................. 108 The Release Mode Dial and S Button ....................................... 109 Choosing a Release Mode........................................ 109 The Y Button ...................................................................................... 111 Choosing a Metering Option .................................. 111 The BKT Button ................................................................................... 113 viii Table of Contents The S (Q) Button........................................................................... 114 Adjusting ISO Sensitivity........................................... 114 Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.................. 116 The E Button........................................................................................ 117 Adjusting Exposure Compensation ...................... 117 The T Button................................................................................ 118 Adjusting Image Quality ........................................... 118 Choosing an Image Size ............................................ 120 The U Button .................................................................................... 121 Adjusting White Balance........................................... 121 The g (h/Q) Button...................................................................... 125 Choosing a Picture Control ...................................... 125 The W (N) Button .............................................................................. 131 Choosing a Flash Mode ............................................. 131 Adjusting Flash Compensation .............................. 133 The Pv Button....................................................................................... 134 The Fn1, Fn2, Fn3 (C), and Fn (Vertical) Buttons..................... 135 Troubleshooting 136 Before Contacting Customer Support ........................................ 136 Problems and Solutions ..................................................................