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Nikon Z f User Manual

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• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
Your Safety" (page 8).
• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for
future reference.
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  • Page 1 • Read this document thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 8). • After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference. Scan for detailed operating instructions. nikon reference guide Z f...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin The Z f User’s Manual and Reference Guide In addition to this User’s Manual, a Reference Guide is available for your camera. The User’s Manual (This Document) The User’s Manual describes basic camera operations. The Reference Guide Camera features and operations are detailed in a Reference Guide, a supplement to the User’s...

  • Page 3: Downloading Documentation And Software

    Downloading Nikon Software • Computer Software Nikon software is available from the Nikon Download Center. NX Studio: View and edit photos and videos shot with Nikon digital cameras. • Smart Device Apps Smart device apps are available from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. • Camera body • DK-33 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera) • BF-N1 body cap • EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover • AN-DC27 strap • UC-E25 USB cable •...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    About This Document Symbols This document employs the following symbols. Use them to help locate the information you need. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin The Z f User’s Manual and Reference Guide ............2 Downloading Documentation and Software ..........3 The Nikon Download Center ...........3 Downloading Nikon Software ..........3 Package Contents .....................4 About This Document .....................5 Symbols ...................5 Conventions ...................5 For Your Safety......................8...
  • Page 7 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..........50 Cautions: Using the Camera ...........50 Cautions: Using Batteries ............55 Trademarks and Licenses ..................58 Notices ........................60 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ..............63 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ........71 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future reference. A DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 9 A WARNING Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in.
  • Page 10 A WARNING Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not: • Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
  • Page 11 A CAUTION Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
  • Page 12 A CAUTION Keep the product at least 5 cm (2.0 in.) from pacemakers and other medical devices. Medical devices in close proximity could be affected by the magnet or magnets in the product. A DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: •...
  • Page 13 A WARNING (Batteries) Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals.

  • Page 14: Notices

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in...
  • Page 15 Nikon cameras include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • Page 16 • Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device.
  • Page 17 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Camera Body 12 11 ISO sensitivity dial Eyelet for camera strap ISO sensitivity dial lock release Exposure compensation dial Stereo microphone Control panel Shutter-speed dial lock release Photo/video selector Shutter-speed dial Accessory shoe (for optional Power switch flash unit) Shutter-release button Mode selector...
  • Page 19 AF-assist illuminator Lens mounting mark Red-eye reduction lamp Charge lamp Self-timer lamp USB connector Monitor mode button (M) Headphone connector USB connector cover HDMI connector Cover for microphone, Connector for external headphone, and HDMI microphone connectors Body cap Camera Body...
  • Page 20 Monitor Rubber eyecup Eyepiece release Viewfinder Delete button (O) Eye sensor Playback button (K) Camera Body...
  • Page 21 Diopter adjustment control Playback zoom in button (X) AE/AF lock (A) button DISP button (d) Protect button (g) MENU button (G) Speaker Playback zoom out/thumbnails “i” button (i) button (W) Main command dial Help button (Q) Multi selector Memory card access lamp OK button (J) Camera Body...
  • Page 22 Lens release button Battery chamber/memory card Lens mount slot cover latch CPU contacts Fn button Image sensor Sub-command dial Tripod socket Battery chamber/memory card slot cover Camera Body...

  • Page 23: First Steps

    First Steps Attaching the Strap To attach a strap, follow the steps below. Attaching the Strap...

  • Page 24: Inserting The Battery And Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Cards The camera is equipped with two memory card slots: a slot that takes one SD memory card (q) and another that takes one microSD memory card (w), for a total of two cards, one of each type.
  • Page 25 D Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. D Removing Memory Cards Before removing the memory cards, confirm that the memory card access lamp is off and then turn the camera off and open the battery...

  • Page 26: Battery Level

    Battery Level • The battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is on. • The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K to H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery.

  • Page 27: Number Of Exposures Remaining

    Number of Exposures Remaining • When you turn the camera on, the shooting display will show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. • Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred. For example, values between 1500 and 1599 are shown as 1.5 k. Tip: The Write Protect Switch •...

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15c battery before use. The battery can be charged while inserted in the camera by connecting the camera to an optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable. D Cautions: Using Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” ( 0 8) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions”...
  • Page 29 After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to an optional EH‑8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable (q). Plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet. The battery will charge while the camera is off. Keep the plug straight during insertion and removal.
  • Page 30 D Cautions: Charging • Only EN-EL15c and EN-EL15b batteries can be charged while inserted in the camera. EN-EL15a batteries can be charged using an optional MH-25a battery charger. • Charging errors caused by, for example, elevated camera temperatures or attempts to charge an EN-EL15a are indicated by the charge lamp flashing rapidly for about 30 seconds before turning off.
  • Page 31 Tip: Computer USB Power Delivery and Battery Charging Computers connected via USB can supply current to power the camera or charge the battery. • The computer supplies power only while on. Charging will be suspended while the computer is in sleep mode. It will resume when sleep mode ends.

  • Page 32: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a Lens • The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. For more information on lenses, see the lens documentation available from the Nikon Download Center. • The lens generally used in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE).

  • Page 33: Detaching Lenses

    - Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u). • Remove the front lens cap before taking pictures. D F Mount Lenses • Be sure to attach an FTZ II or FTZ mount adapter (available separately) to the camera before using F mount lenses. •...

  • Page 34: Opening The Monitor

    Opening the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently; do not use force. Opening the Monitor...

  • Page 35: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Turn the camera on, choose a language, and set the clock. Before using the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to choose a language and time zone and set the clock so that the correct time and date will be recorded with any pictures you take.
  • Page 36 Choose a time zone. • Select [Time zone] in the [Time zone and date] display. • The display lists selected cities in the chosen zone and the difference between the time in the chosen zone and UTC. • Highlight a time zone in the [Time zone] display and press J.
  • Page 37 Exit the menus. Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t Icon A flashing t icon in the shooting display indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct;...

  • Page 38: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple, “point-and-shoot” photography. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into place in the extended position.
  • Page 39 Rotate the ISO sensitivity dial to C. At the default settings for AUTO (b) mode, the camera will adjust ISO sensitivity automatically to assist exposure control while the ISO sensitivity dial is rotated to C. Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest.
  • Page 40 To focus, press the shutter‑release button halfway (i.e., lightly press the shutter‑release button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). • The focus point will be displayed in green when the subject is in focus. • The AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit.
  • Page 41 D The AF‑Assist Illuminator Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit. D Cautions: Taking Photographs • You may notice the following in the shooting display. These phenomena will also be visible in any photos taken with the camera: - flicker or banding in scenes lit by such sources as fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps, - distortion during motion (individual subjects such as trains or cars...
  • Page 42 D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or battery. Tip: The Touch Shutter You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor.

  • Page 43: Recording Videos (B Mode)

    Recording Videos (b Mode) b (auto) mode can be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” video recording. Select video mode by rotating the photo/video selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in video mode. Rotate the mode selector to AUTO (b).
  • Page 44 Press the video‑record button to start recording. • A recording indicator will be displayed and the borders of the shooting display will turn red. The display also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card.
  • Page 45 D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the video is being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or battery. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that videos cannot be recorded. D Cautions: Recording Videos •...
  • Page 46 D Cautions: Video Recording • You may notice the following in the shooting display. These phenomena will also be visible in any footage recorded with the camera: - flicker or banding in scenes lit by such sources as fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps, - distortion during motion (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned...

  • Page 47: Playback

    Playback Press the K button to view photos and videos in the monitor or viewfinder after shooting. • Press 4 or 2 or flick left or right to view additional pictures. • Videos are indicated by a 1 icon at the top left corner of the display.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Check the list of common problems. Common problems and solutions are listed in the troubleshooting section of the Reference Guide.

  • Page 49: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Camera Long‑Term Storage Remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do not store the camera in locations that: •...

  • Page 50: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Cautions: Using the Camera • Do Not Drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. • Keep Dry Keep the camera dry.
  • Page 51 • Lasers and Other Bright Light Sources Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor. • Cleaning When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 52 • Store in a Well‑Ventilated Area To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day.
  • Page 53 • Monitor/Viewfinder • The monitor and viewfinder are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 54 • Bright Lights and Back‑Lit Subjects Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include bright lights or back-lit subjects. • Camera Shooting and Playback Displays When [HLG] is selected for tone mode, the shooting and playback displays in the camera monitor and viewfinder may include “noise”...

  • Page 55: Cautions: Using Batteries

    Cautions: Using Batteries • Precautions for Use • If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: - Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Batteries may be hot after extended use. - Keep the battery terminals clean.
  • Page 56 • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use. The camera and charger draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. •...
  • Page 57 • Charge Batteries Before Use Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment. • Ready Spare Batteries Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.

  • Page 58: Trademarks And Licenses

    Trademarks and Licenses • The SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 59 • The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under license. • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

  • Page 60: Notices

    Notices • Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 61 Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 62 • Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: •...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan)

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
  • Page 64 Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet.
  • Page 65 Co‑location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
  • Page 66 Compliance with RSS‑247 Issue 2 §6.4 Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet.
  • Page 67 Notice for Customers in Europe and in Countries Complying with the Radio Equipment Directive Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z f is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/support/pdf/DoC_N2137.pdf...
  • Page 68 Less than 2 W connections) • Notice for Customers in the UK Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z f is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/support/pdf/UKCA_DoC_N2137.pdf...
  • Page 69 • Unsecured networks: Connecting to open networks may result in unauthorized access. Use secure networks only. Tip: Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the [Conformity marking] option in the setup menu. Z f Model Name: N2137 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

  • Page 71: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Nikon Europe B.V. will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repair the product. This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the completed warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealer’s name, together...
  • Page 72 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 73 This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
  • Page 74 No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Out of concern for the environment, Nikon is working to reduce its use of paper. 6MO09311-02...

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