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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
your safety" (page 11).
• 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 11). • After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference. Scan for detailed operating instructions. nikon download center Z fc...

  • Page 2: The Z Fc User's Manual And Reference Guide

    Camera features and operations are detailed in a User’s Manual . The Reference Guide can be viewed supplement to the on computers, smartphones, and tablets. nikon download center Z fc Z fc Model Name: N2016 The Z fc User’s Manual and Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ D Genuine Nikon software Nikon computer software such as NX Studio is available from the Nikon Reference Guide ”. Download Center. For more information, see the “ The Z fc User’s Manual and Reference Guide...

  • Page 4: When Your First Photo Can't Wait

    When your first photo can’t wait ❚ ❚ Getting ready Insert the battery and memory card (024). For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the battery” (023). Attach a lens (027). ･ Align the indicator on the camera body with the indicator on the lens (q) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (w).
  • Page 5 ❚ ❚ Take (033) and view (041) pictures Rotate the mode selector to AUTO (b). To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway (i.e, lightly press the shutter-release button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. ❏ Camera ❏ EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery MH-32 battery charger (plug ❏ adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) ❏ AN-DC23 strap (022) ❏...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    About this document ❚ ❚ Symbols This document employs the following symbols and conventions. 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 8 Nikon User Support Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options. ･ For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/ ･ For customers in Canada: https://www.nikon.ca/ ･ For customers in Mexico: https://www.nikon.com.mx/ ･ For customers in Latin America: https://www.nikonamericalatina.com/ ･...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents User’s Manual and Reference Guide ...........2 The Z fc When your first photo can’t wait ................4 Package contents .......................6 About this document ....................7 For your safety ......................11 Notices .........................16 Parts of the camera Camera body ......................19 First steps Attaching the strap ....................
  • Page 10 Warranty terms Warranty terms - Nikon Europe service warranty ........62 Table of contents...

  • Page 11: 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. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 12 Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
  • Page 13 Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite. CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts.
  • Page 14 Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: ･...
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 17 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 18 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 19: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the camera Camera body Eyelet for camera strap Video-record button ISO sensitivity dial E (focal plane mark) ISO sensitivity dial lock release Exposure compensation dial Stereo microphone Control panel Shutter-speed dial Photo/video selector Accessory shoe (for optional Shutter-speed dial lock release flash unit) Power switch Mode selector...
  • Page 20 Sub-command dial Charge lamp Image sensor USB connector Connector for external CPU contacts microphone Lens mounting mark Lens release button AF-assist illuminator Lens mount Red-eye reduction lamp Self-timer lamp Fn button Cover for HDMI, USB, and Body cap microphone connectors HDMI connector Camera body...
  • Page 21 Battery-chamber/memory card Diopter adjustment control slot cover A ( g ) button Battery-chamber/memory card Main command dial slot cover latch i button Battery latch J button Memory card slot Multi selector Tripod socket DISP button Monitor G button M button W (Q) button O button Memory card access lamp...

  • Page 22: First Steps

    First steps Attaching the strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): Attaching the strap...

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery

    ･ The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0–40 °C/+32–104 °F). If the problem persists, unplug the charger and end charging. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative. Charging the battery...

  • Page 24: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the battery and a memory card ･ Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. ･ Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place.
  • 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 the memory card After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
  • Page 26 ･ The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K , and H . When the battery level falls to H , suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. ･ If the message [Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.] is displayed, charge or exchange the battery.

  • Page 27: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a lens ･ The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR. ･ Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. ･...
  • Page 28 - 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 the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. ･...

  • Page 29: Opening The Monitor

    Opening the monitor Slowly rotate the monitor without using excessive force. Opening the monitor...

  • Page 30: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the camera When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language selection screen is displayed. Choose a language and then set the camera clock (no other operations can be performed until the clock is set). Turn the camera on.
  • Page 31 Choose a time zone. ･ Press 1 or 3 to choose a time zone and press J. ･ The display shows the selected cities in the chosen zone and the difference between the time in the chosen zone and UTC. ･...
  • Page 32 Turn daylight saving time on or off. ･ Highlight [On] (daylight saving time on) or [Off] (daylight saving time off) and press J. ･ Selecting [On] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [Off]. ･ The [Date and time] screen will be displayed. Set the clock.

  • Page 33: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic photography and playback Taking photographs ( b auto) 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 the extended position. Select photo mode by rotating the photo/video selector to C .
  • Page 34 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. Landscape (wide) Portrait (tall) orientation orientation Frame the photograph. Position the main subject in the AF-area brackets ( 5 ). ･...
  • Page 35 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. ･ The focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-area brackets will flash. ･ The AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit.
  • Page 36 D The AF-assist illuminator Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. D The memory card access lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded.
  • Page 37 A The touch shutter You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter. Taking photographs (b auto)

  • Page 38: Recording Videos (B Auto)

    Recording videos ( b auto) b (auto) mode can also 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.
  • Page 39 Press the video-record button to start recording. ･ A recording indicator will be displayed in the monitor. The monitor also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. Recording indicator Time remaining ･...
  • Page 40 D The memory card access lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the video is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery. D The 0 icon A 0 icon indicates that videos cannot be recorded. D Recording videos ･...

  • Page 41: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos Press the K button to view photos and videos recorded with the camera in the monitor or viewfinder. ･ Press 4 or 2 , or flick left or right on the monitor to view other images. ･ Videos are indicated by a 1 icon at the upper left of the monitor. Press the J button, or tap the a icon in the monitor to play back videos.

  • Page 42: 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 STEP Reference Guide .

  • Page 43: Technical Notes

    Technical notes Caring for the camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do not store the camera in locations that: ･ are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% ･...

  • Page 44: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions Camera care 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. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.
  • Page 45 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 46 enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions could result in product malfunction. Long-term storage ● To prevent damage caused by, for example, leaking battery fluid, remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant.
  • Page 47 - dizziness, headache, stiffness in your neck or shoulders, - queasiness or loss of hand-eye coordination, or - motion sickness. ･ The display may rapidly flicker on and off during burst photography. Watching the flickering display could cause you to feel unwell. Discontinue use until your condition improves.
  • Page 48 - Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. - Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to flame or excessive heat. - When the battery is not inserted in the camera or charger, keep it in a plastic bag or other non-conductive container so that the terminals are insulated.
  • Page 49 drop in capacity as the temperature drops, even if the battery is fully charged. ･ Batteries may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing batteries from the camera. Charge batteries before use ● Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment.
  • Page 50 Using the charger ･ Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging; failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged.

  • Page 51: Trademarks And Licenses

    ･ 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 52 ･ The software for this product includes open-source software copyrighted by third parties. The terms of the licenses for this open- Reference Guide . source software may be found in the https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Trademarks and licenses...

  • Page 53: Notices

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Z fc 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 54 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 55 This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: ･ This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. ･...

  • Page 56: 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. Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
  • Page 57 ･ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 58 no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
  • Page 59 Notice for customers in Europe and in countries complying with ● the Radio Equipment Directive Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z fc is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet addresses: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N2016.pdf...
  • Page 60 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below. Notice for customers in Nigeria ● Notice for customers in Thailand ● Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
  • Page 61 A Conformity marking Some of the information related to standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the [Conformity marking] option in the setup menu. A Certificates Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 ･ 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 64 CT1H02(11) 6MOA9411-02...

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