Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Lenses User Manual

Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Lenses User Manual

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User’s Manual

The TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x Z teleconverters are lens attachments that can be mounted between the main lens and a Nikon Z mount mirrorless camera to increase focal length. The TC-1Ax increases focal length by 1.4x and the TC-2.0x by 2.0x. Before using your new teleconverter, be sure to carefully read both this manual and the documentation provided with the camera and lens. • TheTC- I.4x and TC-2.0x can be used with Z mount lenses that support teleconverters, namely (as of May 2020) the NIKKOR Z 70-200 mm 1/2.8 VR S. • Update the firmware for both camera and lens to the latest versions. The latest firm-ware can be downloaded from the Nikon Download Center at the URL below. https://downloadcenternikonimglib.com/ • A TC-1.4x Z teleconverter is used in this manual for illustrative purposes.

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. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
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WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result In death or severe injury. a,
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result In injury or property damage.

WARNING

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source. Continued operation could result in fire, hurns or other injury
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• 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. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
• 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 tire or damage to prociuus internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, Jeep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame r.fluki cause fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• Do not transport camera’s or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

his device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-ing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

This equipment ha% l*en tested and found to ( omply with the timid% for a Class 8 digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. which can he determined by turning theequipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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. Nikon Inc., 1300 Watt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11797-3069, U.S.A. Tel,: 631-597-4200
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Attaching and Removing the Teleconverter M Attaching and Removing the

Teleconverter: Cautions

• Your !decametre, is for use with compatible Z 17101fin lenses only.

• Do not attempt to attach incompatible lenses, teleconverters F mount lenses, FTZ mount adapt-ers, or other incompatible accessories, as this could damage the teleconverter, lens, or accessory.

• Teleconverters cannot be attached to each other.

• Attach the lens to the teleconverter before attaching the teleconverter to the camera.
  Do not attempt to attach the teleconverter without first attaching a lens.

• The lens mount on the front face of the teleconverter extends further than the mount base. Elements inside the camera that come into contact with the lens mount could be damaged.

• Before attaching or removing the teleconverter, turn the camera off and move to a location out of direct sunlight.

Attachment (Figure 2)

LI_ Attach the teleconverter to the lens.

1. Align the lens mounting mark on the teleconverter with the lens mounting mark on the lens (a-0) and rotate the teleconverter in the direction shown until it clicks into place (a-0).
2. Be careful not to press the teleconverter lens release while attaching the teleconverter. T Attach the assembly to the camera.
3. Align the camera mounting mark on the teleconverter with the lens mounting mark on the camera (b -0 and rotate the teleconverter in the direction shown until it clicks into place (b-0).
4. Be careful not to press the camera lens release button while attaching the teleconverter. Removal (Figure 3) I Remove the assembly from the camera.
5. Hold the camera lens release button (a-0) while rotating the teleconverter in the direction shown (a -0). The teleconverter can be removed when the camera mount-ing mark on the teleconverter is aligned with the lens mounting mark on the camera. Remove the teleconverter from the lens.
6. Hold the teleconverter lens release (b-0 while rotating the teleconverter in the direction shown (b- 0. The teleconverter can be removed when the lens mount-ing mark on the teleconverter is aligned with the lens mounting mark on the lens.

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• Keep the CPU contacts dean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the teleconverter to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
• Replace the teleconverter cap and lens cap when the teleconverter is not in use.
• Do not leave the teleconverter in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• Do not leave the teleconverter next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations. Extreme heat could damage or warp the reinforced plastic exterior.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the teleconverter. Before taking the teleconverter from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in a bag or plastic case to slow the change in temperature. • We recommend that you place the teleconverter in its case to protect it from scratches during transport.\

Product Care

• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean glass lens elements.
• The fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements can be cleaned as described below. – Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion. – To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth lightly dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner. – Any drop-shaped marks left from this process on the water- and oil-repellent sur-face can subsequently be removed with a dry cloth.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean any part of the teleconverter.
• Do not store with naphtha or camphor moth balls or indirect sunlight.lf the telecorwerter will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust.

Nikon Corp. LENS ONE YEAR WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY

(Excluding the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands) Welcome to the worldwide family of Nikon owners. Your Nikon equipment has been manufactured to the highest quality standards by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan. This limited warranty entitles the original consumer purchaser to international warranty protection in accordance with these terms and conditions. It affords the original consumer purchaser warranty protection outside the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Such warranty coverage is supplemental to and not in lieu of the United States Nikon Inc. Lens One Year USA Limited Warranty which is received by the original consumer purchaser with the Nikon product. The Nikon product except for batteries is warranted by NIKON

CORPORATION,

Tokyo, Japan to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1)year from the date of purchase. To find an international Nikon Service Facility see: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/worldwide/index.htm. During this period any one of the international service facilities will service without charge any parts or assembly of parts found to be defective in materials or workmanship, subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable. 2. This warranty shall not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized repair or has had its serial number altered or removed.
The above warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, in which event the duration of any implied warranty shall be limited to one
(1) year from the date of purchase or such longer period as may be required by applicable law. Under no circumstances shall Nikon be liable for consequential, indirect, special, direct, exemplary, punitive or incidental damages arising out of or related to any breach of this warranty or any other claim regarding this product, including but not limited to, claims of negligence, strict liability or breach of contract. Some jurisdictions, such as states or provinces, do not allow (a) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or (b) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In order to obtain international service, the original consumer purchaser should return the Nikon product, either in person or addressed to the Warranty Department of any authorized service facility listed on the above website, together with proof of purchase and proof of purchase date (bill of sale) and this warranty. The original consumer purchaser in returning this product must prepay all shipping and insurance costs to the service facility.

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