35mm Cameras / SLR

Nikon F6

Nikon F6

Nikon's new top-of-the-line F-SLR, the F6, signifies the depth and breadth of our vision for truly high quality photography. Mechanical innovations offer greatly enhanced stability and durability and enable quieter operation than ever. Advanced electronic improvements deliver extremely high speed, high quality performance.

Specifications

• Type of Camera : Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex wth electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
• Exposure Control : Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation button; (+-)5 EV, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
• Picture Format : 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm file format)
• Lens Mount : Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
• Viewfinder : Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1m(-1))
• Eyepoint : 18mm (at -1.0m(-1))
• Focusing Screen : B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six other optional focusing screens
• Viewfinder Frame Coverage/ Magnification : Approx. 100% / Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity at -1.0m(-1)
• Autofocus : TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: Approx. EV -1 - EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
• Focus Modes : Focus modes: Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF, and Manual; Focus tracking: Automatically activated in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF; Focus area: One or a group of 11 focus areas can be selected; AF area modes: Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF or Dynamic AF with Closet-Subject Priority selectable
• Focus Lock : Focus is locked by pressing AE-AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF
• Exposure Metering System : Three built-in exposure meters :3D Color Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot
• Exposure Metering Range : EV 0 - EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center-weighted, EV 2 - EV 20 in Spot (At ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)
• Auto Exposure Bracketing : Number of shots: 2-7; compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Lock : By pressing AE-L/AF-L button
• Film Speed Setting : DX or Manual selectable (manual setting has priority over DX detected film speed); DX: ISO 25 - 5000, Manual: ISO 6 - 6400 in 1/3 steps
• Shutter : Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with Built-in Shutter Monitor; Speed: 30 - 1/8,000s (1/3 steps in S and M modes); Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30min. in M mode)
• Accessory Shoe : ISO518 hot-shoe contact digital data communication (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided
• Sync Contact : X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250s (up to 1/8,000s possible in AUTO FP High-Speed Sync)
• Flash Control : TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-800/600; Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 - 1000
• Flash Sync Modes : Front-curtain sync (normal sync), Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync
• Flash Ready Light : Lights up when the compatible Nikon Speedlight attached is fully charged; blinks (3 seconds after flash) for full output warning
• Sync Terminal : ISO519 terminal, lock screw provided
• Creative Lighting System : Advanced Wireless Lighting, AUTO FP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash, FV Lock and Wide Area AF-Assist illuminator available with SB-800/600 Speedlights
• Self-Timer : Electronically controlled; timer duration:10 seconds
• Depth of Field Preview Button : Press to stop-down lens aperture
• Mirror Lockup : Set using film advance mode selector
• Film Loading : Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed
• Film Advance Modes : Automatic advance with built-in motor; three modes available (S: One-frame advance, CL: Continuous low-speed shooting, CH: Continuous high-speed shooting, CS: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting
• Film Advance Speed : (With Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual exposure mode, shutter speed of 1/250s or faster, 36-exposure film CR123A-type lithium batteries[AA-type alkaline-manganese or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power Battery PackMB-40]) CL: Approx. 2 fps [4 fps]; CH: Approx. 5.5 fps [8 fps]; CS: approx. 1 fps [2 fps]
• Film Rewind : Choice of automatic or manual; automatically rewinds at the end of film roll or when two film rewind buttons are pressed; rewind speed with 36-exposure film: Approx. 7 seconds (12 seconds in CS mode)
• Multiple Exposure : Activated via shooting menu
• Interval Timer : Activated via shooting menu
• Data Imprint : Activated via shooting menu; in-frame, between-frame and 0-frame imprint possible: film speed range: ISO 50 - 3200 (DX)
• Internal Clock : Built-in clock; 24-hour type; leap year adjustment until December 31,2099
• Camera Back : Hinged back; film confirmation window, AF area mode selector, multi-selector, MENU button, film speed (ISO) button, flash sync mode button, INFO button, rear LCD panel, built-in data imprint unit
• Shooting Data : Recordable number of film rolls (36 exposures): Approx. 57 rolls in basic shooting data (13 items), Approx. 31 rolls in detailed shooting data (21 items)
• 10-pin Remote Terminal : Equipped
• Power Requirements : Battery holder MS-41 provided (two 3V lithium batteries); optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 and AA-type battery holder MS-40 available (for eight alkaline-manganese, lithium or Ni-MH batteries, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4); built-in backup battery
• Exposure Meter : Auto meter shut-off 8 seconds after power turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button or pressing AF start button after power is turned on
• Tripod Socket : 1/4 (ISO1222)
• Custom Settings : 41 Custom Settings are available
• Two-Button Reset : Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 seconds resets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions)
• Dimensions : Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm
• Weight (without batteries) : Approx. 975g