Nikon F6 35mm SLR Camera
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1. Remote Cord MC 36 0 85m 2 8 ft Enables remote firing of a camera setting of Interval Timer and Long Time Exposure Features illuminated LCD panel Remote Cord MC 30 0 8m 2 6 ft Enables remote firing with a trigger lock function Remote Cord MC 22 1m 3 3 ft Useful for connection to shutter trigger ing device Extension Cord MC 21 3m 9 8 ft Available for 10 pin remote accessories Connecting Cord MC 23 0 4m 1 3 ft Connects two F6 cameras for simultane ous shutter release Data Communication Accessories Data Reader MV 1 Transfers shooting data stored in the F6 to a CompactFlash card Data then can be transferred from the memory card to your personal computer in the text txt file format Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems Scanners SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED COOLSCAN V ED These scanners enable high quality scanning with a true optical resolution of 4 000 dpi delivering exceptionally sharp digital images The award winning 5000 ED offers unmatched scanning speeds of 20 seconds per image there s no more efficient way to create an archive of shots you ve captured with your F6 SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED COOLSCAN V ED SPEEDLIGHTS 9 Speedlight SB 400 Power Bracket Unit SK 6A Speedlight Speedlight SB 800 SB 800 High Performance Battery Pack SD 8A TTL Remote Cord SC 28 29 Speedlight SB 600 Speedlight SB 600 Clo2. card Sass 21 09 Exposure data display rear LCD Custom Setting Menu You can personalize your F6 C Bank select a Autofocus b Metering Exposure b6 Compensation for d Shoot Display d8 Imprint density e5 AE Flash bracketing f3 FUNC button assignment exactly as you wish Any of Groups of custom settings al AF C priority operation b1 EV step for shutter focusing screen d1 Film loading operation d9 MB 40 battery indication e6 Exposure bracketing in f4 Command Dials function the 41 Custom Settings in six are stored in four banks A B a2 AF S priority operation speed aperture c Timer Lock d2 Film rewind operation e Bracketing Flash M mode f5 Button press and release groups can be easily select C and D a3 Group dynamic AF b2 EV step for exposure c1 AE lock operation d3 Film leader status after e1 Top flash sync speed e7 Bracketing order operation A Swai ed and adjusted as they are R Reset CSM operation compensation C2 AE L AF L operation rewind setting e8 Bracketing setting d nd Th clearly displayed on the rear Select one of the banks above a4 AF Activation b3 Exposure compensation c3 AF ON AE L button d4 Last frame number for e2 Slowest flash sync speed operation LCD panel to reset all of its Custom ao Focus area illumination by Command Dial only operation auto rewind setting f Controls Settings to the factory values a6 Focus area selection b4 Diameter of Center c4 Auto mete
3. A WARNING TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT Nikon Hong Kong Ltd Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd Suite 1001 10 F Cityplaza One 80 Anson Road 1111 King s Road Taikoo Shing Hong Kong www nikon com hk Fuji Xerox Towers 10 01 02 Singapore 079907 www nikon com sg NIKON CORPORATION Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan Nikon http nikonimaging com Printed in China Code No 8CE43600 0703 E K Nikon Malaysia Sdn Bhd 11th Floor Block A Menara PKNS No 17 Jalan Yong Shook Lin 46050 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia www nikon com my NIKON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Unit F1 Lidcombe Business Park 3 29 Birnie Avenue Lidcombe NSW 2141 Australia www nikon com au NIKON PHOTO CONTEST INTERNATIONAL Since 1969 2006 http nikonimaging com global activity npci THEOPEN CP At the heart of the image SLR CAMERA Nikon s top of the line F SLR the F6 signifies the depth and breadth of our vision for truly high quality photography The F6 has been refined to a degree other manufacturers will be hard pressed to match Mechanical innovations offer greatly enhanced stability and durability and enable quieter operation than ever Advanced electronic improvements deliver extremely high speed high quality performance The F6 also follows Nikon s long standing tradition for extensi
4. Nikkor AF Nikkor AF DC Nikkor AF S VR Micro Nikkor AF DC Nikkor AF Nikkor AF S VR Nikkor 85mm f 1 4D IF 85mm f 1 8D 105mm f 2D 105mm f 2 8G IF ED 135mm f 2D 180mm f 2 8D IF ED 200mm f 2G IF ED AF Micro Nikkor AF S VR Nikkor 300mm AF S Nikkor 200mm f 4D IF ED f 2 8G IF ED 300mm f 4D IF ED pon AF S Nikkor Lens Compatibility Chart DX and IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used 400mm 1 2 8D IF ED z s field may not coincide with mined before shifting Focusing Exposure mode Metering system ihedtecusmeleatoncin tas m Lens Electronic Col Center case focus manually using e camera s exposure AF P mod S mod Amod M mod pui SIKI Spot ts poi o i more Matrix Weighted i clear matte field oe ae KAA AF S Teleconverter A D S pe V V V V V v s V V 6 With focal length and maxi when shifting and or tilting TERIS p mum aperture registered in the lens or when using an ATSA AF Teigconyengis gt v v v v v v v v v setting lens data aperture other than the maxi mum aperture Non D type AF Nikkors ya ya 4 4 J 4 J 4 J 7 Exposure metering area is P AF S Teleconverter AI P type Nikkors M T J E J locked to the center focus 12 Without shifting and or tilting TC 17E II area the lens Al type Nikk E 6 7 ii did d d d di d d 8 Go to b6 Screen Comp in 13 Auto Extension Ring PK 11A AF S Nikkor AF S Nikkor Reflex Nikkors J
5. Two Pin Remote Accessories Neckstraps AN 6W AN 6Y AN 7 AN 4Y AN 4B AN 1 AN 19 Nomenclature Shutter release button Power switch Sub Command Dial Depth of field preview button Function button Film advance mode selector lock release C 10 pin terminal PD Lens release button D Focus mode selector Eyepiece shutter lever D Viewfinder XD Auto Exposure Bracketing Film rewind R2 button Command lock button 9 Rear LCD panel 9 Film confirmation window D Film speed ISO button 9 MENU button amp Flash sync mode button INFO button Metering system selector lock release Metering system selector Diopter adjustment knob 9 AE AF L button AF start button Main Command Dial Film rewind You can choose automatic or manual film rewind Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll is also possible It takes approximately 9 seconds to rewind a 36 exposure film roll Approx 4 seconds with the MB 40 attached Function button Customize the Function Button to perform the task you want including FV Lock AE L AF L Flash Cancel and Metering mode Multi selector Lets you select focus area when shooting enables quick and easy scrolling and setting of the F6 s extensive Menu controls Multi selector Multi selector lock lever 1 AF Area mode selector Film rewi
6. a mov ing subject use Group Dynamic AF mode Select several adjacent focus areas center top bottom left right and the camera automatically focuses on the center focus area of the selected areas Sensitivity Exposure Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering The F6 s 3D Color Matrix Metering offers enhanced precision thanks largely to an improved scene detecting algorithm It ana lyzes numerous aspects of the scene condi tions including brightness contrast selected focus area subject to camera dis tance and color and compares them to the reference information of more than 30 000 actual scenes in the database ensuring super precise exposure control and faithfully preserving the ambience of the scene Sane ENTE RGB Sensor for exposure metering Flexible Center Weighted and Spot Metering Nikon s own Flexible Center Weighted Metering provides you with the option of selecting the size of the sensing area from Custom Settings And Spot Metering changes to correspond with the focus area you ve selected Flash Control i TTL Balanced Fill Flash The F6 supports the i TTL Flash Control system providing outstanding results and myriad creative possibilities Nikon s Creative Lighting System the most advanced flash control system anywhere uses a new algorithm and a brighter shorter Monitor Pre flash to lift the precision of i TTL Balanced Fill Flash even beyond that of Nikon s acclaimed 3D Multi Sensor Ba
7. the Main Command Dial to choose settings other than those automatically selected Shutter Priority Auto S lets you manually set shutter speeds ranging from 1 8 000 to 30 seconds In Aperture Priority Auto A you can choose from available apertures in 1 3 EV steps For com plete control over exposure settings select Manual M mode Exposure compensation AE Bracketing Control exposure compensation manually from 5 EV to 5 EV in 1 3 EV steps Automatic Bracketing allows you to shoot the same scene two to seven times at exposure values differing in increments of 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV Film advance modes Four modes are available Single S Continuous Low Speed CL for up to approximately 2 frames per second fps Continuous High Speed CH for p igEb5 5 fps o3 tps with optional Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack MB 40 and Continuous Silent CS for nearly silent operation at approxi mately 1 fps Data back functions Access built in data back functions easily via the rear LCD panel and Multi Selector Functions include data imprint in frame or between frame Multiple exposure and Interval timer You also have control over 41 Custom Settings The recorded data of each shot can be downloaded to your computer as text data via optional Data re L H p amp oe LT in Reader MV 1 which idem a MD i l i i fu L Th is equipped with a CF 54 1207 r E Bra m n i n CompactFlash
8. 2 8D IF ED 18 35mm f 3 5 4 5D IF ED 24 85mm f 2 8 4D IF 24 120mm 1 3 5 5 6G IF ED 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED 70 200mm 1 2 8G IF ED 2 1 1 9 3 5 5 0 2 5 2 9 The F6 can store this data for as many as ten non CPU er MSN dii RM EM d Nikon s legendary lens mount compatibility allows you to use any Nikkor lens in the incredibly deep varied lineup Even with older non CPU lenses Color Matrix Metering can still be performed after programming the lens focal ssa cem Kiwa Nikon s exclusive lens technologies Nikon Super Integrated Coating SIC delivers fabulous AF Zoom Nikkor AF S VR Zoom Nikkor AF Zoom Nikkor AF VR Zoom Nikkor AF S VR Zoom Nikkor contrast and color rendition Chromatic aberration IS mini 70 300mm f 4 5 6G 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6G IF ED 80 200mm f 2 8D ED 80 400mm f 4 5 5 6D ED 200 400mm f 4G IF ED 4 3x 4 3x 2 5x 5 0x 2 0x mized by Extra low Dispersion ED and new Super ED glass elements Nikon s own Close Range Correction CRC offers superb quality throughout the zoom range The Silent Wave Motor SWM greatly enhances preci sion and reduces noise in AF operation And Vibration AF Single Focal Length Nikkor Lenses Reduction VR compensates for image blur caused by camera shake AF Nikkor AF Fisheye Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Nikkor AF Micro Nikkor 14mm f 2 8D ED 16mm f 2 8D 20mm f 2 8D 24mm f 2 8D 28mm f 2 8D 35mm f 2D 50mm f 1 4D 50mm f 1 8D 60mm f 2 8D AF
9. 4 120mm range the image on the clear matte Exposure must also be deter somm 1 2 8 105mm 1 2 8 85mm f 2 8D 14 15 I Viewfinder Accessories Interchangeable Focusing Screens A wide choice of high quality ground glass screens ideal for manual focusing or compositional aides without influencing autofocus performance There are seven types available B U E M J A and L Eyepiece Correction Lenses DK 17C Five optional eyepiece correction lenses allow you to adjust the diopter beyond Its standard range of 3 to 42m Rubber Eyecup DK 19 Increases viewing comfort and prevents stray light from entering the viewfinder Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 17A Features a special surface coating to reduce fogging on the eyepiece Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 Provides an upright frontward facing image with right angle viewing Select a reproduction ratio of 1 1 or 2 1 Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 Provides 2x magnification of the central portion of the viewfinder image Requires optional Eyepiece Adapter DK 18 for attachment to the F6 Magnifying Eyepiece DK 17M Magnifies the finder image approximately 1 2 times Widens the diopter adjustment range for both the and sides Close up Accessories Auto Extension Rings PK 12 13 Slides on and off your camera in seconds for a wide range of reproduction ratios G type lenses cannot be used Bellows Attachment PB 6 Mounts between body and lens for close up and macr
10. Flash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation DuPont and KEVLAR are trademarks and registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates All specifications apply when fresh AA size batteries are used at normal temperature 20 C 68 F under test conditions established by Nikon Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obli gation on the part of the manufacturer 2004 2007 NIKON CORPORATION
11. V V3 WA Custom Settings and adjust 12 or 13 is necessary 500mm f 4D IF ED II 600mm f 4D IF ED II NIO NA NAA the compensation value as l TC 20E II PC Nikkor WA Z WA vi WA WA WA indicated on the supplied 14 By stop down metering Focusing Screen Selector Exposure is determined by D type PC Nikkor 11 J WA s3 WA 4 Chart stopping down aperture on the bellows Exposure must Al type Teleconverters 4 4 4 WA 4 J 9 By stop down metering also be determined before pum Exposure is determined by shooting M anua N l k k or L enses Attachment PB 6 13 YA O vr vi Sie vie vee pre setting lens aperture l Cc m i Exposure must also be 15 By stop down metering ompatpie IBCOmpaHble determined before shifting G bs S C m use AE AF L button before 16 ua age NA 1 With maximum effective aperture of 3 3D Color Matrix Metering is selected 3 5 5 6G IF ED and AF S 28 70mm shifting d ettings and select f 5 6 or faster f 2 8D IF ED SEDIS 4 Compatible with AF S and AF I 10 By stop down metering 2 G type Nikkor has no aperture ring Nikkor lenses except AF S 17 35mm 5 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 is used in Exposure is determined b piros should be eee roe 1 2 8D IF ED AF S 24 85mm 3 5 a telephoto zoom usns at close ATA lens aperture f Nikkor 20mm f 2 8 Nikkor 24mm f 2 8 Nikkor 28mm f 2 8 Nikkor 35mm f 1 4 Nikkor 50mm f 1 2 Nikkor 50mm f 1 4 Micro Nikkor Micro Nikkor PC Micro Nikkor camera body 4 5G IF ED AF S VR 2
12. bit as intelligent as they are attractive Unrivaled durability Imagine as a photographer the places or conditions in which you are most concerned about the toughness of your photographic tools Now look at the F6 an aluminum alloy die cast chassis magnesium alloy front lu SREERERES body and covers top bottom strategically placed rubber surfaces an easy to grip tex ture and a shutter that has undergone test ing to assure accurate release up to and beyond 150 000 cycles The F6 features the strength rigidity and durability to perform whenever you need it Put it to the test and see for yourself Multiple power sources The F65 standard power source two CR123A 3V lithium batteries enables high speed film advance at 5 5 fps Or you can go with the optional multifaceted Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack MB 40 that offers Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack MB 40 up to 8 fps film advance It requires either eight AA size batteries or the outstanding Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a also compatible with the D2 series The MB 40 offers outstanding vertical shooting operation as it incorporates a shutter release button AF Start button Multi selector and Command Dials Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN El 4a o Quick Charger MH 21 Formidable Flexibility Exposure modes Programmed Auto P mode offers automatic shutter speed and aper ture settings In Flexible Program rotate
13. d to or generated by particular components in specific directions This made it possible for us to optimize the mechanical operation of the cam era with fewer parts leading to lower power consumption and higher durability Rear chassis film rewind and shutter charge mechanism AF sensors for 11 area wide autofocus system AF Area Mode selector Supreme Autofocus 11 Area High Speed Autofocus System Featuring eleven AF sensors including nine cross type sensors which cover the greater part of the viewing area the Multi CAM2000 AF sensor module responds quickly and delivers razor sharp focus even in the most challenging situations The cross type sensors function with all AF Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster and enable enhanced small or low contrast subject detection Furthermore large sensors helo make possible smooth swift AF opera tion with markedly wider defocus detection capability Dynamic AF Operation Even when shooting a moving subject the F6 s Dynamic AF ensures highly precise focusing by shifting rapidly to the focus area to which the subject has moved In Dynamic AF mode one of three available modes you can assign top priority to the most suitable focus area for your composi tion Engage Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF mode to have the F6 select the appropriate area for you And for optimum results when attempting to capture
14. der even the most demanding conditions High speed mirror balancing A sophisticated mirror balance mechanism reduces the time required to lower the mir ror The F6 s Mirror Balancer in addition to z ELJi Pear minimizing mirror bounce extends viewing time allowing more time for AF operation this is one reason the F6 can offer autofocus and Focus Tracking at motor speeds of up to Stops shot after wonderful shot In conjunc tion with the bright easy to view 0 74x viewfinder the Mirror Balancer provides dis tinct advantages that give you sharper views whenever and wherever the moment hap pens to occur Minimized operational sound and vibration In order to subdue the operational sounds Nikon engineers used a professional audio room to properly measure their frequencies The degree to which every part of the cam era would be subjected was measured The implementation of floating type designs for the shutter unit aperture control mechanics and shutter charge motor have significantly suppressed internal vibrations This approach has resulted in virtually noise free move ment diminished to levels unheard of with other SLR cameras The F6 has been refined for absolute minimum vibration to levels below detection by the human ear Highly efficient mechanics The development of the F6 marks the first time 3D computer movement analysis has ever been applied to an SLR This technique reveals the degree of power distribute
15. e control over scene lighting when using Nikon s i T TL opeedlights SB 800 SB 600 SB R200 as they can be separated into as many as four groups the master and three i TTL Speedlight groups Control inde pendent flash mode settings and adjust ment of compensation values for each group s flash output level via the master To pre check a scene for illumination and shadows there s the Modeling Flash function And each group can comprise as many Speedlights as you want virtually putting you in total com mand of background lighting SU 800 can be used as a master to trigger remote unit SB 600 or SB R200 cannot be used as a master unit Modeling Flash This is useful for checking illumination levels and the shadows cast on the sub ject before actually taking the picture Speedlight SB 800 Powerful Intelligent Complete oerves as Master Commander or Remote Unit in Advanced Wireless Lighting Guide number ISO 100 m 38 with zoom head set at 35mm Dimensions W x H x D Approx 70 5 x 129 5 x 93 0mm Weight without batteries Approx 350g Speedlight SB 600 Practical Intelligent Indispensable serves as Remote Unit in Advanced Wireless Lighting Guide number ISO 100 m 30 with zoom head set at 35mm Dimensions W x H x D Approx 75 5 x 125 0 x 88 4mm Weight without batteries Approx 300g Speedlight SB 400 Compact Intelligent Versatile i TTL and Bounce Flash Capabili
16. ilm roll or when two film rewind buttons are pressed rewind speed with 36 exposure film Approx 7 sec onds 12 seconds in CS mode Multiple exposure Activated via shooting menu Interval timer Activated via shooting menu Top LCD panel information See page 18 Rear LCD panel information See page 18 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 adjust ment 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 source Battery holder MS 41 provided two 3V lithium batteries optional Multi Power High Speed 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 EL4a built in backup battery Power switch Power ON OFF and LCD panel illuminator 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 pressi
17. ion covers the full range from infinity oo to the closest distance and back to infinity co three times before each shot The same operation follows for the next shot Battery Temperature 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F CR123A 3V lithium 35 15 LR6 AA size alkaline with MB 40 55 4 R6 AA size Ni MH with MB 40 55 50 FR6 AA size lithium with MB 40 95 70 Rechargeable Li ion EN EL4a 65 50 with MB 40 Duration of Long Time Bulb exposure Approx Battery Temperature 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F CR123A 3V lithium 5 hours 3 hours LR6 AA size alkaline with MB 40 6 hours 1 5 hours R6 AA size Ni MH with MB 40 5 hours 4 hours FR6 AA size lithium with MB 40 8 5 hours 7 hours Rechargeable Li ion EN EL4a 7 hours 6 hours with MB 40 Tripod socket 1 4 1501222 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 W x H x D Approx 157 x 119 x 78 5mm 6 2 x 47 x 3 1 in Weight without batteries Approx 975g 34 4 oz Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trade marks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Compact
18. lanced Fill Flash systems Furthermore the Creative Lighting System allows you to employ advanced flash techniques including Advanced Wireless Lighting and FV Flash Value Lock TTL Multi Sensor for I TIL flash control Actual photo from dust resistance testing Remarkable Reliability Harsh environmental testing To ensure the high level of durability you expect from a Nikon F series SLR the F6 has been subjected to rigor ous testing Even the lubri cants applied to gear parts are carefully tested to assure peak performance in extreme temperatures and high humidity The F6 s astonishing reliability is a function of Nikon s right material for the right place approach Our engineers consid ered countless situations of potential camera use then submitted the F6 to real life testing to ensure exceptional dependability wherever and whenever you shoot Camera ergonomics In our quest for new levels of ergonomic achievement we ve left no part of the camera s exterior ignored The first time you handle the F6 you re seduced by the strikingly comfortable ergonomic design Every curve every undu lation has been accomplished through advanced computer aided design But that s just the tip of the iceberg Nikon spent unprecedented amounts of time sculpting the contours of the grip to ensure greater comfort and balance in the hand even during extended use The button and dial design and layout are every
19. lay Detailed and Large displays are available Type of camera Integral motor autofocus 35mm single lens reflex with electronically controlled focal plane shutter Exposure modes Programmed Auto Flexible Program possi ble Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto and Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm standard 35mm film format Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling AF contacts Lenses usable Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount With limitations see chart on page 14 Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in diopter adjust ment 2 0 to 41m Eyepoint 18mm at 1 0m7 Focusing screen B type BriteView Clear Matte Screen Il inter changeable with six other optional focusing screens Viewfinder frame coverage Approx 10096 Finder magnification Approx 0 74x with 50mm lens set to infinity at 1 0m Viewfinder information See page 18 Autofocus TTL phase detection Nikon Multi CAM2000 autofocus module Autofocus detection range Approx EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 at normal temperature 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 Closest Subject Priority selectable Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing AE AF L button or lightly
20. nd R1 button amp D Camera strap eyelet Film rewind crank Film advance mode 9 Exposure mode button Exposure compensation button amp p Camera strap eyelet Viewfinder Information 12mm dia reference circle for FV lock Center Weighted Metering Exposure mode arga Sync speed Focus area focus brackets D Shutter speed Electronic analog exposure D Aperture stop displ di Aperture Exposure compensation Multiple xpos rs Auto Exposure Bracketing e Bitten prier Auto Exposure Lock je eel W Frame counter Exposure com Shutter speed lock pensation value Aperture lock Flash ready light Focus indicators D Metering system Top LCD Panel Indications Shutter speed Shutter speed lock Sync speed T Aperture stop Electronic analog exposure QD Auto Exposure Bracketing display D Frame counter G Exposure mode Exposure compensation value Flexible program QD Exposure compensation Battery power Aperture lock C Aperture Rear LCD Panel Shooting Data Indications Normal Iso EV steps in Auto Exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing status Bracketing Multiple exposures Auto Exposure Bracketing QD Number of shots in multiple Flash sync mode exposure Custom Setting Data imprint Focus area Lens number Film speed D AF servo mode In addition to Normal disp
21. ng AF start button after power is turned on Battery power confirmation N for sufficient power indicates batteries are beginning to lose power M indicates batteries are just about exhausted prepare fresh bat teries blinking M X indicates replacement of batteries is nec essary shutter locks and rear LCD indications disappear Usable number of 36 exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries Approx The usable number of film rolls wass test ed under the following conditions by Nikon Test 1 Using an AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED lens Vibration Reduction function on in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at S and shut ter speed of 1 250 second After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 8 seconds autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity co to the closest distance and back to infinity co before each shot After the exposure meter automatically turns off the same operation follows for the next shot Battery Temperature 20 C 68 F 10 C 14F CR123A 3V lithium 15 6 LR6 AA size alkaline with MB 40 10 1 R6 AA size Ni MH with MB 40 30 30 R6 AA size lithium with MB 40 45 35 Rechargeable Li ion EN EL4a 35 25 with MB 40 Test 2 Using an AF S VR 70 200mm f 2 8G IF ED lens Vibration Reduction function on in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at CH and shutter speed of 1 250 second After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 3 seconds autofocus operat
22. o photography Optional accessories include PB 6E Extension Bellows PB 6M Macro Copy Stand and PS 6 Slide Copying Adapter Bellows Spacer PB 6D Enables you to move the camera on the PB 6 rail without interference Also allows horizontal vertical changeover anywhere along the rail Macro Adapter Ring BR 2A Enables lenses to be mounted in reverse Type B This standard screen offers unobstructed viewing and easy focusing on its overall matte surfaces Type U For lenses with focal lengths longer than 200mm Type E Grid lines for accurate picture composition of architectural subjects Type M This shows cross hair and millimeter scales Ideal for high magnification close ups and astrophotography Type J Equipped with a micro prism for use with manual focusing Type A Features a matte Fresnel field with split image rangefinder and microprism collar Type L Same as Type A but with split image rangefinder line at a 45 angle OOOOO Eyepiece Correction Lenses DK 19 DK 17A DK 17M PB 6D PG 2 BR 2A PK 12 PK 13 Nikon Film for a relatively high reproduction ratio Focusing Stage PG 2 oimplifies close up focusing when using a tripod mounted camera Remote control accessories Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 Enables fully automatic camera opera tion from a distance of up to 8 meters 26 ft via an infrared beam There are two channels available
23. pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF Exposure metering Three built in exposure meters 3D Color Matrix Center Weighted and Spot Metering range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens EV 0 to EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center Weighted EV 2 to EV 20 in Spot Exposure compensation With exposure compensation button 5 EV range in 1 3 1 2 or 1 steps Auto Exposure Bracketing Number of shots 2 7 compensa tion steps 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV steps Auto Exposure Lock By pressing AE 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 Shutter speeds 30 to 1 8 000 s 1 3 steps in 5 and M modes Bulb setting available in M mode Shutter speed can be pro longed to 30 minutes in M mode Accessory shoe 50518 hot shoe contact digital data commu nication sync contact ready light contact TTL auto flash con tact monitor contact GND safety lock provided Sync contact X contact only flash synchronization up to 1 250 s up to 1 8 000 s 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 sen sor i TTL Balanced Fill Flash with SB 800 600 Film speed range in TTL auto flash ISO 25 1000 Flash sync modes Front cu
24. r off duration d5 Film advance speed fps e3 AA flash mode f1 Center click of Multi YA a7 Vertical AF start button Weighted metering area c5 Self timer duration for CH mode with MB 40 e4 Modeling flash activation selector E etch a8 M A mode b5 Extended shutter speed in d6 DX warning by depth of field preview f2 AE meter AF activation by Feirme fms M mode d7 Rear LCD panel button Multi selector Custom Setting options l Autofocus information g w DN ES Pw aA da ga Ma m z Wis The master SB 800 attached to the F6 is fitted with an orange color filter for frontal illumination Each of Group AS two SB 800s has a Diffusion Dome SW 10H attached and provides illumination for the woman on the balcony while Group D s two SB 800s are each fitted with an orange color filter for illumination of the mariachis to the right Nikon Creative Lighting System The Nikon F6 when used with equip ment compatible with Nikon s Creative Lighting System supports a full range of the most advanced flash capabilities including i TTL flash control The system elevates Nikon s flash control capabili ties to unprecedented heights of preci sion and performance Advanced Wireless Lighting Wireless multiple flash can be per formed just as easily as with an on cam era Speedlight affording you the free dom to explore the limitless creative potential of the system You can also enjoy comprehensiv
25. rtain sync normal sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Specifications 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 IS0519 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 FV Lock available with SB 400 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 1 250 s or faster 36 exposure film CR123A type lithium batteries AA type alkaline manganese or Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a in Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack MB 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 f
26. se up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 POWER SOURCES Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack MB 40 Rechargeable Li ion Battery Pack EN EL4a Quick Charger MH 21 CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES Auto Extension Auto Extension Ring PK 13 Ring PN 11 Auto Extension Auto Extension Ring PK 11A Ring PK 12 Double Cable Release Adapter Cord FINDER ACCESSORIES Interchangeable Focusing Screen Type B Type U Eyepiece Magnifier DG Rubber Eyecu Type E Type M Bc j Type J Type A Type L Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 Eyepiece Correction Lenses DK 17C 3 2 0 1 42m Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 17A Focus brackets and 12mm dia center circle are not etched on the focusing screens REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote Cord MC 36 Remote Cord MC 30 Remote Cord MC 22 Extension Cord MC 21 Connecting Cord MC 23 Data Reader MC 25 MV Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 Bell S PEED pen Extension Bellows DATA mm cue pe COMMUNICATION M C Slide Copyi Stand PBGM Adapter PS6 ACCESSORIES Focusing Stage PG 2 CAS E STRAPS etc Macro Adapter Ring BR 2A Macro Adapter Ring BR 5 Adapter Ring BR 3 Slide Copy Adapter ES 1 Hand Strap AH 4 Body Cap BF 1A Semi Soft Case CF 64 Eyepiece Adapter DK 18 DK 17M Magnifying Eyepece Modulite Remote e Control Set ML 3 Remote Cord MC 36 Remote Cord MC 30 Remote Cord MC 22
27. ty Guide number ISO 100 m 21 Dimensions W x H x D Approx 66 0 x 56 5 x 80 0mm Weight without batteries Approx 127g Note i TTL flash control and FV Lock are available with the SB 400 Group C Flash mode setting Flash Actual output level flash for setting shooting Monitor Pre flash activation Flashes for data transmission Monitor Pre flash Data transmission from the master unit Mirror up Shutter opens Advanced Wireless Lighting procedure Flash mode and other types of information are transmitted from the master unit in the form of a series of low level flash es to each remote unit In TTL mode the cameras RGB meter ing sensor detects Monitor Pre flashes to determine each flash units flash output level The flash can fire up to approximately 3 seconds while the button is pressed Flash Value Lock FV Lock Flash Value represents the degree of flash exposure for a given subject Engaging FV Lock maintains the desired flash exposure during zooming or recomposition allowing you to concen trate on the scene s lighting Auto FP High Speed Sync Enables fill Hash photography even in bright conditions at wide apertures with shallow depth of field unhindered by the standard 1 250 second flash sync Once the mode is activated the F6 s rapid flash synchronization makes avail able shutter speeds faster than the camera s flash sync speed Wide Area AF Assist llluminator Wide Area AF Assist lll
28. uminator can be used with all 11 focus areas to provide autofocus capability in dim lighting even when you change the focus area Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 For easy command of wireless remote Speedlight operation Close up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Distance Priority Manual Flash SB 800 only In this mode the SB 800 automatically controls light output according to the distance value and set aperture This means that even when shooting at dif ferent apertures you can take pictures having the same exposure Close up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 This newly developed Speedlight system is fully compatible with Nikon s Creative Lighting System and enables easy and versatile close up flash and wireless mul tiple flash shooting The R1C1 comes equipped with SU 800 two SB R200s and a variety of accessories Wireless Remote Speedlight SB R200 Flexible dependable flash control Can be handheld clamped on a stand or attached to the lens using the SX 1 The lighting angle can be adjusted by tilting the flash head Attachment Ring SX 1 Allows quick and easy attachment detachment of SB R200 Speedlights to the lens These products can be purchased separately The Optics Nikon F mount AF Zoom Nikkor Lenses f AF S Zoom Nikkor AF Zoom Nikkor AF Zoom Nikkor AF S VR Zoom Nikkor AF S Zoom Nikkor AF S VR Zoom Nikkor length and maximum aperture in the camera s memory 17 35mm f
29. ve system compatibility And the ergonomics the carefully sculpted exterior design the button and dial design and layout make the F6 incredibly attractive while significantly increasing operational intuitiveness and comfort Every attribute of the camera has been examined evaluated and polished to provide experienced photographers with a film SLR of amazing precision and remarkable durability Nikon s F6 affords a pure gratifying photographic experience comparable to no other Ultimate in Film Shutter Monitor traordinary Precision High precision shutter unit No shutter unit in any other camera comes close to matching the precision of the F6 s assembly Created from cutting edge materi als DuPont KEVLARe and a special alu minum alloy the blades of the shutter unit offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely lightweight for lightning quick movement For enhanced accuracy during shutter unit development the movement of the blades is carefully analyzed using a high speed video camera and computer simulations enabling unprecedented precision even at shutter speeds of up to 1 8 000 second Shutter accuracy is maintained by the Shutter Monitor which scrutinizes every single shut ter release Should the shutter speed vary even slightly from the calibrated speed the camera automatically compensates to main tain accurate exposure The ultimate in preci sion and reliability un
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