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1. G B gt E e R Reset CSM d Shoot Disp lay a Autofocus e BKTZF lash b Metering Exp f Controls A A Sub menu e Sub menus are available for all options in groups a to f Custom setting option RS Custom setting option S C Bank select 91 d Shoot Display R Reset CSM 92 d1 Film loading 101 a Autofocus d2 Film rewind 101 al AF C priority 94 d3 Film leader 101 a2 AF S priority 94 d4 Last frame 102 a3 Grp dyn AF 94 d5 MB 40 CH fps 102 a4 AF activation 95 d6 DX warning 102 a5 Area illum 95 d7 Rear panel 103 a6 Area select 96 d8 Imprint den 103 a7 Vert AF ON 96 d9 MB 40 Battery 103 a8 M A mode 96 e BKT Flash b Metering Exp el Sync speed 104 b1 EV step 97 e2 Slowest speed 104 b2 Exp comp EV 97 e3 AA flash mode 105 b3 Exp comp 97 e4 Modeling 105 b4 Center weight 98 e5 Auto BKT set 105 b5 Shutter spd 98 e6 M mode bkting 106 b6 Screen comp 98 e7 Bkting order 106 c Timers Lock e8 Bkting select 106 c1 AE Lock 99 f Controls c2 AE L AF L 99 f1 Center button 107 c3 AF ON AE L 100 f2 Selector 107 c4 Auto mtr off 100 f3 FUNC button 108 c5 Self timer 100 f4 Command dials 109 f5 Buttons dials 110 H Details on Custom Setting options default setting in bold type C Bank select Combinations of functions set in groups a f can be stored in bank A B C
2. 48 Manual focus Focus can be performed manually when the focus mode selector is set to M PY 61 AF start button Pressing the AF start button automatically activates autofocus in autofocus operation as does lightly pressing the shutter release button Autofocus operation on lens Autofocus operation can be activated by pressing the AF ON button on the AF S VR 200mm f 2G IF ED or AF S VR 200 400mm f 4G IF ED lens For details see the instruction manual of the lens CSM a4 Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button rather than lightly pressing the shutter release button f 95 e In this case you can lock the focus PY 58 by releasing your finger from the AF start button after focus is achieved 3 fe B o 2 e a aa E o 2 CSM c3 AF start and AE AF L buttons can be set to operate in the following ways EY 100 e AF start button operates as AE AF L button and AE AF L button operates as AF start button e AE AF L button operates as AF start button function of AF start button remains unchanged e AF start button operates as AE AF L button function of AE AF L button remains unchanged 49 Autofocus continued MSelecting focus area The F6 s 11 focus areas cover a broad range and you can select among them depending on the subject s
3. Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with lela Matrix Center Autofocus electronic Manual Spot 2 Lens accessories rangefinder 3D Color Color 1 Weighted gt P AI S or Al type Nikkor Series E 0 3 O 4 O jO JO O O O Al modified Nikkor O 4 O O O O O O Non Al type Nikkor 5 O 4 O I o jo1 O 8 O 8 Medical Nikkor t 120mm f 4 z O O a Reflex Nikkor 10 O O ml O O PC Nikkor 10 O o ot 0 3 O 13 Teleconverter TC 16A O 14 O 0 O 15 O 15 O 15 AI S or Al type Teleconverters one O O O Om ORB Om E 5 Bellows Focusing lo i Attachment PB 6 Ons O Eo OB ot a Auto Extension Rings O PK 11A PK 12 O 16 O O O O O ik PK 13 and PN 11 1 Usable by setting focal length and maximum aperture in specifying lens data BBY 144 2 Accurate exposure metering cannot be obtained with some lenses even when focal length and maximum aperture are specified Use Center Weighted or Spot metering in this case 2 Exposure is locked to the center focus area 3 With T C 16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 4 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 5 With modification Y 41 6 By sto 7 By stoj 8 By sto comp p down metering Release shutter while pressing depth of field preview button
4. oooo0o0o00000000000000a li e e 22 4 Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob The camera back will pop open Insert film and pull film leader out as far as the red index mark e Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the top e Make sure to insert the film cartridge all the way in ake sure to align the film leader to the red index mark if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark short of or beyond he mark film may not load properly Hold the film cartridge down to ensure that the ilm is properly positioned with no slack Press the film rewind knob down to its original position and gently close camera back until it locks Film automatically advances to the first frame e When 1 appears on the top LCD panel the film has advanced to the first frame elf Err and blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and FILM LOAD ERROR is displayed in the rear LCD panel the film is not properly installed Open the camera back again and reload film Set the film advance mode selector to S single frame shooting while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release vV Loading removing film e When loading film for the first time remove the shutter curtain s protective cover e Shutter curtains are very thin Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader
5. Options Commar Sub command dial Aperture can only be adjusted using the PEI Seth Sub Command Dial e E Aperture ring Aperture can only be adjusted using the lens Aperture ring z aperture ring when a non G type CPU lens is attached e In Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure modes aperture cannot be set with the lens aperture ring even when Aperture ring option is selected f4 4 Menus status Options Command dials Off Perform menu operations with multi selector 4Return Seth On Perform menu operations with multi selector and as On e When On is selected the Main Command Dial operates as A W on the multi selector and the Sub Command Dial operates as lt p gt f5 Buttons dials PH 12 Normally changes to settings that involve both a command dial and a button are made by rotating the command dial while the button is held down If desired this can be changed so that the buttons do not have to be held down for 20 sec while the command dial is rotated Press the button again or lightly press the shutter release button to cancel the hold Options Default Changes to settings made by rotating command dial while button is held down Hold Settings can be changed by rotating command dial even after button is released elf 30 s is selected in Auto mtr off duration of hold becomes approximately 30 sec PY 100 110 Setup M
6. 5 Recompose and fully depress the shutter release button to shoot e f desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV Lock e To release FV Lock press the FUNC button and confirm that the FV Lock icons are no longer displayed in the viewfinder FV Lock is also released when e Exposure meter is off e Film rewind is performed e Lens is detached e Speedlight is turned off e Flash mode other than i TTL is selected e Flash zoom position is changed e Modeling flash is set on Speedlight e Metering system is changed except between Matrix and Center Weighted metering e Option other than FV Lock or FV Lock Lens data is selected in f3 FUNC button in Custom Setting 152 Exposure area in FV Lock Shooting situation Flash mode Exposure area Single Speedlight i TTL mode 6mm dia at center Auto Aperture flash Exposure area measured by the Speedlight Multiple flash with Advanced Wireless Lighting i TTL mode Entire frame Auto Aperture flash Non TTL Auto flash Exposure area measured by the Speedlight Master Speedlight E Auto FP High Speed Sync Auto FP High Speed Sync is activated automatically at shutter speeds faster than 1 250 sec allowing auto flash control at all shutter speeds up to and including 1 8 000 sec As a result the flash can be used without concern for maximum sync speed even in daylight shots taken at maximum ap
7. Release button c2 AE L AF L Options AE L AF L button Exposure locked with AE AF L button only Release button Exposure locked with either AE AF L button or shutter release button 58 72 At the default setting pressing the AE AF L button locks both exposure and focus This can be changed as following lock only AE L hold reset Options AE AF lock Both exposure and focus are locked AE lock only Only exposure is locked AE L hold reset Exposure remains locked until shutter is released exposure meter is off or AE AF L button is pressed again AE lock hold Exposure remains locked until exposure meter is off or AE AF L button is pressed again pressing shutter release button does not release the lock AF lock only Only focus is locked 99 Custom Setting Menu continued c3 AF ON AE L 49 58 72 Functions of the AF start and AE AF L buttons can be changed as following c4 Auto meter off Options Default Functions remain unchanged Switch function Exchange each functions Both AF ON Autofocus activated with AE AF L button function of AF start button unchanged Both AE L Exposure focus locked with AF start button function of AE AF L button unchanged e Setting in c2 AE L AF L BY 99 is also active in this option For example if Both AE L is selected and AF lock only is set in c2 AE L AF L only focus
8. Aperture Priority You set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed This lets you determine the depth of the in focus area ics 164 Auto P 68 so you can choose whether near or distant subjects are in sharp focus or whether foreground or background should be blurred M Manual P 70 Shutter speed and aperture are set manually Long Time Exposure Bulb can also be selected 27 c E fo o e wn fa 7 Holding the Camera and Focusing Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject 1 Hold the camera properly e Keep your elbow propped against your body for support e Stand with one foot a half step forward keeping your upper body as still as possible e Use your right hand to grasp the camera handgrip and your left hand to cradle the lens 2 Compose your shot e Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button e Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject focus brackets flicker momentarily and when the subject is in focus appears in the viewfinder 28 Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steadily and or when using a slow shutter speed In general you should set the shutter speed faster than 1 focal length of
9. 41 Lens Compatibility continued Nikkor lenses that can be attached after camera body modification The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after modification of the camera s meter coupling lever e Non Al lens e Lenses with Focusing Unit AU 1 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 and 1200mm 1 11 e PC 28mm f 4 Factory Serial No 180900 or smaller e PC 35mm f 2 8 No 906200 or smaller e Reflex 1000mm f 11 No 142361 to 143000 e Reflex 2000mm f 11 No 200111 to 200310 e 180 600mm f 8 ED No 174041 to 174180 e 360 1200mm f 11 ED No 174031 to 174127 e 200 600mm f 9 5 No 280001 to 300490 42 E Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film The frame counter and the number of frame on the film in use can be aligned Insert film after rotating the camera sprocket with your finger until it stops rotating e You can rotate the sprocket in either direction e The frame counter and the number of frame on the film may not align precisely with some films H Confirming film advance status Film advance status can be confirmed while camera back is opened Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob The camera back will pop open 3 o o 2 e ae 2 E v a Insert film and press the film rewind knob down Align the film leader to the index mark and depress the shutter release button e Depress the s
10. CSM 00 This icon indicates settings that can be fine tuned from the Custom Settings menu Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http Awww nikonusa com e For users in Europe http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com Nomencdclature Controls E Camera body Metering system selector lock release oooooooocccocccncos 26 62 E Diopter adjustment knob 81 Metering system selector Y 26 62 Top LCD panel cece 8 6 Exposure mode button MY 26 64 71 Camera strap eyelet Exposure compensation button 74 18 Shutter release button 9 Power switch 26 19 Sub Command Dial 12 13 49 Depth of field preview button BY 83 42 Film rewind crank ad Film rewind knob Self timer indicator LED Film advance mode selector lock release wo 22 45 82 84 Sync terminal 156 42 10 pin terminal E 171 Termina
11. DAMON aise oa caccase e A Bee Basic Operation Before You Begin Detailed Operation Flash Photography n 5 fo o Z ECO T v 1 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F6 Get to know your F6 camera and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that you keep this manual handy Main features of the F6 e Nikon s exclusive new 11 area autofocus sensor Multi CAM2000 system including 9 cross type sensors achieves superior performance in continuous high speed shooting and enables sharp focus even on erratically moving subjects Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering with a 1 005 pixel RGB sensor provides a correct exposure in diverse shooting situations Various settings feature a menu list displayed on the large sized LCD panel on camera back Custom Settings feature customized combinations of various functions modes and two Command Dials and a multi selector provide access to more versatile functions Various accessory systems including interchangeable lenses When used with an optional Nikon Speedlight that features the Creative Lighting System CLS new levels of flash performance including i TTL Auto FP High Speed Sync and Advanced Wireless Lighting can be achieved Shooting data such as shutter speed aperture or lens focal length can be stored in the camera and saved on a CompactFlash CF memory card with the optional Data Reader MV 1 Supplied accessor
12. 0 frame imprint e Load film advance the film to the first frame more than 2 sec after power is turned on or exposure meter is on and before the exposure meter turns off If the film is advanced to the first frame before 2 sec data may not be imprinted correctly Film advance speed in data imprint shooting e When imprinted data other than date date and time or user index number is selected film advance speed tends to slow down even at normal temperatures if CL continuous low speed or CH continuous high speed film advance mode is selected e To prevent the slowdown of the film advance speed select either date date and time or user index number only or cancel data imprint e Film advance speed depends on film sensitivity temperature and imprint density selected in Custom Setting d8 Imprint density 103 it slows down when low sensitivity film is loaded at low temperatures and darker imprint density is selected e Even when the date date and time or user index number only is selected for imprinting data film advance speed slows down if the film sensitivity is slower than ISO 160 or imprint density is set to 2 in CH continuous high speed shooting Processing film with between frame imprint e Film may be cut in film processing including your imprint data or even the photo image itself To avoid this make sure to have the entire film roll processed in one piece 137 Shooting Menu Multiple Exposure
13. RW 83 p down metering p down metering If the aperture is slower than f 4 set 0 5 with the b6 Screen in the Custom Setting Bi 98 9 With shutter speed set to 1 125 sec or slower exposure meter of the camera cannot be used 0 Some 1 By sto 2 By sto some teleco 7 By sto determined before shifting 13 By stol 4 With maximum aperture of f 3 5 or faster in combination with Al S Al or Series E lens However lenses cannot be attached PY 40 p down metering Exposure is determined by pre setting lens aperture Exposure must be determined before shifting use AE AF L button before shifting p down metering Exposure is determined by pre setting lens aperture Exposure must be p down metering Set to 0 5 in the b6 Screen comp in the Custom Setting PY 98 enses cannot be used MY 40 5 Exposure compensation is necessary with some lenses See the instruction manual of the nverter for details 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster p down metering Exposure is determined by stopping down aperture on the bellows Exposure must be determined before shooting 39 Lens Compatibility continued M Using a non CPU Nikkor lens Limitations of non CPU Nikkor lenses e Set exposure mode to A Aperture Priority Auto or M Manual When other modes are selected the exposure indication P or 5 in the LCD panel blinks and exposure mode i
14. e The camera functions normally without setting the date and time but shooting data cannot be recorded date and time Y 112 or imprinted day hour minute date and time EY 126 correctly and interval timer Y 140 cannot be executed correctly e If the camera power switch is turned on after the clock data has been lost date and time start from 2004 January 1st O hour O minute If date and time are left unset the clock data will be lost every time the power switch is turned off c E D fo o e vn oO Set time and date For number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries see page 185 Power source other than 3V lithium batteries Eight AA type batteries or optional Rechargeable Li ion Batteries EN EL4 with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 can be used to power the F6 with an optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 f84 166 attached We recommend that you take spare batteries with you especially when traveling 2 Checking Battery Power Battery power can be checked in the top LCD panel and viewfinder Viewfinder 1 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the indication e f maral appears battery power is sufficient If any other indication appears see table on the next page e When the power switch is turned on exposure meter turns on E Shutter release button operation and exposure meter Q i zP
15. e With lens number 1 the selected lens number is displayed as L 1 in the rear LCD panel No number is displayed when a CPU lens is attached and when either focal length or maximum aperture is not specified with non CPU enS is Non CPU Lens continued H Selecting lens number with button and dial operation Lens number combination of focal length and maximum aperture set at the Specifying lens data can be selected using the FUNC button and Main Command Dial without menu operation 1 Set FV Lock and Lens data in the f3 FUNC Button PY 108 L ta Istep spd aptr e Select FV Lock and Lens data in the f3FUNC Button referring to Operation in Menu on page 88 e Lens data cannot be selected alone FV Lock is also selected Press the FUNC button and rotate the Main Command Dial to select lens number 0 9 ES iso 100 Main CMD O Select lens No f 9 WA Fra fa L 1 e The lens data display appears when the FUNC button is pressed Check the focal length and maximum aperture and select your desired lens number e With lens number 1 the selected lens number is displayed as L 1 in the rear LCD panel No number is displayed when a CPU lens is attached and when either focal length or maximum aperture is not specified with non CPU lens e f an SB 800 or 600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera turn the Speedlight off before pressing the FUNC button since the FV
16. so the date display screen is displayed 5 Set date display order Date format e Press A to select desired date display order and gt to set e The date display order in the rear LCD panel or in imprinted data BY 126 is changed according to the display order set in this section 6 Complete the procedure e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button to return to the Shooting data display Internal clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary 36 Detailed Operation Detailed Operation This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions including lens film focus exposure and other functions 37 Lens Compatibility Use of a Nikon CPU lens except IX Nikkor DX Nikkor is recommended with this camera D or G type AF lenses provide access to all available functions E CPU Nikkor Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Matrix a Center Autof lect Manual P 5 A M gt Spot Lens accessories PANH cines EINE 3D Color Color Weighted ES D type AF Nikkor G type AF Nikkor x4 x AF S Nikkor 172 O O O OojojJojo O O O AF I Nikkor PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D 3 O 4 O O O e O O AF S AF I Teleconverter 5 O 6 O 6 O jojo oJo O O O Non D G type AF Nikkor except AF Nikkor for
17. B type BriteView clear Matte screen Il interchangeable with six optional focusing screens Viewfinder frame Approx 100 coverage Finder magnification Approx 0 74x with 50mm lens set to infinity and 1 0m 1 Viewfinder Focus indications metering system AE lock FV lock exposure information mode shutter speed lock sync speed shutter speed aperture step aperture lock aperture multiple exposure battery level frame counter exposure compensation value electronic analog exposure display exposure compensation bracketing ready light 11 sets of focus brackets area Reflex mirror Automatic instant return type 181 n 5 fo o Z ECO T v 1 2 Specifications continued Lens aperture Instant return type with depth of field preview button Autofocus TTL phase detection Nikon Multi CAM2000 autofocus module e Detection range EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 at normal temperature Lens servo e Single Servo AF S Continuous Servo AF C Manual focus MI e Focus Tracking automatically activated in Single Servo AF S or Continuous Servo AF C Focus area One or group out of 11 focus areas can be selected AF Area mode e Single Area AF e Dynamic AF e Group Dynamic AF e Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing AE AF L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF Metering system T
18. Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame Multiple exposure can be performed in any of the available exposure modes Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD exposure Return Seth IN Return Set Data_imprint 0 0 gt PE Hexposures e Press A V on the multi selector e Press A to select Mult to select SHOOTING MENU exposure and press so the and press gt so the SHOOTING Multiple exposure display MENU display appears appears 3 Select number of exposures e Press A V to select your desired e When the multiple exposure is number of exposures from 2 to set mi appears in the viewfinder 10 then press to set and mi and the number of exposures in the rear LCD panel 138 4 Compose picture confirm focus indicator and shoot e If the film advance mode is set to S single frame the first shot will be taken when the shutter release button is fully depressed The film does not advance but the Multiple exposure indication in the viewfinder blinks Multiple exposures can then be taken from the second shutter release After the selected number of exposures has been taken the film automatically advances to the next frame e If film advance mode is set to CL continuous low speed CH continuous high speed or Cs continuous silent low speed selected numbers of exposures wil
19. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Trademark Information e CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation e Microsoft Microsoft Excel and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies n 5 fo o Z ECO Oo v w 2 187 A Advanced Wireless Lighting ccoo a ides scsncassicaeieea EAE A 151 AF Area Modern or ot A ge veers ai 52 AF Assist tor MultisArea AF reie e io da 153 AF Assist Illuminator Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Auto Exposure BracketiNO coincidan ida ca dada in adidas 75 Auto Exposure Lock AUTOFOCUS curia Na ces Auto FP High Speed SYNC icon aa a e e r a ind 153 Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor 154 C Center Weighted Metering eierne nn enera a aE E E ita Color Matrix Metering casier mner a E E E a Command lock garena era o N O ere Continuous high speed shooting CH Continuous low speed shooting CL s seeesseiseseieeisisersiisistitistittsttstntintitintisrntestenen CONTINUOUS SE VO ARCA Cintra Continuous shooting Continuous silent low speed shooting Cs CPU NIKKOMICNS tc o e Creative Lighting System CLS ea CUSTOM SONO darla D Da teste set ivan ira 35 E ON 36 Depth of field 5 Diopter adjustment Distance
20. numbers appears To edit the number see step 4 on page 128 4 Complete the operation 1 ISO TOO DM Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display e iL is displayed in the rear LCD panel when between frames imprint is set and iL is displayed when both in frame imprint and between frames imprint are set 133 Shooting Menu Imprinting Shooting Data continued E Imprinting data on frame number 0 When film is loaded film is advanced three frames before stopping data is imprinted on frame number 0 the frame before the first frame then the film is advanced to the first frame ID number film number and the date of film loading can be imprinted between frames and the date and film number can be imprinted on frame number 0 E imprinted data ID number camera ID ID number set in Recording shooting data PY 121 is imprinted Film number Film number set in Recording shooting data R 121 is imprinted Date The year month day month day year or day month year of film loading is imprinted e if you change the display order to month day year or day month year in Date in the SET UP menu E 36 date is imprinted in that order Position of imprinted data and example Between frames i y number Film number Date e Data is imprinted at the left side of frame number 0 as illustrated above In frame z Imprinted data Imprint exa
21. t 2 ES bal Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync 2 ssion 5 ces 2 Red Eye Reduction with Red Eye Reduction 3 Slow Sync 3 4 1 Front Curtain Sync is selected automatically in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 2 Slow Sync is set simultaneously in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Rear Curtain Sync with Slow Sync is indicated as below in the rear LCD panel Normal display 3 Flash sync mode indication is reversed if attached Speedlight is not compatible with Red Eye Reduction mode 4 Red Eye Reduction is selected automatically in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode gt 2 pe D gt o a Nn By ue Studio flash system e Rear Curtain Sync cannot be used with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained 157 Flash sync mode continued Front Curtain Sync Set the flash sync mode to Front Curtain Sync for normal flash photography With the SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 set the Speedlight s sync mode selector to NORMAL bso Slow Sync In most Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode flash photography shooting situations the camera s shutter speed is automatically set to 1 60 to 1 250 sec 1 60 1 8 000 sec in Auto FP High Speed Sync However for shooting nighttime scenes Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed down to 30 sec to bring out background
22. 18 e Set date and time in Date setup menu 35 e Specify maximum aperture of the non CPU lens Aperture will be 40 144 displayed e Reload film 22 e Load DX coded film or set the film speed manually 23 44 e Remove the film cartridge 32 e Rewind film by pressing the two film rewind buttons s or by rotating 46 47 the film rewind crank e Rewind film again by pressing the two film rewind buttons as after 46 47 reloading flesh set of batteries or by rotating the film rewind crank e Focus manually 61 177 n 5 fo o Z ECO T v w 2 Troubleshooting continued Top LCD panel Viewfinder Rear LCD panel Cause H appears H i appears HI appears Overexposure may have occurred La appears Lo appears Lo appears Underexposure may have occurred Electronic Electronic e Subject brightness is beyond analog analog exposure camera s exposure range display blinks display blinks but i blinks buk b blinks buLb appears e Shutter speed is set to hut i in S mode Por appears e Non CPU lens is attached or no blinks lens is attached in P or S mode 50 appears 250 appears 250 appears e Shutter speed faster than 1 250 sec the highest sync speed is selected in S or M mode 4 blinks for e Flash has fired at full output and 3 sec after an underexposure may have flash occurred Err blinks Err blinks ERR appears e Malfunction det
23. 2 CSM b3 Exposure compensation can be set to be activated with the Main or Sub Command Dial without having to press the exposure compensation button PY 97 3 CSM e8 Auto Exposure Bracketing can be set to turn on off with the Main Command Dial while the Sub Command Dial can be used to select the number of shots and EV compensation value fj 106 E nan oO 55 E gt g fe o Nomenclature Controls continued E Multi selector e Use the multi selector to select focus area PY 50 operate menu EY 88 or display shooting data EY 122 e When Activate meter is selected in Custom Setting f2 Multi selector exposure meter can be activated with the multi selector when exposure meter is off Y 107 Or by selecting Initiate AF Autofocus can be activated M Focus area selection A Top Select top focus area or focus area group 1 W Bottom Select bottom focus area or focus area group 1 gt Right Select right focus area or focus area group 1 4 Left Select left focus area or focus area group 1 Center Select center focus area or focus area group 2 E Menu operation A Top Select option item or set option such as a number 3 W Bottom Select option item or set option such as a number 3 gt Right Set selection or go to next page 3 4 Left Cancel selection or go back one page 3 Center Set or go to next page 3 E Shooting data
24. 53 The selected focus area can be locked by rotating the focus area selector lock release to lock position The focus area can also be changed with the optional focusing screen ES 168 CSM a5 In manual focus or continuous shooting you can cancel the highlighting of the selected focus area Also you can change the duration of the red focus area display to 0 2 sec or 1 sec R 95 3 o o 2 e lt 3 aa s o 2 CSM a6 The focus area position can be set to change continuously on the same horizontal or vertical plane This enables the focus area to be switched to the opposite position without pressing the opposite direction on the multi selector EY 96 CSM f1 Selected focus area can be set to be highlighted when you press the center of the multi selector Also any operation activated by pressing the center of the multi selector can be canceled 107 51 Autofocus continued MSelecting AF Area mode In autofocus operation any of four AF Area modes can be selected depending on shooting conditions to utilize the F6 s 11 focus areas Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode a 639 o 52 Single Area AF Mode Focus is obtained at only one selected focus area out of 11 Useful for obtaining precise focus of a stationary subject in a particular area e Selected focus area is highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and
25. CSM MENU Wank select R Reset CSM a Autofocus e BKT F lash f Controls b Meter ing Exp A Gub menu Date format Sub menu Data imprint Mult exposure Interval timer Return Set Select lens No Edit Press 50 F1 4 Seth Return 87 Operation in Menu all menus Press A or W on the multi selector to change the highlighted selection and or center to make settings or selections in the menu display E Setting menu Example Custom Setting menu a3 Group dynamic AF Turn the Power switch on and press the MENU button to display the menu e Unlock the multi selector if it is locked 2 Display desired menu tofocus ter ing Exp e Press A W on the multi selector to select the desired menu and press so the menu display appears 3 Display desired item CSM MENU C Bank select R Reset_CSM a Ms a Autofocus AF C priority 2 AF S priority 3 Grp dyn AF b Meter ing Exp 4 AF activation Sub menu Release fps e Press A V to select your desired item and gt to display details of the item sub menu 4 Display the desired function 1 AF C priority 2 AF S priority 3 AM 4 AF activation Pattern 1 Center e Press A V to select your desired function from the sub menu and gt to 88 display settings of the function Pattern 2 Center e Further sub menus are available in t
26. Je th Se e With On selected Options Off Not extended On Extended he following shutter speeds over 30 sec can be selected with the Main Command Dial 40 sec 50 sec 1 min 1 5 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min 8 min 10 min 13 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min e When these shutter speeds are selected shutter speed is not compensated in Auto Exposure Bracketing and electronic analog display turns off b6 Screen comp 85 168 Exposure value must teleconverter used be compensated depending on focusing screen lens or Options B or E off No compensation Other screen Compensation e See the next page for setting compensation value e For focusing screen o her than B or E type Other screen must be set even when the required compensation value is 0 98 E Setting compensation value Exposure can be compensated up to 2 EV in 1 2 steps see the instruction manual of the focusing screen for the required compensation value Set Exposure comp Return c1 AE Lock e Press gt on the multi selector after selecting Other screen Display for setting compensation value appears e Press A V to select compensation value and gt to set E 72 At the default setting exposure is locked when AE AF L button is pressed Exposure can also be set to be locked by pressing the shutter release button
27. Medium B 8 1 6 2 3 O 2 Deep B 12 2 2 11 6 O o v v 2 169 Optional Accessories continued E Speedlight SB 800 This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 38 125 m ft 35mm zoom head position ISO 100 20 C 68 F and supports i TTL TTL auto aperture AA non TTL auto A manual and repeating flash control Flash sync mode including slow and rear curtain sync can be set from the camera When used with the F6 the SB 800 supports Auto FP High Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than 1 250 sec repeating flash mode excluded FV Lock for recomposing photos without changing flash level and Advanced Wireless Lighting with support for i TTL auto aperture manual and repeating flash control The built in AF assist illuminator can be used with all of the F6 s 11 focus areas For bounce flash or close up photography the flash head can be rotated through 90 above and 7 below the horizontal 180 left and 90 right while soft lighting can be achieved with the supplied SW 10H bounce adapter Auto power zoom 24 105mm ensures that illumination is adjusted in accord with the lens focal length The built in wide panel can be used for illuminating angles of 14mm and 17mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 800 accepts four AA batteries five AA batteries when powered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately C
28. TC 16 Teleconverter for F3AF K2 Ring Repro copy Outfit PF 4 Lenses that cannot be attached to the TC 16A Teleconverter PC Nikkor Al modified Nikkor Al Micro Nikkor 55mm f 3 5 Al Nikkor 20mm f 2 8 35mm f 1 4 400mm f 2 8 400mm f 3 5 28mm f 2 No 540020 or smaller 28mm f 2 8 No 500000 or smaller 35mm f 2 No 931000 or smaller 35mm f 2 8 No 880000 or smaller 50mm f 1 4 No 398000 or smaller 50mm f 2 No 364000 or smaller 40 H Using a non Al lens To attach a Nikon lens that does not have an Al coupling mechanism lenses made before 1977 the F6 s meter coupling lever must first be modified Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for modification After modification follow the instructions for attaching a non Al lens Al lens and non Al lens Meter coupling Meter coupling shoe ridge e Al lenses have a meter coupling ridge and holes on the meter coupling shoe AF Nikkor lens except for F3AF Series E and Nikkor 50mm f 1 8 do not have a meter coupling shoe c g 5 S Al lens a i e Meter coupling No meter 3 shoe coupling ridge E g o a Non Al lens Attaching non Al lens after modifying the meter coupling lever Meter coupling lever 1 Push the meter coupling lever up Position lens in the camera s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned Twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place
29. The lens focal length is imprinted with a non zoom lens e With non CPU lens if the lens data is set in Specifying lens data RJ 144 set data is imprinted no data is imprinted when lens data is not specified e Effective aperture is imprinted when Teleconverter is attached only with CPU lens However the focal length is not imprinted correctly when AF S Teleconverter TC 17E Il is used with AF S 300mm f 2 8D ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D ED focal length is imprinted correctly with AF S 300mm f 2 8D II ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D II ED Time Time of shooting is imprinted imprinted shooting data e Following combinations of shooting data can be imprinted Imprinted item Imprinted data Date Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value date Date and time Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value date and time Use Index No Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value user index number Frame count Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value frame count number Sequential No Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value sequential number 4 4 metering mode Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value flash exposure compensation value metering system 4f4 focal length Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposu
30. The year month day month day year or day month year of shooting is imprinted e if you change the display order to month day year or day month year in Date in SET UP menu 36 the date is imprinted in that order Date and time Day hour minute of the shooting is imprinted User Index No Designated six digit number is imprinted e The same user index number can be imprinted between frames BY 130 Frame count number The frame counter number indicated in the top LCD panel and viewfinder during shooting is imprinted Sequential number A sequential six digit number beginning from the number selected by the user EY 129 is imprinted when each shot is taken The number is increased by one for each frame following the first frame This is useful in confirming the total number of frames e The number returns to 00 00 00 after 99 99 99 e The sequential number can also be imprinted between frames R 130 The number continues to increase as long as the in frame or between frames imprint is selected The number does not change if the sequential number is not selected e The sequential number does not change when film is not loaded or when film is advanced to the first frame after loading e The sequential number does not reset when the camera back is opened for film change In multiple exposure mode RH 138 the number only increases once at the first exposure 126 Position of imprinted data and exampl
31. detailed displays Dynamic AF Mode In Dynamic AF you designate the primary sensor the first to detect the subject Then if the detected subject moves Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject and the next shifting among the progression of sensors as the subject moves Dynamic AF thereby follows and maintains accurate focus even on subjects that move irregularly Viewfinder indication does not change as sensoring shifts in Dynamic AF mode e Selected focus area is highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays Group Dynamic AF Mode Enables you to select a group of neighboring focus areas in the center top bottom left or right areas of the frame Group Dynamic AF Mode automatically maintains focus on a subject located in the center indicated as MW in the illustrations on next page of the focus areas selected This mode is useful when you can predict the movement of the subject e Selected focus areas are highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays e The combination of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode can be changed as follows in Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF MY 94 e Focus area pattern can be changed among six focus area groups center 1 center 2 top bottom left and right Pattern 2 Closest Pattern 2 Center n Pattern 1 Closest and Pattern 2 Closest Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority can be performed
32. is activated when shots are taken is recorded VR recording only When VR Nikkor lens PY 38 is attached whether or not VR Vibration Reduction function is used when shots are taken is recorded e VR is recorded as not used when a lens not compatible with VR function is attached 20 Date Date when shots are taken is recorded in year month day month day year or day month year Time Time when shots are taken is recorded in hour minute Recording only data e The items with recording only title the data is not displayed when shooting data appears on rear LCD panel RW 122 but the data is recorded in the camera s memory and can be copied onto a memory card PY 124 using optional Data Reader MV 1 BY 166 Aperture and focal length Aperture Selected focal length 8 Lens focal length and Maximum aperture are recorded only with CPU lens e With non CPU lens if the lens data is set in Specifying lens data EY 144 set data is recorded difference of EV steps from the maximum aperture is recorded if no maximum aperture is set blank is recorded for maximum aperture and focal length if no lens data is specified e Effective aperture is recorded when Teleconverter is attached only with CPU lens However the focal length is not recorded correctly when AF S Teleconverter TC 17E Il is used with AF S 300mm f 2 8D ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D ED focal length is recorded correctly with
33. of_shots gaps 3 o B o 2 e lt 3 aa 5 o 2 Compose picture focus and shoot e Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during shooting Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto aperture in Shutter Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are shifted In any of the exposure modes Flash Exposure Bracketing in which the TTL Auto Flash level of the lighted main subject is shifted and Auto Exposure Bracketing in which the exposure of a background lighted by ambient light is shifted are performed simultaneously when a Speedlight is used CSM e5 Bracketing can be set to perform only Auto Exposure Bracketing or Flash Exposure Bracketing where both are normally performed simultaneously EY 105 CSM e6 In Manual exposure mode shutter speed aperture and flash output level or aperture and flash output level or only flash output level can be set to be shifted where normally shutter speed and flash output level are shifted E 106 CSM e8 Auto Exposure Bracketing can be set to be turned on off with the Main Command Dial and the Sub Command Dial can be used to select the number of shots and compensated EV value Bj 106 J Auto Exposure Bracketing continued E Combination of number of shots and compensated EV value Compensated Number Bracketing indicator Bracketing ord
34. 10 pin terminal can be removed smoothly if you first remove the cap on the sync terminal Accessory Usage Length Enables the shutter to be released remotely reducing Remote Cord MC 20 camera shake Long Time Exposure and Time mode are Approx 80cm available and a beeping sound can be set to repeat 2 6 ft each second for the duration of the exposure Extension Cord Extension cord for MC 20 MC 22 MC 23 MC 25 or Approx 3m MC 21 MC 30 9 8 ft Remote cord with blue yellow and black terminals to Approx Tin Remote Cord MC 22 connect to a shutter triggering device Remote control 33 y operation via sound or signal is available a Connecting Cord Connects two F6 cameras for simultaneous operation Approx 40cm MC 23 1 3 ft Adapter cord to connect a remote accessory for 2 pin Adapter Cord remote terminal such as Radio Control Set MW 2 Approx 20cm MC 25 Intervalometer MT 2 or Modulite Remote Control Set 0 7 ft ML 2 to F6 Useful for releasing shutter remotely to reduce camera Approx 80cm Remote Cord MC 30 shake Also shutter can be locked in Long Time 2 6 ft Exposure Bulb Enables remote control up to 100m 328 ft via an Modulite Remote infrared pulse modulated ray Multiple ML 2s can be Control Set ML 2 used to enable more distant remote control Adapter E Cord MC 25 is required 9 Z Enables remote control up to 8m 26 2 ft via an E Modulite Remot
35. 3 steps Bulb X 1 250 sec Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30 min in M mode Sync contact X contact only flash synchronization up to 1 250 sec up to 1 8000 sec possible in Auto FP High Speed Sync Flash control TL flash control by combined five segment TTL multi sensor ith single component IC and 1 005 pixel AE sensor i TTL Balanced Fill Flash with SB 800 600 Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash compatible with SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 and D G type ikkor lens Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash with a Speedlight without Monitor Pre Flash and CPU lens other than D G type or non CPU lens Standard TTL With Spot Metering Film speed range in TTL auto flash ISO 25 1000 y Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync normal sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlights SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 23 etc blinks 3 sec after flash for full output warning Accessory shoe 150518 hot shoe contact digital data communication sync contact ready light contact TTL auto flash contact monitor contact GND safety lock provided Sync terminal 150519 terminal lock screw provided Creative Lighting System Advanced Wireless Lighting Auto FP High Speed Syn
36. A or M flash mode attach SU 2 to SC 13 with SB 11 and SB 14 or attach SU 3 to SC 13 with SB 140 SC 11 or SC 15 can also be used however the ready light does not appear in the viewfinder and the shutter speed does not change automatically 6 Ultraviolet and infrared photography can be performed only when SB 140 is set to M 160 M Flash units made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights Other units may damage the camera s electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements not compatible with 250V or higher electric contact alignment or switch phase Notes on using the optional Speedlight e See your Speedlight manual for details e f the camera groups are defined in the Speedlight manual under CLS see that section for camera groups compatible with CLS e If the camera groups are defined in the non CLS supporting Speedlight manual under TTL auto flash see that section for camera group I e With the SB 26 25 or 24 flash sync mode set on the Speedlight overrides the setting on the camera body However with the SB 26 Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync setting on the camera overrides Speedlight setting e The flash sync speed is 1 250 sec or slower when using an optional Speedlight With Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 set the shutter speed to 1 125 sec or slower e Available film speeds for TTL auto flash are ISO 25 to ISO 1000 e For Speedlights not compatible with the Wide Ar
37. AF S 300mm f 2 8D II ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D II ED 115 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data continued E Setting shooting data recording 1 Turn the power switch on when film is not loaded and press the MENU button to display menu the film is loaded e The shooting data recording cannot be set when shooting data is stored in camera s memory Delete shooting data before setting See Deleting shooting data on page 118 2 Display Shooting data menu in SET UP menu SET UP iting data Shooting data Data stored a y eS Date Delete y Date format Memory full Y Film number sub menu Detailed e Press A V on multi selector to e Press A V to select Shooting select SET UP menu and press data menu and so the so the SET UP menu is Shooting data menu is displayed displayed 3 Select Store settings in the Shooting data menu Shooting data Shooting data ANS Data stored ADS Data stored Lo Return Seth ao o Xe V Basic Detailed Detailed e Press A V to select Data e Press A V to select Basic or stored and gt to set Detailed and to set The display returns to Shooting data menu 116 4 Complete the procedure e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display Make sure to set date time FW 35 before setting the shooting data recording Recording capacity number of 36 frame f
38. E f o e n co Imprinting recording shooting data With the F6 date shutter speed aperture and lens focal length can be imprinted in the frame between the frames or before the first frame on the film roll The data that can be imprinted differs with the position on the film The shooting data is also recorded in the camera s built in memory For details on data imprinting see page 126 For details on recording data see page 112 CSM b1 Shutter speed and aperture can be changed to display settings in steps of 1 2 or one EV BM 97 31 9 Rewinding the Film Always make sure that the film has completely rewound before removing the film cartridge 1 Film starts to rewind automatically after the last shot is taken ea 0 and then a is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder while the film is rewinding The frame counter counts down backwards until the rewind is complete Also Rewinding is displayed in the rear LCD panel Confirm that is blinking in the top LCD panel Then open the camera back by lifting the film rewind knob and remove the film cartridge e Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and REWIND COMPLETED is displayed in the rear LCD panel E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder indication and REWIND COMPLETED display in the rear
39. Ear ica 38 62 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill FlaSh oooonn coonnnnncncccnnnnnnccancccccccnonananoninon 154 160 TTL auto flash E IWO BUttON RESP Lia its 147 Miewtinder frame COVE sne a diana oi 29 n 5 fo o Z ECO T v m 2 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8331 JAPAN Printed in Japan KL4J00500201 S037 11 8MAA2311
40. Exposure Bracketing and Flash Exposure Bracketing are active However this can be changed so that only Auto Exposure Bracketing or Flash Exposure Bracketing is active Options AE amp flash Auto Exposure Bracketing and Flash Exposure Bracketing are active AE only Only Auto Exposure Bracketing is active AE only Flash only Only Flash Exposure Bracketing is active Flash only 105 Custom Setting Menu continued e6 M mode bkting 75 At the default setting shutter speed and flash output level are bracketed in Manual exposure mode However this can be changed to vary aperture shutter speed and aperture or flash output level only Options Speed Shutter speed and flash output level are varied Speed Shutter speed aperture and flash output level Speed Aperture are varied Apertu re Aperture Aperture and flash output level are varied Elash Flash Flash output level is varied e When AE only is selected in e5 Auto BKT set R 105 flash output level is not varied e7 Bkting order E 75 This option controls the order in which bracketing is performed Options MTR gt Under gt Over Bracketing performed in order shown on pages 76 77 2 r Under gt MTR gt Over Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest Under SHTR gt ver to highest value e8 Auto BKT select 75 At the default setting the Main Command Dial is used to select the number of shots and
41. LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off Make sure the film is completely rewound E is blinking or REWIND COMPLETED is displayed then open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge 32 For mid roll rewind 46 To rewind film manually using the film rewind crank 47 Film rewind knob No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera Make sure that the knob is down before rewinding film Pictures taken on frames beyond the film s indicated number of exposures may be discarded in the process of developing c E fo o e a n fa CSM d2 The F6 can be programmed to not automatically begin film rewind when it reaches the end of a roll execute film rewind by pressing the film rewind buttons NY 101 CSM d3 Film leader can be set to remain outside the film cartridge when it is rewound PY 101 CSM d Film advance can be changed to stop at the 35th or 36th frame E 102 33 Setting Language and Date Time You can set the language and date time for various settings in the menu imprint record shooting data or perform Interval Timer photography H Setting language 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu C Go MENU CSM MENU PLA SET UP SHOOTING MENU NON CPU LENS Language Language e Press A V on multi selector to select La
42. LCD panel when in frame imprint is set and iL is displayed when both in frame imprint and imprint between frames are set 129 Shooting Menu Imprinting Shooting Data continued E Imprinting data between frames In addition to the date date and time user index number frame count number or sequential number which can also be imprinted in frame additional detailed shooting data can be imprinted between frames E imprinted data Date date and time user index number frame count number or sequential number See the in frame imprinted data on page 126 for details Shutter speed The shutter speed displayed in the top and rear LCD panels in detailed and large display and viewfinder when pictures are taken is imprinted Aperture The aperture displayed in top and rear LCD panels in detailed and large display and viewfinder when pictures are taken is imprinted e When a non CPU lens is attached and the lens maximum aperture is not specified in specifying lens data RY 144 the number of EV steps from maximum aperture with the a mark is imprinted Exposure mode Location of imprinted m indicates the exposure mode e Programmed Auto no indication e Shutter Priority Auto indication at the shutter speed e Aperture Priority Auto indication at the aperture e Manual indications at both shutter speed and aperture Exposure compensation value Selected exposure compensation value PY 74 is imprinted in
43. OFF when the Preset value select is selected in e8 Auto BKT selection the number of shots and compensated EV values previously selected will remain e Bracketing is also canceled when Two Button Reset BJ 147 is performed selecting another Custom Bank R 91 Custom Reset is performed Y 92 or setting is changed in Custom Setting b1 EV step or b2 Exp comp EV R8 97 Auto Exposure Bracketing and other functions e If the exposure compensation function f 74 is also set Bracketing will be combined with the exposure compensation values It is useful to perform Bracketing with a compensated value of over 3 EV or under 3 EV e With film advance mode in CL continuous low speed CH continuous high speed or Cs continuous silent low speed fully depress and hold the shutter release button until the set number of shots has been taken and film advance stops automatically If Bracketing burst is selected in the Custom Setting menu f3 FUNC Button Auto Exposure Bracketing will be performed repeatedly even after the selected number of shots has been reached as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed while the FUNC button is pressed BY 108 e In S single frame film advance mode if Bracketing burst is selected in the Custom Setting menu f3 FUNC Button Bracketing is performed until the set number of shots has been taken as long as the shutter release button is kept depressed
44. OM ria ane ern lit 26 62 150 154 D type Nikkor lens DX code dilMirvricarn rinda Dynamic AF Mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority 00 ccccccecseeeeeeeeeeesseeeseeneeeeseees 53 188 E Exposure COMPAS oi went newest 74 E pos re Meter ai cp red tse oem ave la soon 18 ExPOSUPE Mod asisas desea a eor E EE E ROA LaS Seances oa daria 26 64 71 A 65 F Film advance Mode is oa andara Flash Exposure Bracketing orita d a E cd aii Flash shooting distance range FlasheSVNC MOG miii TA E E E EA REE Flexible Pr AM iia A aii F Focallength PEC iria A naaa FOCUS Cia ori econ vane Focus brackets Y Foc siNgScreeNS eroe r n n N e Oa A led FOCUS LOCK erp a e a E O e e e eaa ae Focus mode Focus Tracking Front Curtain Sync MO e aa G Group Dynamic AF Mode rici ci E A E EE cnc hee 52 G type Nikkor lens vicio ia AE ra E E ETE EE EENE 20 38 mprinting data between frames ooocccnconinconococooccooncconncon E EA E aaa 130 mprinting data NT ciao a D ed aaa aca 126 mprinting data on frame number D ooocoicconnccciccccocccooccoonnconnconn a eaae 134 mprinting shooting data Merval aia aaa EL Balanced Flash cocaina end Fl TaShCOMtrolies cee lin teta L A Pd cee OE eee Sane ene oe ene ere eee eens CDU Nati ata Lens data Long Time exposure Bulb Miscellaneous Index continued M Manualiexpostire Modena o a eee ene eee Manual fash ieee
45. Press lt gt to return to the film data display e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press INFO button to return to the Shooting data display 122 Details on shooting data display 30m E 05 07 25 a Of 250 a BELANI de HE L o4 24 120 0105 07 25 l Y L ER E ve M0 678 TIL 5 5 6N 21 09 o o Basic display Detailed display Display item Example Display item Example Film number 0009 43 Exposure compensation 03 4 Frame count number 3rd frame value 5 Flash exposure a O ser speed ee compensation value 0 6 O Aperture a Flash mode TTL TTL auto flash Selected focal length 80mm b Speedlight used sed Lens focal length 24 120mm not used 9 Maximum aperture 1 3 5 5 6 e FV Lock used Metering system Matrix 47 Multiple exposure executed Exposure mode Manual Auto Exposure lock used 0 Date 2005 July 25 9 Time 21 09 e Displays other than numbers indicate w K2 Matrix metering KY Center Weighted metering Spot metering D P Programmed Auto S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual a TTL TTL i TTL mode used no display flash mode other than TTL used b Speedlight used no display Speedlight not used e FV L FV Lock used no display FV Lock not used 42 E multiple exposure no
46. Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto and Aperture Priority Auto In Manual exposure mode under or over EV value from the correct exposure is imprinted within 9 7 if the value exceeds 9 7 or 9 7 is imprinted e 0 0 is imprinted if no exposure compensation is set e is imprinted in multiple exposure PRY 138 e In Auto Exposure Bracketing BJ 75 added compensation value of the Bracketing is imprinted See Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation value on page 148 for details Flash exposure compensation 484 Flash exposure compensation value set in flash shooting is imprinted See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for the flash exposure compensaiton e f no flash exposure compensation is set 0 0 is imprinted 130 e When exposure compensation EY 74 or Auto Exposure Bracketing EY 75 is performed in flash photography flash output level is also compensated and recorded as flash exposure compensation value even when no flash exposure compensation is set See Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation value on page 148 for details e No data is imprinted if attached Speedlight is turned off Metering system The exposure metering system 4 62 in use when pictures are taken is imprinted Focal length Selected focal length lens zoom position when pictures are taken is imprinted e Zoom position is imprinted with a zoom lens
47. Servo AF e Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed e Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE AF L button H In Continuous Servo AF e Focus is locked as long as the AE AF L button is kept pressed even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button In Auto Exposure mode exposure is also locked E 72 Recompose while focus is locked and shoot e After you have locked the focus do not change the camera to subject distance e f you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after releasing the shutter in Single Servo AF the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing Similarly if you keep the AE AF L button pressed after releasing the shutter the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing elf the subject moves after the focus is locked if the camera to subject distance has changed remove your finger from the shutter release button or AE AF L button to release the lock then refocus and lock the focus again CSM c2 The AE AF L button can be set to lock only the focus fj 99 3 o o 2 e 3 aa 5 o 2 CSM c3 AF start and AE AF L buttons can be set to operate as follows E 100 e AF start button operates as AE AF L button and AE AF L button operates as AF start button e AE AF L button operates as AF start button funct
48. TIL A M EN REAR O 3D Multi Multi FP High Rear Speedlight Lens Sensor Sensor Standard Non TTL Manual Speed Repeating Curtain Red Eye Balanced Balanced TTL 1 Auto 2 Sync Flash Sync Reduction Fill Flash Fill Flash sax 0 elote 1010030 SB 28 28DX DO O O O O O O O O SB 500Xx Ons dea Oral E OP Uy ta AE OMe O O O O SB 27 ON Als oe OF ad OO ase es o O OS O O O O O O sB 26 3 Orale A Oo Of ef One AA O 18 Oo 1 O O O O O Oo O O O SB 25 OER CPUS nearer ioe Or aKa Of Odia O J SNA Oia O__ O O O O O O O O SB 24 100 O O O O O O SB 295 29 4 SB 23 00 O O O O SB 21B SB 30 SB 22s SB 22 SB 20 DDE O O O O O SB 16B SB 15 SB 11 5 SB 14 5 OOO O O O O O SB 140 5 6 1 Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected Setting exposure to Manual automatically changes the flash mode to Standard TTL with Speedlights other than SB 80DX 50DX 28 28DX 27 26 25 and 24 that are equipped with TTL Auto Flash 2 Auto Aperture flash is available with SB 80DX 28DX and lenses or Set Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode R 105 to On 3 Shutter speed is automatically controlled to slower than 1 200 sec when the Wireless Slave Flash selector is set to D 4 With the SB 29s 29 and SB 21B autofocus can be used only when an AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 105mm 200mm and 70 180mm is attached 5 TTL auto flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC 23 In
49. TTL BL e Set the power switch of the Speedlight to ON and set the flash mode to TTL auto flash 5 Check the display in the LCD panel e Confirm that the indicator TUBLI SB 800 or SB 600 for i TTL Balanced Fill Flash appears in the LCD panel If this indication does not appear in the LCD panel press the MODE button until it appears 6 Compose picture focus and confirm the indication in the viewfinder e Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the in focus indicator and ready light indicator 4 appears in the viewfinder 7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot e If the ready light blinks approx 3 sec after full flash output underexposure may have occurred Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again e When using a Speedlight make sure to read its instruction manual as well CSM e1 Auto FP High Speed Sync can be set or 1 60 to 1 250 sec can be selected as the fastest limit for the sync shutter speed EY 104 CSM e2 30 to 1 60 sec can be selected as the slowest limit for the sync shutter speed in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Bi 104 gt 2 pe D gt o a lt Nn BY Le 163 164 About Depth of Field The section provides a basic explanation of the relationship between focus and depth of field E Depth of field When focusing depth of field should always be considered Depth of f
50. Turn the power switch off remove the lens from the camera body and pull the focusing screen release latch outward using the supplied tweezers e The holder will soring open when the focusing screen release latch is pulled outward S o o 2 e mo 2u E o 2 Remove the screen by grasping the small tab with the tweezers and set the replacement screen in place e Make sure the screen is set properly Using the tweezers push the front edge of the holder upward until it clicks into place e Be sure not to touch the reflex mirror or the surfaces of the focusing screens e Always use F6 focusing screens focusing screens for other cameras cannot be used Focusing screen compensation No compensation is required with type B or E focusing screens or in Matrix metering With screens other than type B or E the EV level of the focusing screen may require compensation depending upon the focusing screen lens or teleconverter attached To compensate EV level set Other screen in Custom Setting b6 Screen comp 98 For the appropriate compensation value see the instruction manual of the focusing screen e For focusing screens other than B or E type Other screen must be set even when the compensation value is 0 85 Self Diagnostic Shutter System The F6 is equipped with a self diagnostic shutter that automatically con
51. at the end of film roll Press film rewind buttons to start film rewind Manua d3 Film leader 32 46 Film leader can be set to remain outside the film cartridge when it is rewound Options Rewind leader in Film leader is rewound all the way Leave leader out Film leader remains outside the film cartridge when film is rewound Leave leader out 1 when Film leader is set to Leave leader out e Do not release the shutter when film with film leader left outside the cartridge is loaded Doing so can damage the shutter curtain 101 Custom Setting Menu continued d4 Last frame 32 At the default setting film starts to rewind automatically at the end of film roll However this can be changed to start after frame 36 or 35 Useful in saving the film negative in 6 strips of 6 frame or 7 strips of 5 frame d Options Last frame End of film Film starts to rewind at the end of film roll Frame 36 Film starts to rewind after frame 36 End of film Frame 35 Film starts to rewind after frame 35 Frame 36 Frame 35 e Film advance stops at frame 36 or 35 when d2 film rewind BBY 101 is set to Manual d5 MB 40 CH fps 45 166 With the Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 optional attached the maximum film advance speed in CH continuous high speed is 8 fps However this can be changed to 7 fps or 6 fps Options 8 fps Maximum film advance speed of 8 fps 7 fps Maximum
52. compensation flash exposure compensation value on page 148 for details Speedlight Speedlight settings are recorded Following five items are recorded a Flash mode TTL Whether flash mode is TTL i TTL or not is recorded e Flash mode is recorded as TTL when flash mode is set to i TTL Balanced Fill Flash Standard i TTL Flash Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor or Standard TTL Flash RY 150 154 e Flash mode is recorded as not TTL when no flash is used b Speedlight in use not in use Whether Speedlight is fired or not when shots are taken is recorded e Only Speedlight equipped with TTL flash capability RW 159 160 is recorded e Even when Speedlight is attached Speedlight is recorded as not used if it is turned off 114 c Advanced Wireless Lighting recording only Whether Advanced Wireless Lighting RW 151 is used or not when shots are taken is recorded d Auto FP High Speed Sync recording only Whether Auto FP High Speed Sync is used or not when shots are taken is recorded e Auto FP High Speed Sync is recorded as used when FP High Speed Sync BY 153 is executed with a Speedlight not compatible with the Creative Lighting System e FV Lock Whether FV Lock BY 151 is used or not when shots are taken is recorded 47 Multiple exposure Whether or not multi exposure RW 138 is executed when shots are taken is recorded Auto Exposure Lock Whether or not Auto Exposure Lock EY 72
53. d6 When film speed is set to IN and non DX coded film is loaded Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and DX ERR is displayed in the rear LCD panel after film is advanced to the first frame This warning indication can be changed to appear when the power switch is turned on and camera back is closed without advancing film to the first frame E 102 44 MSelecting film advance mode S single frame shooting CL continuous low speed shooting CH continuous high speed shooting Cs continuous silent low speed shooting self timer and M uP mirror up are available for a variety of shooting situations S Single frame shooting Fully depressing the shu To select advance advance film advance mode rotate the film mode selector while pressing the film mode selector lock release e The following film advance modes are available ter release button takes one picture and automatically advances the film by one frame CL Continuous low speed shoot Sho Batt S are aken con inuously a ery Pack MB 40 as long as depressed CH Continuous high speed shoo Sho S are Power Bat depressed aken con ery Pack inuously a B 40 as Cs Continuous silent low speed Sho S are aken con ing approx 2 fps approx 4 fps with Multi Power you keep the shutter release button fully ting approx 5 5 fps approx 8 fps with Multi ong as you keep the shut
54. details using all of the available light Sa Rear Curtain Sync The Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash illuminated moving subject With the SB 26 25 or 24 set the Speedlight s sync mode selector to REAR When Rear Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Slow Sync is set automatically Red Eye Reduction The Monitor Preflash or Red Eye Reduction lamp lights before the flash fires in order to reduce the red eye effect in photos of people or animals With SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 or SB 25 only 5 Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are set simultaneously the SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 or SB 25 Set the exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto Flash Sync Modes e When Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is selected the Monitor Preflash or Red Eye Reduction lamp lights before the flash fires Do not move the camera or allow the subject to move until the shutter is released Red Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority e With Slow Sync and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync keep the camera steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow Use of a tripod is recommended 158 Usable optional Speedlights Us
55. display LCD panel and viewfinder 26 Metering Systems Since brightness and film sensitivity determine the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure measuring subject brightness is very important Exposure Auto and Manual The F6 provides three metering systems With Matrix Metering P84 62 brightness data is detected using the 1 005 pixel Matrix sensor With Center Weighted Metering EY 63 brightness is detected in the central area of the viewfinder With Spot etering FW 63 sensitivity is concentrated in one of the 11 available focus areas Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film Shutter speed and aperture control how much light reaches the film The correct combination of shutter speed and aperture results in a correct exposure a result provided by the F6 s four exposure modes Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting situations P Programmed Auto P 64 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically while allowing you to make other settings such as Flexible Program PY 64 or exposure compensation EY 74 Shutter Priority Auto P 66 You set your desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct aperture Allows you to freeze the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using a slower speed
56. is locked by pressing either AE AF L or AF start button E 18 After the shutter release button is pressed the camera s exposure meter remains on for approx 8 sec if no other operation is performed This duration can be changed to 4 15 or 30 sec cd Auto meter off 4Return Set 4s 30 s 15 s Options 4s 8s 15s 30s e Note that with longer auto meter off duration batteries are exhausted faster and usable number of film roll per battery decreases c5 Self timer E 82 At the default setting the shutter is released 10 sec after the shutter release button is fully depressed This duration can be changed to 2 5 or 20 sec Self timer Return Seth 23 20 s 100 Options 2s 5s 10s 20s d1 Film loading 22 At the default setting closing the camera back advances the loaded film to the first frame However this can be changed to start when the shutter release button is pressed Options Close back Film is advanced to the first frame when camera back is closed Press rel button Film is advanced to the first frame when shutter release button is pressed d2 Film rewind 46 Film starts to rewind automatically at the end of the roll However it can be set so it does not rewind automatically at the end of the film roll Options ewin Auto Film starts to rewind at the end of film roll 4Return Manual Film does not start to rewind film
57. manually but the display may not indicate the correct frame number 47 Autofocus MSelecting AF Servo Choose from two AF Servo modes Single Servo AF Focus Priority or Continuous Servo AF Release Priority Set focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF with Focus Priority or C Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority e Your selected focus mode AF S for Single Servo AF or AF C for Continuous Servo AF is displayed in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays S Single Servo AF with Focus Priority AF S The shutter can only be released when the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Focus Priority Once focused on a subject keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks the focus Focus Lock When tracking a moving subject the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus Tracking 139 T00DH 31 and the focus locks when the subject stops moving C Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority AF C Since the priority is on shutter release you can release Normal display the shutter regardless of the focus status Release Priority Focus is not locked when appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to focus on a subject until shutter release With a moving subject the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed Focus Tracking 31
58. not possible change the data imprint setting When in frame imprint is selected beforehand e When in frame imprint is set to date date and time user index number frame count number or sequential number the same data is imprinted between frames and different data cannot be selected However Date for date Date and time for date and time and User Index No for user index number can be set When between frame imprint is selected beforehand e When between frame imprint is set to date date and time user index number frame count number or sequential number the same data is imprinted in frame and different data cannot be selected e When 44 metering system 484 focal length or 4 time is selected for between frame imprint data cannot be imprinted in frame 136 Imprinting data at low temperatures e Liquid crystal is used for imprinting data to the film Because liquid crystal tends to become slower at low temperatures note the following when imprinting data under 0 C or 32 F In frame and between frame imprint e Release the shutter more than 2 sec after power is turned on or exposure meter is on and before the exposure meter turns off If the shutter is released before 2 sec data may not be imprinted correctly e Wait for more than 2 sec before taking next shot Otherwise the data for a given frame may be imprinted twice at the same location or mistakenly printed to a second frame
59. or D and a six letter number can be designated for each bank Options A Select bank A B Select bank B B B C Select bank C E c D Select bank D D D e Select your desired Custom Setting bank from A D and press to display Rename If you do not wish to rename press gt to set To name the bank see the following E Renaming bank Six letters A to Z and a blank and or numbers 0 to 9 can be assigned to each Custom Setting bank e Press A V on the multi selector to highlight A and gt to highlight the first digit e Press A to select the desired letter number e Press gt to highlight the second to sixth digits and A W to select the desired letter number for each e Press gt after selecting the sixth letter number to set The display returns to the Custom Setting menu Changing the setting for an option in a particular bank A to D does not affect the setting for that option in other banks If any setting in selected Custom bank A to D has been changed from the original factory setting Custom Setting indication is displayed in the rear LCD panel Example METER Custom bank A Custom Setting Menu continued R Reset CSM In Reset CSM all options can be reset to their initial factory settings Only the settings in your selected Custom Setting bank A to D will be reset 4Return Yes SM menu Reset C No Seth e Select
60. or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision and can be attached easily by screwing it onto the viewfinder eyepiece Five optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder diopter settings of 3 2 0 1 and 2m 1 We recommend that you actually look through the viewfinder with various correction lenses attached before making a purchase since viewfinder diopter differs from one person to another Use the optional eyepiece correction lens when you need eyepiece correction over 2 to 1m 1 that can be adjusted using the F6 s diopter adjustment knob When using an eyepiece correction lens set the diopter adjustment of the F6 to 1m 1 The eyepiece lock is available with he DK 17C E Rubber Eyecup DK 19 Rubber Eyecup DK 19 can be attached to the viewfinder eyepiece to enable you to see through the viewfinder more clearly while preventing your eyes from becoming ired The eyepiece lock of the DK 17 supplied DK 17A or DK 17C is available with the DK 19 E Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 provides an upright and unreversed image with right angle viewing The DR 5 allows you to set the reproduction ratio to either 1 1 or 2 1 An adapter ring is required when attaching to the F6 Vignetting occurs around the peripheral area with a reproduction ratio of 2 1 E Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 Eyepiece Adapter DK 7 e Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 provides 2X magnification
61. step 3 side MTS LEAN 0 3 0 7 0 1 2 step 3 side MS os T 1 0 0 5 0 2 3 step 3 side Piera g aT 1 3 0 7 0 1 step 3 side MS ES EE 2 0 1 0 0 1 3 step 3 side A ECC 0 3 0 0 7 1 2 step 3 side DS cee 0 5 0 1 0 2 3 step 3 side MT EL 0 7 0 1 3 Istep 3 side Freese Qe a T 41 0 0 42 0 GT lt 1 When the Preset select is set in e8 Auto BKT selection BJ 106 the indication appears when selecting the combinations of compensated EV value and the number of shots In this setting the combinations indicated with cannot be selected e When the number of shots other than two is selected shot of middle EV value is taken first The following shots are successively taken from negative to positive value e Compensated EV value can be set regardless of the setting in Custom Setting b1 EV step EY 97 Shutter speed and aperture indication may not correspond to actual values during Bracketing depending on the setting in b1 EV step CSM e7 Bracketing order can be set to change from negative EV value to positive EV value FY 106 77 Detailed Operation Auto Exposure Bracketing continued E Canceling Auto Exposure Bracketing e To cancel Bracketing while pressing the BKT button rotate the Main Command Dial so the number of shots becomes 0 the compensated EV value previously selected will remain Or rotate the Main Command Dial and select
62. such as the SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 or SB 22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the F6 without a cord This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock that prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight having a safety lock pin SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 22s is attached H Sync terminal e To use a Speedlight that requires a sync cord attach one end of the sync cord to the sync terminal When performing rear curtain sync with a Speedlight such as SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 attached to the F6 s accessory shoe do not attach a additional Speedlight via the sync terminal E Ready light e When using a Speedlight such as the SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 or SB 22s the ready light lights up when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire e f the ready light blinks approx 3 sec after full flash output when the Speedlight is set to TTL Auto Aperture flash or Non TTL Auto flash mode underexposure may have occurred Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again 156 Flash sync mode H Setting flash sync mode Set flash sync mode by rotating the Main Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button
63. the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button e Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1 3 EV steps e If any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder see page 65 Confirm that focus indicator appears and slowly depress the shutter release button e After the shutter is released the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken 30 For self timer operation 82 For remote control operation 171 Focus Tracking When the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF S BB 48 or Continuous Servo AF C R8 48 and the shutter release button is lightly pressed or the AF Start button PY 49 is continuously pressed the camera will automatically switch to Focus Tracking when a moving subject is detected Focus Tracking enables the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject based on the focus detection data It also obtains the correct focus by anticipating the subject s position then driving the lens to that position at the exact moment of exposure e In Single Servo AF Focus Tracking is activated with a subject that has been moving in advance to the focus detection and focus is locked when the subject stops moving and appears in the viewfinder e In Continuous Servo AF the camera continues to track a subject even a subject that began moving during focus detection and focus is not locked c
64. to Shutter Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of but E in Manual exposure mode and then select Shutter Priority Auto without changing the shutter speed the Hut b indicator in the shutter speed display will blink and the shutter cannot be released Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting 66 Locking shutter speed To lock the shutter speed set in step 2 rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed aperture lock button so shutter speed lock indication IM appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder The shutter speed display is reversed in the rear LCD panel in detailed and large displays To release the lock rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed aperture lock button so shutter speed lock indication disappears in the LCD panel and viewfinder oso ISO 100 Hp EE AMES Detailed display When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks When a non CPU lens is attached exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture Priority Auto 5 blinks in the top LCD panel and R appears in the viewfinder When the maximum aperture is specified in Non CPU lens data PY 144 the aperture value is displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder In this case aperture can be s
65. to be imprinted Data imprint Data imprint In frame In frame 4Return Seth Uff Date Date and time Sequential No e Press A V to select Date Day and time User Index No Frame count or Sequential No and gt to set e The display returns to the data imprint menu when date day hour minute or frame count number is selected e The number setting display appears when user index number or sequential number is selected E When a user index number is selected e Press A V to set highlighted first digit le ae e Press gt to select the second to sixth digit then 4Return Seth A V to set each User Index No e The display returns to the imprint menu when gt is 00000 pressed after setting the sixth digit e 00 00 00 is imprinted when no number is selected E When a sequential number is selected Data imprint e Press A V to set highlighted first digit In frame e Press gt to select the second to sixth digit then 4Return Set A V to set each Sequential No e The display returns to imprint menu when gt is M00000 pressed after setting the sixth digit e With each successive shot the number increases by one and that number is imprinted e 00 00 00 is imprinted when no number is selected 5 Complete the operation e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press the MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display e is displayed in the rear
66. tower Avoid using the camera in such locations e Store the camera in a cool dry place Store the camera in a cool dry place to prevent mold and mildew Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor moth repellent electrical appliances that generate magnetic fields or excessive heat such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater e Avoid extreme temperature change Extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside the bag for a while to expose the camera gradually to the temperature change 172 e Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage e In a humid environment store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate Keep the batteries in a cool dry place away from heat or humidity e Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively for long periods e Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result in malfunction Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per mont
67. while the FUNC button is pressed and film advance stops automatically E 108 e If the Self Timer EY 82 is also set Bracketing is performed one frame at a time until the selected number of shots has been reached If the end of the film roll is reached during Bracketing The remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded Also if you turn the power switch off during Bracketing the remaining shots can be taken after the power is turned back on Shutter speed is not shifted under the conditions noted below If Aperture Speed Aperture or Flash is selected in Custom Setting menu e6 M mode bkting Auto Exposure Bracketing in which aperture or TTL Auto flash level is shifted can be performed P84 106 e On is selected in Custom Setting menu b5 Extend Shtr Sod NY 98 and shutter speed slower than 40 sec is set e Shutter speed is set to X in Manual exposure mode e Shutter speed is set to Bulb when using a Speedlight 78 Bracketing indicator during shooting e As each shot is taken the indicator for each compensated EV value disappears See examples below Status of 1 3 EV steps 3 shots and 2 3 EV steps 3 shots Bracketing Rear LCD Rear LCD Top LCD panel panel Top LCD panel panel BKT 0 3 0 7 Setting done Peepi ee oe rica gt 8 Exa 0 3 0 7 1st shot taken Fen Oaa one d Bte g ey 15 BKT 0 3 0 7 2n
68. with focus areas within a group E Pattern 1 Center default MOM Heh Eh Center 1 Top Bottom E Pattern 1 Closest AFH AR CLEC OO pon Top Bottom E Pattern 2 Center HE EE Center 1 Center2 Top Bottom Left ern 2 Closest TE ED EB P Center 1 Center2 Top Bottom Left Right i i di i 3 o o 2 e 3 aa E o 2 Hz E e Press the center of the multi selector to switch between Center 1 and Center 2 However if Center AF area is not selected in Custom Setting f1 Center button PY 107 Center 1 and Center 2 cannot be switched Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject Focus is constantly maintained within one of the 11 focus areas so pictures are always in focus e In Single Servo AF with Focus Priority the area of the subject in focus is highlighted momentarily in the viewfinder If Focus priority is selected in Custom Setting a1 AF C priority NY 94 the area of the subject in focus is also highlighted even in Release Priority e All focus areas are highlighted with detailed displays e Focus may not be achieved on the closest subject when a telephoto lens is used or when the subject is too dark In these situations use Single Area AF Mode in the rear LCD pane
69. 2 Rotate the multi selector lock lever to release the lock and select the center focus area with the multi selector e Lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi selector up down right left to shift the focus area in your desired direction Press the center of the multi selector to select center focus area e The selected focus area will be highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed display and indicated in red in the viewfinder In normal display 24 I Focus mode set to S or C Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C unless the lens is an AF S or AF I type AF Nikkor and is set to M A mode For situations where autofocus may not work as expected see page 60 Characteristics of AF Area modes AF Area mode Characteristic Focus is obtained at your selected focus area out Ce Single Area AF Mode yy possible choices c E 5 f o e vn ra You designate the primary sensor the first to detect the subject then if the detected subject moves Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject following it by shifting among a progression of sensors as he subject moves 6 Dynamic AF Mode A group of neighboring focus areas at the center top bottom left and right areas of the 0 Group Dynamic AF rame can be selected Gr
70. B 40 Approx 5 Approx 4 AA type lithium with MB 40 Approx 8 5 Approx 7 Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 Approx 7 Approx 6 186 Tripod socket 1 4 1501222 Custom Setting 41 Custom Setting menus are available EY 90 Two Button Reset Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 sec resets various settings to their original default settings with some exceptions Dimensions Approx 157 x 119 x 78 5mm 6 2 x 4 7 x 3 1 in W x H x D Weight Approx 975g 34 4 oz without batteries Optional exclusive Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 Rechargeable Li ion Battery accessories EN EL4 Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 Quick Charger MH 21 Data Reader MV 1 six types of focusing screens Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 17A Eyepiece Correction Lens DK 17C Soft case CF 64 Usable number of film rolls and duration of long time Bulb exposure were tested using the following batteries Usable number of film rolls and duration of long time Bulb exposure may vary depending on shooting conditions e 3V lithium CR123A Matsushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd e AA type alkaline manganese LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd e AA type Ni MH HR 3UB 2300mAh Sanyo Electric Co Ltd e AA type lithium FR6 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All specifications apply when fresh 3V lithium CR123A type batteries are used at normal temperature 20 C 68 F
71. E LAIN F Nikon re e Some indicators in the top and rear LCD panels and all indicators in the viewfinder turn off after approx 8 sec if the power switch is turned on and no operation is performed exposure meter off To reactivate the indicators exposure meter on lightly press the shutter release button e F6 Nikon is displayed in the rear LCD panel when exposure meter is off under following conditions Film speed AF area mode u Single Area AF Focus area center Exposure mode P Programmed Auto Exposure compensation 00 no compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing no setting Data imprint no setting all off Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync CSM c4 It is possible to change the duration before automatic meter switch off occurs PY 100 18 Indications and battery status Battery indications and corresponding battery power status are as follows Viewfinder Camera s meter on Top LCD panel Battery status boners Rave Sufficient battery power 5 asa asa Battery power has begun to decline D appears appears S E La Batteries are nearing exhaustion Have a fresh la appears appears set ready js NEL so A TL AZ Batteries are exhausted Replace batteries blinks blinks Shutter locks and rear LCD panel turns off Battery life depends on the battery brand and temperatures Low battery power indication al a
72. Lock 8B 151 has priority over the Lens data 146 Two Button Reset Two Button Reset allows you to instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings Press and hold down the MENU and INFO buttons for more than two seconds Reset completed is displayed in the rear LCD panel PPP E QO OG t t eset completed m e Two Button Reset is complete when normal shooting data is displayed after Reset completed on the rear LCD panel Option Default Exposure mode Programmed Auto Flexible program Off Focus area Center center group in Group Dynamic AF Flash sync mode Front Curtain sync Exposure compensation Of Auto Exposure Bracketing off 1 Auto Exposure lock Of Shutter speed lock Of Aperture lock Of Data imprint Of Multiple exposure Of Interval timer Off 2 1 Settings reset to default compensated EV value 1 3 step number of shots O If Preset select is set in Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT select compensated EV value 1 3 step number of shots three and off will set 2 Settings reset to default start time interval 1 sec repeating time 1 number of shots in one operation 1 Options set in each Custom Setting menu setup menu lens data and language remain unchanged e Custom Settings for the current Custom Settings bank can be restored to defa
73. Nikon Je ES Instruction Manual Nikon CE Contents Before You Begin 2 14 Introduction AS Nomenclature Controls 6 14 Camera body 6 7 MA ess cubist esa E seater eennae 8 Viewfinder display cccceeeeteeeees 29 Rear LCD panel shooting data display 10 Rear LCD panel menu display 11 Command Dials and operating buttons 13 Multieselector o e diablo deere aug 14 ERAS A E O 15 36 1 Installing Batteries 16 17 2 Checking Battery Power 18 19 3 MOUNTING a LenS s iert artis ias 20 21 4 Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 22 23 5 Setting Focus Mode AF Area Mode and Focus Area 24 25 6 Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode 26 27 7 Holding the Camera and FOCUSING c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 28 29 8 Confirming Indications in Viewfinder and Releasing the Shutter 30 31 9 Rewinding the Film ic s cvc e cece ccuxeevncee chs E donada 32 33 Setting Language and Date Time ccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeenseessees 34 36 Detailed Operation iciieciiecccccassssscccscsesvsscssencevscvestvevesevsccsassiventessseesiecscseverss 37 86 Lens Compatibility 36 42 CPU Nikkor 38 Non CPU Nikkor coccion 039 Using a non CPU Nikkor lenses 40 Using a non Al lenses 41 42 Files he
74. OE7 Or O JO O O O O O O F3AF Al P Nikkor O 8 O O O 0OJO O O O 1 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens 2 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be attached DX Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLRs and cannot be used with 35mm 135 type SLRs 3 The camera exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 4 When lens is not shifted or tilted 5 Compatible with AF S and AF I Nikkor except for AF S 17 35mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G IF ED AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED and AF S 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED Autofocus cannot be used with the AF S TC 17E Il AF S TC 20E Il and AF I TC 20E in combination with the AF S VR 200 400mm f 4G ED AF S 300mm f 4D ED AF S 500mm f 4D Il ED AF S 500mm f 4D ED AF 500mm f 4D ED AF S 600mm f 4D II ED AF S 600mm f 4D ED AF I 600mm f 4D ED 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 7 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 or AF 28 85mm 3 5 4 5 is used in a telephoto zoom position at close range image on the clear matte field may not coincide with the focus indication In this case focus manually using clear matte field 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 38 E Non CPU Nikkor
75. PU lens Available functions e If the focal length of the lens is known Automatic power zoom can be used with attached Speedlight e When the maximum aperture of the lens is known The aperture value is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder Auto Aperture flash can be used with attached Speedlights PY 155 e Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens Enables Color Matrix Metering EY 62 Functions for improved accuracy e Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens improves accuracy in Center Weighted and Spot Metering BJ 63 i TTL Balanced Fill Flash E 150 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash PY 154 Set the metering system other than Spot Available focal length and aperture e Focal lengths 6 8 13 15 16 18 20 24 25 28 35 43 45 50 55 58 70 80 85 86 100 105 135 180 200 300 360 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 and 4000mm e Apertures f 1 2 1 4 1 8 2 2 5 2 8 3 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 3 7 1 8 9 5 11 13 15 16 19 22 Available non CPU lens e Non CPU lens data can be specified with Al Nikkor lenses Non Al lens does not function accurately even when the lens data are specified To use non Al lens select a lens number in which no focus length and maximum aperture are specified Available focal lengths and apertures e f the corresponding focal length is not listed choose the closest value gr
76. Press A F to select numbers for each digit each digit e Press after setting the last digit e Press gt after setting the last digit to First number at right is highlighted set ID number and film number The display returns to Shooting data menu Complete the procedure e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display 121 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data continued Displaying shooting data Turn the power switch on and press the INFO button to display film data speed e Film data is displayed beginning with the most recent information 2 Press the multi selector to select film for which you want to display the frame data 125 F8 M4 0 3 35mm KS M 1 0 FY L TTL 24 120 3 5 5 6 06 07 25 20 34 e Press A V to select film and to display the frame data of the film e Frame data is displayed beginning with the most recent information Press d to return to film data and gt again to display most recently displayed frame data e Number of data displayed differs with the data recording mode 3 Press the multi selector to select frame data to be displayed 0008 36Frame 35Fr ame 125 F8 W4 0 3 125 F8 W4 0 3 35mmES MG 1 0 50mm KS M 1 0 FY L TTL FY L TTL 24 120 3 5 5 6 24 120 3 5 5 6 05 07 25 20 34 05 07 25 20 33 e Press A to select frame data to be displayed e
77. Recording mode and recording data Two data recording modes basic in which 13 items of data can be recorded and detailed which enables recording of 21 items are available Recorded data rece mode Recorded data Secora mode d _ Film sensitivity O O 42 Flash sync mode O Film number O O 43 Exposure O O ID number O O compensation value Frame count EV difference in o number O O anual O O Flash exposure 3 suet pesa compensation value O perture Speedlight Selected focal length O O y O Lens focal length O y Multiple Exposure O O 07 Maximum aperture O Auto Exposure lock O VR Metering system O O DE O gt 4d Exposure mode O O Time O Q to Film data e 4 to Frame data e See page 113 for details on each data item e See page 116 for setting shooting data recording 112 E Recording data items Film sensitivity Film sensitivity of the loaded film when first shot is taken is recorded e With DX coded film when DM is set automatically set film sensitivity is recorded When film sensitivity is manually set the selected film sensitivity is recorded Film number Film number four digit number set at SET UP menu Setting film number EY 121 is recorded e Film number is recorded when a film roll is loaded and first shot is taken One is added to the film number when a new film is loaded an
78. SB 28DX set Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode to Off EY 105 With the SB 800 the Speedlight setting overrides the Custom Setting e Aperture must be set manually on the Speedlight E Distance Priority Manual flash GN In this flash operation the Speedlight controls the light output automatically based on the shooting distance aperture value and ISO sensitivity Enter the shooting distance and you can take pictures having the same exposure even when shooting at different apertures E Manual flash M In Manual flash photography you select the aperture and flash output level This allows you to control the exposure and flash shooting distance when shooting subjects where the correct exposure is difficult to obtain in TTL or Non TTL Auto flash mode The flash output level can be set from M1 1 full output to M1 128 to suit your creative preferences Usable flash output level depends on the Speedlight E Repeating flash RPT In Repeating flash operation the Speedlight fires repeatedly during a single exposure creating stroboscopic multi exposure effects This feature is useful when shooting fast moving subjects e Manually set the flash output level frequency Hz and number of repeating flashes per frame gt 2 ped D gt o a lt Nn ie u 155 Accessory shoe Sync terminal Ready light E Accessory shoe e An optional Speedlight
79. TL full aperture exposure metering system e 3D Color Matrix Metering With G or D type lens except for DX or IX Nikkor e Color Matrix Metering With AF Nikkor lens other than G or D type except AF Nikkor for F3AF Al P lens non CPU lens with lens data specified e Center Weighted Metering Approx 75 of the meter s sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm dia circle e Spot Metering 4mm dia circle approx 1 5 of entire frame shifts according to focus area selected Metering range 3D Color Matrix Metering EV 0 20 Center Weighted Metering EV 0 20 Spot Metering EV 2 20 at normal temperature ISO 100 50mm f 1 4 lens Exposure meter coupling CPU and Al combined meter coupling lever can be modified Exposure compensation Exposure compensated in 5 EV range in 1 3 1 2 or 1 steps Auto Exposure Lock Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE AF L button Auto Exposure Bracketing Number of shots 2 7 compensation steps 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV steps Film speed setting e DX or manual selectable manual setting has priority over DX detected film speed Film speed range DX ISO25 5000 Manual ISO 6 6400 in 1 3 steps Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter with built in shutter monitor 182 Shutter speeds e In P A 30 to 1 8000 sec e In 5 30 to 1 8000 sec in 1 3 steps X 1 250 sec e In M 30 to 1 8000 sec in 1
80. able optional Speedlights The following optional Speedlights are compatible with the F6 In the lens row and 3 indicate 1 G or D type Nikkor except DX or IX Nikkor An AF Nikkor lens other than G D type or a non CPU lens with Non CPU lens data specified EY 144 E Non CPU lens E Speedlights compatible with the Creative Lighting System SB 800 SB 800 SB 600 SB 600 Speedlight Attached As remote Attached As remote to camera unit 1 to camera unit 1 ETIE Balanced ololo ololololololololo Standard TTL 3 Ojo Oo OlOIO Auto Aperture flash OIO Olo on TTL Auto flash OlO O Q Distance Priority manual O O O anual OJOJ OJO O OJO O O O O O Auto FP High Speed Sine o olo ololololololololo FV Lock o olo o o olo o olo olo Wide Area AF Assist lluminator O Or O O 4 Repeating flash oOlololololo Olo 5 Rear Curtain Sync OIO OJO O O 0 I0O OOO g Red Eye Reduction OOO OOO L 1 In Advanced Wireless Lighting 2 Set metering system other than Spot metering 3 Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected 4 Available only with an AF lens 159 Usable optional Speedlights continued E Speedlights that are compatible with F6 for flash operation other than the Creative Lighting System
81. al exposure mode In Standard TTL Flash flash output is adjusted to ensure the main subject is correctly exposed background brightness is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected 154 Non TTL flash modes In addition to TTL flash modes such as Non TTL Auto flash and manual flash are available Flash mode availability depends on the type of Speedlight used for details see the instruction manual of the Speedlight E Auto Aperture Flash AA The Speedlight s built in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject and controls flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the Speedlight including ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation values and lens aperture and focal length e With the SB 80DX or SB 28DX set Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode to On EY 105 With the SB 800 the Speedlight setting overrides the Custom Setting E Non TTL Auto flash A The Speedlight s built in sensor measures flash illumination reflected from the subject automatically controlling the Speedlight s light output to provide correct exposure This enables you to make exposure compensation R 74 easily by varying the aperture set on the camera or lens e With the SB 80DX or
82. al timer setting is changed during interval timer operation 142 Camera status control during interval timer operation e When the set interval is relatively long the camera s exposure meter turns off Camera s meter turns on 30 sec before shots are taken In autofocus operation autofocus is activated 2 sec before shots are taken Rear LCD panel display changes to shooting data and camera s settings can be confirmed by pressing the INFO button e Normal shooting can be performed during interval timer photography The interval imer remains active and the selected repeating time and number of shots per operation do not change e A set of shots will be canceled when focus cannot be achieved in Single Servo AF However the next and successive set of shots will be taken e Interval timer is canceled when the film is rewound during the interval timer An interval can be set regardless of the set controlled shutter speed When the start ime before the interval timer photography is reached during normal shooting the current set of shots will be canceled but next and successive set of shots will be taken e When the shutter speed is set to but b the shutter speed is automatically controlled to 1 10 sec Combining interval timer with other functions e In mirror up mode EY 84 each exposure starts approx 0 4 sec after the mirror is up e When two or more shots are selected for one operation in single frame shooting or mirr
83. atrix A 15 Matrix A 16 13 Spot M wow Spot M 1815 Spot S 19 16 Spot s Front curtain sync 124 Shooting Menu Setting data imprint multiple exposure and interval timer H Details on shooting menu options Data imprint 126 Shooting data can be imprinted within or between the frames or on frame number 0 For details see page 126 137 imprinting shooting data as Ortons Fi oe nee 4Return Setp In frame Data is imprinted within the frame Between frames Data is imprinted between frames Between frames Frame 0 Data is imprinted at frame number O Data in Frame 0 Of f Mult exposure 138 Set number of shots in multiple exposure For details see page 138 139 multiple exposure mms Select and set the number of shots 2 10 in multiple 4Return Seth exposure Hexposures Interval timer 140 Controls various interval timer settings For details see page 140 143 interval timer e Set start day time interval repeating time and the number 4Return Setp of shots per operation Times Shots Start Off 15 12 40 125 Shooting Menu imprinting Shooting Data Shooting data can be imprinted within or between the frames or on one frame before the first frame frame number 0 E Imprinting data in frame Date date and time a number of your choice the frame count number or a sequential number can be imprinted in frame Mi imprinted data Date
84. blur the background In flash photography varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance NY 163 While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to select A Set the aperture by rotating the Sub Command Dial 3 Compose picture focus and shoot 68 Locking apertur To lock aperture set in s Command Dial while pr e tep 2 rotate the Sub essing the shutter speed aperture lock button so aperture lock indication IM appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder The aperture display is reversed in the rear LCD panel in detai release the lock rotate ed and large displays To he Sub Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed aperture lock button so aperture lock the LCD panel and viewfinder Aperture lock is also released when the lens Eg When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture n the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks setting FEE blinks i When the maximum aperture is specified in Non CPU lens data PY 144 aperture value is displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder In this case aperture can be set to an intermediate value with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture i e AF indicat
85. c Modeling flash FV Lock and AF Assist for Multi Area AF available with Speedlights SB 800 SB 600 Self timer Electronically controlled timer duration 10 sec Depth of field preview button Stop down lens aperture by pressing depth of field button Mirror up Possible via film advance mode selector Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed 183 n 5 e o El T v ae Specifications continued Film advance e Automatic advance with built in motor e Film advance speed with Continuous Servo AF C Manual exposure mode shutter speed of 1 250 sec or faster 36 exposure film CR123A type lithium batteries AA type alkaline manganese or Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 in Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 S One frame advance Continuous low speed shooting Approx 2 fps Approx 4 fps Continuous high speed shooting Approx 5 5 fps Approx 8 fps Continuous silent low speed shooting Approx 1 fps Approx 2 fps CL CH Cs Film rewind e Automatic rewind with built in motor activate by pressing two film rewind buttons manual film rewind with film rewind crank is also possible e Rewind speed with 36 exposure film C approx 7 sec Cs approx 12 sec Multiple exposure Activate via shooting menu Interval timer Activate via shooting menu Top LCD panel information built in illuminato
86. cate xt te 3172 sett er ea emer E e mer o ie a WA cet 2 43 47 Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film Confirming film advance StatUS oooococccinconococococcooccooncnonononoconn nono nccnncc nncnnncns 43 Setting and confirming film speed 44 Selecting film advance mode 45 Film rewinding with button operation 46 Rewinding film using the film rewind crank 47 AUTOFOCUS osai 48 59 Selecting AF Servo 48 49 Selecting focus area 50 51 Selecting AF Area MOde ccccccceceeeseeeeeeeseeeeeteeensees 52 53 Combinations of AF functions Single Servo AF AF S 54 55 Combinations of AF functions Continuous Servo AF AF C 56 57 O e On 58 59 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 60 Manual FOCUS cien din aii 61 Exposure Metering System 62 63 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode 64 71 Programmed AUTO us A a 64 65 2 Shutter Priority Auto conoci iii idad dais 66 67 Aperture Priority AUTO c oooococcoccccoooocccononcnononnnnonn cnn non nnnnnnn cnn nn nnnann nn nnanannnns 68 69 A terrae ame ere er Roe entender ere ee 70 71 Auto Exposure Lock 72 73 Exposure COMPENSAUO Mir seven ocr ne diri deters epee tes eared 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing 75 79 Long Time EXpOSUre ceeeee 80 Diopter Adjustment LCD Illuminator 81 Self Timer Operation oooooinnninnnnnnninnoncoicos 82 Depth of Field Pre
87. ce mode Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 improves camera holding in the vertical position and the pack is equipped with an extra shutter release button the Main and Sub Command Dial AF start button and multi selector for vertical shooting E Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 is designed for use with Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 can be recharged and calibrated using Quick Charger MH 21 Use optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 for inserting Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 into Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 E Quick Charger MH 21 e Quick Charger MH 21 fully recharges a discharged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 in approx 100 minutes Use with AC 100 240V 50 60Hz E Data Reader MV 1 e Transfers shooting data stored in the F6 PM 112 to a CompactFlash memory card supplied with the MV 1 Data then can be transferred from the memory card to a personal computer Transferring data to a PC requires additional equipment such as PC Card Adapter EC AD1 commercial PC card adapter for memory cards or memory card reader E Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 14 DK 17A e Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 14 DK 17A provides a clear viewfinder image and eliminates the problem of finder eyepiece fogging in low temperatures or high humidity The eyepiece lock is available with the DK 17A 166 E Eyepiece correction lens Eyepiece correction lens DK 17C e Enables near
88. d Auto or Aperture Priority Auto e Available shutter speeds and apertures in each exposure mode Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture wo Automatically set Programmed Auto Ea 64 9 1 250 1 60 sec 1 Automatically set Shutter Priority Auto 1 250 30 sec 2 66 TENI Automatically set Aperture Priority Auto 1 250 1 60 sec 1 Desired s tira 68 Manual 1 250 30 sec 2 Bulb 70 1 Shutter speed can be prolonged up to 30 sec in Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync In Auto FP High Speed Sync shutter speed is controlled at up to 1 8000 sec 2 In Auto FP High Speed Sync shutter speed is controlled at up to 1 8000 sec 3 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO speed of the film in use and aperture setting In Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table provided with the Speedlight e The camera determines background exposure from the selected shutter speed so over or underexposure indication tends to appear more frequently in Shutter Priority Auto and Aperture Priority Auto exposure modes To bring out the background exposure set the shutter speed so the electronic analog display indicates a correct exposure in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Select Slow Sync in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority exposure mode 162 3 Set the flash sync mode A Set
89. d first shot is taken e 0001 will be recorded after film number 9999 is reached ID number data recording only ID number three digit number set at Resetting ID number or film number Y 121 is recorded e The ID number becomes the folder name when recording shooting data on a memory card using the Data Reader MV 1 B 166 4 Frame count number Frame count number displayed in top LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded Shutter speed Shutter speed displayed in top and rear in detailed and large displays LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded Aperture Aperture displayed in top and rear in detailed and large displays LCD panels and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded Selected focal length Selected focal length zoom position when shots are taken is recorded e Zoom position is recorded with a zoom lens and lens focal length is recorded with non zoom lens Lens focal length Focal length of the attached lens when shots are taken is recorded e Lens focal length at widest angle and at most telephoto zoom range are recorded with a zoom lens 9 Maximum aperture Maximum aperture of the attached lens when shots are taken is recorded e Lens maximum aperture lens at widest angle and most telephoto settings are recorded 113 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data continued Metering system Exposure metering system selecte
90. d in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode By looking through the viewfinder the approximate depth of field F3 164 with the given aperture can be confirmed e Modeling flash is also fired with optional Speedlight SB 800 and SB 600 84 151 To cancel modeling flash turn the Speedlight off or select Off in the Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash PY 105 e Exposure is locked EY 72 simultaneously before stopping the lens down with CPU lens Correct exposure will be obtained by releasing the shutter with the depth of field button pressed 3 B o 2 e ae aa E o 2 e The film plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting distance and indicates the position of the film plane inside the camera body Use this indicator when measuring actual camera to subject distance e g in close up photography e The exact distance from the lens mounting flange to the film plane is 46 5mm 83 Mirror Up Photography Mirror up photography is ideal for situations in which camera shake is likely Press the shutter release button once to raise mirror and press again to take the photograph While pressing the film advance mode selector lock release set the film advance mode selector to M UP mirror up Compose picture focus and press the 4 shutter release button to raise the mirror e In AF operation exposure and focus are locked just before the mirror is
91. d press the film rewind R1 s button then press the R2 ax button ea blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete Also Rewinding is displayed in the rear LCD panel during film rewind e Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and REWIND COMPLETED is displayed in the rear LCD panel E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder indication and REWIND COMPLETED disappear from the rear LCD panel when the exposure meter is off Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge When rewinding film make sure the film rewind knob is down e Film cannot be rewound with the film rewind knob in up position If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid roll Eo e When battery power is very low or at low temperatures film may not start rewinding or film Dl rewind may stop at mid roll and a and the frame f A za number will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder In this case turn the power switch off change batteries then turn the power switch on and rewind film again Or rewind film manually using film rewind crank PY 47 e When the power switch is turned off during film rewind film rewind stops In this case turn the power switch on and rewind film again Or activate film rewind manually usi
92. d shot taken Freno 088M as oie Y Fi OEMs l c BKT 10 3 0 7 E 3rd shot taken Pasan ORR aa a Er OFM z Approx 0 5 sec omm 03 a j p oma 0 7 TA a after the 3rd shot tete i lean l erep T ce l 2 2 3 Bracketing indicator in exposure compensation e Bracketing indication is shifted according to the exposure compensation value However if the maximum compensation value exceeds the indicator s scale lt or appears 1 3 EV steps 2 3 EV steps SEU Ec 3 shots and 3 shots 3 PLEKTI ofa No compensation a Y aia e E al IS A A Hua O 1 0 TH Vii 2 7 Ej a Pr Raa Fi o Eka Iesn Fiaa oma test 3 0 A A E iig A ee Foo omm teen T Fiaa oli ore T 4 0 es ae peace a aaa ar A Pe 79 Long Time Exposure This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes such as stars which require an extended exposure of more than 30 sec The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed Use of a tripod is recommended While pressing the exposure mode button MODE rotate the Main Command Dial to select M Manual exposure e Use the LCD illuminator PY 81 to view the LCD panel in the dark Rotate the Main Command Dial to select but amp and rotate the Sub Command Dial to set the aperture e f but b is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter Priority Auto but blinks and the shutter loc
93. d when shots are taken is recorded Exposure mode Exposure mode selected when shots are taken is recorded 2 Flash sync mode Flash sync mode selected R 157 when shots are taken is recorded e Even when Speedlight is not used flash sync mode displayed in the rear LCD panel is recorded 43 Exposure compensation value Exposure compensation value MY 74 set when shots are taken is recorded in 1 6 EV steps e 0 is recorded when no exposure compensation is set e In Auto Exposure Bracketing BJ 75 Bracketing EV value is added to the compensation value See Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation value on page 148 for details EV difference in Manual recording only Difference between the correct exposure measured by the camera and exposure value controlled by the camera or selected exposure under or overexposure is recorded in 1 6 EV steps 45 Flash exposure compensation value Flash exposure compensation value set when shots are taken is recorded See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for details on flash exposure compensation e 0 is recorded when no flash exposure compensation is set e When exposure compensation PY 74 or Flash Exposure Bracketing PY 75 is performed in flash photography flash output level is also compensated and recorded as flash exposure compensation value even when no flash exposure compensation is set See Recorded imprinted exposure
94. desired Custom Setting bank from A D and press on the multi selector to display the confirmati Options No Reset is not executed Yes Reset is executed on window e Select Yes and press to execute reset E Default settings of each option Custom setting option Default setting a Autofocus al AF C priority Release fps a2 AF S priority Focus priority a3 Grp dyn AF Pattern 1 Center a4 AF activation Release AF ON a5 Area illum Manual focus On Continuous On When selected 0 25 a6 Area select No wrap a7 Vert AF ON AF ON a8 M A mode Autofocus off b Metering Exp b1 EV step 1 3 step b2 Exp comp EV 1 3 step b3 Exp comp amp CMD Dial b4 Center weight 12mm b5 Shutter Spd Off b6 Screen comp B or E off 92 Custo m setting option Default setting c Timers Lock c1 AE Lock AE L AF L button c2 AE L AF L AE AF lock c3 AF ON AE L Default c4 Auto mtr off 8s c5 Self timer 10s d Shoot Display d1 Film loading Close back d2 Film rewind Auto d3 Film leader Rewind leader in d4 Last frame End of film d5 MB 40 CH fps 8 fps d6 DX warning After film load d7 Rear panel Normal d8 Imprint den 0 d9 MB 40 Battery Alkaline AA e BKT Flash el Sync speed 1 250 e2 S
95. display A Top Display film number or frame data W Bottom Display film number or frame data gt Right Set film number or go back to film number selection display Left Go back to shooting data display or film number selection display 1 CSM a6 Focus area position can be set to change continuously in the same horizontal or vertical direction With this option the focus area can be switched to the opposite position without pressing the opposite position on the multi selector MY 96 2 CSM f1 Your selected focus area can be set to be highlighted when the center of the multi selector is pressed Also any operation can be canceled when the center of the multi selector is pressed EY 107 3 CSM f4 You can also activate menu operation with the Command Dials EY 110 14 Basic Operation Shooting modes functions explained in this section are as follows Lens attached G D type AF Nikkor Ry 20 Film speed fey 23 Film advance mode S Single frame Py 22 Focus mode S Single Servo AF PH 24 AF area mode Ce Single Area AF Pe 24 Exposure metering 5 3D Color Matrix Metering Y 26 Exposure mode P Programmed Auto Pay 26 Custom Setting Initial default settings Pe 90 Basic Operation 1 Installing Batteries Use two 3V lithium batteries 16 Turn the power switch off then turn the battery holder MS 41 r
96. display normal single exposure 48 AE L Auto Exposure lock no display Auto Exposure lock not used e 9 Date is displayed in the order set at Setup menu Date display e For details on recording data items see pages 113 to 115 RY 36 123 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data continued Copying shooting data to CompactFlash memory card Data can be copied onto a CF memory card using optional Data Reader MV 1 EY 166 Copied data can then be transferred to a personal computer for further manipulation For details see the Data Reader MV 1 instruction manual e Data is copied onto a CF card in CSV Comma Separated Value format and can be used in software such as Microsoft Excel e Optional PC Card Adapter EC AD1 or a CF Data Reader is required to transfer data to a personal computer Example application of shooting data e Table of shooting data created using Microsoft Excel Ed Microtott Excel 100002 Re El pla Got view poart Format Tools Qata dow tap igjxj Ose 6A ima zx 201007 0 D71U EXI SAG gt A gt AAI A B D E F 6 H i ES 1 Film speed Film number Ca 2 2 50 2 3 Frame numbe mum aperture Metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Exposure compensabon value 401 Color matrix M Front curtain 7 5 m Color matnx M Frort curtam 6 6 m Spot Pe weighted S 9 6 weighted A 10 07 ter wuightod A 11 08 weighted M 12 09 enter weighted M 1310 Mat A 1411 M
97. e Imprinted data Imprint example Date 75 Di 25 Date and time eS 15 30 User Index No 03 i Ge Frame count FE ea Sequential No 00 01 23 e The data is imprinted in the bottom right corner of the frame as illustrated e The imprinted image may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or reddish hues e The imprint example above shows the date and time 2005 July 25 15 30 a fixed number 31202 a frame count number 28 and a sequential number 123 If you change the display order in Date in the SET UP menu EY 35 to month day year 7 25 85 is imprinted If you change the display order to day month year 2 105 is imprinted For notes on imprinting shooting data see page 136 127 Shooting Menu Imprinting Shooting Data continued H Setting imprinting data in frame 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu 4Return Seth In frame gt Mult exposure Between frames Interval timer I Data in Frame 0 Off e Press A V on the multi selector e Press A to select Data to select SHOOTING MENU imprint and so the Data and press gt to display the imprint menu is displayed SHOOTING MENU 3 Select In frame imprint in the Data imprint menu In frame Between frames Data in Frame 0 Off e Press A V to select In frame and gt to set 4 Select data
98. e Avoid direct sunlight when changing film E XK M Film slack Do not turn the film rewind crank to reduce film slack because the tip of the film may come off and film will not advance properly It could also damage the shutter curtain E 5 fo o e n oO DX coded film When the camera s film speed is set to I and DX coded film is loaded film speed will be set automatically ISO 25 5000 When a non DX coded film is loaded with the camera film speed set to IM Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and DX ERR is displayed in the rear LCD panel and the shutter locks In this case set film speed manually BY 44 ISO film speed You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window Film rewind knob No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera Make sure you do not accidentally open the camera back For details on film advance mode see page 45 CSM d1 Camera can be set to advance the film automatically to the first frame by pressing the shutter release button EY 101 23 5 Set Focus Mode AF Area Mode and Focus Area Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF e Make sure the focus mode selector clicks properly into position 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to e e In Single Area AF mode you can select your desired focus area from 11 possible choices BY 5
99. e Li ion Battery EN EL4 with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 built in backup battery for internal clock Power switch Power ON OFF and LCD panel illuminator on position Exposure meter Auto meter shut off 8 sec 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 Battery power confirmation a for sufficient power al indicates batteries has began exhaustion T indicates low battery power blinking 4 indicates batteries are j exhausted no indication symbol appears when batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed Usable number of 36 exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries The usable number of film roll is tested under following conditions by Nikon Test 1 Camera setting Using an AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED lens Vibration Reduction function on in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at S and shutter speed of 1 250 sec Autofocus operation After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 8 sec 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 he next shot Temperature o o o o Battery At 20 C 68 F At 10 C 14 F 3V lithium Approx 15 Approx 6 AA type alkaline manganese w
100. e Press A V to select the highlighted repeating time and press gt to set 5 Start interval timer Interval timer 4Return Seth ES ihe is a 7 Start 15 12 40 e Press A V to select Start On and press gt to start interval timer e Selecting Start Off does not start interval timer and display returns to the SHOOTING MENU 6 Shots are taken Next shots 15 12 50 00 Timer Countdown Interval timer eM 3 e Press A to select the highlighted number of shots per operation and press gt to set Next shots 15 12 50 00 Times Shots 05 02 15 12 40 e Setting is complete and interval timer starts Timer active appears and the start day time next shooting repeating time and number of shots in one operation are displayed in the rear LCD panel ISO Times Shots 05 02 10 Es Times Shots 05 02 15 12 40 15 12 49 gt AF 5 e Timer starts to count down 10 sec before the first shot The indicated number of shots counts down as each shot is taken When one set of shots has been taken the start time for the next shots and the remaining number of repeating time are displayed The operation is repeated as many times as specified and interval timer is canceled when the entire operation is complete e Interval timer is canceled when the power is turned off Two Button reset P8 147 is performed or the interv
101. e Use L37C or NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens e Moir may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light source is in the frame In this case remove the filter before shooting e Effect of Matrix metering may not be obtained with filters that require compensation other than 1 use of Center Weighted metering is recommended For details see the instruction manual of the filter _ f stop compensation Film Type Designation Filter factor Screw in attachment size mm Rearinterchange Slip in mm Daylight Tungsten light 39 46 52 58 62 67 72 77 82 95 122 Bayonet 39 52 Neutra NC 1 O OC O CO O CO O Black amp white Skylight L 1BC 1 O O O O O and color 1370 1 oy jo JO jojojojojo _ O Ultraviolet L39 1 O Medium Y 48 1 7 2 3 12 113 O O O OJO O Yelow Peep ys2 20 140 0 Black amp white ep a Orange 056 3 5 15 6 2 1 JO O O OJO O Red R60 8 3 5 2 3 OC JO JO jojo O Soft Soft 1 1 Ol JO jojo Soft 2 1 O JO JO Special Circular polarizing C PL 2 4 1 2 O oyo photography Circular polarizing II C PLII OJOJOJOJO O ojo black amp white ND 2xS 2 1 O and color Neutral density ND 4x5 4 2 Oo ND 8xS 8 3 O Amber Light A2 1 2 1 3 ol lol lol lolo O Deep A12 2 1 O A Color Light B2 120 Joj Jol lol ojo O 3 Blue
102. e infrared ray Auto triggering where the shutter is g Control Set ML 3 released when the subject enters the area directly between the transmitter and the receiver is available Camera Care NEVER use organic solvents such as thinner or benzene near the F6 Doing so could cause a fire or health WARNING D not se hazard and damage the camera e Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft clean cloth After using the camera near seawater wipe the camera body with a soft clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt and then dry it with a dry cloth e Cleaning mirror and lens Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens surface use a soft clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol alcohol or lens cleaner e Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock Do not drop the camera body and lens or allow them to impact against a hard surface as this may damage their precision mechanisms e Do not touch the shutter curtains The shutter is made of very thin curtains Do not hold poke or blow strongly with a blower brush Doing so may scratch deform or tear the shutter curtains e Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as near a transmitter
103. e the Main Command Dial until disappears change the exposure mode turn the power switch off change the setting in Custom Setting b1 EV step E 97 or perform Two Button Reset PY 147 64 Eg When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks When a non CPU lens is attached the exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture Priority Auto P blinks in the top LCD panel and R appears in the viewfinder When the maximum aperture is specified in Non CPU lens data 3 144 aperture value is displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder In this case aperture can be set to intermediate values with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified the aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture i e 4F two steps from the maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring When the subject is too dark or bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the top and rear LCD panels detailed and large displays or viewfinder e H i Use ND filter eia Use Speedlight Program chart The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode With ISO 100 film a lens with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 and a min
104. ea AF Assist Illuminator the AF Assist Illuminator does not emit light under the following conditions e Center focus area is not selected in Single Area AF or Dynamic AF mode e A group of focus areas that does not include the center focus area is selected in Group Dynamic AF mode e In Programmed Auto exposure mode the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture in relation to the film speed as follows ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 1000 Maximum available aperture 28 33 4 4 8 5 6 6 7 7 1 When film speed increases by one step the maximum available aperture is stopped down by 1 2 f stop If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than hat listed above the automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens maximum to minimum aperture e When flash exposure compensation is set 4 appears in the viewfinder without the compensation value 161 gt 2 ped D gt o a Nn a pa Using Speedlight Operations described in this section apply when the SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is used with a D or G type Nikkor in i TTL Balanced Fill Flash Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system e Set a metering system other than Spot metering Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture e When using Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync or Slow Sync set the exposure mode to Programme
105. eater than the actual focal length of the lens If you are using a Speedlight in this condition adjust the zoom head position manually Zooming with zoom lenses e Lens data are not adjusted when non CPU lenses are zoomed in or out After changing the zoom position select new values for the lens focal length and maximum aperture 144 H Specifying lens data Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD Seth Select lens No 4Return Select lens No 1 Seth e Press A W on the multi selector to select Non CPU lens data and press gt so the Non CPU lens data display appears e Up to 10 lens data can be set Press A V to select number 0 9 and press INFO bu INFO bu 3 Specify n ton so the Edit lens data display appears Press gt without pressing ton to set lens number and return to the Menu display on CPU lens data Return Select lens No 1 Focal loth Ey F e Press A V to set focal length Max aptr Press gt to highlight Max aperture 4 Complete the operation Set Select lens No 1 Focal Igth 50 Max aptr FR e Press A V to set maximum aperture Press to enter the lens data to selected lens number and return to the Menu display e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display
106. eck enacts ito ol ricota Manual Tocs votar roo eae Manual focus with electronic rangefinder Matrix Metrig cota rr ei Maximum APO a pe Maximum aperture specifying a Metering Mision ira served pesto rugs ROT oe NEAN MINIMUM perl ct o E D eerste lace teria Mirror up M uP photography Modeling Masia ociosa eee RIA revi cama bed Monitor preflashi sicrie aa e a Multiple Exposure Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash N Non Al leNin anara E rA ene oscar ee ae ee NEN 41 AA n a A E r lee 39 40 144 Non TL Auto flash Asner a EA A 155 PrOgramichartis tocar rr E E A 65 A A ces ae E eE EE eA 64 Rear Gurtaln SYN Carrers o EEEE Read tiara EE E E Recording shooting data ct Red Eye REdUct Ocotal iia Red Eye Reduction with Slow SYNC ceccccccesceeseeeseeeseeeceeeeseecseeenseeceeeseeesseensees 158 REMOTE CONTO isere rd aia ieee een dat 171 190 S Self diagnostic tE cocoa cian da EEEa daa nai dadas dede 86 SOM E E bene cor cet ISLOTE been ee oe SOU ME Us it seen phe tae creas renee ele dessa a epee eee Shooting menu Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode Single Area AF Mode coca cias Single frame shooting ai Single Servo AF AF S peser O cvs eens aves E aries ce AS fl sh si aeree a ee A E E A E E EEE A ti Spot Metering Standard i TTL flash Standard TTE Masia e Raise SS 1 005 pixel RGB SENSO Ricci a in ER ner ee ee eee 62 3D Golor Matrix Metering is cicisionicid celica inercia rien
107. ected Fut blinks Fut blinks OUT OF MEMORY e F6 s memory has reached its data CANNOT RECORD storage limit SHOOTING DATA TURN CAMERA OFF O highlighted e Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set when a Speedlight without Red Eye Reduction function is attached 178 Remedy Page e In P mode use ND filter 65 e In S mode select a faster shutter speed 67 e In A mode select a smaller aperture larger f number 69 If the warning indication remains after performing the above remedies in S or A mode use an ND filter as well e In P mode use flash 65 e In S mode select a slower shutter speed 67 e In A mode select a larger aperture smaller f number 69 If the warning indication remains after performing the above remedies in S or A mode use flash as well e When the subject is bright use an ND filter when the subject is dark use 67 69 flash 71 e Cancel but bh by selecting a shutter speed of 30 sec or faster or select M 66 70 mode to perform Long Time Exposure e If non CPU lens is attached set the exposure mode to A or M 65 67 68 70 e Release the shutter as is to take a flash picture Shutter speed 104 automatically shifts to 1 250 sec e With SB 800 SB 600 perform Auto FP High Speed Sync by setting 162 Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed to 1 250 FP auto e Shoot again after confirming focus distance aperture or flas
108. ed off using Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash PY 105 E FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level This ensures that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in sensitivity ISO equivalency aperture and Speedlight zoom head position FV Lock is available with i TTL and Auto Aperture flash control Advanced Wireless Lighting and Auto FP High Speed Sync For using FV Lock see the next page gt 2 gt D gt o a lt Nn BY Le 151 Creative Lighting System continued E To use FV Lock Select FV Lock or FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f3 FUNC button PY 108 Mount an SB 800 SB 600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe then turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA SB 800 only for details see the Speedlight s instruction manual e Non TTL Auto flash can be set with a master Speedlight that features Advanced Wireless Lighting Position the subject in the center of the frame and lightly press the shutter release button to focus 4 Press the FUNC button e The Speedlight will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level e Flash output will be locked at this level and FV Lock icons will appear in the viewfinder
109. eds cau R44 Film speed ee a 44 DX ees ed ee ea a 23 EV steps in Auto Exposure Bracketing A Sarre fon te fey 75 Auto Exposure Bracketing a 75 Flash sync mode 1 157 Auto Exposure Bracketing status P75 Multiple exposures sisisi ES 138 Number of shots in multiple exposure a re eane suse peavucacvexeconestte 138 Data imprint 133 Custom Setting oo cece Ey 91 QD FOCUS AFEA eainiie ey 50 43 AF servo mode Y 48 Lens number fey 145 Shutter speed oo ES 66 70 80 Aperture todita e Y 68 70 47 Exposure compensation E 74 Exposure compensation value E 74 H Rear LCD panel menu displays e Press the MENU button if shooting data is displayed to display the MENU The ing the MENU button again e Five types of menu Custom Setting Setup Shooting Non CPU lens and Language are available with the F6 shooting data is displayed by press MENU M MENU SET UP SHOOTING MENU NON CPU LENS Language C R Reset CSM a Autofocus b Meter ing Exp A A E Dn fa a E gt g e Q gt k lay d Shoot Disp e BKT Flash f Controls Sub menu e Custom Setting SET UP Shooting data ve format E Sub menu gt e Setup menu Y 7 SHOOTING MENU Data imprint Mult exposure Interval timer NON CPU LENS 4Return Set Select lens No Edi
110. elease knob toward the con to release the lock e When replacing batteries be sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time Always use fresh batteries of the same brand and type Remove the battery holder and insert two 3V lithium batteries with the and ends positioned as marked on the battery holder e Incorrect positioning of the batteries and poles may damage the camera Return battery holder to the battery chamber and turn the battery holder release knob away from the icon to lock the holder M Note on storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries 174 Backup battery The F6 is equipped with a built in backup battery for the camera s clock This charges in approximately 48 hours when 3 V lithium or the optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 E 166 is supplying power to the F6 When the built in battery is fully charged it is able to supply the F6 s built in clock with power for approx 4 months When camera s built in clock has been reset When power is not supplied for a long time or when batteries are installed for the first time and power is turned on CLOCK HAS BEEN RESET Set time and date may be displayed in the rear LCD panel the display returns to normal when any of the F6 s buttons or Command Dial are used In this case set the date and time 19 35
111. enu H Details on setup menu options default setting in bold type Shooting data 112 These settings are for storing shooting data For details see pages 112 124 Recording shooting data Options Data stored Turns storing of shooting data on off or selects shooting data mode Memory full Delete Deletes all shooting data Film number Memory full Select operation when camera s memory is full Detailed overwrite shooting data without warning or warning is displayed and shutter is locked without overwriting Film number Sets ID number and film number Date 35 Set date for recording shooting data EY 112 and imprinting shooting data f84 126 For details on setting date time see pages 35 36 e Set year month day hour and minute Return Seth 05 07 25 yy mm dd 07 Date format 35 Set display order of data in rear LCD panel and in imprinting date PY 126 Options Y M D Date is displayed imprinted in order of year month day H DZ Y M D Y Date is displayed imprinted in order of DZMZY month day year D M Y Date is displayed imprinted in order of day month year 111 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data Shooting data such as shutter speed aperture or lens focal length can be recorded in the camera displayed in the rear LCD panel or copied onto a CompactFlash card using the optional Data Reader MV 1 for use on a personal computer E
112. er NC er Weighted Metering is acti FUNC button is pressed Spot metering Spot pressed etering is active while FUNC e Lens data cannot be selected alone FV Lock is also selected ected in c2 AE L AF L PY 99 is e When As AE L AF L is selected function se performed 108 ve while button is f4 Command dials 12 This option controls the operation of the Main and Sub Command Dials Options Rotation Controls direction of command dials Assignment Exchange the functions of the Main and Sub Command Dials Assignment Aperture Aperture Set aperture with the lens aperture ring only with Norma non G type lens Menus Perform menu operations with command dials in addition to the multi selector Off e When options in the Command dials are changed operation with Command Dials on the optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 BY 166 and aperture setting are affected f4 1 Rotate direction Options Normal Normal command dial rotation etb Reverse Reverse rotation of command dials direction al Reverse f4 2 Change Main Sub f 4 2 Options a Off Main Command Dial controls shutter speed Sub 4Return Seth Command Dial controls aperture Change Main Sub On Main Command Dial controls aperture Sub Command On Dial controls shutter speed 109 Custom Setting Menu continued f4 3 Aperture setting
113. er Indication in EV value of shots top LCD panel default setting Preset select 1 3 step 7 and o Hui 0 1 0 0 7 0 3 loo loo llo ro loo lo l sides liiliii 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 2 step 7 and 4 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 sides 6 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 3 step 7 and 4 0 2 0 1 3 0 7 n sides j 0 7 1 3 2 0 1 step 7 and f 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 sides LAA ESO 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 3 step 5 and 4 3 _ 0 0 7 0 3 sides 3 0 3 0 7 1 2 step 5 and 0 1 0 0 5 cs sides 4 0 5 1 0 2 3 step 5 and x a 0 1 3 0 7 fx sides e 0 7 1 3 1 step 5 and A q 0 2 0 1 0 sides a 1 0 2 0 1 3 step 3 and 4 0 0 3 0 3 sides I gt 1 2 step 3 and 4 0 0 5 0 5 sides ee I gt 2 3 step 3 and 4 E 0 0 7 0 7 sides ae at I gt 1 step 3 and 4 0 1 0 1 0 sides a of I gt 1 3 step 2 0 0 3 _ side lo el I gt 1 2 step 2 0 0 5 y side le el I D 2 3 step Ze 0 0 7 z side le el I gt 1 step 2 0 1 0 side Te el I gt 76 Compensated Number Bracketing indicator Bracketing order Indication in EV value of shots top LCD panel default setting Preset select 1 3 step 2 side Barron Da 0 0 3 1 2 step 2 side HELEEN eet 0 0 5 2 3 step 2 side Pra a 0 0 7 1 step 2 side A EE 0 1 0 1 3
114. er locks Non CPU lens When a non CPU lens is attached and the maximum aperture is specified in Non CPU lens data BJ 144 aperture value is displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder In this case aperture can be set to an intermediate value with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the step difference from the maximum aperture i e 4F two steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring Exposure factor with AF Micro Nikkor lens When an AF Micro Nikkor lens is attached and you re setting aperture using Sub Command Dial aided by an external exposure meter you do not need to take the exposure factor into consideration Exposure compensation is required only when setting aperture using the lens aperture ring 3 o o 2 e 3 E E o 2 CSM b1 Shutter speed aperture value displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1 2 or one EV BM 97 CSM b5 In Manual exposure mode the slowest shutter speed can be prolonged from 30 sec to 30 min Bj 98 CSM f4 When a lens other than G type is attached aperture can be set to be adjusted using only the lens aperture ring E 110 Also shutter speed can be set to be adjusted using the Sub Command Dial a
115. erture To use Auto FP High Speed Sync choose 1 250 FP auto for Custom Setting el Flash sync speed PY 104 Auto FP High Speed Sync supports Advanced Wireless Lighting With a single Speedlight i TTL flash control Auto Aperture flash Distance Priority manual and manual flash mode are available In multiple flash you can choose from i TTL flash control Auto Aperture flash Non TTL Auto flash and manual flash mode E AF Assist for Multi Area AF The SB 800 SB 600 features AF assist illuminator linked to the F6 focus areas allowing autofocus to be used even at night regardless of the subject s position in the frame AF assist illuminator can be used in all AF Area modes including Single Area AF Dynamic AF Group Dynamic AF and Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light automatically when Single Servo AF is used in combination with a 24 105mm AF Nikkor lens if a lens wider than 35mm is used the illuminator may not light if the focus area at the left or right edge of the frame are selected gt 2 gt D E o a un Le Le 153 Non CLS supporting Speedlight E Available flash mode with non CLS supporting Speedlight When a Nikon Speedlight other than SB 800 SB 600 is attached and set to TTL mode the following TTL Auto Flash modes are available depending on the type of lens used Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 3D Mult
116. et to an intermediate value with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture e AF two steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring 3 o o 2 e a aa E o 2 When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the top and rear LCD panels detailed and large displays or viewfinder electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of under or overexposure e H i Select higher shutter speed If the warning indication does not disappear use an ND filter e a Select a slower shutter speed If the warning indication does not disappear use a Speedlight CSM b1 Shutter speed aperture value displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1 2 or one EV BM 97 CSM f4 Shutter speed can be set to be adjusted using the Sub Command Dial BH 109 67 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued H A Aperture Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture lens minimum to maximum manually The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure By varying the aperture and thus controlling the depth of field you can sharpen the background and foreground or
117. ete all data select Delete and to set Confirm Deleting all data then press gt again to delete all the data Press lt q to abort deleting data and return to Shooting data menu e After all the data is deleted the display returns to Shooting data menu 3 Complete the procedure e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display When shooting data is copied onto a CF Memory card When shooting data is copied onto a CompactFlash card using the optional Data Reader MV 1 BY 166 data stored in the camera s memory is automatically deleted When film is loaded shooting data of the loaded film is not copied and remains in the camera s memory 118 E Memory full setting Select operation when the number of film rolls that can be recorded in the camera s memory P64 117 has been exceeded overwrite shooting data without warning or warning is displayed and shutter is locked without overwriting Turn the power switch on while film is not loaded Press the MENU button to display menu and select Shooting data menu in the SET UP menu e See steps 1 and 2 on page 116 to display Shooting data menu e Unload the film before setting Memory full setting cannot be selected when the film is loaded e Memory full cannot be set when any shooting data is stored in the camera s memory Delete all shooting data 0 118 before setting 2 Select Mem
118. eting 75 Flexible program Exposure compensation SI Ad Battery POWET cece eee eS Exposure compensation value Y 74 19 74 71 y 74 75 a 22 E Viewfinder display E Dn oO a E gt g e v ST pz E JA 3 bedia tit amp IS 12mm dia reference circle for Aperture lock onssas 69 Center Weighted Metering area i 9 Focus indicators 28 29 63 Metering system 26 62 D FV lock 52 42 Exposure mode 71 3 Sync speed 04 Exposure compensation value Y 74 pen Hee RAR l Auto Exposure Bracketing status E Aperture Stop csi da Oks od 75 ADE COLE rnei aii ie 1 Exposure compensation 74 k PA F 6 Auto Exposure Bracketing P75 See aT Better caged ae 22 Auto Exposure Lock y 72 A Shutter speed lock 67 Exposure compensation valle 08 74 0 Flash ready light 56 Nomenclature Controls continued M Rear LCD panel shooting data displays e At the default setting shooting data is displayed in normal mode It can be changed to detailed or large display by selecting Detailed or Large in Custom Setting d7 ES 103 olp iso TOORN gt e e pr on ae E des m Acces ea ak oR he Rear panel info Large display 10 A est aint es ce
119. film advance speed of 7 fps 6 fps Maximum film advance speed of 6 fps d6 DX warning 23 When film sensitivity is set to Ni and non DX coded film is loaded a warning appears when film is advanced to the first frame However this can be changed so the warning appears when the power is turned on and camera back is closed without advancing the film to the first frame d6 Options DY warning After film load Non DX film warning when film is 7 advanced to the first frame Always visible Non DX film warning when the power is Always visible turned on and camera back is closed without advancing the film to the first frame 102 d7 Rear panel 10 The display on the rear LCD panel can be changed from normal to detailed display or large display Options CEI Normal Return Set Detailed Large Detailed Large d8 Imprint density 136 The darkness of data imprint can be adjusted in five levels d Options CE 2 Darker than 1 Return Setp 1 Darker Opaque 0 Default Hi 1 Lighter Transparent 2 Lighter than 1 Adjusting setting e Press P on the multi selector after selecting Imprint density Display for setting appears e Press A V to select darkness and gt to set d9 MB 40 Battery 19 166 Specify battery type so the battery power indication is displayed correctly when the Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 optional is used Options Alkal
120. focus locks camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas Focus is obtained at the center focus area within the selected group 2 Focus is locked once it is achieved However if the subject moves from the selected focus area before ocus lock camera automatically focuses on he subject based on data from the other ocus areas within the selected group Automatically selects the focus area nearest o the closest subject and focus locks once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the focus locks he F6 automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas General shooting including a moving subject where you want to expand the range of a regular snapshot Snapshot where the camera s autofocus operation determines the focusing allowing you to concentrate on the composition 3 B o 2 e lt 3 E s o 2 Snapshot where the camera s autofocus operation determines the focusing CSM a2 Shutter can be set to be released regardless of the focus status Release Priority in Single Servo AF fj 94 55 Autofocus continued Hicombinations of AF functions Continuous Servo AF AF C Rear LCD Focus area Focus area paa AF AE leis panel 1 indication selection AF C Single Area AF HH selected focus Manual area AF C Dynamic AF sel cted focus Manual Tame area Manua
121. g with the autoexposure operation While pressing the film advance mode selector lock release set the film advance mode selector to Compose picture focus and fully depress the shutter release button e Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self timer in autofocus mode e Once the self timer is activated the shutter will release in 10 seconds default setting The self timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec then stop blinking 2 sec before the shutter is released e Self timer shooting cannot be performed when the camera s shutter cannot be released i e when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus in Single Servo AF e To cancel the self timer set the film advance mode selector to a position other than e When but b is selected in Manual exposure mode shutter speed is controlled to approx 1 10 sec CSM c5 The time delay of the self timer can also be set to 2 5 or 20 sec E 100 82 Depth of Field Preview Film Plane Indicator E Depth of field preview H Film plane indicator The film plane indicator shows the position of the film plane inside the camera body Depress the depth of field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder e Pressing the depth of field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode and down to the aperture selecte
122. h Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual n 5 fo D Z ECO T v w 2 Notes on Batteries Keep batteries out of reach of children If someone accidentally swallows a WARNING Do not leaye ee calla doctor immediately e Use two lithium batteries With Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 eight 1 5V alkaline manganese lithium Ni MH or one Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 can be used to power the F6 e Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions e Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with and ends positioned correctly e Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before installing e Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures and alternate them with spare batteries that you keep warm e At low temperatures film advance speed decreases and the usable number of film rolls is reduced However battery power may recover when the temperature returns to normal e Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a f
123. h shooting 156 distance range 163 e Release shutter again If the warning indication remains or this warning appears frequently contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center e Turn the power switch off once and on again Warning indication 120 disappears and additional data will not be recorded until the data in the memory is erased s o c e Use a Speedlight equipped with Red Eye Reduction function 159 160 9 2 179 Troubleshooting continued E Microcomputer of the camera In certain cases due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries the F6 s microcomputer may turn the camera off even with fresh properly installed batteries For the same reason the film may not advance properly In each of these cases to resume operation simply turn the power off then turn it on again Or remove and reinstall the batteries E About the LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and experience slower response at low temperatures In either case when the temperature returns to normal the displays also return to normal E LCD illuminator panel The LCD illuminator panel wears out with time and the brightness of the LCD illumination becomes weaker This is not a malfunction Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to replace the LCD illuminator panel with a new one 180 Specifications Type of camera Integral motor aut
124. he a5 Focus area illum and f4 Command dials a futofocus 1 AFC priority 2 ARS priority Gro AR E 4 AF activation Pattern 2 Center Pattern 2 Center e Press A V to select the desired setting and gt to set and return to the menu display selected in step 3 Complete the procedure e Press button to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display Menu display Os MENU Level of layer CSM MENU PO The number of horizontal lines at the top of the SET UP menu indicates the level of layer The deeper the SHOOTING NENU layer you are the greater the number of lines L displayed anguage o h Submenu p aie imers LOCK gt to the right of an option indicates that a Beeonoot Disp lava 5 p e BKT F lash submenu is available for that option f Controls O Sub menu G Setting other than default E to the left of an option indicates that the selected option is a setting other than default 6 Area select Vert AF N 2 Setting 8 M A mode The selected option setting is displayed at the OSubomenu_ bottom If a submenu is available for the selected option Sub menu is displayed When selected 0n 89 Custom Setting Menu This feature allows you to create a combination of functions that differ from the initial factory settings E Custom Setting options 90
125. hutter release button while aligning the perforations on the film with the projections on the film spool e Film advances another frame when the camera back is closed Release the shutter when Press rel button is set in Custom Setting d1 Film loading 101 e Note that the usable number of frames decreases as you keep depressing the shutter release button to confirm the film advance status 43 Film continued WSetting and confirming film speed When using non DX coded film or when changing the film speed of DX coded film to increase or decrease sensitivity follow the instructions below Rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing A the film speed ISO button to set film speed for the roll in use e Film speed can be set to IM and between ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 steps iq an 5 G wo When film speed is set to MN and DX coded film is t installed film speed is set automatically between ISO 25 and 5000 e With non DX coded film film speed can be set p between ISO 6 6400 L e Film speed set on the camera is displayed in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed display Press 7 7 the ISO button to confirm film speed in the large display Manually set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX coded film speed enabling you to easily increase or decrease film sensitivity CSM
126. i Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor can be performed with a combination of F6 camera CPU lens and Nikon TTL AF Speedlight In this flash mode just after you press the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated the Speedlight with Monitor Preflash function SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 and SB 25 will fire a series of imperceptible preflashes that are detected by the F6 s five segment TTL Multi Sensor then analyzed for brightness and contrast Furthermore when a D or G type AF Nikkor lens is attached it integrates Distance Information from the lens with other exposure control information automatically compensating the flash output level so that flash output and ambient light are balanced 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash With Speedlights that do not have the Monitor Preflash feature or with a non G D type lens or a non CPU lens with non CPU lens data specified Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash without data from the Monitor Preflash and Distance Information is performed Select a metering system on the F6 other than Spot Metering With Spot Metering the Flash mode automatically switches to Standard TTL flash Standard TTL Flash Can be set on SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 Speedlight With other Speedlights Standard TTL Flash is set automatically when the camera is set to Manu
127. iece correction lens optional w 167 remove the viewfinder eyepiece DK 17 lt a 3 o B o 2 e 3 E 5 o 2 D Close the eyepiece shutter and unlock a Detach the supplied eyepiece from the camera body re by rotating it counterclockwise 3 Attach the eyepiece correction lens by firmly n E L it in clockwise 4 Open the eyepiece shutter and lock E LCD illuminator Displays in the top and rear LCD panels can be confirmed in the dark with the LCD illuminator Rotate the power switch to 8 The exposure meter turns on and the LCD panel is illuminated in green e When the power switch is released it returns to the on position but illumination remains on as long as the exposure meter is on Illumination turns off after shutter release 81 Self Timer Operation The self timer allows you to put yourself in the picture or if you want to avoid touching the camera to avoid shake just before exposure Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self timer Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter CZ To ensure correct exposure in exposure modes other than RI a D manual close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter after mi IN y focusing This will prevent light entering via the D F viewfinder from interferin
128. ield is the area of your photo that is most sharply in focus in front of and behind the subject in which the lens is focused Depth of field varies according to shooting distance focal length and above all aperture Smaller apertures represented by larger f numbers will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground remain sharp larger apertures represented by smaller f numbers will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred Similarly a shorter shooting distance or a longer focal length will produce a shallower depth of field and a longer shooting distance or a shorter focal length will produce a deeper depth of field Note that depth of field tends to be shallower in front of the subject in focus and deeper behind it Large aperture f 2 8 Small aperture f 32 Miscellaneous This section explains miscellaneous information such as optional accessories camera care notes on batteries specifications or index Miscellaneous Optional Accessories Power sources Speedlights and various other optional accessories are available for the F6 E Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 e With Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 eight 1 5V AA type alkaline manganese Ni MH or lithium batteries or one optional Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 can be used to power the F6 Film advance speed increases up to 8 fps in continuous high speed film advan
129. ies Body cap PY 21 Two 3V lithium batteries PH 16 Attaching strap Strap is not supplied in the U S A and Canada 4 E Take test shots Before taking pictures on important occasions for example at wedding or before taking the camera with you 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 E io oO a E gt g e v E Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years E Using your camera correctly Nikon F6 performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming accessories could damage F6 components Nikon cannot guarantee the performance of the F6 when it is used with anything other than Nikon brand accessories Marks used in this manual Y This icon indicates cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon indicates notes information that should be read before using the camera Q This icon indicates tips additional information that may be helpful when using the camera ES This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual
130. ilm rolls e In Basic recording mode approx 57 rolls e In Detailed recording mode approx 31 rolls e Select operation when camera s memory is full overwrite shooting data without warning or warning is displayed and shutter is locked without overwriting in Shooting data menu Stop data rec in SET UP menu 119 Sample of shooting data displays e When displaying shooting data in the rear LCD panel RM 122 film data and frame data are displayed separately e Following data are not displayed but recorded EY 124 ID number e Flash sync mode e EV difference in Manual e Advanced Lighting System and Auto FP High Speed Sync in Speedlight e VR ER E E 6 E4 0 3 80mm M 80mm KS Meo 6 AE L FY L TTL 24 120 3 5 5 6 05 07 25 05 07 25 21 09 Film data Frame data Frame data basic recording mode detailed recording mode Data is recorded at first exposure in multiple exposure fj 138 117 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data continued E Deleting shooting data Turn the power switch on when no film loaded press the MENU button to display menu and then display Shooting data menu in the SET UP menu e See steps 1 and 2 on page 116 to display the Shooting data menu e Unload the film before deleting shooting data Shooting data cannot be deleted when the film is loaded 2 Select Delete all data Shooting data Delete all datal e Press A V on multi selector to e Press gt to select Del
131. ime Exposure Bulb can be set in Manual exposure mode While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to select M then compose picture Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder e Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main Command Dial and the aperture by rotating the Sub Command Dial These functions can be set independently e Long Time Exposure Bulb can be selected by setting the shutter speed to butt fey 80 3 Compose picture focus and shoot Locking shutter speed aperture Selected shutter speed and or aperture can be locked To lock shutter speed see Locking shutter speed 67 To lock aperture see Locking aperture 69 70 Electronic analog exposure display The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications The electronic analog exposure display blinks when subject brightness is beyond the camera s exposure range In 1 3 EV steps In 1 2 EV steps In one EV steps Correct exposure Correct exposure Correct exposure A AA A AA A AA l l l 2 3 EV 1 2 EV A a E IP AP a aa hiii hit Over 3 EV 1 2 EV 1 EV beeen Pa 1 el ia A E EN A IET OE O tiil nit Lens aperture ring When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutt
132. imum aperture of f 16 e g AF 50mm f 1 4D EV range EV 0 20 gt LS ro nyriarnrocro HN o FA gt F1 4 F2 3 o o 2 e o aa s o 2 F2 8 Aperture eN 5 6 F8 F11 F16 LSD e Pe F32 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5001000 200040008000 Shutter speed e There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed e In Matrix Metering any EV above 161 3 is maintained at EV 161 3 when using ISO 100 film CSM b1 Shutter speed aperture value displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1 2 or one EV BM 97 65 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued H 5 Shutter Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed 30 1 8000 sec X the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure With high shutter speeds you can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject with slower speeds you can create a blurry motion effect e Shutter Priority Auto can only be selected with a CPU lens EOE ey While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to ies E select 5 Set the shutter speed 30 1 8000 sec X by rotating the Main Command Dial 3 Compose picture focus and shoot Changing from Manual
133. ine AA AA type alkaline manganese NiMH AA AA type Ni MH Lithium AA AA type lithium Lithium AA e No specification is needed when using optional Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 103 Custom Setting Menu continued e1 Flash sync speed 162 The top TTL flash sync speed can be changed from 1 250 sec to any of the following settings Options Flash sync speed 1 250 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 250 sec 4Return Setp 1 250FP Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 250 sec when SB 800 SB 600 is attached and shutter speed is faster 1 250 than 1 250 sec FP High Speed Sync Flash is id automatically executed 1 200 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 200 sec 1 160 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 160 sec 1 125 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 125 sec 1 100 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 100 sec 1 80 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 80 sec 1 60 Top TTL flash sync speed of 1 60 sec e When X shutter speed is selected in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode the shutter speed is automatically set to the speed set in Flash sync speed e See page 153 for details on FP High Speed Sync Flash E Setting flash sync speed e Press gt on the multi selector after selecting Sync speed Display for setting flash sync speed appears e Press A V to select flash sync speed and gt to set e2 Slowest speed 162 Slowest TTL flash sync
134. ing and the power switch is turned on FEE will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released e G type Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses aperture does not need to be set to minimum E Detaching the lens e Turn the power switch off push and hold the lens release button 1 then turn the lens clockwise 2 vV Attaching detaching the lens e Make sure to turn the power switch off before attaching detaching the lens e Avoid direct sunlight when attaching detaching the lens When camera is left unattended without a lens If you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached be sure to attach the supplied body cap EY 4 or optional body cap BF 1A BF 1 body cap cannot be used c E 5 fo o e n co For details on lens compatibility see page 38 Non CPU Nikkor lens With a non CPU Nikkor lens attached the aperture indication shows the number of EV steps from the maximum aperture e g AF two steps from the maximum aperture However by specifying the focal length and maximum aperture using specifying lens data EY 144 functions available with a CPU lens such as aperture indication or Color Matrix Metering can be used Non Al lenses cannot be attached without modification see page 41 before attaching a non Al lens 21 4 Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode A f if
135. ion IM disappears in is detached 3 o o o e 3 aa E o 2 wo steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring When the subject is too dark or too bright one o the following warnings will appear in the top and rear LCD panels detailed and large displays or viewfinder electronic analog exposure display will also indica overexposu re e H i Select smaller aperture larger f number If disappear use an ND filter e La Select larger aperture smaller f number If disappear use a Speedlight te the amount of under or he warning indication does not he warning indication does not CSM b1 Shutter speed aperture value displayed in the top LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1 2 or one EV PY 97 CSM f4 When a lens other than G type is attached aperture can be set to be adjusted using only the lens aperture ring 110 Also aperture can be set to be adjusted using the Main Command Dial fj 109 69 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued MM Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed Bulb and 30 1 8 000 sec X and aperture lens minimum to maximum manually With electronic analog exposure display in the top LCD panel or viewfinder you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure Long T
136. ion of AF start button remains unchanged e AF start button operates as AE AF L button function of AE AF L button remains unchanged 59 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below If you cannot achieve your desired focus using autofocus use manual focus MY 61 or use focus lock PY 58 to focus on another subject at the same distance then recompose the picture There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example A row of windows in a skyscraper The focus zone contains areas of extreme contrast Example Subject is half in the shade The subject appears smaller than the focus area Example Focus area contains both a foreground subject and distant buildings The subject contains many detailed elements Example A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness AF Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark a Speedlight with AF Assist Illuminator can be used to assist the autofocus PY 153 161 60 Focus can be
137. ire Also do not short circuit disassemble heat or charge non rechargeable batteries 174 sno3ue 93SIIN Troubleshooting Top LCD panel Viewfinder Rear LCD panel Cause FEE blinks FEE blinks FEE appears CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture TA appears Tal appears e Batteries are nearing exhaustion Al blinks Al blinks e Batteries are just about exhausted CLOCK HAS BEEN e Built in clock has been reset RESET Set time and date AF appears AF appears AF appears e EV step difference from the lens maximum aperture is displayed Non CPU lens with maximum aperture not specified is attached Err and Err and FILM LOAD ERROR e Film does not correctly advance blink blink Err blinks Err blinks DX ERR e Film speed is set to DX and non DX coded film is loaded E blinks E blinks REWIND COMPLETED e Film remains in the camera after film rewind is complete End blinks End blinks END OF FILM The end of the film roll has been reached and and e Batteries are exhausted during frame counter frame counter REWINDING film rewind blink blink gt lt 4 blinks e Autofocus is not possible 176 Remedy Page e Set lens to minimum aperture 20 e Have fresh ones ready 18 e Turn the power off and replace batteries with new ones
138. ith MB 40 Approx 10 Approx 1 AA type Ni MH with MB 40 Approx 30 Approx 30 AA type lithium with MB 40 Approx 45 Approx 35 Rech ble Li ion Battery EN EL4 with MB 40 lon BATIET Approx 35 Approx 25 wn 5 fo E Z ECO Oo v w 2 Specifications continued Usable number of 36 exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries Test 2 Camera setting 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 sec Autofocus operation After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 3 sec autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity co to the closest distance and back to infinity co three times before each shot The same operation follows for the next shot Duration in hours of Long Time Bulb exposure with MB 40 Temperature o o o o Battery At 20 C 68 F At 10 C 14 F 3V lithium Approx 35 Approx 15 AA t Ikaline with MB 40 manganese Approx 55 Approx 4 AA type Ni MH with MB 40 Approx 55 Approx 50 AA type lithium with MB 40 Approx 95 Approx 70 Rech ble Li ion Battery EN EL4 with MB 40 rien Bano Approx 65 Approx 50 Temperature o o o o Battery At 20 C 68 F At 10 C 14 F 3V lithium Approx 5 Approx 3 AA t Ikaline with MB 40 manganese Approx 6 Approx 1 5 AA type Ni MH with M
139. itiates autofocus except in Manual focus 107 Custom Setting Menu continued f3 FUNC button be 6 At the default setting pressing the FUNC button activated FV Lock PY 151 However this can be changed to any of the following settings Matr erina Center weighted Spot meter ing Options FV Lock If SB 800 SB 600 is attached flash value locks when FUNC button is pressed FV Lock Lens data If SB 800 SB 600 is attached and on flash value locks whe otherwise focal leng h and maximum aperture n FUNC button is pressed combination of non CPU lens lens number can be set with FUNC button 1step spd aptr Shutter speed aperture can be changed in 1 EV steps by rotatin g Main Sub Command Dial regardless of the setting in the Custom Setting step As AE L AF L FUNC b AE AF L button utton performs same functio b1 EV nas Flash off To temporarily disable flash press shutter release button while FUNC button is pressed Bracketing burst While FUNC button is pressed a Auto Exposure or Flash Exposure Bracketing wi shots in be taken each time shutter release button is pressed in ing mode in continuous shooting single frame shoo mode camera wil release button is h Matrix metering Matri button is pressed Center weighted Cen repeat bracketing burst whi eld down x Metering is active while FU e shutt
140. k is released and pictures can be taken and new shooting data is recorded e The shutter lock is released and pictures can be taken when shooting data is copied onto a CompactFlash card using optional Data in the camera s memory is deleted and new s Data Reader MV 1 MY 166 hooting data will be recorded When film is loaded shooting data of the loaded film is not copied and remains in the camera s memory 120 E Resetting ID number or film number Turn the power switch on when no film loaded press the MENU button to display menu and then display Shooting data menu in the SET UP menu e See steps 1 and 2 on page 116 to display the Shooting data menu e Unload the film before resetting ID number or film number The ID number and film number cannot be reset when the film is loaded e The ID number and film number cannot be set when shooting data is stored in camera s memory Delete shooting data before setting EY 118 2 Select Film number in the Shooting data menu e Press A W on multi selector to select Film number and press gt 3 Select ID number and film number E Shooting datas Shooting de Film number z Film numb Return Seth oo 0001 e Three digit number at left is the ID e Four digit number at right is the number film number e Press A W to select highlighted first e Press A V to select highlighted first digit and gt to set digit and gt to set e Press A W to select numbers for e
141. ks e Continuous exposure of approx 5 hours is possible with 3V lithium batteries Note that when shooting at low temperatures continuous exposure time is reduced 3 Compose picture focus and shoot e The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed e Use of the optional remote cord MC 20 or MC 30 BM 171 reduces camera shake Power source Use of a fresh set of batteries is recommended to avoid power shortage during long time exposure Also optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 RW 166 enables prolonged long time exposure CSM b5 In Manual exposure mode the slowest shutter speed can be changed from 30 sec to 30 min fj 98 80 Diopter Adjustment LCD Illuminator E Diopter adjustment The finder diopter enables near or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision Pull up the diopter adjustment knob and rotate while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets in the viewfinder appear sharp e The adjustable range of the finder diopter is 2m 1 to 1m 1 Five optional eyepiece correction lenses DK 17C provide a viewfinder diopter range of 3m 1 to 2m 1 MY 167 m Using the diopter adjustment knob Since the diopter adjustment knob is located next to the viewfinder take care to avoid injuring your eye while rotating the knob Attaching eyepiece correction lenses Before attaching an eyep
142. l be taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed The film then automatically advances to the next frame and multiple exposure is canceled e The film does not advance and the frame counter does not increase during multiple exposure operation E Canceling multiple exposure e Set the number of exposures to 0 at step 3 or perform Two Button Reset fa 147 The film will advance to the next frame when the next shot is taken film is not advanced if no shot is taken e Multiple exposure is canceled when film is rewound after setting or during multiple exposure Multiple exposure is also canceled if the shutter release button is depressed after pressing the R1 button the shutter curtain will not open and film will advance to the next frame Exposure compensation according to number of exposures Depending on the number of exposures taken in multiple exposure exposure compensation may be necessary since more than one image is exposed in the same frame e Standard compensation value e Test shooting is recommended since the actual compensation required varies accordi Number of exposures Compensation value Two 1 0 EV Three 1 5 EV Four 2 0 EV Eight or Nine 3 0 EV ng to the shooting situation elf the background is completely dark and subjects do not overlap no compensation is required for each shot EZ n some cases frames may shift slightly i
143. l Group Dynamic tet Selected focus center of AF C OHE AF Bog area group selected group Dynamic AF Mode with ee Not indicated ie Closest Subject 1117 ade Priority 1 The indications in the rear LCD panel in normal or detailed display are examples of when center focus area or focus area group is selected Focus area cannot be selected in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Pattern of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF is Pattern 1 Center 2 When Pattern 1 Closest or Pattern 2 Closest is selected in Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF BY 94 camera automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject within the selected group 56 Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area Focus is not locked and focusing continues until the shutter is released Subject moving straight toward or away from the camera such as a racing car or track athlete which can be followed by a single focus area Focus is obtained at the selected focus area Focus is not locked even once achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area he camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas Irregularly moving subject that is difficult to follow in one focus area Focus is obtained at the center focus area within the selected group 2 Focus is not ocked even once achieved If
144. l in normal and 53 Autofocus continued Hicombinations of AF functions Single Servo AF AF S Rear LCD Focus area Focus area pa lo panel 1 indication selection AF S Single Area AF coe eee Manual ee Selected focus Manual AF S Dynamic AF a area Manual Group Dynamic Selected focus center of AF S AF area group selected group 2 Dynamic AF AF S Mode with Focus area where Automne Closest Subject focus is achieved Priority 1 The indications in the rear LCD panel in normal or detailed display are examples of when center focus area or focus area group is selected Focus area cannot be selected in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Pattern of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF is Pattern 1 Center 2 When Pattern 1 Closest or Pattern 2 Closest is selected in Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF EY 94 Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority can be performed with focus areas within a group 54 Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed once focus is achieved General shooting such as a stationary subject Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the
145. l cap Lens release button 20 0 Focus mode selector FS 48 61 Function button 108 146 152 Tripod socket cece 187 3 Battery holder release knob 16 24 ACCeSSOLY SHO nnna 156 25 Eyepiece shutter lever 81 82 dese 88G8E888 O a Se ODS Film advance mode selector a E E 22 45 84 Auto Exposure Bracketing button Film rewind R2 button Command lock button Film confirmation window PY 23 Rear LCD panel ccccceee 10 ENU button 11 88 147 Film speed ISO button Py 44 Eyepiece DK 17 ccc 81 AE AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus ock button 58 72 99 AF start button 49 95 ain Command Dial 12 13 ulti selector n PH 14 ulti selector lock lever VR ENER T a ahd Nee 24 51 88 AF Area mode selector B84 24 50 52 Film rewind R1 button cover A A fay 46 Film rewind R1 button 46 NFO button 122 145 147 Flash sync mode button 157 7 E nan oO 55 E gt g e o Nomenclature Controls continued E Top LCD panel 1 Shutter speed lock 67 Shutter speed 66 70 80 3 Aperture stop 21 40 Aperture lock oo cece 69 5 Aperture 68 70 SYNC speed oe eee tees 104 Exposure mode 26 64 71 Auto Exposure Brack
146. lowest speed 1 60 e3 AA flash mode Off e4 Modeling On e5 Auto BKT set AE amp flash e6 M mode bkting Speed e7 Bkting order TR gt Under gt Over e8 Bkting select anual select f Controls f1 Center button Center AF area f2 Selector O action f3 FUNC button FV Lock f4 Command dials Rotation ormal Assignment Off Aperture Sub command dial Menus Off f5 Buttons dials Default 93 Custom Setting Menu continued a1 AF C priority 48 The default setting for Continuous Servo AF is release priority However film advance speed can be set to decrease as much as possible to ensure a correct focus Useful in situations such as using focus tracking under dark conditions Also it can be changed to focus priority in which the shutter can be released only when the subject is in focus 21 Options AFC priority Release fps Shutter is released when the shutter release button is pressed Release focus Shutter is released when the shutter release Release focus button is pressed but film advance rate drops to ensure Focus priority a correct focus Focus priority Shutter cannot be released unless subject is in focus a2 AF S priority 48 The default setting for Single Servo AF is focus priority However it can be changed to release priority Options Focus priority Shutter cannot be released unless subject is in focus Release priority Shutter is released when the shutter release button is
147. mple N Date in frame 5 01 25 Film number in frame oo 3 e The data is imprinted at the bottom right corner of frame number 0 as illustrated above e The imprint example above shows the ID number 123 film number 0009 and date 2005 July 25th If you change the display order to month day year in Date in the SETUP menu 3 124 1 25 G5 is imprinted If you change it to day month year 25 Y G5 is imprinted For notes on imprinting shooting data see page 136 134 E Setting imprint data for frame number 0 Turn the power switch on press the MENU button to display menu then display the Data imprint menu in SHOOTING MENU e To display the Data imprint menu see steps 1 and 2 in on page 128 2 Select Data in frame 0 imprint from the Data imprint menu Data impr int 2 Oo AAO Data in Frame Data ao Return Seth Se Film No In frame Between frames Date in frame e Press A V to select Between frames Date in frame or Film No In frame and to set The display returns to the data imprint menu 4 Complete the operation e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display Notes on imprinting data on frame number 0 e Data is imprinted when the film is loaded Even if no pictures are taken before film is unloaded data is imprinted on the film e If the film is p
148. n multiple exposure In particular at the beginning and near the end of a film roll film advance rewind becomes unstable so multiple exposure is not recommended 139 Shooting Menu interval Timer Photography The F6 is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals E Available options and range Option Range Start time day Day 1 31 Hour 00 23 Minute 00 59 Interval Hour 00 99 Minute 00 59 Second 00 59 Repeating time 1 99 Number of shots in one operation 1 36 e When the start day is set to interval timer starts immediately after setting is complete minute and second cannot be set e Start day can be set to a day during the current one month period Example If day 6 is set on January 7th interval timer starts on February 6th If day 7 15 00 is set on January 7th 16 00 interval timer starts on February 7th 15 00 E Example of interval timer photograph e Start day time Day 17 16 00 e Interval 1 hour 30 minutes 00 second e Repeating time five e Number of shots in one operation 3 frames f Interval 1 hour 30 minutes Start day time 17th 16 00 i T T 1 130 1130 1130 130 1 16 00 A 17 30 19 00 i 20 30 A 22 00 13 shots taken 13 shots taken 13 shots taken 13 shots taken 13 shots taken Setting time Camera operation 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th execution execution execution execution execution End 140 H Setting inte
149. nd aperture with the Main Command Dial EY 109 71 Auto Exposure Lock To control the exposure of a specific area within a scene measure the exposure for the area with Spot or Center Weighted Metering then press the AE AF L button to lock the exposure and recompose the picture Set exposure to a mode other than Manual 72 While pressing the metering system selector lock release rotate the metering system selector to select Center Weighted or Spot Metering e Matrix Metering is not recommended since the exposure cannot be properly locked Position focus area in Spot metering or center of the frame in Center Weighted metering on subject and lightly press the shutter release button then press the AE AF L button Confirm focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder e When the AE AF L button is pressed AE L appears in the viewfinder While pressing the AE AF L button recompose focus and shoot e While the exposure is locked the metering system only changes when the AE AF L button is released not when the metering system selector is adjusted Locked exposure area in each metering system Spot Metering e In Single Area AF mode EY 52 Dynamic AF mode EY 52 or Manual focus fa 61 with CPU lens Exposure at the selected focus area e In Group Dynamic AF mode PY 52 with CPU lens Exposure at the center focus area of the selected focus group e In Dynamic AF mode with Cl
150. ng the film rewind crank PY 47 ye CSM d3 Film can be set to not rewind all the way and leave the film leader out EY 101 46 MRewinding film using the film rewind crank Turn the power switch on open the R1 button cover and press the R1 s button Lift the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of the arrow e Turn the film rewind crank a few times more after the tension is gone e Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and REWIND COMPLETED is displayed in the rear LCD panel E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder indication and REWIND COMPLETED display in the rear LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge 3 o o 2 e lt 3 E 5 o 2 Cautions on manual rewind e Do not press the shutter release button until the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge Doing so could damage the shutter curtain Film rewind R1 button e If you accidentally press the R1 button during shooting press the shutter release button This returns the R1 button to its original position The shutter will not open and film is advanced one frame without advancing the frame counter Frame counter e The frame counter counts backward when film is rewound
151. nguage and so the available languages are displayed 3 Select a language 4Return Set Deutsch HX 1514 BARES e Press A W to select language English then press gt to set and return to menu display Available options Deutsch German Francais French English English Hx 81 Chinese simplified Espanol Spanish 28 Japanese 34 H Setting date time 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu Re CSH MENU SHOOTING MENU NON CPU LENS Language 2 Display Date in SET UP menu c E D f o e n co ASS Shooting data S Return Seth Ey Ham y 29 y a Date format a 017 01 yy mm dd 04 01 01 00 00 00 00 e Press A V on multi selector to e Press A V to select Date and select SET UP then press gt so gt so the date time setup screen the SET UP menu is displayed is displayed 3 Set date and time 4Return Seth Return Seth 1 01 01 05 07 25 yy mm dd yy mm dd 00 00 07 e Press A V to adjust highlighted year e Press gt to highlight month day hour and minute in that order and adjust each with A V e Press gt after adjusting minute to start the clock and return to SET UP menu 35 Setting Language and Date Time continued 4 Select date display order Date format Shooting data e Press A V on multi selector to select Date format then press
152. of the central portion of the finder image with Eyepiece Adapter DK 7 Eyesight adjustment provided Useful for critical focusing in close up photography E Soft case CF 64 e Camera case CF 64 for AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED or smaller lens attached is available for this camera E Neckstraps Handstrap AH 4 e Available neckstraps leather type AN 1 black braid type AN 4B black and AN 4Y yellow wide braid type neckstrap AN 6Y yellow and AN 6W burgundy e Handstrap AH 4 helps you to hold the camera firmly and comfortably and shoot in rapid motion n 5 fo o Z ECO Oo v w 2 167 Optional Accessories continued H Focusing Screens Supplied with the F6 camera Fine ground matte field with focus brackets Good for general photography atte Fresnel field with 12mm dia reference circle and focus ackets Suitable with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm enter Weighted or Spot metering is recommended OT Etched horizontal and vertical lines added to B type screen make the E type screen suitable for copying and architectural photography Especially for use with PC Nikkor lens Fine ground matte field with 5mm dia clear spot and cross hair for use in parallax focusing on aerial images plus millimeter scales for M sesse Calculating magnification of individual objects or for measuring objects Brilliant image in dim light Suitable for close ups photomicrog
153. ofocus 35mm single lens reflex with electronically controlled focal plane shutter Exposure modes P Programmed Auto Flexible Program possible 5 Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm standard 35mm film format Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling AF contacts Lens e G or D type AF Nikkor except for DX and IX Nikkor All functions possible e PC Micro Nikkor 85mm f 2 8D Al autofocus and exposure modes other than Manual possible without shifting and or tilting the lens e AF Nikkor other than G D type except AF Nikkor for F3AF All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering possible e Al P Nikkor All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and autofocus possible e Non CPU Usable in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode electronic rangefinder usable with lens having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Color Matrix Metering aperture value display etc usable with the lens data specified with Al lens e TC 16A Autofocus possible with lens having a maximum aperture of f 3 5 or faster electronic rangefinder not usable except with some lens e Non Al lens Can be attached with modification stop down measurement functions except Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in diopter adjustment 2 0 to 1m 1 eyepiece shutter eyepiece DK 17 eyepiece lock available Eyepoint 18mm at 1 0m 1 Focusing screen
154. or up mode film advance mode automatically changes to CL continuous low speed e When combined with Auto Exposure Bracketing P84 75 the number of shots in one operation is automatically set to the number of shots selected in Bracketing When Auto Exposure Bracketing is set during interval timer operation the number of shots in one operation changes to the number of shots in Bracketing Number of shots returns to the number set in interval timer when Bracketing is canceled e Interval timer can be used together with multiple exposure mode PY 138 For example if the number of multiple exposure shots is set to three and the number of shots in one in interval timer operation is set to two two multiple exposure shots will be taken in first set of shots film is not advanced The third shot will be taken as the first shot of the next set of shots The film is then advanced multiple exposure is canceled and the second shot is taken Normal interval timer photography is executed thereafter Imprinting data in interval timer photography e Set the interval time to 2 sec or longer when data imprint BJ 126 130 is simultaneously set at temperature below 0 C 32 F Also data may not be imprinted properly when Bracketing 84 75 is simultaneously set at low temperatures 143 Non CPU Lens By specifying lens data lens focal length and maximum aperture you can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non C
155. orts autofocus with manual priority M A you can choose to allow autofocus operation in Manual focus 61 Exposure Metering System MSelecting exposure metering system Taking the infinite variety of possible lighting the F6 is provided with three types of light meters This selection will enable you to handle most lighting conditions S Rotate the metering system selector while gt pressing the metering system lock release to AS s N select your desired metering system R e Selected metering system is indicated in the viewfinder e Certain metering systems cannot be used with some lenses PY 38 e Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows lt gt 3D Color Matrix Metering e This meter reads the entire image area and with 1 005 pixel RGB sensor it determines the exposure through advanced calculations that consider scene brightness contrast subject distance and scene color e 3D Color Matrix Metering is available only with D or G type CPU lenses With CPU lenses other than D or G type or non CPU lenses with focal lengths and maximum apertures set in the Non CPU lens data display in the Shooting Menu PY 144 Color Matrix Metering is activated without distance information from the lens e Matrix Metering is available only with CPU lenses or non CPU lenses that has specified focal lengths and maximum apertures in the Non CPU lens data display With other lenses metering sy
156. ory full setting Z a X Memo rs gt Lory Return Set sx Overwrite data oY r Stop data rec e Press A V on multi selector to e Press A V to select Overwrite select Memory full and gt to set data or Stop data rec and to set The Shooting data menu reappears 3 Complete the procedure e Press lt q to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display Memory full options When the number of film rolls that can be recorded in the camera s memory has been exceeded Overwrite data default setting e The oldest data is overwritten by new data e No warning indication Stop data rec e The shutter locks and data recording stops e Warning indication displayed 119 Setup Menu Recording Shooti ng Data continued Warning indications for memory full setting When Stop data rec is set at the memory full set when exposure meter is off Take one of the follow e Turn the power switch off once and on again The pictures can be taken but no shooting data is reco maximum number of film rolls that can be recorded illustrated warning indications appear and the shutter locks indications disappear OUT OF MEMORY CANNOT RECORD SHOOTING DATA TURN CAMERA OFF ting and you reach the n camera s memory EY 117 ing measures shutter lock is released and rded e Delete all shooting data A 118 The shutter loc
157. osest Subject Priority PY 53 with non CPU lens is used 84 39 or when Other screen is selected in Custom setting b6 Screen comp BBY 98 Exposure at the center focus area Center Weighted Metering Exposure at 12mm diameter circle at center Available functions in Auto Exposure Lock with each exposure mode e P Programmed Auto Flexible Program EY 64 e 5 Shutter Priority Auto Shutter speed adjustment e A Aperture Priority Auto Aperture adjustment In any of these three situations controlled shutter speed and or aperture will be displayed 3 o B o 2 e a aa E o 2 Auto Exposure Lock in autofocus operation e Focus Lock PY 58 is simultaneously activated Confirm in the viewfinder CSM c1 Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button PY 99 CSM c2 Operation when the AE AF L button is pressed can be changed as follows EY 99 e Only exposure is locked e Exposure remains locked until shutter is released exposure meter turns off or AE AF L button is pressed again e Exposure remains locked until exposure meter is off or AE AF L button is pressed again pressing shutter release button does not release the lock e Only focus is locked 73 Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure control use the exposure compensation function This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure wi
158. oup Dynamic AF Mode Mode automatically maintains a focus on the subject ocated closest to one of the focus areas within a group Automatically selects one of 11 focus areas in Dynamic AF Mode which the closest subject is located If the subject mi with Closest Subject moves from the selected focus area the camera Priority will automatically focus on the subject using data from the other focus areas For details regarding focus mode focus area and AF Area mode see pages 48 61 25 6 Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode Set metering system to 3 3D Color Matrix Metering and exposure mode to P Programmed Auto 1 Set the metering system selector to 5 Matrix Metering while pressing the metering system selector lock release e The Matrix Metering indication EJ appears in the viewfinder e Exposure data from the 1 005 pixel RGB sensor as well as scene brightness contrast subject distance Distance Information and the scene s colors are accounted for in order to provide an accurate exposure in 3D Color Matrix Metering E 62 LR Rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button to set Auto e When the shutter release button is lightly aperture as automatically determined by the camera appear in the top and rear in large aC k 125 F5 F the exposure mode to P Programmed pressed the correct shutter speed and and detailed
159. ove shows the date and time 25th 15 30 fixed number 31202 frame count number 28 sequential number 123 flash exposure compensation 4 2 0 metering system Center Weighted focal length 300mm 3 Araf in Matrix metering or SP in Spot metering is imprinted For notes on imprinting shooting data see page 136 132 H Setting imprint data between frames Turn the power switch on press the MENU button to display menu then display the Data imprint menu in SHOOTING MENU e For details on how to display Data imprint menu see steps 1 and 2 on page 128 2 Select Between frames imprint in the Data imprint menu Data in Frame 0 Of f e Press A W on the multi selector to select Between frames and press to set 3 Select data to be imprinted impr int en frames Data impr int Data imprint Data imprint en frames Bet li4 focal Date and time Sequential No SlE4 t ime User Index No Date and time nou e Press A V to select Date Date and time User Index No Frame count Sequential No 4 4 metering mode 4g focal length or 4H4 time and gt to set e When Date Date and time Frame count 4 H4 metering mode 14 focal length or 4 4 time is set the display returns to the Data imprint menu e When User Index No or Sequential No is set the display for editing
160. position in the frame or your desired composition They provide a sharp reliable focus without requiring that you use focus lock fj 58 Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other than m e When mm is selected multi selector is locked and focus area cannot be selected 2 Rotate the multi selector lock release to release the lock and press the multi selector to select a focus area e Select a single focus area in Single Area AF or Dynamic AF modes or a group of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode e To change the focus area s lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi selector up down right left in the appropriate direction To select the center focus areals press the center of the multi selector e Selected focus area s appear s momentarily in red in the viewfinder e Selected focus area s is are also indicated in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed display iso 100m4 Display in single area AF mode 50 Focus area display in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays Single Area AF Mode Selected focus area is highlighted 4 Dynamic AF Mode Selected focus area is highlighted O Group Dynamic AF Mode Selected focus area group is highlighted as illustration on page 53 Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority All focus areas are highlighted with focus area is selected automatically
161. ppears or blinks relatively soon at low temperatures However battery power may recover and the indication returns to zal or a when the temperature returns to normal Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off with batteries installed only the frame counter is displayed in the top LCD panel e For setting language and date see pages 34 and 35 e Set language EY 34 for rear LCD panel displays In addition to English German Spanish French Chinese simplified and Japanese are available e Set date and time EY 35 for recording imprinting shooting data FW 112 126 or Interval Timer photography EY 140 3 Mounting a Lens Nikon recommends using a G or D type CPU lens to take full CPU Nikkor lenses have G type Nikkor lens D type Nikkor lens Maa 1 Turn the power switch off e Turn the power switch off before mounting or detaching lenses Mount the lens to the camera body e Position lens in the camera s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned then twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place e Be sure not to touch the lens release button Lock aperture at the minimum setting e With a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type set the lens to its minimum aperture smallest f stop and lock When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its smallest aperture sett
162. pressed Release priority a3 Group dynamic AF ES 52 The pattern of the groups in Group Dynamic AF Mode can be changed Options Group dynamic AF Pattern 1 Center Center Subject Priority in Pattern 1 4Return Setp Pattern 1 Closest Closest Subject Priority in Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Center Pattern 2 Center Center Subject Priority in Pattern 2 Pattern 1 Closest Pattern 2 Closest Closest Subject Priority in Pattern 2 Pattern 2 Center Group dynamic AF 4Return Seth Pattern 2 Clos e For the pattern of the groups of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode see page 53 94 a4 AF activation 28 49 Autofocus operation is activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button at the default setting However it can be set to be started only by pressing the AF start button ele AF ON AF ON only Options Release AF ON Autofocus initiated by lightly pressing the shutter release button or AF start button AF ON only Autofocus initiated only by pressing the AF start button a5 Area illum ES 50 In manual focus or continuous shooting you can cancel the red highlighting of the selected focus area Also you can change the duration of the red focus area display to 0 2 sec or 1 sec focus Nanua Cont inuous When selected On Options Manual focus Select On Off for focus area illumination in Manual focus Continuous Select On Off for focus area ill
163. r Shutter speed lock sync speed shutter speed aperture stop aperture lock aperture Auto Exposure Bracketing exposure mode flexible program exposure compensation electronic analog exposure display battery power exposure compensation value Auto Exposure Bracketing status frame counter Rear LCD panel information built in illuminator e Shooting display normal detailed large display e Shooting data display film data frame data e Menu display Custom Setting menu set up menu shooting menu Non CPU lens language Data imprint Activate via shooting menu e In frame imprint between frame imprint O frame imprint Film speed range DX ISO 50 3200 Internal clock Built in clock 24 hour type leap year adjustment until 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 roll 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 184 Power source 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 Rechargeabl
164. raised and framing cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder while the mirror is raised Press the shutter release button again to release the shutter The mirror returns to original position E Canceling mirror up mode e Set the film advance mode selector to a position other than M UP after releasing the shutter Mirror up mode is canceled by the same operation while the mirror is up however shutter is released automatically and film advances by one frame e In the following situations the shutter is automatically released and film advances by one frame but mirror up mode is not canceled e Approx 30 sec after mirror is raised e Camera power is turned off Cautions in mirror up photography e Do not leave the camera in M UP mode under sunlight especially when using a large diameter lens The shutter curtain could be burned e When the R1 button is pressed while mirror is up the shutter is released Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and ERR is displayed in the rear LCD panel Depress the shutter release button to turn off these warnings film advances by one frame but the frame counter remains unchanged Use of a Remote Cord MC 20 or MC 30 reduces camera shake even more in mirror up photography fey 171 84 Changing Focusing Screens In addition to the supplied B type BriteView screen other optional interchangeable focusing screens type U E M J A and L 168 are available for the F6
165. raphy and other high magnification applications atte Fresnel field with central 5mm dia microprism focusing spot and 12mm dia reference circle Good for general photography atte Fresnel field with 5mm dia BriteView split image rangefinder Rapid accurate focusing for subjects with both straight lines and ill defined contours Suitable for general hotography p Same as Type A but with BriteView split image rangefinder line at a 45 angle Rapid accurate focusing for subjects with both s p raight lines and ill defined contours Suitable for general hotography Type M focusing screen e Exposure measurement is not possible with type M screen When using type M screen it is recommended to set Off in the Custom Setting a5 1 Manual focus in a5 Focus area illum PY 95 due to the optical characteristic of the type M screen 168 H Filters e Nikon filter which requ used auto s can be divided into three types screw in rear interchange and slip in With the F6 the filter factor need not be considered except when using the R60 ires exposure compensation to 1 EV ote that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are ocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly e Use circular polarizing filter C PL or C PLIl instead of polarizing filter Polar The polarizing ilter cannot be used with the F6
166. re compensation value flash exposure compensation value focal length 4 H4 time Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value flash exposure compensation value time Date Date Date and time Day hour minute Use Index No User index number 131 Shooting Menu Imprinting Shooting Data continued Position of imprinted data and example Selected data imprinted at ay faa Y Aperture this position gt eae En Shutter speed Exposure compensation value e Data is imprinted at the left side of the frame as illustrated e The example shows shutter speed 1 125 sec aperture f 5 6 in Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 1 exposure compensation 1 3 and date 2 2005 July 25th 1 125 F5 6 in Programmed Auto 25 F5 6 in Shutter Priority Auto 25 F5 6 in Aperture Priority Auto and 25 F5 6 in Manual is imprinted 2 1185 G5 is imprinted when month day year is selected and 25 4 05 is imprinted when day month year is selected in Date display in SETUP menu Y 36 e When data other than date is selected the following data is imprinted sample Imprinted data Imprint example Date and time Date and time eS 15 30 User Index No User Index No 53 i de Frame count FE eo Sequential No 00 0103 4 4 metering mode 3 D Lw 4 4 focal length e 0 oo 44 time D 15 30 e The imprint example ab
167. rval timer Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so MENU is displayed in the rear LCD panel SHOOTING MENU NON CPU LENS poa Language e Make sure to set date and time EY 35 before setting the interval timer 2 Select Interval timer display in the SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU Interval timer 4Return Seth Start Data imprint OBB To0 00 Mult exposure Interval Interval timer 00 00 01 15 12 39 e Press A W on the multi selector e Press A to select Interval to select SHOOTING MENU timer and press to set Start and press so the SHOOTING time Interval display is shown MENU appears and the current time appears at the bottom 3 Set start day time and interval Interval timer Start 015 712 50 Interval timer 0 SHB T00 00 A Interval Interval o 00 00 01 m 00 01 15 12 39 15 12 39 e Press A W to select the e Press A to select the highlighted highlighted start day and press hour interval and press gt to set gt to set e Press A V to select the highlighted e Press A W to select highlighted minute second and gt to set Press minute second and the gt to set gt to display repeating time and the number of shots in one operation 141 Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography continued 4 Set repeating time and number of shots per operation Interval timer 4Return Seth Times Start 15 12 40
168. s Combination of compensation MEA otra AE SB Bracketing 0 3 C AE Bracketing 0 3 0 3 SB Bracketing 0 3 C Exposure compensation AE SB Bracketing A A C Exposure compensation AE Bracketing A A Exposure compensation SB Bracketing A A C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE SB Bracketing A A B C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE Bracketing A A B Exposure compensation SB compensation SB Bracketing A A B C 1 When the exposure compensation value is imprinted in Manual exposure mode over or under EV value from the correct exposure is imprinted 2 When Speedlight power is off 0 is recorded but no data is imprinted 3 0 0 is imprinted instead of 0 148 Flash Photography When used with an optional Speedlight featuring the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS the F6 supports a full range of available options Flash Photography 149 Creative Lighting System The F6 supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera s accessory shoe A flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but also to fill in shadows illuminate backlit subjects and even to add a catchlight to the eyes of a portrait subject The Creative Lighting System When used with an SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight available separately the F6 supports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting S
169. s automatically set to Aperture Priority Auto A appears in the viewfinder e With Al Nikkor lens Color Matrix Metering can be used when the focal length and maximum aperture are set by specifying lens data EY 144 If Matrix Metering is selected without specifying the lens data however the metering system automatically switches to Center Weighted e With Al Nikkor lens aperture can be displayed when the maximum aperture is set by specifying lens data If the lens data are not specified however the aperture indication will show the number of EV steps from the maximum aperture e g 4F wo steps from the maximum aperture e With a non CPU lens the aperture cannot be set using the Sub Command Dial Set confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring Accessories that can be attached under certain conditions e Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 use Auto Extension Ring PB 6D is required to make horizontal vertical change Double Release AR 10 with Adapter Cord MC 25 is useful when using the PB 6 M Non CPU lenses accessories that cannot be attached to the F6 The following Nikkor lenses accessories cannot be attached to the F6 damage may occur if attachment is attempted Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 Fisheye 7 5mm f 5 6 Fisheye 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 old type 21mm 1 4 old type PC 35mm f 3 5 old type Reflax 500mm f 8 old type Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 80mm f 2 8 for F3AF 200mm f 3 5 for F3AF
170. set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M Set the focus mode selector to M Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the viewfinder e The shutter can be released whether or not O appears in the viewfinder Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected EY 60 or a lens other than an AF Nikkor PY 38 is attached e Optional focusing screens type J A or L Y 168 can assist you in obtaining a quick focus Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M The focus can be confirmed with indication in the viewfinder The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses including AF Nikkors when operated manually having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster e Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter remains on rotate the lens focusing ring until 6 appears in the viewfinder The shutter can be released anytime e Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of 11 focus brackets selected as the focus area Py 50 e f gt appears in the viewfinder the focus region is in front of the subject If 4 appears in the viewfinder focus region is behind the subject In either case rotate the lens focusing ring until appears 3 o o o e lt 3 2u E o 2 CSM a8 If the attached AF S AF I lens supp
171. speed in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode can be changed from 1 60 sec to any of the following settings 9 Options q nal 1 60 1 60 sec 1 1 sec 4R m E 1 30 1 30 sec 2 2 sec 1 15 1 15 sec 4 4 sec 1 8 1 8 sec 8 8 sec 1 4 1 4 sec 15 15 sec 1 2 1 2 sec 30 30 sec e The Slowest TTL flash sync speed is automatically set to 30 sec in Slow Sync mode Y 158 E Setting shutter speed e Press gt on the multi selector after selecting Slowest speed Display for setting shutter speed appears e Press A to select shutter speed and gt to set 104 e3 AA flash mode 155 When non TTL Auto flash mode is used with the SB 80DX or SB 28DX Auto Aperture flash is not performed However this can be changed 2 Options AA flash mode Off Non TTL Auto flash without Auto Aperture flash Set 4Return Seth aperture on the Speedlight On Non TTL Auto flash with Auto Aperture flash On e With the SB 800 setting on the Speedlight overrides the setting in e3 AA flash mode e4 Modeling flash 151 On the SB 800 SB 600 the modeling flash fires when the depth of field preview button on the camera is pressed However this can be changed ed Options MARIER On Modeling flash fired and depth of field preview 4Return _ Seth Off Depth of field preview only Off e5 Auto BKT set 75 At the default setting both Auto
172. stem automatically switches to Center Weighted e Center Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended in Auto Exposure Lock PY 72 or exposure compensation PY 74 e Set the metering system to Center Weighted or Spot when using type U focusing screen optional 168 62 Center Weighted Metering e Center Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm diameter circle in the viewfinder so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene CSM b4 The area of the Center Weighted meter s sensitivity can be changed to 8mm dia 12mm dia 15mm dia 20mm dia circle or average of the entire viewfinder EY 98 e Spot Metering e Nearly 100 of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm dia area approx 1 5 O of entire frame within the selected focus area of the viewfinder Use Spot Metering to base the exposure on a very small area within the frame such as with backlit subjects or high contrast scenes e When Spot Metering is selected shifting the focus area also shifts Spot Metering to the appropriate position In Group Dynamic AF Mode 4 52 center focus area within the group is activated However Spot Metering area stays at the center does not shift as long as Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority EY 53 is activated when a non CPU lens PY 39 is used or Other screen is selected in Custom setting b6 Screen comp FW 98 meter s sensi
173. sure compensation is used Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected Monitor Preflash will not normally operate in Standard TTL flash it does however operate in Auto FP High Speed Sync or FV Lock Standard i TTL flash Flash may not fire when the background is extremely bright 150 E Advanced Wireless Lighting Multiple SB 800 SB 600 flash units can be used to eliminate shadows for a natural lighting effect or to light other areas of the frame away from the main subject Supported flash modes include i TTL flash control AA Auto Aperture and manual operation A master Speedlight mounted on the camera or connected using an SC 29 TTL Remote Cord can control up to three groups A B C of remotely positioned Speedlights using wireless operation The master Speedlight must be a Nikon SB 800 while remote units can include SB 800 SB 600 Using multiple Speedlights enables creative lighting it is possible to turn off the illumination from the master Speedlight and enable it to control all of the remote units or you can allow the main Speedlight to add to the lighting arrangement See Speedlight instruction manual for details Modeling flash SB 800 SB 600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth of field preview button is pressed This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units Modeling flash can be turn
174. t Press 50 F1 4 jE Set Deutsch Ax 1114 BASS Espa ol Francais e Language fay 34 menu PY 90 111 e Shooting menu EY 125 e Non CPU lens 144 Nomenclature Controls continued Hi Command Dials and operating buttons e The F6 s Main and Sub Command Dials can be used alone or in combination with other buttons to select and set various functions and modes Main Command Dial E Film e Setting ISO film speed EY 44 fan E Exposure e Selecting exposure mode BJ 26 64 71 Od EE e Performing Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode EY 64 e Setting the shutter speed in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 1 PY 66 70 e Setting the aperture in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 1 PY 68 70 Y A 12 e Locking unlocking shutter speed 1 EY 67 70 e Locking unlocking aperture 1 PY 69 70 e Setting exposure compensation value 2 PY 74 e Setting the number of shots in Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 EY 75 e Setting an EV compensation value in Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 MY 75 E Flash e Selecting flash sync mode EY 157 AT SOK a el SON OQ 2 QC we m OG 4 ARA 1 CSM f4 The shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub Command Dial and the aperture with the Main Command Dial Bj 109
175. ter release button fully shooting inuously a approx 1 fps approx 2 fps with Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed In this mode film rewind also slows and produces minimal rewind nois Self timer e Use the self timer when you want to be in the photograph EY 82 M uP Mirror up In a situation such as when you want to minimize camera shake use mirror up photography Press shutter release button once to raise the mirror and press again to take photograph B 84 Film advance speed is tested using the camera settings of focus mode C exposure mode M shutter speed 1 250 sec or faster at normal temperature of 20 C 68 F with fresh 3V lithium batteries for the first to 36th frames of a film When batteries are exhausted il appears in the top LCD panel in S CH or self timer mode film advance speed slows down since film advance automatically switches to start after the camera s mirror retracts Normally film advance begins immediately when the mirror starts to retract In this case battery replacement is recommended 45 3 o B o o e lt 3 aa 5 o 2 Film continued MFilm rewinding with button operation To rewind film at mid roll or when the Custom Setting Menu d2 Film rewind 101 is set to Manual rewind the film according to the following instructions Open the R1 button cover an
176. ter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker CSM b2 Compensation value can be set to be changed in 1 2 or one EV steps E 97 CSM b3 Exposure compensation can be set to be performed using the Main or Sub Command Dial without pressing the exposure compensation button E 97 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot at selected compensated EV values maximum of 3 EV shifting from the automatically set proper exposure or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode for a selected number of shots maximum of 7 each time the shutter is released Auto Exposure Bracketing can be performed in any exposure mode While pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing BKT button rotate the Main Command Dial to set the number of shots and Sub Command Dial to set compensated EV value e While the BKT button is pressed check the number of shots and compensated EV values in the rear LCD panel e When the selected number of shots is a value other than 0 appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder Electronic analog exposure display indicates the Bracketing status In Manual exposure mode the Bracketing status is displayed only in the top LCD panel The compensated EV value and Bracketing indicator are displayed in the rear LCD panel e See pages 76 77 for the combinations of the number of shots and compensated EV value Exp comp Main CMD No
177. th color slide film where the latitude for a proper exposure is minimal Use Center Weighted or Spot Metering Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main Command Dial while pressing the 44 button until the desired compensation value appears 5 EV to 5 EV in 1 3 EV steps e When the 4 button is pressed the electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value and 0 of the indicator blinks e When the exposure compensation is set 4 appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder The compensation value is displayed in the top and rear LCD panels in detailed or large display e While the 4 button is pressed PF if the 1 0 EV compensation compensation is to the side or 4 if the 105 F5 6 191 0 compensa ion is to the side is displayed in the 7180 TINA viewfinder e To cancel exposure compensation rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the 4 button to reset the compensation value to 0 0 This can also be done by performing Two Button Reset RM 1 0 EV compensation 147 Turning the power switch off does not detailed display cancel the exposure compensation function 2 Compose picture focus and shoot When exposure compensation is set while Speedlight is used flash output level is also compensated EN Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brigh
178. the Sub Command Dial is used to select compensated EV value However these dials can be set to control Bracketing as described below Options Manual select Select number of shots using Main Command Dial and compensated EV value using Sub Command Dial Preset select Preset select Turn Bracketing on off using Main Command Dial and select set of Bracketing combinations using Sub Command Dial e See pages 76 77 for the set of Bracketing combinations that can be selected 106 f1 Center button 50 88 Pressing the center of the multi selector selects the center focus area or focus area group Group Dynamic AF However its operation can be changed to any of the following settings Options Center AF area Pressing the center of the multi selector selects the center focus area or center focus area group E p Group Dynamic AF Illum AF area lllum AF area Pressing center of multi selector illuminates No action active focus area or focus area group in viewfinder No action Pressing center of multi selector has no effect when camera is in shooting mode f2 Multi selector 18 28 The multi selector can be used to activate the exposure meters or initiate autofocus as described below Options No action Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or initiate autofocus Activate meter Pressing multi selector activates exposure meter Initiate AF Initiate AF Pressing multi selector in
179. the subject moves from the selected focus area the camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas within the selected group Snapshot of a moving subject where the camera s autofocus operation determines the focusing allowing you to concentrate on the composition 3 o o 2 e o aa 5 o 2 Automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject Focus is not locked even once achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the focus locks camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas Snapshot of a moving subject where the camera s autofocus operation determines the focusing CSM a1 In Continuous Servo AF priority can be set to put more on focus Also shutter can be set to be released only when focus is achieved Focus Priority E 94 57 Autofocus continued WiFocus lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject outside of the F6 s 11 focus areas and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected FW 60 Focus locks performs differently in Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button appears when the subject is in focus 2 Confirm focus indicator and lock focus E In Single
180. tivity area becomes 6mm dia approx 3 3 of entire frame 3 o o 2 e ae aa s o 2 Filters that require filter factor Effect of Matrix Metering may not be fully attained when a filter that requires filter factor PB 169 is attached In this case Center Weighted Metering is recommended CSM f3 Function of the FUNC button can be set to Matrix metering Center weighted or Spot metering When the FUNC button is pressed metering system can be temporarily switched to one designated EY 108 63 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode iP Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure based on an exposure combination in the program chart that provides a correct exposure for any shooting situation For more complex shooting use Flexible Program exposure compensation RY 74 or exposure bracketing Y 75 e Programmed Auto can only be selected when using a CPU lens Rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode MODE button to select P Flexible Program In Programmed Auto by rotating the Main Command Dial you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure With this function shooting in Programmed Auto is virtually the same as shooting in Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto appears in the top LCD panel when the Flexible Program is used To cancel the Flexible Program rotat
181. trols the shutter speed for each release of the shutter The self diagnostic shutter automatically detects inaccuracies in performance and readjusts the shutter speed for greater accuracy in subsequent shooting Also if a malfunction is detected or the shutter curtain fails to operate Err blinks in the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder The above warnings are displayed when any malfunction is detected Fully depress he shutter release button once If Err in the top LCD panel and viewfinder stops blinking the malfunction is corrected If Err continues blinking turn the power off and take the camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for repair e The picture at the frame where the warning appeared may not have been taken properly e In rare cases the warning may not appear when the shutter malfunctions 86 Details on each menu are described in this section M Custom Setting menu Y 90 110 e Create a combination of functions that are different from the initial factory settings E Setup menu Y 111 124 e Settings such as recording shooting data or date MY 35 are in setup menu E Shooting menu fj 125 143 e Imprint shooting data multiple exposure and interval timer settings are selected in shooting menu E Non CPU lens H 144 146 e Focal length and maximum aperture of non CPU lens are set in lens data E Language fj 34 e Set language displayed in the rear LCD panel
182. tton Options MT AF ON Operate as AF start button 4Return Setp AE AF L Operate as AE AF L button AF ON AE AF L e Setting in Custom Setting c2 AE L AF L MY 99 becomes effective when AE AF L is selected a8 M A mode 61 If the AF S lens you are using supports autofocus with manual priority M A you can choose to allow autofocus operation in Manual focus Options Autofocus off Manual focus selected AF C autofocus Autofocus possible in Continuous Servo AF AF S autofocus Autofocus possible in Single Servo AF AF C autofocus AF S autofocus 96 b1 EV step 64 66 68 70 At the default setting shutter speed and aperture are indicated in 1 3 EV steps However this can be changed to 1 2 or 1 EV steps Options 1 3 step Indicated selected in 1 3 EV steps 1 2 step Indicated selected in 1 2 EV steps 1 step Indicated selected in 1 EV steps b2 Exp comp EV ES 74 At the default setting exposure compensation is set in 1 3 EV steps However this can be changed to 1 2 or 1 EV steps Options 1 3 step Selected in 1 3 EV steps 1 2 step Selected in 1 2 EV steps 1 step Selected in 1 EV steps ep 1 2 step 1_ step b3 Exposure comp 74 Exposure compensation is set using the Main Command Dial and the button by default However it can be set to be selected using only the Sub Command Dial in Programmed Auto and Shutter Priority Auto or
183. ulled out too far when loading film frame number O is exposed and imprinted data may be unreadable 135 Shooting Menu Imprinting Shooting Data continued Notes on imprinting data Darkness of imprinted data e Darkness of the imprinted data is automatically adjusted by the camera depending upon the sensitivity of the loaded film However imprinted data may appear darker or lighter depending on the type of film used even with the same film sensitivity since data is imprinted from the reverse side of the film So make trial shots to check the darkness of the imprinted data and if it is not adequate adjust the darkness in Custom Setting d8 Imprint density BY 103 e Set the imprint density to 1 or 2 with a film such as Kodachrome 64 Kodachrome 200 or Fujichrome Velvia that has low sensitivity from the reverse side Special purpose film e Data cannot be imprinted on low sensitivity films such as infrared film or reprocopy film Make sure to set the date time before setting imprinted data EY 35 Data imprint in multiple exposure e In multiple exposure mode EY 138 data is imprinted at first exposure e Imprinted data may become difficult to read when many backgrounds or subjects are exposed in multiple exposure Using in frame imprint in combination with between frame imprint e Some data cannot be imprinted when both in frame and between frame imprint are selected If you cannot select your desired data or imprint is
184. ult values by selecting Yes for Custom Setting R Menu Reset RW 92 147 Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation value Recorded EY 114 or imprinted FW 130 exposure compensation value and flash exposure compensation value are as follows depending on the combination of executed operations A Value set in exposure compensation on camera B Value set in flash exposure compensation on Speedlight C Value set in Auto Exposure Bracketing on camera SB compensation Flash exposure compensation AE Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing SB Bracketing Flash Exposure Bracketing Combination of compensation LES nie No compensation 0 3 0 3 Exposure compensation A A SB compensation 0 3 B AE SB Bracketing C C AE Bracketing C 0 3 SB Bracketing 0 3 C Exposure compensation SB compensation A A B Exposure compensation AE SB Bracketing A C A C Exposure compensation AE Bracketing A C A Exposure compensation SB Bracketing A A C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE SB Bracketing A C A B C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE Bracketing A C A B Exposure compensation SB compensation SB Bracketing A A B C e When Custom Setting e6 M mode bkting MY 106 is set to Flash in Manual exposure mode and Auto Exposure Bracketing PY 75 is performed recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation are as follow
185. umination in continuous shooting When selected Select the duration of illumination a5 1 Manual focus 4Return Manual focus Off Set Return Continuous mode Off Options On Selected focus area illuminated in Manual focus Off Selected focus area not illuminated in Manual focus a5 2 Continuous mode Options On Selected focus area illuminated in continuous shooting Off Selected focus area not illuminated in continuous shooting 95 Custom Setting Menu continued a5 3 When selected Options ocus E L 0 2 s Selected focus area by multi selector is illuminated for Return Set 0 2 sec When selected 1 s Selected focus area by multi selector is illuminated for 1 sec In autofocus operation selected focus area continues to blink a6 Area select 50 The focus area can be set to be changed continuously in the same direction by pressing the same position on the multi selector This option enables you to switch the focus area to the opposite direction without having to press the opposite position on the multi selector 1 s Options No wrap Focus area does not change continuously in the same direction Wrap Focus area changes continuously in the same direction a7 Vert AF ON 166 The function of the AF start button for vertical shooting on Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 optional can be changed to assume the function of the AE AF L bu
186. using only ial in Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Options amp CMD Dial Exposure compensation selected with Command Dial while pressing the 4 button CMD Dial only Exposure compensation selected only with Command Dial elf CMD Dial only is selected in Manual exposure mode electronic analog displays in the top LCD panel and viewfinder appear and 0 of the display blinks In Manual exposure mode exposure compensation cannot be selected only with the Command Dial even if CMD Dial only is selected e If Change Main Sub is selected in f4 Command dials PY 109 the operation of the Main and Sub Command Dials switch except in Programmed Auto exposure mode 97 Custom Setting Menu continued b4 Center weight E 63 Area of meter s sensitivity concentration of 75 in Center Weighted Metering can be changed Also the sensitivity can be set to average in the entire frame b4 Center weight Return Seth P8mm P20mm 12m Average b5 Extend Shtr Spd Options 8mm 8mm dia Center Weighted Metering circle 12mm 12mm dia Center Weighted Metering circle 15mm 15mm dia Center Weighted Metering circle 20mm 20mm dia Center Weighted Metering circle Average Average of entire viewfinder O 70 At the default setting shutter speed in Manual exposure mode can be selected as slow as 30 sec This can be extended down to 30 min
187. ustom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation E Speedlight SB 600 This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 30 98 m ft 35mm zoom head position ISO 100 20 C 68 F and supports i TTL TTL manual and repeating flash control When used with the F6 the SB 600 supports Auto FP High Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than 1 250 sec repeating flash mode excluded FV Lock for recomposing photos without changing flash level and Advanced Wireless Lighting with support for i TTL auto aperture manual and repeating flash control Auto power zoom 24 85mm ensures that illumination is adjusted in accord with the lens focal length The built in wide panel can be used for illuminating angles of 14mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 600 accepts four AA batteries or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately 170 E Accessories connected to 10 pin remote terminal e By attaching the following accessories to the 10 pin remote terminal of the F6 you can perform operations such as remote shooting or automatic shooting e When the 10 pin remote terminal is not in use make sure k to cover it with the supplied cap Exposure to dirt or contact with foreign objects may result in a malfunction e To connect an accessory to the 10 pin terminal align the indexes insert the plug then turn the lock screw as shown e The cap of the
188. view Film Plane Indicator 83 Mirror Up Photography 0 c eeeee 84 Changing Focusing Screens 499 Self Diagnostic Shutter System econo dado cidad E a coe 86 PA aE a A a Eaa aae EEA AA TEREA Ea EAEE Eae 87 148 Operation in Menu all M Nus c ccccceeeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeceseeseeeneeeees 88 89 Custom Setting Menu 90 110 Setup Menu 111 124 Recording Shooting Data 112 124 Shooting MeNUociociciccnincicncccos 125 143 Imprinting Shooting Data 126 137 Multiple Exposure 138 139 Interval Timer Photography 140 143 Non CPU lens 144 146 Two Butto ReS list trocitos iio enla ara 147 Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation Valle cnt tienta 148 Flash Photography 2 sccsseceseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenseeesaeeesaeeeaeeesaeeeeensaeeeeees 149 163 Creative Lighting System 150 153 Non CLS supporting Speedlight 54 Non TTL fash modes 155 Accessory sho 156 Sync terminal 156 A a a aE A debs Salta e eaaa tongs 156 Flash sync mode 158 Usable optional Speedlights wh 161 Using Speedlight rr ne eera ee Tee ates LA cohen 162 163 About Depth tot Fieldi ee Shed iat 164 Miscellan Ous oi lapas 165 191 Optional Accessories 166 171 Camera Care 172 173 Notes On Batteries isis td da 174 Troubleshooting 176 180 Specifications 181 187
189. your lens sec Example when using a 50mm lens set the shutter speed faster than 1 50 sec Use of a tripod or VR lens is recommended for shooting at slower shutter speeds Composing frame The F6 s viewfinder frame shows approximately 100 of the image actually exposed on the film frame Please be aware that most processing labs partially crop the edges of film c E fo o e gt n oO Focus indications e Focus indicators appear or blink as follows appears Subject is in focus gt appears Camera is focused on an area between the camera and the subject lt appears Camera is focused on an area behind the subject gt lt 4 blinks Unable to focus using autofocus Diopter adjustment Y 81 enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area use focus lock PH 58 In situations where autofocus may not work as expected 60 Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 optional 166 features a shutter release button for shooting in vertical position CSM a4 Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button rather than lightly pressing the shutter release button f 95 29 8 Confirming Indications in Viewfinder and Releasing the Shutter Confirm that in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder then slowly fully depress the shutter release button 1 Confirm indications in
190. ystem CLS including i TTL flash control FV Lock Auto FP High Speed Sync and AF assist illumination for multi area autofocus When used with multiple SB 800 SB 600 flash units the F6 also supports Advanced Wireless Lighting E i TTL Flash Control When used with the F6 and set to TTL the SB 800 SB 600 automatically uses one of the following types of i TTL flash control i TTL Balanced Fill Flash The Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes monitor preflashes immediately before the main flash Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of the frame are picked up by the five segment TTL flash control sensor or 1 005 pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with information from the Matrix Metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting When a type G or D lens is used distance information is included when calculating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by providing lens data focal length and maximum aperture 144 Select a metering system on the F6 other than Spot Metering With Spot Metering the Flash mode automatically switches to Standard TTL flash Standard TTL Flash Flash output is adjusted to ensure the main subject is correctly exposed background brightness is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details or when expo

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