N i k o n F 6 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

Type of camera: Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lensreflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter

Exposure modes: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possi-ble), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual

Picture format: 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)

Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)

Lenses usable: Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; see chart on page 13

Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjust-ment (-2.0 to +1m-1)

Eyepoint: 18mm (at –1.0m-1)

Focusing screen: B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, inter-changeable with six other optional focusing screens

Viewfinder frame coverage: Approx. 100%

Finder magnification: Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set toinfinity at -1.0m-1

Viewfinder information: See page 14

Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module

Autofocus detection range: Approx. EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100,at normal temperature)

Focus modes: Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF, andManual

Focus Tracking: Automatically activated in Single Servo AF orContinuous Servo AF

Focus area: One — or a group — of 11 focus areas can beselected

AF Area Modes: Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group DynamicAF or Dynamic AF with Closest-Subject Priority selectable

Focus lock: Focus is locked by pressing AE-AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF

Exposure metering: Three built-in exposure meters — 3DColor Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot

Metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens): EV 0 to EV 20 in 3DColor Matrix and Center-Weighted, EV 2 to EV 20 in Spot

Exposure compensation: With exposure compensation button;±5 EV range, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 steps

Auto Exposure Bracketing: Number of shots: 2-7; compensa-tion steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps

Auto Exposure Lock: By pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Film speed setting: DX or Manual selectable (manual settinghas priority over DX detected film speed); DX: ISO 25-5000,Manual: ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps

Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutterwith built-in Shutter Monitor

Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/8,000 s (1/3 steps in S and M modes);Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be pro-longed to 30 minutes in M mode)

Accessory shoe: ISO518 hot-shoe contact digital data commu-nication (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash con-tact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided

Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 s (up to 1/8,000 s possible in AUTO FP High-Speed Sync)

Flash control: TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTLMulti Sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sen-sor; i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-800/600; Film speed rangein TTL auto flash: ISO 25-1000

Flash sync modes: Front-curtain sync (normal sync), Red-EyeReduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync

Flash ready-light: Lights up when the compatible NikonSpeedlight attached is fully charged; blinks (3 seconds afterflash) for full output warning

Sync terminal: ISO519 terminal, lock screw provided

Creative Lighting System: Advanced Wireless Lighting, AUTOFP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash, FV Lock and Wide Area AF-Assist Illuminator available with SB-800/600 Speedlights

Self-timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 seconds

Depth-of-field preview button: Press to stop-down lens aperture

Mirror lockup: Set using film advance mode selector

Film loading: Film automatically advances to first frame whencamera back is closed

Film advance modes: Automatic advance with built-in motor;three modes available (S: One-frame advance, CL: Continuouslow-speed shooting, CH: Continuous high-speed shooting, CS: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting)

Film advance speed: (With Continuous Servo AF (C), Manualexposure mode, shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, 36-exposurefilm, CR123A-type lithium batteries [AA-type alkaline-manganeseor Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power BatteryPack MB-40]) CL: Approx. 2 fps [4 fps]; CH: Approx 5.5 fps [8 fps];CS: Approx. 1 fps [2 fps]

Film rewind: Choice of automatic or manual; automaticallyrewinds at the end of film roll or when two film rewind buttonsare pressed; rewind speed with 36-exposure film: Approx. 7 sec-onds (12 seconds in CS mode)

Multiple exposure: Activated via shooting menu

Interval timer: Activated via shooting menu

Top LCD panel information: See page 14

Rear LCD panel information: See page 14

Data imprint: Activated via shooting menu; in-frame, between-frame and 0-frame imprint possible: film speed range: ISO 50-3200 (DX)

Internal clock: Built-in clock; 24-hour type; leap year adjust-ment until December 31, 2099

Camera back: Hinged back; film confirmation window, AF areamode selector, multi-selector, MENU button, film speed (ISO)button, flash sync mode button, INFO button, rear LCD panel,built-in data imprint unit

Shooting data: Recordable number of film rolls (36 exposures):Approx. 57 rolls in basic shooting data (13 items), Approx. 31rolls in detailed shooting data (21 items)

10-pin remote terminal: Equipped

Power source: Battery holder MS-41 provided (two 3V lithiumbatteries); optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 and AA-typebattery holder MS-40 available (for eight alkaline-manganese, lithi-um or Ni-MH batteries, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4);built-in backup battery

Power switch: Power ON, OFF and LCD panel illuminator

Exposure meter: Auto meter shut-off 8 seconds after powerturned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightlypressing shutter release button or pressing AF start button afterpower is turned on

Battery power confirmation: N for sufficient power;˜ indicates batteries are beginning to lose power; Mindicates batteries are just about exhausted, prepare fresh bat-teries; blinking M indicates replacement of batteries is nec-essary (shutter locks and rear LCD indications disappear)

Usable number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of freshbatteries (Approx.):The usable number of film rolls wass tested under the followingconditions by Nikon.

Test 1Using an AF-S VR 24-120mm f/.3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens, Vibration Reductionfunction on, in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at S and shut-ter speed of 1/250 second. After lightly pressing the shutter release buttonfor 8 seconds, autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity (∞) tothe closest distance and back to infinity (∞) before each shot. After theexposure meter automatically turns off, the same operation follows for thenext shot.

Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F) CR123A 3V lithium 15 6LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 10 1R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 30 30FR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 45 35Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4 35 25(with MB-40)

Test 2Using an AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens, Vibration Reduction functionon, in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at CH and shutterspeed of 1/250 second. After lightly pressing the shutter release button for3 seconds, autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity (∞) to theclosest distance and back to infinity (∞) three times before each shot. Thesame operation follows for the next shot.

Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F) CR123A 3V lithium 35 15LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 55 4R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 55 50FR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 95 70Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4 65 50(with MB-40)

Duration of Long Time (Bulb) exposure (Approx.):

Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F) CR123A 3V lithium 5 hours 3 hoursLR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 6 hours 1.5 hoursR6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 5 hours 4 hoursFR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 8.5 hours 7 hoursRechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4 7 hours 6 hours(with MB-40)

Tripod socket: 1/4 (ISO1222)

Custom Settings: 41 Custom Settings are available

Two-Button Reset: Pressing the MENU and INFO buttonssimultaneously and holding them for more than 2 seconds resetsvarious settings to their original default settings (with someexceptions)

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm (6.2 x4.7 x 3.1 in.)

Weight (without batteries): Approx. 975g (34.4 oz.)

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Nikon’s new top-of-the-line F-SLR, the F6, signifies the depth and breadth of

our vision for truly high-quality photography. The F6 has been refined to a

degree other manufacturers will be hard-pressed to match. Mechanical

innovations offer greatly enhanced stability and durability, and enable quieter

operation than ever. Advanced elec-tronic improvements deliver extremely

high-speed, high-quality performance. The F6 also follows Nikon’s long-

standing tradition for extensive system compatibility. And the ergonomics —

the carefully sculpted exterior design, the button and dial design and layout

— make the F6 incredibly attractive while significantly increasing operational

intuitiveness and comfort. Every attribute of the camera has been examined,

evaluated and polished to provide experienced photographers with a film

SLR of amazing precision and remarkable durability.

Nikon’s F6 affords a pure, gratifying photographic experience

comparable to no other.

The Ultimate in Film SLR Evolution.

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High-precision shutter unitNo shutter unit in any other camera comesclose to matching the precision of the F6’sassembly. Created from cutting-edge materi-als — DuPont™ KEVLAR® and a special alu-minum alloy — the blades of the shutter unitoffer unparalleled reliability and are extremelylightweight, for lightning-quick movement.For enhanced accuracy, during shutter unitdevelopment, the movement of the blades iscarefully analyzed using a high-speed videocamera and computer simulations, enablingunprecedented precision even at shutterspeeds of up to 1/8,000 second.Shutter accuracy is maintained by the ShutterMonitor, which scrutinizes every single shut-ter release. Should the shutter speed varyeven slightly from the calibrated speed, thecamera automatically compensates to main-tain accurate exposure. The ultimate in preci-sion and reliability, under even the mostdemanding conditions.

High-speed mirror balancingA sophisticated mirror balance mechanismreduces the time required to lower the mir-ror. The F6’s Mirror Balancer, in addition to

minimizing mirror bounce, extends viewingtime, allowing more time for AF operation —this is one reason the F6 can offer autofocusand Focus Tracking at motor speeds of up to8fps, shot after wonderful shot. In conjunc-tion with the bright, easy-to-view 0.74xviewfinder, the Mirror Balancer provides dis-tinct advantages that give you sharper viewswhenever and wherever the moment hap-pens to occur.

Minimized operational sound and vibrationIn order to subdue the operational sounds,Nikon engineers used a professional audioroom to properly measure their frequencies.The degree to which every part of the cam-era would be subjected was measured. Theimplementation of floating-type designs forthe shutter unit, aperture control mechanicsand shutter charge motor have significantlysuppressed internal vibrations. This approachhas resulted in virtually noise-free move-ment, diminished to levels unheard of withother SLR cameras. The F6 has been refinedfor absolute minimum vibration, to levelsbelow detection by the human ear.

Highly efficient mechanicsThe development of the F6 marks the firsttime 3D computer movement analysis hasever been applied to an SLR. This techniquereveals the degree of power distributed to orgenerated by particular componentsin specific directions. This made itpossible for us to optimize themechanical operation of the cam-era with fewer parts, leading tolower power consumption andhigher durability.

HUSHED INTEGRITY — The influence of state-of-the-art mechanics is evident in the highly refined sound of the F6 in action.

Extraordinary Precision

Rear chassis — film rewind and shuttercharge mechanism

Shutter Monitor

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11-Area High-Speed Autofocus SystemFeaturing eleven AF sensors — including ninecross-type sensors which cover the greaterpart of the viewing area — the Multi-CAM2000 AF sensor module responds quicklyand delivers razor-sharp focus even in themost challenging situations. The cross-typesensors function with all AF Nikkor lenseswith a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster,and enable enhanced small or low-contrastsubject detection. Furthermore, large sensorshelp make possible smooth, swift AF opera-tion with markedly wider defocus detectioncapability.

Dynamic AF OperationEven when shooting a moving subject, theF6’s Dynamic AF ensures highly precisefocusing, by shifting rapidly to the focus areato which the subject has moved.In Dynamic AF mode, one of three availablemodes, you can assign top priority to themost suitable focus area for your composi-tion. Engage Closest-Subject-PriorityDynamic AF mode to have the F6 select theappropriate area for you. And for optimumresults when attempting to capture a mov-ing subject, use Group Dynamic AF mode.Select several adjacent focus areas (center,top, bottom, left, right), and the cameraautomatically focuses on the center focusarea of the selected areas.

3D Color Matrix Metering The F6’s 3D Color Matrix Metering offersenhanced precision thanks largely to animproved scene-detecting algorithm. It ana-lyzes numerous aspects of the scene condi-tions — including brightness, contrast,selected focus area, subject-to-camera dis-tance and color — and compares them to thereference information of more than 30,000actual scenes in the database, ensuringsuper-precise exposure control and faithfullypreserving the ambience of the scene.

Flexible Center-Weighted and Spot Metering Nikon’s own Flexible Center-WeightedMetering provides you with the option ofselecting the size of the sensing area fromCustom Settings. And Spot Meteringchanges to correspond with the focus areayou’ve selected.

i-TTL Balanced Fill-FlashThe F6 supports the i-TTL Flash Control system, providing outstanding resultsand myriad creative possibilities.Nikon’s Creative Lighting System, themost advanced flash control systemanywhere, uses a new algorithm and abrighter, shorter Monitor Pre-flash to liftthe precision of i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flasheven beyond that of Nikon’s acclaimed3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash systems. Furthermore, the CreativeLighting System allows youto employ advanced flashtechniques includingAdvanced Wireless Lightingand FV (Flash Value) Lock.

VISUAL BRILLIANCE — The 0.74x viewfinder portrays radiant colors in every hueimaginable, and the F6’s superior electronics do the rest.

RGB Sensor for exposure metering

AF sensors for 11-areawide autofocus system

A u t o f o c u s E x p o s u r e M e t e r i n g

Supreme Sensitivity

AF Area Mode selector

F l a s h C o n t r o l

TTL Multi Sensor for i-TTl flash control

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Harsh environmental testingTo ensure the high level ofdurability you expect from aNikon F series SLR, the F6has been subjected to rigor-ous testing. Even the lubri-cants applied to gear partsare carefully tested to assurepeak performance inextreme temperatures andhigh humidity. The F6’sastonishing reliability is a

function of Nikon’s “right material for theright place” approach. Our engineers consid-ered countless situations of potential camerause, then submitted the F6to real-life testing to ensureexceptional dependabilitywherever and wheneveryou shoot.

Camera ergonomicsIn our quest for new levelsof ergonomic achievement,we’ve left no part of the camera’s exteriorignored. The first time you handle the F6,you’re seduced by the strikingly comfortable,ergonomic design. Every curve, every undu-lation has been accomplished throughadvanced computer-aided design. But that’sjust the tip of the iceberg. Nikon spentunprecedented amounts of time sculptingthe contours of the grip, to ensure greatercomfort and balance in the hand even duringextended use. The button and dial designand layout are every bit as intelligent as theyare attractive.

Unrivaled durabilityImagine, as a photographer, the places orconditions in which you are most concernedabout the toughness of your photographictools. Now look at the F6 — an aluminum-alloy die-cast chassis; magnesium-alloy front

body and covers (top, bottom); strategicallyplaced rubber surfaces; an easy-to-grip tex-ture, and a shutter that has undergone test-ing to assure accurate release up to andbeyond 150,000 cycles. The F6 features thestrength, rigidity and durability to performwhenever you need it. Put it to the test andsee for yourself.

Multiple power sourcesThe F6’s standard power source, two CR123A3V lithium batteries, enables high-speed filmadvance at 5.5 fps. Or you can go with theoptional, multifaceted Multi Power Battery PackMB-40 that offers up to 8 fps film advance.

It requires either eight AA-size batteries orthe outstanding Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL4(also compatible with the D2H). The MB-40offers outstanding vertical shooting opera-tion, as it incorporates a shutter release but-ton, AF Start button, Multi-selector andCommand Dials.

ENDURE ALL ELEMENTS — The strength to weather nature’s most rugged conditions.

Remarkable Reliability

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Actual photo from dustresistance testing

Multi Power BatteryPack MB-40

Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL4

Exposure modesProgrammed Auto (P)mode offers automaticshutter speed and aper-ture settings. In FlexibleProgram, rotate the Main-CommandDial to choose settings other thanthose automatically selected. Shutter-Priority Auto (S) lets you manually setshutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to30 seconds. In Aperture-Priority Auto(A), you can choose from availableapertures in 1/3 EV steps. For com-plete control over exposure settings,select Manual (M) mode.

Exposure compensation/AE BracketingControl exposure compensation manually from +5 EV to –5 EV in 1/3 EVsteps. Automatic Bracketing allows youto shoot the same scene two or threetimes at exposure values differing inincrements of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV.

Film advance modesFour modes are available: Single (S),Continuous Low-Speed (CL) for up toapproximately 2 frames per second(fps), Continuous High-Speed (CH) for

up to 5.5 fps (or 8 fpswith optional MultiPower Battery Pack MB-40), and ContinuousSilent (CS) for nearlysilent operation at approximately 1 fps.

Data back functionsAccess built-in data back functions easily via the rear LCD panel and MultiSelector. Functions include data imprint(in-frame or between-frame), Multipleexposure and Interval timer. You alsohave control over 41 Custom Settings.The recorded data of each shot can bedownloaded to your computer as textdata via optional DataReader MV-1, which is equipped with a CF(CompactFlash™) card.

Formidable Flexibility

You can personalize your F6exactly as you wish. Any ofthe 41 Custom Settings (in sixgroups) can be easily select-ed and adjusted, as they areclearly displayed on the rearLCD panel.

C: Bank select

Groups of custom settingsare stored in four banks (A, B,C and D)

R: Reset CSMSelect one of the banks aboveto reset all of its CustomSettings to the factory values.

a: Autofocusa1: AF-C priority operationa2: AF-S priority operationa3: Group dynamic AF

operationa4: AF Activationa5: Focus area illuminationa6: Focus area selectiona7: Vertical AF start buttona8: M/A mode

b: Metering/Exposureb1: EV step for shutter

speed/apertureb2: EV step for exposure

compensationb3: Exposure compensation

by Command Dial onlyb4: Diameter of Center-

Weighted metering areab5: Extended shutter speed in

M mode

b6: Compensation for focusing screen

c: Timer/Lockc1: AE lock operationc2: AE-L/AF-L operationc3: AF-ON/AE-L button

operationc4: Auto meter-off durationc5: Self-timer duration

d: Shoot/Displayd1: Film loading operationd2: Film rewind operationd3: Film leader status after

rewindd4: Last frame number for

auto rewindd5: Film advance speed (fps)

for CH mode with MB-40d6: DX warningd7: Rear LCD panel

information

d8: Imprint densityd9: MB-40 battery indication

e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Top flash sync speed

settinge2: Slowest flash sync speed

settinge3: AA flash modee4: Modeling flash activation

by depth-of-field preview button

e5: AE/Flash bracketinge6: Exposure bracketing in

M modee7: Bracketing ordere8: Bracketing setting

operationf: Controls

f1: Center click of Multi-selector

f2: AE meter/AF activation by Multi-selector

f3: FUNC button assignmentf4: Command Dials’ functionf5: Button press-and-release

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Exposure data display(rear LCD)

Custom Setting Menu

Custom Setting options(Autofocus)

Advanced Wireless LightingWireless multiple flash can be performed just as easily as with an on-camera Speedlight, affording you thefreedom to explore the limitless

creative potential of the system. Youcan also enjoy comprehensive controlover scene lighting when using Nikon’si-TTL Speedlights SB-800/SB-600 asthey can be separated into as many asfour groups (the master* and three i-TTL Speedlight groups). Control independent flash mode settings andadjustment of compensation values foreach group’s flash output level via themaster. To pre-check a scene for illumi-nation and shadows, there’s theModeling Flash function. And each

group can comprise asmany Speedlights as youwant, virtually putting youin total command of back-ground lighting.

*The SB-600 cannot be used as a masterunit.

Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)Flash Value represents thedegree of flash exposurefor a given subject.Engaging FV Lock main-tains the desired flash

exposure during zooming or recompo-sition, allowing you to concentrate onthe scene’s lighting.

Auto FP High-Speed SyncEnables fill-flash photography even inbright conditions at wide apertureswith shallow depth of field unhinderedby the standard 1/250 second flashsync. Once the mode is activated, theF6’s rapid flash synchronization makesavailable shutter speeds faster thanthe camera’s flash sync speed.

The master SB-800 attached to the F6 is fitted with an orange color filter for frontalillumination. Each of Group A’s two SB-800shas a Diffusion Dome SW-10H attached, andprovides illumination for the woman on thebalcony, while Group B’s two SB-800s areeach fitted with an orange color filter for illumination of the mariachis to the right.

Nikon F-mount

Nikon’s legendary lens mount compatibility allows you to use anyNikkor lens in the incredibly deep, varied lineup. Even with older non-CPUlenses, Color Matrix Metering can stillbe performed after programming thelens’ focal length and maximum aperture in the camera’s memory. TheF6 can store this data for as many asten non-CPU lenses at a time.

Nikon’s exclusive lens technologiesNikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)delivers fabulous contrast and color ren-dition. Chromatic aberration is mini-mized by Extra-low Dispersion (ED) andnew Super ED glass elements. Nikon’sown Close-Range Correction (CRC)offers superb quality throughout thezoom range. The Silent Wave Motor(SWM) greatly enhances precision andreduces noise in AF operation. AndVibration Reduction (VR) compensatesfor image blur caused by camera shake.

1 With maximum effectiveaperture of f/5.6 or faster.

2 G-type Nikkor has noaperture ring. Apertureshould be selected fromcamera body.

3 3D Color Matrix Meteringis selected.

4 Compatible with AF-S andAF-I Nikkor lenses exceptAF-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-EDand AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8DIF-ED.

5 When AF 80-200mmf/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5is used in a telephotozoom position at close

range, the image on theclear matte field may notcoincide with the focusindication. In this case,focus manually usingclear matte field.

6 With focal length andmaximum aperture regis-tered in “setting lensdata”.

7 Exposure metering area islocked to the center focusarea.

8 Go to "b6: Screen Comp."in Custom Settings andadjust the compensationvalue as indicated on thesupplied "Focusing ScreenSelector Chart".

9 By stop-down metering.Exposure is determined

by pre-setting lens aper-ture. Exposure must alsobe determined beforeshifting; use AE/AF-L but-ton before shifting.

10 By stop-down metering.Exposure is determinedby pre-setting lens aper-ture. Exposure must alsobe determined beforeshifting.

11 The camera's exposuremetering and flash controlsystem do not work prop-erly when shifting and/ortilting the lens, or whenusing an aperture otherthan the maximum aper-ture.

12 Without shifting and/ortilting the lens.

13 Auto Extension Ring PK-11A, 12 or 13 is neces-sary.

14 By stop-down metering.Exposure is determinedby stopping-down aper-ture on the bellows.Exposure must also bedetermined before shoot-ing.

15 By stop-down metering.16 Go to “b6: Screen

Comp.” in CustomSettings and select“+0.5”.

Lens Compatibility Chart (DX and IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used.)

✓ Compatible — Incompatible

AF NikkorsAF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-EDAF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-EDAF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5DAF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IFAF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-EDAF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-EDAF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-EDAF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6GAF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6GAF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IFAF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-EDAF 35-70mm f/2.8DAF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-EDAF 70-300mm f/4-5.6D EDAF 70-300mm f/4-5.6GAF 80-200mm f/2.8D EDAF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D EDAF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF-EDAF 14mm f/2.8D EDAF 18mm f/2.8DAF 20mm f/2.8DAF 24mm f/2.8DAF 28mm f/1.4D

AF 28mm f/2.8DAF 35mm f/2DAF 50mm f/1.4DAF 50mm f/1.8DAF 85mm f/1.4D IFAF 85mm f/1.8DAF 180mm f/2.8D IF-EDAF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-EDAF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED IIAF-S 300mm f/4D IF-EDAF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED IIAF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED IIAF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED IIAF-I Teleconverter TC-14EAF-S Teleconverter TC-14E IIAF-S Teleconverter TC-17E IIAF-I Teleconverter TC-20EAF-S Teleconverter TC-20E IIAF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8DAF Micro 60mm f/2.8DAF Micro 105mm f/2.8DAF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-EDAF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D EDAF DC 105mm f/2D

AF DC 135mm f/2D

AI-P-type Nikkors45mm f/2.8 P500mm f/4 P IF-ED

AI- and AI-S-type Nikkors28-85mm f/3.5-4.535-70mm f/3.3-4.535-105mm f/3.5-4.535-200mm f/3.5-4.570-210mm f/4.5-5.615mm f/3.518mm f/3.520mm f/2.824mm f/224mm f/2.828mm f/228mm f/2.835mm f/1.435mm f/250mm f/1.250mm f/1.450mm f/1.885mm f/1.4

105mm f/1.8105mm f/2.5135mm f/2135mm f/2.8180mm f/2.8 ED200mm f/2 IF-ED300mm f/2.8 IF-ED400mm f/3.5 IF-ED600mm f/5.6 IF-ED800mm f/5.6 IF-EDTeleconverter TC-201Teleconverter TC-301Teleconverter TC-14ATeleconverter TC-14BMicro 55mm f/2.8Micro 105mm f/2.8Micro 200mm f/4 IFPC Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Other NikkorsReflex 500mm f/8Reflex 1000mm f/11PC 28mm f/3.5

Compatible Lenses

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Focusing Exposure mode Metering system

ElectronicRange-finder 1

P mode Center-Weighted SpotColor

MatrixS mode A mode M modeAFLens

AF-S & D-/G-type AF Nikkors 2

Non-D-type AF Nikkors

AF-S & AF-I Teleconverters 4

AI-P-type Nikkors

AI-type Nikkors

Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 13

Reflex-Nikkors

PC-Nikkor

D-type PC-Nikkor 11

AI-type Teleconverters

SpeedlightSB-600

SpeedlightSB-800

Extra Lighting The Optics

Monitor Pre-flash activation

Mirror up Shutteropens

Master

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Group B

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Flash mode setting

Flashes for data transmission

Monitor Pre-flash

Data transmission from the master unit

Flash output level

setting

Actual flash forshooting

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Advanced Wireless Lighting procedureFlash mode and other types of information are transmitted from the master unitin the form of a series of low-level flashes to each remote unit. In TTL mode, thecamera’s RGB metering sensor detects Monitor Pre-flashes to determine eachflash unit’s flash output level.

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Nomenclature

1 Shutter release button

2 Power switch

3 Sub-Command Dial

4 Depth-of-field preview button

5 Function button

6 Self-timer indicator LED

7 Film advance mode selector lockrelease

8 Sync terminal

9 10-pin terminal

! Lens release button

" Focus mode selector

# Eyepiece shutter lever

$ Viewfinder

% Auto Exposure Bracketing/Film rewind(R2) button

& Command lock button

( Rear LCD panel

) Film confirmation window

~ Film speed (ISO) button

+ MENU button

, Flash sync mode button

- INFO button

. Metering system selector lock release

/ Metering system selector

: Diopter adjustment knob

; AE/AF-L button

< AF start button

= Main-Command Dial

> Multi-selector

? Multi-selector lock lever

@ AF Area mode selector

[ Film rewind (R1) button

\ Camera strap eyelet

] Film rewind crank

^ Film advance mode

_ Exposure mode button

{ Exposure compensation button

| Camera strap eyelet

} Top LCD panel

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Film rewind You can choose automatic ormanual film rewind. Automaticfilm rewind at the end of filmroll is also possible. It takesapproximately 9 seconds torewind a 36-exposure film roll.(Approx. 4 seconds with the MB-40 attached.)

Function button Customize the Function Button toperform the task you want —including FV Lock, AE-L/AF-L,Flash Cancel and Meteringmode.

Multi-selector Lets you select focus area whenshooting; enables quick and easyscrolling and setting of the F6’sextensive Menu controls.

The Controls The System

1 12mm-dia. reference circle forCenter-Weighted Meteringarea

2 Focus area (focus brackets) 3 Electronic analog exposure

display4 Exposure compensation5 Auto Exposure Bracketing6 Auto Exposure Lock7 Shutter speed lock8 Aperture lock9 Focus indicators ! Metering system

" FV lock# Exposure mode$ Sync speed% Shutter speed& Aperture stop( Aperture) Multiple exposure~ Battery power+ Frame counter/Exposure com-

pensation value, Flash ready-light

1 Shutter speed2 Shutter speed lock3 Sync speed4 Electronic analog exposure

display5 Exposure mode6 Flexible program7 Battery power

8 Aperture lock9 Aperture! Aperture stop" Auto Exposure Bracketing# Frame counter$ Exposure compensation value% Exposure compensation

1 ISO2 EV steps in Auto Exposure

Bracketing3 Auto Exposure Bracketing4 Flash sync mode5 Custom Setting6 Focus area7 Film speed

8 DX9 Auto Exposure Bracketing status! Multiple exposures" Number of shots in multiple

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Top LCD Panel Indications

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Type B: This standard screenoffers unobstructed viewing andeasy focusing on its overallmatte surfaces.

Type U: For lenses with focallengths longer than 200mm.

Type E: Grid lines for accurate picturecomposition of architectural subjects.

Type M: This shows cross hairand millimeter scales. Ideal forhigh-magnification close-ups andastrophotography.

Type J: Equipped with a micro-prism for use with manualfocusing.

Type A: Features a matte Fresnelfield with split-image rangefinderand microprism collar.

Type L: Same as Type A but withsplit-image rangefinder line at a45° angle.

DR-5 Eyepiece Correction Lenses

DG-2

PK-11A PK-12 PK-13

No.0 No.1 No.2 No.3T No.4T No.5T No.6T

PB-6

SB-29s

ML-3 MC-30

MC-20MV-1

SUPER COOLSCAN5000 ED

COOLSCAN V ED

Interchangeable Focusing ScreensA wide choice of high-quality groundglass screens ideal for manual focus-ing or compositional aides, withoutinfluencing autofocus performance.There are seven types available (B, U,E, M, J, A, and L).

Eyepiece Correction LensesFive optional eyepiece correction lenses allow you to adjust the diopterbeyond its standard range of –2 to+1m-1.

Rubber Eyecup DK-17Increases viewing comfort and prevents stray light from entering theviewfinder.

Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17AFeatures a special surface coating toreduce fogging on the eyepiece.

Right-Angle Viewing AttachmentDR-5Provides an upright, frontward-facingimage with right-angle viewing. Selecta reproduction ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.

Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2Provides 2x magnification of the central portion of the viewfinderimage. Requires optional EyepieceAdapter DK-7 for attachment to the F6.

Auto Extension Rings PK-11A/12/13For a wide range of reproductionratios, interchangeable in seconds.

Bellows Attachment PB-6Mounts between body and lens forclose-up and macro photography.Optional accessories include PB-6EExtension Bellows, PB-6M Macro CopyStand and PS-6 Slide Copying Adapter.

Macro Adapter Ring BR-2AEnables lenses to be mounted inreverse for a relatively high reproduc-tion ratio.

Focusing Stage PG-2Simplifies close-up focusing whenusing a tripod-mounted camera.

Close-Up Attachment LensesFor quick, easy close-up photography

TTL Macro Speedlight SB-29sOffers flexible control over lighting andshadow during close-up photography.

Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3Enables fully automatic camera operation from a distance of up to 8meters (26 ft.) via an infrared beam.There are two channels available.

Remote Cord MC-20 (0.8m/2.6 ft.)Enables remote firing and exposurecontrol up to 9 hours 59 minutes 59seconds long. The exposure timeappears in the rear LCD.

Remote Cord MC-30 (0.8m/2.6 ft.)Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock function.

Extension Cord MC-21 (3m/9.8 ft.)Available for 10-pin remote accessories.

Connecting Cord MC-23 (0.4m/1.3 ft.)Connects two F6 cameras for simultaneous shutter release.

Data Reader MV-1Transfers shooting data stored in theF6 to a CompactFlash™card. Data thencan be transferred from the memorycard to your personal computer in thetext (.txt) file format. Compatible withboth Windows and Mac operating sys-tems.

Viewfinder AccessoriesViewfinder Information

Close-up Accessories

Remote control accessories

Data Communication Accessories

*In addition to Normal display, Detailed and Large displays areavailable.

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SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/COOLSCAN V EDThese scanners enable high-quality scanning with a true optical resolution of4,000 dpi, delivering exceptionally sharpdigital images. The award-winning 5000ED offers unmatched scanning speeds of20 seconds per image — there’s no moreefficient way to create an archive ofshots you’ve captured with your F6.

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