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Nikon F6 Pro Photography 35mm Film Camera

Nikon F6 35mm ProPhoto Film Camera

The Nikon F6 is Nikon’s flagship film camera that includes the latest Nikon advances such as the 11-area AF system for exceptionally high-speed autofocus operation with outstanding accuracy, and the Creative Lighting System for incomparable flash photography. And Nikon’s proprietary 3D Color Matrix Metering system has been further refined for improved accuracy in scene reading.

Improved AF – Autofocus system includes Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module, with advanced high-speed, high-precision 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors. Also includes four AF Area Modes such as Single Area AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-On®, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF and Group Dynamic AF.

High-Precision Shutter – Created from cutting-edge materials – DuPont™ KEVLAR® and a special aluminum alloy – the blades of the shutter unit offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely lightweight for lightning-quick movement.

Extremely Quiet – The shutter unit, aperture control mechanics and shutter charge motor each feature a floating-type design to suppress internal vibrations and to provide near-silent operation.

Creative Nikon Lighting System – Includes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash (with i-TTL capable flashes), Wireless Advance Lighting capability and AUTO FP High-Speed Sync capability up to 1/8000 second.

Nikon F6 35mm Film Camera Specifications

Type
35mm SLR
Lens Mount
AF-D, AF-I, AF-S (accepts AF, AIS mounts with limitations)
Focus Modes
One shot AF, Predictive AF & Manual
Focus Type
TTL Phase detection (11-point AF system with 9 crosshair sensors)
Focusing Range
EV -1 to 19 (@ ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Modes
Program AE, Flexible program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual
Exposure Metering
Three built-in exposure meters:

  • 1005-Zone RGB 3D Color Matrix II
  • Flexible-size centerweighted
  • 1% Spot (linkable to 11 focusing points)
  • TTL 5-Zone flash metering (with monitor preflash)
    • Metering Range @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 Lens
    EV 0-20 in 3D Evaluative & Centerweighted metering
    EV 2-20 in Spot metering
    Shutter Speed
  • 1/8000th to 30 sec in AF mode, with sync at 1/250th sec
  • 1/8000th to 30 min + Bulb in [M] mode
  • Sync up to 1/8000th sec with appropriate flashes
    • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV increments
    Exposure Bracketing
    2 – 7 shots, in ±1/3, 1/2, 2/3rd or 1 EV increments
    ISO Range
    25-5000 (DX)
    6-6400 in Manual setting
    Built-in Flash
    No
    Film Wind
  • [S] Single shot
  • [CL] Continues Low-Speed (up to approx 2 frames-per-second (fps))
  • [CH] Continuous High-Speed ( up to 5.5 fps, or up to 8 fps with optional MB-40 Battery Pack)
  • [CS] Continues Silent (approx. 1 fps)
  • Manual
    • Focusing Screen
    B Type BriteView clear screen Matte II (interchangeable)
    Diopter Correction
    Yes (-2 to +1, with additional diopters available)
    Self Timer
    10-Second delay
    Remote Control
    10-pin socket (optional MC-20 with timer, or MC-30 trigger)
    PC Terminal
    Yes
    Depth-of-Field Preview
    Yes
    Mirror Lock-Up
    Yes
    Multiple Exposure
    Yes
    Viewfinder Info
    Metering system, In-focus indicator, Focus area, Exposure mode, Aperture & Shutter speed, AE Lock, Analog exposure display, Exposure compensation, Exposure Bracketing, Battery power, Sync speed, Flash ready light & Frame counter
    LCD Information
    Top LCD:
    Aperture, Shutter speed, Aperture/shutter speed lock, Aperture stop, Exposure mode, Flexible Program, Exposure compensation, Autobracketing, Flash sync speed, Electronic analog display, Battery power & Frame counterRear LCD:
    Shooting display (Normal, detailed, full display); Shooting data display (film data, frame data); Menu display (Custom Setting menu, set up menu, shooting menu, Non-CPU lens, language)

    Color
    Black
    Power Source
  • (2) CR123A 3V batteries with provided Battery Holder MS-41
  • (8) AA-size or (1) Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL4a with optional MB-40 battery pack
    • Dimensions
    6.2 x 4.7 x 3.1″ (157 x 119 x 79mm) WxHxD
    Weight
    2.15 lbs (975g) [without batteries]

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