Nikon F6

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Nikon F6
Overview
MakerNikon
Type35 mm SLR
Released2004
Production2004-2020
Lens
Lens mountNikon F-mount
Focusing
FocusTTL Phase Detection Autofocus (11 zone)
Exposure/metering
ExposureProgram, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Flash
FlashExternal flash
Shutter
Frame rate5.5 frame/s, 8 frame/s with external battery & grip
General
Dimensions158 × 119 × 77.5 mm
Weight975 g
Made in Japan

The Nikon F6 is a 35 mm film single-lens reflex camera body manufactured by Nikon between 2004 and 2020.[1][2] It is the sixth film camera in Nikon's line.[3] The Nikon F6 was designed by Nikon and was manufactured at their Sendai plant.[4]

The F6 is the most recent model of Nikon's F series and was discontinued in October 2020.[5] It replaced the Nikon F5, manufactured from 1996 to 2004. It can accept any Nikon F-mount lens with full metering functionality, discluding non-AI. At the time it was discontinued, the F6 was the last remaining film SLR still in production.

Camera features[edit]

  • Focusing screen: B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen II, interchangeable with six other optional focusing screens
  • Viewfinder frame coverage: Approx. 100%
  • Finder magnification: Approx. 0.74x with 50 mm lens set to infinity at -1.0m-1
  • Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module
  • Autofocus detection range: Approx. EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
  • Focus modes: Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF, and Manual
  • Focus Tracking: Automatically activated in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF
  • Focus area: One — or a group — of 11 focus areas can be selected
  • AF Area Modes: Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF or Dynamic AF with Closest-Subject Priority selectable
  • Focus lock: Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF
  • Exposure metering: Three built-in exposure meters — 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot
  • Metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens): EV 0 to EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center-Weighted, EV 2 to EV 20 in Spot
  • Exposure compensation: With exposure compensation button; ±5 EV range, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing: Number of shots: 2-7; compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Lock: By pressing AE/AF-L button
  • Film speed setting: DX or Manual selectable (manual setting has priority over DX detected film speed); DX: ISO 25-5000,
  • Manual: ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps
  • Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with built-in Shutter Monitor
  • Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/8,000 s (1/3 steps in S and M modes); Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30 minutes in M mode)
  • Accessory shoe: ISO518 hot-shoe contact digital data communication (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided
  • Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 s (up to 1/8,000 s possible in AUTO FP High-Speed Sync)
  • Flash control: TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-800/600; Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25-1000
  • Automatic film loading; automatic or manual film rewind

Design[edit]

  • Die-cast camera chassis, rear and film cover made of aluminium alloy
  • The front, top and bottom covers are made of magnesium alloy.
  • Parts made out of magnesium-alloy use the thixomold process.
  • Remote shutter release: 10-pin terminal
  • Redesigned tilted control wheels, shutter button and larger buttons.
  • Detachable vertical grip housing and external battery pack.
  • MV-1 data reader accessory
  • 100% coverage viewfinder

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon F6". 2008-07-02. Archived from the original on 2008-07-02. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  2. ^ admin, NR] (2020-10-05). "Nikon F6, D5, several Nikkor Ai-S and AF-S DX lenses now listed as discontinued". Nikon Rumors. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  3. ^ "Nikon F6". Nikon Imaging Global Site. Nikon. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
  4. ^ "Sendai Nikon History". Nikon Imaging Japan Site. Nikon. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
  5. ^ "Nikon Has Finally Discontinued the F6, Its Last Film SLR: Report". petapixel.com. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-08.

External links[edit]

Media related to Nikon F6 at Wikimedia Commons