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Nikon’s top-of-the-line F-SLR, the F6, signifies the depth and breadth of
our vision for truly high-quality photography. The F6 has been refined to a
degree other manufacturers will be hard-pressed to match. Mechanical
innovations offer greatly enhanced stability and durability, and enable quieter
operation than ever. Advanced electronic improvements deliver extremely
high-speed, high-quality performance. The F6 also follows Nikon’s long-
standing tradition for 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.
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The Ultimate in Film SLR Evolution.
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Extraordinary Precision
HUSHED INTEGRITY — The influence of state-of-the-art mechanics is evident
in the highly refined sound of the F6 in action.
Shutter Monitor
High-precision shutter unit
No shutter unit in any other camera comes
close to matching the precision of the F6’s
assembly. Created from cutting-edge materials — DuPont™ KEVLAR
minum alloy — the blades of the shutter unit
offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely
lightweight, for lightning-quick movement.
For enhanced accuracy, during shutter unit
development, the movement of the blades is
carefully analyzed using a high-speed video
camera and computer simulations, enabling
unprecedented precision even at shutter
speeds of up to 1/8,000 second.
Shutter accuracy is maintained by the Shutter
Monitor, which scrutinizes every single shutter release. Should the shutter speed vary
even slightly from the calibrated speed, the
camera automatically compensates to maintain accurate exposure. The ultimate in precision and reliability, under even the most
demanding conditions.
® and a special alu-
High-speed mirror balancing
A sophisticated mirror balance mechanism
reduces the time required to lower the mirror. The F6’s Mirror Balancer, in addition to
minimizing mirror bounce, extends viewing
time, allowing more time for AF operation —
this is one reason the F6 can offer autofocus
and Focus Tracking at motor speeds of up to
8fps, shot after wonderful shot. In conjunction with the bright, easy-to-view 0.74x
viewfinder, the Mirror Balancer provides distinct advantages that give you sharper views
whenever and wherever the moment happens to occur.
Minimized operational sound and vibration
In order to subdue the operational sounds,
Nikon engineers used a professional audio
room to properly measure their frequencies.
The degree to which every part of the camera would be subjected was measured. The
implementation of floating-type designs for
the shutter unit, aperture control mechanics
and shutter charge motor have significantly
suppressed internal vibrations. This approach
has resulted in virtually noise-free movement, diminished to levels unheard of with
other SLR cameras. The F6 has been refined
for absolute minimum vibration, to levels
below detection by the human ear.
Highly efficient mechanics
The development of the F6 marks the first
time 3D computer movement analysis has
ever been applied to an SLR. This technique
reveals the degree of power distributed to or
generated by particular components
in specific directions. This made it
possible for us to optimize the
mechanical operation of the camera with fewer parts, leading to
lower power consumption and
higher durability.
Rear chassis — film rewind and shutter
charge mechanism
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Supreme Sensitivity
Autofocus Exposure Metering
VISUAL BRILLIANCE — The 0.74x viewfinder portrays radiant colors in every hue
imaginable, and the F6’s superior electronics do the rest.
AF sensors for 11-area
wide autofocus system
AF Area Mode selector
11-Area High-Speed Autofocus System
Featuring eleven AF sensors — including nine
cross-type sensors which cover the greater
part of the viewing area — the MultiCAM2000 AF sensor module responds quickly
and delivers razor-sharp focus even in the
most challenging situations. The cross-type
sensors function with all AF NIKKOR lenses
with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster,
and enable enhanced small or low-contrast
subject detection. Furthermore, large sensors
help make possible smooth, swift AF operation with markedly wider defocus detection
capability.
Dynamic AF Operation
Even when shooting a moving subject, the
F6’s Dynamic AF ensures highly precise
focusing, by shifting rapidly to the focus area
to which the subject has moved.
In Dynamic AF mode, one of three available
modes, you can assign top priority to the
most suitable focus area for your composition. Engage Closest-Subject-Priority
Dynamic AF mode to have the F6 select the
appropriate area for you. And for optimum
results when attempting to capture a moving subject, use Group Dynamic AF mode.
Select several adjacent focus areas (center,
top, bottom, left, right), and the camera
automatically focuses on the center focus
area of the selected areas.
3D Color Matrix Metering
The F6’s 3D Color Matrix Metering offers
enhanced precision thanks largely to an
improved scene-detecting algorithm. It analyzes numerous aspects of the scene conditions — including brightness, contrast,
selected focus area, subject-to-camera distance and color — and compares them to the
reference information of more than 30,000
actual scenes in the database, ensuring
super-precise exposure control and faithfully
preserving the ambience of the scene.
Flexible Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Nikon’s own Flexible Center-Weighted
Metering provides you with the option of
selecting the size of the sensing area from
Custom Settings. And Spot Metering
changes to correspond with the focus area
you’ve selected.
Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
The F6 supports the i-TTL Flash Control
system, providing outstanding results
and myriad creative possibilities.
Nikon’s Creative Lighting System, the
most advanced flash control system
anywhere, uses a new algorithm and a
brighter, shorter Monitor Pre-flash to lift
the precision of i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
even beyond that of Nikon’s acclaimed
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
systems. Furthermore, the Creative
Lighting System allows you
to employ advanced flash
techniques including
Advanced Wireless Lighting
and FV (Flash Value) Lock.
RGB Sensor for
exposure metering
TTL Multi Sensor
for i-TTL flash control
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Remarkable Reliability
ENDURE ALL ELEMENTS — The strength to weather
nature’s most rugged conditions.
Actual photo from dust
resistance testing
Harsh environmental testing
To ensure the high level of
durability you expect from a
Nikon F series SLR, the F6
has been subjected to rigorous testing. Even the lubricants applied to gear parts
are carefully tested to assure
peak performance in
extreme temperatures and
high humidity. The F6’s
astonishing reliability is a
function of Nikon’s “right material for the
right place” approach. Our engineers considered countless situations of potential camera
use, then submitted the F6
to real-life testing to ensure
exceptional dependability
wherever and whenever
you shoot.
Camera ergonomics
In our quest for new levels
of ergonomic achievement,
we’ve left no part of the camera’s exterior
ignored. The first time you handle the F6,
you’re seduced by the strikingly comfortable,
ergonomic design. Every curve, every undulation has been accomplished through
advanced computer-aided design. But that’s
just the tip of the iceberg. Nikon spent
unprecedented amounts of time sculpting
the contours of the grip, to ensure greater
comfort and balance in the hand even during
extended use. The button and dial design
and layout are every bit as intelligent as they
are attractive.
body and covers (top, bottom); strategically
placed rubber surfaces; an easy-to-grip texture, and a shutter that has undergone testing to assure accurate release up to and
beyond 150,000 cycles. The F6 features the
strength, rigidity and durability to perform
whenever you need it. Put it to the test and
see for yourself.
Multiple power sources
The F6’s standard power source, two
CR123A 3V lithium batteries, enables highspeed film advance at 5.5 fps. Or you can go
with the optional, multifaceted Multi-Power
High Speed Battery Pack MB-40 that offers
up to 8 fps film advance.
It requires either eight AA-size batteries or the
outstanding Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a
(also compatible with the D2 series). The MB-40
offers outstanding vertical shooting operation, as
it incorporates a shutter release button, AF Start
button, Multi-selector and Command Dials.
Multi-Power High Speed
Battery Pack MB-40
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL4a
Quick Charger MH-21
Unrivaled durability
Imagine, as a photographer, the places or
conditions in which you are most concerned
about the toughness of your photographic
tools. Now look at the F6 — an aluminumalloy die-cast chassis; magnesium-alloy front
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Formidable Flexibility
Exposure modes
Programmed Auto (P)
mode offers automatic
shutter speed and aper-
ture settings. In Flexible
Program, rotate the Main-Command
Dial to choose settings other than
those automatically selected. Shutter-
Priority Auto (S) lets you manually set
shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to
30 seconds. In Aperture-Priority Auto
(A), you can choose from available
apertures in 1/3 EV steps. For com-
plete control over exposure settings,
select Manual (M) mode.
Exposure compensation/AE Bracketing
Control exposure compensation
manually from +5 EV to –5 EV in 1/3 EV
steps. Automatic Bracketing allows you
to shoot the same scene two to seven
times at exposure values differing in
increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV.
up to 5.5 fps (or 8 fps
with optional Multi-
Power High Speed
Battery Pack MB-40), and
Continuous Silent (CS)
for nearly silent operation at approxi-
mately 1 fps.
Data back functions
Access built-in data back functions
easily via the rear LCD panel and Multi
Selector. Functions include data imprint
(in-frame or between-frame), Multiple
exposure and Interval timer. You also
have control over 41 Custom Settings.
The recorded data of each shot can be
downloaded to your computer as text
data via optional Data
Reader MV-1, which
is equipped with a CF
(CompactFlash™) card.
Exposure data display
(rear LCD)
Film advance modes
Four modes are available: Single (S),
Continuous Low-Speed (CL) for up to
approximately 2 frames per second
(fps), Continuous High-Speed (CH) for
Custom Setting Menu
You can personalize your F6
exactly as you wish. Any of
the 41 Custom Settings (in six
groups) can be easily selected and adjusted, as they are
clearly displayed on the rear
LCD panel.
Custom Setting options
(Autofocus)
C: Bank select
Groups of custom settings
are stored in four banks (A, B,
C and D)
R: Reset CSM
Select one of the banks above
to reset all of its Custom
Settings to the factory values.
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a: Autofocus
a1: AF-C priority operation
a2: AF-S priority operation
a3: Group dynamic AF
operation
a4: AF Activation
a5: Focus area illumination
a6: Focus area selection
a7: Vertical AF start button
a8: M/A mode
Custom Settings
b: Metering/Exposure
b1: EV step for shutter
speed/aperture
b2: EV step for exposure
compensation
b3: Exposure compensation
by Command Dial only
b4: Diameter of Center-
Weighted metering area
b5: Extended shutter speed in
M mode
b6: Compensation for
focusing screen
c: Timer/Lock
c1: AE lock operation
c2: AE-L/AF-L operation
c3: AF-ON/AE-L button
operation
c4: Auto meter-off duration
c5: Self-timer duration
d: Shoot/Display
d1: Film loading operation
d2: Film rewind operation
d3: Film leader status after
rewind
d4: Last frame number for
auto rewind
d5: Film advance speed (fps)
for CH mode with MB-40
d6: DX warning
d7: Rear LCD panel
information
d8: Imprint density
d9: MB-40 battery indication
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Top flash sync speed
setting
e2: Slowest flash sync speed
setting
e3: AA flash mode
e4: Modeling flash activation
by depth-of-field preview
button
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e5: AE/Flash bracketing
e6: Exposure bracketing in
M mode
e7: Bracketing order
e8: Bracketing setting
operation
f: Controls
f1: Center click of Multi-
selector
f2: AE meter/AF activation by
Multi-selector
f3: FUNC button assignment
f4: Command Dials’ function
f5: Button press-and-release
operation
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Extra Lighting
A
B
The master SB-800 attached to the F6 is
fitted with an orange color filter for frontal
illumination. Each of Group A’s two SB800s has a Diffusion Dome SW-10H
attached, and provides illumination for the
woman on the balcony, while Group B’s
two SB-800s are each fitted with an
orange color filter for illumination of the
mariachis to the right.
Nikon Creative Lighting System
The Nikon F6, when used with equip-
ment compatible with Nikon’s Creative
Lighting System, supports a full range
of the most advanced flash capabilities
including i-TTL flash control. The system
elevates Nikon’s flash control capabili-
ties to unprecedented heights of preci-
sion and performance.
Advanced Wireless Lighting
Wireless multiple flash can be per-
formed just as easily as with an on-cam-
era Speedlight, affording you the free-
dom to explore the limitless creative
potential of the system. You can also
enjoy comprehensive control over scene
lighting when using Nikon’s i-TTL
Speedlights SB-800/SB-600/SB-R200 as
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they can be separated into as many as
four groups (the master* and three i-
TTL Speedlight groups). Control inde-
pendent flash mode settings and adjust-
ment of compensation values for each
group’s flash output level via the master.
To pre-check a scene for illumination
and shadows, there’s the Modeling
Flash function. And each group can
comprise as many Speedlights as you
want, virtually putting you in total com-
mand of background lighting.
*SU-800 can be used as a master to trigger remote unit.
SB-600 or SB-R200 cannot be used as a master unit.
Modeling Flash
This is useful for checking illumination
levels and the shadows cast on the sub-
ject before actually taking the picture.
Speedlight
SB-800
Powerful, Intelligent, Complete
Serves as Master, Commander or Remote Unit in
Advanced Wireless Lighting
Guide number (ISO 100, m): 38 (with zoom head set at 35mm)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 70.5 x 129.5 x 93.0mm
Weight (without batteries): Approx. 350g
Group A Group B Group C
Master
Flash
setting
Actual
flash for
shooting
Flash
Monitor Pre-flash
mode
setting
Master
Group A
Group B
Group C
Flashes for data transmission
Monitor Pre-flash
Data transmission from the master unit
Advanced Wireless Lighting procedure
Flash mode and other types of information are transmitted
from the master unit in the form of a series of low-level flashes to each remote unit. In TTL mode, the camera’s RGB metering sensor detects Monitor Pre-flashes to determine each flash
unit’s flash output level.
activation
output level
Mirror up Shutter opens
The flash can fire up to approximately 3
seconds while the button is pressed.
Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)
Flash Value represents the degree of
flash exposure for a given subject.
Engaging FV Lock maintains the desired
flash exposure during zooming or
recomposition, allowing you to concen-
trate on the scene’s lighting.
Speedlight
SB-600
Practical, Intelligent, Indispensable
Serves as Remote Unit in Advanced Wireless
Lighting
Guide number (ISO 100, m): 30 (with zoom head set at 35mm)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 75.5 x 125.0 x 88.4mm
Weight (without batteries): Approx. 300g
Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Enables fill-flash photography even in
bright conditions at wide apertures with
shallow depth of field unhindered by
the standard 1/250 second flash sync.
Once the mode is activated, the F6’s
rapid flash synchronization makes avail-
able shutter speeds faster than the
camera’s flash sync speed.
Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator
Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator can be
used with all 11 focus areas to provide
autofocus capability in dim lighting —
even when you change the focus area.
Wireless Speedlight Commander
SU-800*
For easy command of wireless remote
Speedlight operation.
Close-up Speedlight
Commander Kit R1C1
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Speedlight
SB-400
Compact, Intelligent, Versatile
i-TTL and Bounce Flash Capability
Guide number (ISO 100, m): 21
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 66.0 x 56.5 x 80.0mm
Weight (without batteries): Approx. 127g
Note: i-TTL flash control and FV Lock are available with the SB-400.
Distance-Priority Manual Flash
(SB-800 only)
In this mode, the SB-800 automatically
controls light output according to the
distance value and set aperture. This
means that even when shooting at dif-
ferent apertures, you can take pictures
having the same exposure.
Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit
R1C1
This newly developed Speedlight system
is fully compatible with Nikon’s Creative
Lighting System and enables easy and
versatile close-up flash and wireless mul-
tiple-flash shooting. The R1C1 comes
equipped with SU-800, two SB-R200s,
and a variety of accessories.
Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200*
Flexible, dependable flash control. Can be
handheld, clamped on a stand or attached to
the lens using the SX-1. The lighting angle can
be adjusted by tilting the flash head.
Attachment Ring SX-1
Allows quick-and-easy attachment/
detachment of SB-R200 Speedlights to
the lens.
* These products can be purchased separately.
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The Optics
Nikon F-mount
Nikon’s legendary lens mount compatibility allows you to
use any NIKKOR lens in the incredibly deep, varied line-
up. Even with older non-CPU lenses, Color Matrix
Metering can still be performed after programming the
lens’ focal length and maximum aperture in the camera’s
memory. The F6 can store this data for as many as ten
non-CPU lenses at a time.
Nikon’s exclusive lens technologies
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers fabulous
contrast and color rendition. Chromatic aberration is mini-
mized by Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and new Super ED
glass elements. Nikon’s own Close-Range Correction
(CRC) offers superb quality throughout the zoom range.
The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) greatly enhances preci-
sion and reduces noise in AF operation. And Vibration
Reduction (VR) compensates for image blur caused by
camera shake.
AF-S NIKKOR
14-24mm f/2.8G ED
(1.7x)
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
(2.9x)
AF Nikkor
14mm f/2.8D ED
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
(2.1x)
AF Fisheye-Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D
AF Zoom-Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G
(4.3x)
AF Nikkor
20mm f/2.8D
AF Zoom-NIKKOR Lenses
AF Zoom-Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
(1.9x)
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
(4.3x)
AF-S NIKKOR
24-70mm f/2.8G ED
(2.9x)
AF Zoom-Nikkor
80-200mm f/2.8D ED
(2.5x)
AF Zoom-Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
(3.5x)
AF VR Zoom-Nikkor
80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
(5.0x)
AF Single-Focal-Length NIKKOR Lenses
AF Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D
AF Nikkor
28mm f/2.8D
AF Nikkor
35mm f/2D
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
(5.0x)
AF Nikkor
50mm f/1.4D
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
(2.5x)
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
200-400mm f/4G IF-ED
(2.0x)
AF Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D
AF Micro-Nikkor
60mm f/2.8D
Lens Compatibility Chart (DX and IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used.)
Focusing
Lens
AF-S & D-/G-type
2
AF Nikkors
AF-S & AF-I Teleconverters
Non-D-type AF Nikkors
AI-P-type Nikkors
AI-type Nikkors
Reflex-Nikkors
PC-Nikkor
D-type PC-Nikkor
AI-type Teleconverters
Bellows Focusing
Attachment PB-6
11
13
AF
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓3✓✓
1
4
✓
5
✓
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— ✓ ——✓✓✓
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— ✓ ——✓
— ✓
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— ✓ ——✓
✓ Compatible — Incompatible
1 With maximum effective aperture of
f/5.6 or faster.
2 G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring.
Aperture should be selected from
camera body.
Electronic
Rangefinder
P mode
1
✓✓✓✓✓✓3✓✓
5
✓
12
3 3D Color Matrix Metering is selected.
4 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I
NIKKOR lenses except AF-S 1735mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm
f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, AF-S VR 24-120mm
Exposure mode
S mode A mode M mode
Color
Matrix
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6
9
10
✓
6
✓
———✓✓3✓✓
14
15
✓
6,16
✓
f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm
f/2.8D IF-ED.
5 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8 is used in
a telephoto zoom position at close
range, the image on the clear matte
14 15
Metering system
Center-
Weighted
✓✓
8
✓✓
16
✓
AF Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF
AF Micro-Nikkor
200mm f/4D IF-ED
field may not coincide with
the focus indication. In this
Spot
7
7, 8
✓
7
7
7, 16
✓
case, focus manually using
clear matte field.
6 With focal length and maxi-
mum aperture registered in
“setting lens data”.
7 Exposure metering area is
locked to the center focus
area.
8 Go to "b6: Screen Comp." in
Custom Settings and adjust
the compensation value as
indicated on the supplied
"Focusing Screen Selector
Chart".
9 By stop-down metering.
Exposure is determined by
pre-setting lens aperture.
Exposure must also be
determined before shifting;
use AE/AF-L button before
shifting.
10 By stop-down metering.
Exposure is determined by
pre-setting lens aperture.
Exposure must also be deter-
mined before shifting.
11 The camera's 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.
12 Without shifting and/or tilting
the lens.
13 Auto Extension Ring PK-11A,
12 or 13 is necessary.
14 By stop-down metering.
Exposure is determined by
stopping-down aperture on
the bellows. Exposure must
also be determined before
shooting.
15 By stop-down metering.
16 Go to “b6: Screen Comp.” in
Custom Settings and select
“+0.5”.
AF-S NIKKOR
500mm f/4G ED VR
Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Micro-Nikkor
AF Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D
AF DC-Nikkor
105mm f/2D
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm
f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S Nikkor
300mm f/4D IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR
600mm f/4G ED VR
Manual NIKKOR Lenses
AF DC-Nikkor
135mm f/2D
AF Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
55mm f/2.8
AF-S Teleconverter
TC-14E II
AF-S Teleconverter
TC-17E II
Micro-Nikkor
105mm f/2.8
AF-S VR Nikkor
200mm f/2G IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR
400mm f/2.8G ED VR
AF-S Teleconverter
TC-20E II
PC Micro-Nikkor
85mm f/2.8D
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The System
Viewfinder Accessories
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
A wide choice of high-quality ground
glass screens ideal for manual focusing or
compositional aides, without influencing
autofocus performance. There are seven
types available (B, U, E, M, J, A, and L).
Eyepiece Correction Lenses DK-17C
Five optional eyepiece correction lenses
allow you to adjust the diopter beyond
its standard range of –3 to +2m
-1
.
Rubber Eyecup DK-19
Increases viewing comfort and prevents
stray light from entering the viewfinder.
Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A
Features a special surface coating to
reduce fogging on the eyepiece.
Right-Angle Viewing Attachment
DR-5
Provides an upright, frontward-facing
image with right-angle viewing. Select a
reproduction ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.
Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2
Provides 2x magnification of the central
portion of the viewfinder image.
Requires optional Eyepiece Adapter DK18 for attachment to the F6.
Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M
Magnifies the finder image approximately
1.2 times. Widens the diopter adjustment
range for both the + and – sides.
Close-up Accessories
Auto Extension Rings PK-12/13
Slides on and off your camera in seconds
for a wide range of reproduction ratios.
* G-type lenses cannot be used.
Bellows Attachment PB-6
Mounts between body and lens for
close-up and macro photography.
Optional accessories include PB-6E
Extension Bellows, PB-6M Macro Copy
Stand and PS-6 Slide Copying Adapter.
Bellows Spacer PB-6D
Enables you to move the camera on the
PB-6 rail without interference. Also
allows horizontal/vertical changeover
anywhere along the rail.
Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A
Enables lenses to be mounted in reverse
Type B: This standard screen
offers unobstructed viewing and
easy focusing on its overall
matte surfaces.
Type U: For lenses with focal
lengths longer than 200mm.
Type E: Grid lines for accurate picture
composition of architectural subjects.
Type M: This shows cross hair
and millimeter scales. Ideal for
high-magnification close-ups and
astrophotography.
Type J: Equipped with a microprism for use with manual
focusing.
Type A: Features a matte Fresnel
field with split-image rangefinder
and microprism collar.
Type L: Same as Type A but with
split-image rangefinder line at a
45° angle.
DG-2
DR-5
Eyepiece Correction Lenses
DK-19 DK-17A DK-17M
PB-6D
PG-2 BR-2A
PK-12 PK-13
PB-6
ML-3 MC-30
MC-36
MV-1
Nikon Film Scanners
SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED/
COOLSCAN V ED
These scanners enable high-quality
scanning with a true optical resolution of
4,000 dpi, delivering exceptionally sharp
digital images. The award-winning 5000
ED offers unmatched scanning speeds of
20 seconds per image — there’s no more
efficient way to create an archive of
shots you’ve captured with your F6.
for a relatively high reproduction ratio.
Focusing Stage PG-2
Simplifies close-up focusing when using
a tripod-mounted camera.
Remote control accessories
Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3
Enables fully automatic camera operation from a distance of up to 8 meters
(26 ft.) via an infrared beam. There are
two channels available.
Remote Cord MC-36 (0.85m/2.8 ft.)
Enables remote firing of a camera, setting
of Interval Timer and Long Time Exposure.
Features illuminated LCD panel.
Remote Cord MC-30 (0.8m/2.6 ft.)
Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock
function.
Remote Cord MC-22 (1m/3.3 ft.)
Useful for connection to shutter triggering device.
Extension Cord MC-21 (3m/9.8 ft.)
Available for 10-pin remote accessories.
Connecting Cord MC-23 (0.4m/1.3 ft.)
Connects two F6 cameras for simultaneous shutter release.
Data Communication
Accessories
Data Reader MV-1
Transfers shooting data stored in the F6
to a CompactFlash
be transferred from the memory card to
your personal computer in the text (.txt)
file format. Compatible with both
Windows and Mac operating systems.
SUPER COOLSCAN
5000 ED
™
card. Data then can
COOLSCAN V ED
SPEEDLIGHTS
Power Bracket Unit
SK-6A
Speedlight
SB-800
High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-8A
TTL Remote Cord
SC-28, 29
Speedlight
SB-600
Close-up Speedlight
Commander Kit R1C1
POWER SOURCES
Quick Charger
MH-22
Quick Charger
MH-21
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL4a
CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
Auto Extension
Ring PK-11A
Bellows Spacer
PB-6D
Macro Adapter
Ring BR-2A
Auto Extension
Ring PK-12
Double Cable Release
AR-10
Macro Copy
Stand PB-6M
Auto Extension
Ring PK-13
Adapter Cord
MC-25
Slide Copying
Adapter PS-6
Focusing Stage PG-2
Adapter Ring
BR-3
Macro Adapter Ring BR-5
Speedlight
SB-400
Speedlight
SB-800
Speedlight
SB-600
Multi-Power
High Speed
Battery Pack
Battery
Chamber Cover
BL-3
MB-40
Auto Extension
Ring PN-11
Bellows Focusing
Attachment PB-6
Extension Bellows
PB-6E
Slide Copy Adapter ES-1
FINDER ACCESSORIES
Interchangeable
Focusing Screen
Type B / Type U /
Type E / Type M /
Type J / Type A / Type L
Eyepiece Correction
Lenses DK-17C
(-3, -2, 0, +1, +2m
* Focus brackets and 12mm-dia. center circle
are not etched on the focusing screens.
Data Reader
MV-1
-1
DATA
COMMUNICATION
ACCESSORIES
CASE/STRAPS, etc.
Body Cap BF-1A
Rubber Eyecup
DK-19
)
Right-Angle Viewing
Attachment DR-5
Antifog Finder
Eyepiece DK-17A
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES
Semi-Soft Case CF-64
Eyepiece Magnifier
Extension Cord
MC-21
Connecting Cord
MC-23
Adapter Cord
MC-25
Hand Strap
AH-4
DG-2
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Eyepiece
Adapter DK-18
Modulite Remote
Control Set ML-3
AN-6W / AN-6Y / AN-7
AN-4Y / AN-4B
Magnifying
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Two-Pin Remote
Accessories
Neckstraps
AN-1 / AN-19
Eyepece
DK-17M
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Page 10
The Controls
Specifications
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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 lock
release
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
6
7
8
9
Film rewind
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You can choose automatic or
manual film rewind. Automatic
film rewind at the end of film
roll is also possible. It takes
approximately 9 seconds to
rewind a 36-exposure film roll.
(Approx. 4 seconds with the MB40 attached.)
Function button
Customize the Function Button to
perform the task you want —
including FV Lock, AE-L/AF-L,
Flash Cancel and Metering
mode.
Multi-selector
{
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V
Lets you select focus area when
shooting; enables quick and easy
scrolling and setting of the F6’s
extensive Menu controls.
> Multi-selector
? Multi-selector lock lever
@ 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
V Accessory shoe
Viewfinder Information
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2
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1 12mm-dia. reference circle for
Center-Weighted Metering
area
2 Focus area (focus brackets)
3 Electronic analog exposure
display
4 Exposure compensation
5 Auto Exposure Bracketing
6 Auto Exposure Lock
7 Shutter speed lock
8 Aperture lock
9 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
Top LCD Panel Indications
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2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Shutter speed
2 Shutter speed lock
3 Sync speed
4 Electronic analog exposure
display
5 Exposure mode
6 Flexible program
7 Battery power
Rear LCD Panel Shooting
Data Indications (Normal*)
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5
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1 ISO
2 EV steps in Auto Exposure
Bracketing
3 Auto Exposure Bracketing
4 Flash sync mode
5 Custom Setting
6 Focus area
7 Film speed
*In addition to Normal display, Detailed and Large displays are
available.
8 Aperture lock
9 Aperture
! Aperture stop
" Auto Exposure Bracketing
# Frame counter
$ Exposure compensation value
% Exposure compensation
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8 DX
9 Auto Exposure Bracketing status
! Multiple exposures
" Number of shots in multiple
exposure
# Data imprint
$ Lens number
AF servo mode
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Type of camera: Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens
reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Exposure modes: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual
Picture format: 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Lenses usable: NIKKOR and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount*
* With limitations; see chart on page 14
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1m
Eyepoint: 18mm (at –1.0m
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-1
)
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 50mm lens set to
infinity at -1.0m
-1
Viewfinder information: See page 18
Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000
autofocus module
Autofocus detection range: Approx. EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100,
at normal temperature)
Focus modes: Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF, and
Manual
Focus Tracking: Automatically activated in Single Servo AF or
Continuous Servo AF
Focus area: One — or a group — of 11 focus areas can be
selected
AF Area Modes: Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic
AF or Dynamic AF with Closest-Subject Priority selectable
Focus lock: Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF-L button or
lightly 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
Flash sync modes: Front-curtain sync (normal sync), Red-Eye
Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, RearCurtain Sync
Flash ready-light: Lights up when the compatible Nikon
Speedlight attached is fully charged; blinks (3 seconds after
flash) for full output warning
Sync terminal: ISO519 terminal, lock screw provided
Creative Lighting System: Advanced Wireless Lighting, AUTO
FP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash, FV Lock and Wide Area AFAssist Illuminator available with SB-800/600 Speedlights (FV
Lock available with SB-400)
Self-timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 seconds
Depth-of-field preview button: Press to stop-down lens aperture
Mirror lockup: Set using film advance mode selector
Film loading: Film automatically advances to first frame when
camera back is closed
Film advance modes: Automatic advance with built-in motor;
three modes available (S: One-frame advance, CL: Continuous
low-speed shooting, CH: Continuous high-speed shooting,
CS: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting)
Film advance speed: (With Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual
exposure mode, shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, 36-exposure
film, CR123A-type lithium batteries [AA-type alkaline-manganese
or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a in Multi-Power High
Speed Battery Pack MB-40]) CL: Approx. 2 fps [4 fps]; CH: Approx
5.5 fps [8 fps]; CS: Approx. 1 fps [2 fps]
Film rewind: Choice of automatic or manual; automatically
rewinds at the end of film roll or when two film rewind buttons
are pressed; rewind speed with 36-exposure film: Approx. 7 seconds (12 seconds in CS mode)
Multiple exposure: Activated via shooting menu
Interval timer: Activated via shooting menu
Top LCD panel information: See page 18
Rear LCD panel information: See page 18
Data imprint: Activated via shooting menu; in-frame, between-
frame and 0-frame imprint possible: film speed range: ISO 503200 (DX)
Internal clock: Built-in clock; 24-hour type; leap year adjustment until December 31, 2099
Camera back: Hinged back; film confirmation window, AF area
mode selector, multi-selector, MENU button, film speed (ISO)
button, flash sync mode button, INFO button, rear LCD panel,
built-in data imprint unit
Shooting data: Recordable number of film rolls (36 exposures):
Approx. 57 rolls in basic shooting data (13 items), Approx. 31
rolls in detailed shooting data (21 items)
10-pin remote terminal: Equipped
Power source: Battery holder MS-41 provided (two 3V lithium
batteries); optional Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-40
and AA-type battery holder MS-40 available (for eight alkalinemanganese, lithium or Ni-MH batteries or one Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL4a); built-in backup battery
Power switch: Power ON, OFF and LCD panel illuminator
Exposure meter: Auto meter shut-off 8 seconds after power
turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly
pressing shutter release button or pressing AF start button after
power is turned on
Battery power confirmation: N for sufficient power;
indicates batteries are beginning to lose power; M
indicates batteries are just about exhausted, prepare fresh batteries; blinking M indicates replacement of batteries is necessary (shutter locks and rear LCD indications disappear)
Usable number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh
batteries (Approx.): The usable number of film rolls wass test-
ed under the following conditions by Nikon.
18 19
Test 1
Using an AF-S VR 24-120mm f/.3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens, Vibration Reduction
function on, in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at S and shutter speed of 1/250 second. After lightly pressing the shutter release button
for 8 seconds, autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity (∞) to
the closest distance and back to infinity (∞) before each shot. After the
exposure meter automatically turns off, the same operation follows for the
next shot.
Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F)
CR123A 3V lithium 15 6
LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 10 1
R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 30 30
R6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 45 35
Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4a 35 25
(with MB-40)
Test 2
Using an AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens, Vibration Reduction function
on, in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at CH and shutter
speed of 1/250 second. After lightly pressing the shutter release button for
3 seconds, autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity (∞) to the
closest distance and back to infinity (∞) three times before each shot. The
same operation follows for the next shot.
Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F)
CR123A 3V lithium 35 15
LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 55 4
R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 55 50
FR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 95 70
Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4a 65 50
(with MB-40)
Duration of Long Time (Bulb) exposure (Approx.):
Battery/Temperature 20˚C (68˚F) –10˚C (14˚F)
CR123A 3V lithium 5 hours 3 hours
LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 6 hours 1.5 hours
R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 5 hours 4 hours
FR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 8.5 hours 7 hours
Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4a 7 hours 6 hours
(with MB-40)
Tripod socket: 1/4 (ISO1222)
Custom Settings: 41 Custom Settings are available
Two-Button Reset: Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons
simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 seconds resets
various settings to their original default settings (with some
exceptions)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm
(6.2 x 4.7 x 3.1 in.)
Weight (without batteries): Approx. 975g (34.4 oz.)
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