Nikon 8CE43600 User Manual
Printed in China Code No. 8CE43600 (0709/G)K
http://nikonimaging.com/global/activit y/npci/
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.
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.
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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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