Film SLR Camera F-601Discontinued
Announced: 1990
Beneath its sleek exterior, the Nikon F-601 pulses with potential, waiting for your imagination to release it. Now it's here, right in your hands, packed with so many SLR innovation, it makes the trickist cameraworks easy.

Designed to function with Nikon System Integrity, the Nikon F-601 joins the family of Nikon photography, affording simpicity and advanced techniques to all who choose it.
Specifications
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Type of Camera
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-les reflex
Exposure Control
Programmed Auto (PM, P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A) and Manual (M) modes; Exposure compensation: (+-)5 EV range in 1/3 EV steps
Picture Format
24 x 36mm (standard 35mm file format)
Lens Mount
Nikon F mount
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level pentaprism high eye-point type
Eyepoint
Approx. 18mm
Focusing Screen
Fixed Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus operation
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Approx. 92% / Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens set to infinity
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon advanced AM200 autofocus module; Detection range: Approx. EV -1 - EV 19 at ISO 100
Focus Modes
Autofocus, and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder
Focus Lock
Possible once a subject is in focus in Focus-Priority Single autofocus; in Focus-Priority Continuous autofocus, focus can be locked by using AE-L/AF-L lever when AF-L function is set
Exposure Metering System
Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
EV 0 - EV 19 (At ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) in Matrix and Center-weighted Metering; EV 4 - EV 19 (at ISO 100) in Spot Metering
Auto Exposure Bracketing
3 or 5 frames can be taken of the same subject using a variety of exposures (with compensation degree of 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV between each frame)
Auto Exposure Lock
By sliding the AE lock lever while meter is on
Film Speed Setting
Auto for DX-coded films and manual setting available