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Film SLR Camera F6
Announced: 16-09-2004
Nikon's new top-of-the-line F-SLR, the F6, signifies the depth and breadth of our vision for truly high quality photography. Mechanical innovations offer greatly enhanced stability and durability and enable quieter operation than ever. Advanced electronic improvements deliver extremely high speed, high quality performance.
Price: SGD$4030.61
Specifications
Type of Camera
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex wth electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Exposure Control
Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation button; (+-)5 EV, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Picture Format
24 x 36mm (standard 35mm file format)
Lens Mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1m(-1))
Eyepoint
18mm (at -1.0m(-1))
Focusing Screen
B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six other optional focusing screens
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Approx. 100% / Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity at -1.0m(-1)
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: Approx. EV -1 - EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
Focus Modes
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 Closet-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 System
Three built-in exposure meters :3D Color Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
EV 0 - EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center-weighted, EV 2 - EV 20 in Spot (At ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)
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-L/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; Speed: 30 - 1/8,000s (1/3 steps in S and M modes); Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30min. 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 1/250s (up to 1/8,000s 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, Rear-Curtain 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 AF-Assist illuminator available with SB-800/600 Speedlights
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 1/250s or faster, 36-exposure film CR123A-type lithium batteries[AA-type alkaline-manganese or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power Battery PackMB-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
Data Imprint
Activated via shooting menu; in-frame, between-frame and 0-frame imprint possible: film speed range: ISO 50 - 3200 (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 Requirements
Battery holder MS-41 provided (two 3V lithium batteries); optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 and AA-type battery holder MS-40 available (for eight alkaline-manganese, lithium or Ni-MH batteries, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4); built-in backup battery
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
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
Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)
Approx. 975g