F6 Instruction Manual
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Mounting a Lens 20-21 4. Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 22-23 5. Confirming Indications in Each Exposure Mode 64-71 Programmed Auto 64-65 2 Rewinding the Film 32-33 Setting Language and Date/Time 34-36 Detailed Operation 37-... mode 45 Film rewinding with button operation 46 Rewinding film using the film rewind crank 47 Autofocus ...48-59 Selecting AF Servo 48-49 Selecting focus area 50-51 Selecting AF Area mode 52-53 Combinations of AF functions (Single Servo AF: AF-S 54-55 Combinations of AF functions (Continuous Servo...
Mounting a Lens 20-21 4. Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 22-23 5. Confirming Indications in Each Exposure Mode 64-71 Programmed Auto 64-65 2 Rewinding the Film 32-33 Setting Language and Date/Time 34-36 Detailed Operation 37-... mode 45 Film rewinding with button operation 46 Rewinding film using the film rewind crank 47 Autofocus ...48-59 Selecting AF Servo 48-49 Selecting focus area 50-51 Selecting AF Area mode 52-53 Combinations of AF functions (Single Servo AF: AF-S 54-55 Combinations of AF functions (Continuous Servo...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... Bracketing 75-79 Long Time Exposure 80 Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 81 Self-Timer Operation 82 Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator 83 Mirror Up Photography 84 Changing Focusing Screens 85 Self-Diagnostic Shutter System 86 Menu Guide 87-148 Operation in Menu (all menus 88-89 Custom Setting Menu 90...
... Bracketing 75-79 Long Time Exposure 80 Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 81 Self-Timer Operation 82 Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator 83 Mirror Up Photography 84 Changing Focusing Screens 85 Self-Diagnostic Shutter System 86 Menu Guide 87-148 Operation in Menu (all menus 88-89 Custom Setting Menu 90...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...Sub-Command Dial x 12-13 !q Depth-of-field preview button ..x 83 !w Film rewind crank x 47 !e Film rewind knob .........x 22, 32, 47 !r Self-timer indicator LED x 82 !t Film advance mode selector lock release x 22, 45, 82, 84 !y Sync terminal x 156 !u 10-pin terminal x 171 !i Terminal cap !o ...Lens release button x 20 @p Focus mode selector...........x 48, 61 @q Function button .....x 108, 146, 152 @w Tripod socket x 187 @e Battery holder release knob ......x 16 33 34 35 36 37 ...
...Sub-Command Dial x 12-13 !q Depth-of-field preview button ..x 83 !w Film rewind crank x 47 !e Film rewind knob .........x 22, 32, 47 !r Self-timer indicator LED x 82 !t Film advance mode selector lock release x 22, 45, 82, 84 !y Sync terminal x 156 !u 10-pin terminal x 171 !i Terminal cap !o ...Lens release button x 20 @p Focus mode selector...........x 48, 61 @q Function button .....x 108, 146, 152 @w Tripod socket x 187 @e Battery holder release knob ......x 16 33 34 35 36 37 ...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... value...x 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing status x 75 4 Exposure compensation x 74 5 Auto Exposure Bracketing.........x 75 6 Auto Exposure Lock x 72 7 Shutter speed lock x 67 8 Aperture lock x 69 9 Focus indicators x 28, 29 !p Metering system x 26, 62 !q FV lock x 152 !w Exposure mode x 26, 64-71 !e Sync speed x 104 !r Shutter speed x 66, 70, 80 !t Aperture stop x 21...
... value...x 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing status x 75 4 Exposure compensation x 74 5 Auto Exposure Bracketing.........x 75 6 Auto Exposure Lock x 72 7 Shutter speed lock x 67 8 Aperture lock x 69 9 Focus indicators x 28, 29 !p Metering system x 26, 62 !q FV lock x 152 !w Exposure mode x 26, 64-71 !e Sync speed x 104 !r Shutter speed x 66, 70, 80 !t Aperture stop x 21...
F6 Instruction Manual
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Focus indications • Focus indicators appear or blink as expected, x 60. In situations where autofocus may not work as follows: / appears: Subject is in vertical position. CSM a4: Autofocus detection can be aware that most processing labs partially crop the edges of a tripod or VR lens is recommended for shooting in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on...
Focus indications • Focus indicators appear or blink as expected, x 60. In situations where autofocus may not work as follows: / appears: Subject is in vertical position. CSM a4: Autofocus detection can be aware that most processing labs partially crop the edges of a tripod or VR lens is recommended for shooting in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... pressing the shutter release button. • Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 EV steps. • If any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder, see page 65. 2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to...
... pressing the shutter release button. • Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 EV steps. • If any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder, see page 65. 2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... access to all available functions. • CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with the focus indication. Autofocus cannot be attached. Lens Compatibility Use of a Nikon CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor/DX-Nikkor) is recommended with this case, focus manually using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *4 When lens...
... access to all available functions. • CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with the focus indication. Autofocus cannot be attached. Lens Compatibility Use of a Nikon CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor/DX-Nikkor) is recommended with this case, focus manually using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *4 When lens...
F6 Instruction Manual
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.... When tracking a moving subject, the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is on a subject as long as you can only be released when the in-focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). Normal display S: Single Servo AF with Release...-Priority (AF-C) Since the priority is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, x 31) and the focus locks when the subject stops moving subject, the camera...
.... When tracking a moving subject, the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is on a subject as long as you can only be released when the in-focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). Normal display S: Single Servo AF with Release...-Priority (AF-C) Since the priority is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, x 31) and the focus locks when the subject stops moving subject, the camera...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... release button. • / appears when the subject is in focus. 2 Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus. • In Single Servo AF: • Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed. • Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE/AF-L button. •...kept pressed, even if you want to capture a subject outside of the F6's 11 focus areas, and in autofocus shooting when you remove your finger from the shutter release button. Autofocus-continued •Focus lock Focus lock is useful in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (x...
... release button. • / appears when the subject is in focus. 2 Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus. • In Single Servo AF: • Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed. • Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE/AF-L button. •...kept pressed, even if you want to capture a subject outside of the F6's 11 focus areas, and in autofocus shooting when you remove your finger from the shutter release button. Autofocus-continued •Focus lock Focus lock is useful in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (x...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...exposure for the area with Spot or Center-Weighted Metering, then press the AE/AF-L button to lock the exposure, and recompose the picture. Confirm focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. • When the AE/AF-L button is pressed, AE-L appears in Center-Weighted metering) on subject and lightly press...AE/AF-L button. Auto Exposure Lock To control the exposure of the frame (in the viewfinder. 3 While pressing the AE/AF-L button, recompose, focus and shoot. • While the exposure is locked, the metering system only changes when the AE/AF-L button is released (not when the metering ...
...exposure for the area with Spot or Center-Weighted Metering, then press the AE/AF-L button to lock the exposure, and recompose the picture. Confirm focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. • When the AE/AF-L button is pressed, AE-L appears in Center-Weighted metering) on subject and lightly press...AE/AF-L button. Auto Exposure Lock To control the exposure of the frame (in the viewfinder. 3 While pressing the AE/AF-L button, recompose, focus and shoot. • While the exposure is locked, the metering system only changes when the AE/AF-L button is released (not when the metering ...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... then be necessary since more than one image is exposed in multiple exposure, exposure compensation may shift slightly in the viewfinder blinks. 4 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • If the film advance mode is set to S (single frame), the first shot will be taken when the shutter release button is... multiple exposure is taken; In some cases, frames may be taken from the second shutter release. The film does not advance but the Multiple exposure indication in multiple exposure. In particular, at step 3, or perform Two-Button Reset (x 147).
... then be necessary since more than one image is exposed in multiple exposure, exposure compensation may shift slightly in the viewfinder blinks. 4 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • If the film advance mode is set to S (single frame), the first shot will be taken when the shutter release button is... multiple exposure is taken; In some cases, frames may be taken from the second shutter release. The film does not advance but the Multiple exposure indication in multiple exposure. In particular, at step 3, or perform Two-Button Reset (x 147).
F6 Instruction Manual
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...Auto FP High-Speed Sync can be selected as the slowest limit for the sync shutter speed in the LCD panel. • Confirm that the indicator (SB-800) or (SB-600) for the sync shutter speed (x 104). can be set the flash mode to TTL auto flash. 5 ...instruction manual as well. If this indication does not appear in the LCD panel, press the MODE button until it appears. 6 Compose picture, focus and confirm the indication in the viewfinder. • Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the in-focus / indicator and ready-light indicator fi appears in the LCD ...
...Auto FP High-Speed Sync can be selected as the slowest limit for the sync shutter speed in the LCD panel. • Confirm that the indicator (SB-800) or (SB-600) for the sync shutter speed (x 104). can be set the flash mode to TTL auto flash. 5 ...instruction manual as well. If this indication does not appear in the LCD panel, press the MODE button until it appears. 6 Compose picture, focus and confirm the indication in the viewfinder. • Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the in-focus / indicator and ready-light indicator fi appears in the LCD ...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...;: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1 Viewfinder information Focus indications, metering system, AE lock, FV lock, exposure mode, shutter speed lock, sync speed, shutter speed, aperture step, aperture lock, aperture...
...;: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1 Viewfinder information Focus indications, metering system, AE lock, FV lock, exposure mode, shutter speed lock, sync speed, shutter speed, aperture step, aperture lock, aperture...
Reference Manual
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... 999 17 21 20 19 999 18 9999 8 10 1 Shooting mode 24 2 Flash mode 47 3 Macro mode 50 4 Zoom indicator 50, 52 Focal length (in 35mm [135] format) 5 52 6 Focus indicator 18 7 Digital zoom magnification 52 8 Movie options (normal speed movies 117 9 Movie options (HS movies 118 10 Image mode 104... Exposure compensation value 15 25, 41, 51 16 Remaining movie recording time.... 76 17 Flash-ready indicator 47 18 Number of exposures remaining (still images 17 19 Internal memory indicator 17 20 F-number 54 21 Shutter speed 54 22 ISO sensitivity 110 23 Battery level...
... 999 17 21 20 19 999 18 9999 8 10 1 Shooting mode 24 2 Flash mode 47 3 Macro mode 50 4 Zoom indicator 50, 52 Focal length (in 35mm [135] format) 5 52 6 Focus indicator 18 7 Digital zoom magnification 52 8 Movie options (normal speed movies 117 9 Movie options (HS movies 118 10 Image mode 104... Exposure compensation value 15 25, 41, 51 16 Remaining movie recording time.... 76 17 Flash-ready indicator 47 18 Number of exposures remaining (still images 17 19 Internal memory indicator 17 20 F-number 54 21 Shutter speed 54 22 ISO sensitivity 110 23 Battery level...
Reference Manual
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...zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom,... where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you can frame the subject more easily. q button Zoom out 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 Focus area 18 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images Modify the composition and try...
...zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom,... where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you can frame the subject more easily. q button Zoom out 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 Focus area 18 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images Modify the composition and try...
Reference Manual
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... expected in the shooting conditions (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are at the same distance from the camera (e.g. Subjects ...Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not be in focus despite the fact that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between ...
... expected in the shooting conditions (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are at the same distance from the camera (e.g. Subjects ...Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not be in focus despite the fact that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between ...
Reference Manual
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... show m 27, 33 Firmware version 103, 146 Fixed range auto 110 Flash 2, 19, 47 Flash mode 46, 47 Flash-ready indicator 47 F-number 54 Focal length 52, 177 Focus 54 Focus area 18 Focus indicator 5 Focus lock 58 Food u 27, 33 Format 12, 141 Format card 12, 103, 141 Format internal memory 141 Format memory 103... 108 Histogram 9, 51 HS movie 118, 120 Hue 25 I Image comment 103, 142 Image mode 100, 104 Image review 135 Internal memory 12 Internal memory indicator 8 184 Technical Notes Index
... show m 27, 33 Firmware version 103, 146 Fixed range auto 110 Flash 2, 19, 47 Flash mode 46, 47 Flash-ready indicator 47 F-number 54 Focal length 52, 177 Focus 54 Focus area 18 Focus indicator 5 Focus lock 58 Food u 27, 33 Format 12, 141 Format card 12, 103, 141 Format internal memory 141 Format memory 103... 108 Histogram 9, 51 HS movie 118, 120 Hue 25 I Image comment 103, 142 Image mode 100, 104 Image review 135 Internal memory 12 Internal memory indicator 8 184 Technical Notes Index
Quick Start Guide for customers in the Americas
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... a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the...
... a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the...
Quick Start Guide for customers in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa
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...button "halfway" means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in the center of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to... side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom, the camera...
...button "halfway" means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in the center of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to... side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom, the camera...
Quick Start Guide for customers in Europe
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... to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to press and hold the button at the point where ...you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To press the shutter-release button "halfway" means to focus. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in green. • When you can frame the...
... to temporarily widen the visible area so that you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to press and hold the button at the point where ...you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To press the shutter-release button "halfway" means to focus. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in green. • When you can frame the...