F6 Instruction Manual
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... 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 90-110 Setup Menu 111...
... 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 90-110 Setup Menu 111...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...." R R - - - - If the aperture is determined by setting focal length and maximum aperture in the "b6: Screen comp." Exposure is slower than f/4, set to the center focus area. *3 With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *4 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *5 With ... AI-modified Nikkor Non-AI-type Nikkor*5 Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor*10 PC-Nikkor*10 Teleconverter TC-16A AI-S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) R*3 - - - - - Set to "+0.5" in "specifying...
...." R R - - - - If the aperture is determined by setting focal length and maximum aperture in the "b6: Screen comp." Exposure is slower than f/4, set to the center focus area. *3 With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *4 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *5 With ... AI-modified Nikkor Non-AI-type Nikkor*5 Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor*10 PC-Nikkor*10 Teleconverter TC-16A AI-S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) R*3 - - - - - Set to "+0.5" in "specifying...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... group is selected automatically, x 53). j: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority All focus areas are highlighted with the optional focusing screen (x 168). CSM a5: In manual focus or continuous shooting, you can change continuously on page 53. CSM a6: The focus area position can be set to be switched to lock position. This enables...
... group is selected automatically, x 53). j: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority All focus areas are highlighted with the optional focusing screen (x 168). CSM a5: In manual focus or continuous shooting, you can change continuously on page 53. CSM a6: The focus area position can be set to be switched to lock position. This enables...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...shutter can be released anytime. • Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with manual priority (M/A), you in Manual focus (x 96). 61 If > appears in front of 11 focus brackets selected as expected (x 60) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor (x 38) is behind ... quick focus. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears. Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (x 50). • If < appears in the viewfinder, the focus region is in the viewfinder, focus region is attached. • Optional focusing screens type J,...
...shutter can be released anytime. • Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with manual priority (M/A), you in Manual focus (x 96). 61 If > appears in front of 11 focus brackets selected as expected (x 60) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor (x 38) is behind ... quick focus. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears. Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (x 50). • If < appears in the viewfinder, the focus region is in the viewfinder, focus region is attached. • Optional focusing screens type J,...
F6 Instruction Manual
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..., the F6 is available only with CPU lenses or non-CPU lenses that consider scene brightness, contrast, subject distance and scene color. • 3D Color Matrix Metering is recommended in Auto Exposure Lock (x 72) or exposure compensation (x 74). • Set the metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot when using type U focusing screen...
..., the F6 is available only with CPU lenses or non-CPU lenses that consider scene brightness, contrast, subject distance and scene color. • 3D Color Matrix Metering is recommended in Auto Exposure Lock (x 72) or exposure compensation (x 74). • Set the metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot when using type U focusing screen...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...does not shift) as long as with Closest Subject Priority (x 53) is activated, when a non-CPU lens (x 39) is used or "Other screen" is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. Detailed Operation ": Center-Weighted Metering • Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis ... In this case, Center-Weighted Metering is activated. In Group Dynamic AF Mode (x 52), center focus area within the selected focus area of the meter's sensitivity is selected, shifting the focus area also shifts Spot Metering to base the exposure on a very small area within the frame, ...
...does not shift) as long as with Closest Subject Priority (x 53) is activated, when a non-CPU lens (x 39) is used or "Other screen" is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. Detailed Operation ": Center-Weighted Metering • Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis ... In this case, Center-Weighted Metering is activated. In Group Dynamic AF Mode (x 52), center focus area within the selected focus area of the meter's sensitivity is selected, shifting the focus area also shifts Spot Metering to base the exposure on a very small area within the frame, ...
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...release button does not release the lock). • Only focus is selected in Custom setting "b6: Screen comp." (x 98): Exposure at the center focus area Center-Weighted Metering Exposure at 12mm-diameter circle at the center focus area of these three situations, controlled shutter speed and/or ...button is pressed can be set to be activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button (x 99). Confirm / in autofocus operation • Focus Lock (x 58) is simultaneously activated. Detailed Operation Locked exposure area in each metering system Spot Metering • In Single Area AF mode (x...
...release button does not release the lock). • Only focus is selected in Custom setting "b6: Screen comp." (x 98): Exposure at the center focus area Center-Weighted Metering Exposure at 12mm-diameter circle at the center focus area of these three situations, controlled shutter speed and/or ...button is pressed can be set to be activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button (x 99). Confirm / in autofocus operation • Focus Lock (x 58) is simultaneously activated. Detailed Operation Locked exposure area in each metering system Spot Metering • In Single Area AF mode (x...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... type B or E, the EV level of the focusing screen may require compensation depending upon the focusing screen, lens, or teleconverter attached. To compensate EV level, set "Other screen" in Custom Setting "b6 Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screens. • Always use F6 focusing screens (focusing screens for other cameras cannot be used). or...
... type B or E, the EV level of the focusing screen may require compensation depending upon the focusing screen, lens, or teleconverter attached. To compensate EV level, set "Other screen" in Custom Setting "b6 Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screens. • Always use F6 focusing screens (focusing screens for other cameras cannot be used). or...
F6 Instruction Manual
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b6 Screen comp. Options: No: Reset is not executed Yes: Reset is executed • Select desired Custom Setting bank from A-D and press > on the multi-selector to display the confirmation window. • Select "Yes" and press > to their initial factory settings. Manual focus Continuous When selected a6 Area select a7 ...Vert. b1 EV step b2 Exp. comp. EV b3 Exp. comp. Default setting Release + fps Focus priority Pattern 1 Center Release/AF-ON On On 0.2 s No wrap AF-ON Autofocus off 1/3 step 1/3 step [+/-] & CMD Dial ø 12mm Off B or E (off...
b6 Screen comp. Options: No: Reset is not executed Yes: Reset is executed • Select desired Custom Setting bank from A-D and press > on the multi-selector to display the confirmation window. • Select "Yes" and press > to their initial factory settings. Manual focus Continuous When selected a6 Area select a7 ...Vert. b1 EV step b2 Exp. comp. EV b3 Exp. comp. Default setting Release + fps Focus priority Pattern 1 Center Release/AF-ON On On 0.2 s No wrap AF-ON Autofocus off 1/3 step 1/3 step [+/-] & CMD Dial ø 12mm Off B or E (off...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...b4: Center weight x 63 Area of meter's sensitivity (concentration of entire viewfinder b5: Extend Shtr. b6: Screen comp. or E-type, "Other screen" must be compensated depending on focusing screen, lens or teleconverter used. Center-Weighted Metering circle ø 12mm: 12mm dia. Center-Weighted Metering circle Average:...is not compensated in Auto Exposure Bracketing and electronic analog display turns off ): No compensation Other screen: Compensation • See the next page for setting compensation value. • For focusing screen other than B- Options: B or E (off .
...b4: Center weight x 63 Area of meter's sensitivity (concentration of entire viewfinder b5: Extend Shtr. b6: Screen comp. or E-type, "Other screen" must be compensated depending on focusing screen, lens or teleconverter used. Center-Weighted Metering circle ø 12mm: 12mm dia. Center-Weighted Metering circle Average:...is not compensated in Auto Exposure Bracketing and electronic analog display turns off ): No compensation Other screen: Compensation • See the next page for setting compensation value. • For focusing screen other than B- Options: B or E (off .
F6 Instruction Manual
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...be set . • Setting compensation value Exposure can be compensated up to ±2 EV in 1/2 steps (see the instruction manual of the focusing screen for setting compensation value appears. • Press P/{ to select compensation value and > to set to be changed as following. Options: AE-L/... (pressing shutter release button does not release the lock) AF lock only: Only focus is pressed. Display for the required compensation value). • Press > on the multi-selector after selecting "Other screen". c1: AE Lock x 72 At the default setting, exposure is locked when ...
...be set . • Setting compensation value Exposure can be compensated up to ±2 EV in 1/2 steps (see the instruction manual of the focusing screen for setting compensation value appears. • Press P/{ to select compensation value and > to set to be changed as following. Options: AE-L/... (pressing shutter release button does not release the lock) AF lock only: Only focus is pressed. Display for the required compensation value). • Press > on the multi-selector after selecting "Other screen". c1: AE Lock x 72 At the default setting, exposure is locked when ...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...Suitable for copying and architectural photography. Suitable for general photography. Type M focusing screen • Exposure measurement is not possible with focus B brackets. Fine-ground matte field with type M screen. Suitable for general photography. Good for general photography. Good for general ...hair for use with both straight lines and ill-defined contours. Matte/Fresnel field with the F6 camera. Optional Accessories-continued • Focusing Screens Supplied with 5mm-dia. Matte/Fresnel field with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm. Suitable with 12mm...
...Suitable for copying and architectural photography. Suitable for general photography. Type M focusing screen • Exposure measurement is not possible with focus B brackets. Fine-ground matte field with type M screen. Suitable for general photography. Good for general photography. Good for general ...hair for use with both straight lines and ill-defined contours. Matte/Fresnel field with the F6 camera. Optional Accessories-continued • Focusing Screens Supplied with 5mm-dia. Matte/Fresnel field with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm. Suitable with 12mm...
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 lens having a maximum aperture of f/3.5 or faster (electronic rangefinder not usable) except with some lens • Non... to +1m-1), eyepiece shutter, eyepiece DK-17, eyepiece lock available Eyepoint 18mm (at -1.0m-1) Focusing screen B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six optional focusing screens Viewfinder frame Approx. 100% coverage Finder magnification Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity and...
...;: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with lens having a maximum aperture of f/3.5 or faster (electronic rangefinder not usable) except with some lens • Non... to +1m-1), eyepiece shutter, eyepiece DK-17, eyepiece lock available Eyepoint 18mm (at -1.0m-1) Focusing screen B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six optional focusing screens Viewfinder frame Approx. 100% coverage Finder magnification Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity and...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... Power Battery Pack MB-40, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Battery Chamber Cover BL-3, Quick Charger MH-21, Data Reader MV-1, six types of focusing screens, Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C, Soft case CF-64 Usable number of film rolls and duration of long time (Bulb...
... Power Battery Pack MB-40, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Battery Chamber Cover BL-3, Quick Charger MH-21, Data Reader MV-1, six types of focusing screens, Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C, Soft case CF-64 Usable number of film rolls and duration of long time (Bulb...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... 75 Flash shooting distance range 163 Flash sync mode 157, 158 Flexible Program ...64 Focal length, specifying 144 Focus area...9, 28, 50 Focus brackets 9, 28, 50 Focusing screens...168 Focus Lock ...58 Focus mode 24, 38, 48, 61 Focus Tracking...31, 48 Front-Curtain Sync 158 FV Lock ...151, 152 G Group Dynamic AF Mode 52 G-type Nikkor...
... 75 Flash shooting distance range 163 Flash sync mode 157, 158 Flexible Program ...64 Focal length, specifying 144 Focus area...9, 28, 50 Focus brackets 9, 28, 50 Focusing screens...168 Focus Lock ...58 Focus mode 24, 38, 48, 61 Focus Tracking...31, 48 Front-Curtain Sync 158 FV Lock ...151, 152 G Group Dynamic AF Mode 52 G-type Nikkor...
Reference Manual
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... two images. - Once the shutter-release button is a big difference between the bright and dark areas, the HDR icon on the shooting screen changes to the shooting screen. - d Sports • While the shutter-release button is recommended. Press the shutter-release button all the way down, images are captured...If HDR compositing could not be narrower than that seen on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the time of shooting, in which the loss of a tripod is held ...
... two images. - Once the shutter-release button is a big difference between the bright and dark areas, the HDR icon on the shooting screen changes to the shooting screen. - d Sports • While the shutter-release button is recommended. Press the shutter-release button all the way down, images are captured...If HDR compositing could not be narrower than that seen on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the time of shooting, in which the loss of a tripod is held ...
Reference Manual
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...Star trails Description Use to capture the motion of 4 seconds. When 300 shots are taken at a shutter speed of stars. • The focus is fixed at infinity. • Shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting. • For every 30 shots taken, one image. If...Star trails. The power-on lamp turns on . • When you continue shooting, details in the frame. • The focus is automatically saved. • The screen may be lost. • The images automatically saved during the shooting interval. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at...
...Star trails Description Use to capture the motion of 4 seconds. When 300 shots are taken at a shutter speed of stars. • The focus is fixed at infinity. • Shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting. • For every 30 shots taken, one image. If...Star trails. The power-on lamp turns on . • When you continue shooting, details in the frame. • The focus is automatically saved. • The screen may be lost. • The images automatically saved during the shooting interval. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at...
Reference Manual
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...8226; Exposure compensation cannot be used (A51). • When using a tripod to Off in the setup menu. C Time Remaining You can move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 32 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Press the k button, ...format). • Vibration reduction is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or remove the memory card until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of the Photo VR setting (A138) in the setup menu when ...
...8226; Exposure compensation cannot be used (A51). • When using a tripod to Off in the setup menu. C Time Remaining You can move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 32 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Press the k button, ...format). • Vibration reduction is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or remove the memory card until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of the Photo VR setting (A138) in the setup menu when ...
Reference Manual
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...default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is detected, the camera captures one image. - If no faces are captured continuously while the shutter- B Pet...Whenever the face of a dog or cat is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - release button is selected, images are detected, the camera focuses on a face displayed inside a border. 25m 0s 500 34 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) When V Continuous is held all...
...default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is detected, the camera captures one image. - If no faces are captured continuously while the shutter- B Pet...Whenever the face of a dog or cat is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - release button is selected, images are detected, the camera focuses on a face displayed inside a border. 25m 0s 500 34 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) When V Continuous is held all...
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...Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Four types of images with an applied effect is used as a sequence. Variety • The effect group selection screen is displayed. 25m 0s Select effect 500 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the Variety desired effect group, and press the k button.... • You can be applied to a movie. One image with effects are displayed on the lower part of the screen. • Only one shot. • The camera focuses in one type of effect can select Variety, Selective color (red), Selective color (green), Selective color (blue), 25m 0s ...
...Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Four types of images with an applied effect is used as a sequence. Variety • The effect group selection screen is displayed. 25m 0s Select effect 500 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the Variety desired effect group, and press the k button.... • You can be applied to a movie. One image with effects are displayed on the lower part of the screen. • Only one shot. • The camera focuses in one type of effect can select Variety, Selective color (red), Selective color (green), Selective color (blue), 25m 0s ...