F6 Instruction Manual
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... Non-CLS supporting Speedlight 154 Non-TTL fash modes 155 Accessory shoe 156 Sync terminal ...156 Ready-light ...156 Flash sync mode 157-158 Usable optional Speedlights 159-161 Using Speedlight 162-163 About Depth of Field 164 Miscellaneous 165-191 Optional Accessories 166-171 Camera Care 172-173 Notes on Batteries 174 Troubleshooting 176-180 Specifications 181...
... Non-CLS supporting Speedlight 154 Non-TTL fash modes 155 Accessory shoe 156 Sync terminal ...156 Ready-light ...156 Flash sync mode 157-158 Usable optional Speedlights 159-161 Using Speedlight 162-163 About Depth of Field 164 Miscellaneous 165-191 Optional Accessories 166-171 Camera Care 172-173 Notes on Batteries 174 Troubleshooting 176-180 Specifications 181...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... the camera and saved on camera back, Custom Settings feature customized combinations of the F6: • Nikon's exclusive new 11-area autofocus sensor (Multi-CAM2000) system, including 9 cross-type sensors, achieves superior performance in continuous high-speed shooting and enables sharp focus even on erratically moving subjects. • Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering with the optional Data Reader...
... the camera and saved on camera back, Custom Settings feature customized combinations of the F6: • Nikon's exclusive new 11-area autofocus sensor (Multi-CAM2000) system, including 9 cross-type sensors, achieves superior performance in continuous high-speed shooting and enables sharp focus even on erratically moving subjects. • Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering with the optional Data Reader...
F6 Instruction Manual
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Before You Begin • Rear LCD panel (menu displays) • Press the MENU button (if shooting data is displayed by pressing the MENU button again. • Five types of menu-Custom Setting, Setup, Shooting, Non-CPU lens and Language-are available with the F6. • Custom Setting menu (x 90) • Setup menu (x 111) • Shooting menu (x 125) • Non-CPU lens (x 144) • Language (x 34) 11 The shooting data is displayed) to display the MENU.
Before You Begin • Rear LCD panel (menu displays) • Press the MENU button (if shooting data is displayed by pressing the MENU button again. • Five types of menu-Custom Setting, Setup, Shooting, Non-CPU lens and Language-are available with the F6. • Custom Setting menu (x 90) • Setup menu (x 111) • Shooting menu (x 125) • Non-CPU lens (x 144) • Language (x 34) 11 The shooting data is displayed) to display the MENU.
F6 Instruction Manual
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... Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off .) • Battery life depends on ) Battery status (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) Sufficient battery power. Basic Operation Indications and battery status Battery indications and corresponding battery power status are exhausted. Have a fresh set ready. (blinks) (blinks) Batteries are as follows: Top LCD panel Viewfinder (Camera's meter on the battery brand and...
... Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off .) • Battery life depends on ) Battery status (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) Sufficient battery power. Basic Operation Indications and battery status Battery indications and corresponding battery power status are exhausted. Have a fresh set ready. (blinks) (blinks) Batteries are as follows: Top LCD panel Viewfinder (Camera's meter on the battery brand and...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... focus using a slow shutter speed. In general, you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. Focus indications • Focus indicators appear or blink as expected, x 60. To take a picture of the image actually exposed on an area between the camera and the subject. > appears: Camera is recommended for shooting in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on the film frame. Multi Power Battery...
... focus using a slow shutter speed. In general, you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. Focus indications • Focus indicators appear or blink as expected, x 60. To take a picture of the image actually exposed on an area between the camera and the subject. > appears: Camera is recommended for shooting in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on the film frame. Multi Power Battery...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... R - R RRRR - R RR RR RR RR RR *1 This camera is compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor, except for R*7 R*7 F3AF) AI-P Nikkor - In this camera. R R RRRR - R ---R R - DX-Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLRs and cannot be used with 35mm (135)-type SLRs. *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the...
... R - R RRRR - R RR RR RR RR RR *1 This camera is compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor, except for R*7 R*7 F3AF) AI-P Nikkor - In this camera. R R RRRR - R ---R R - DX-Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLRs and cannot be used with 35mm (135)-type SLRs. *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... mount so that does not have a meter coupling ridge and holes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Detailed Operation • Using a non-AI lens To attach a Nikon lens that the mounting indexes on the meter coupling shoe (AF Nikkor lens [except for F3AF], Series-E ... shoe Meter coupling ridge • AI lenses have an AI coupling mechanism (lenses made before 1977), the F6's meter coupling lever must first be modified. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for attaching a non-AI lens. After modification, follow the instructions for modification.
... mount so that does not have a meter coupling ridge and holes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Detailed Operation • Using a non-AI lens To attach a Nikon lens that the mounting indexes on the meter coupling shoe (AF Nikkor lens [except for F3AF], Series-E ... shoe Meter coupling ridge • AI lenses have an AI coupling mechanism (lenses made before 1977), the F6's meter coupling lever must first be modified. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for attaching a non-AI lens. After modification, follow the instructions for modification.
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... viewfinder and "DX ERR" is displayed in the large display.) Manually set between ISO 25 and 5000. • With non-DX-coded film, film speed can be set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX-coded film speed, enabling you to increase or decrease sensitivity, follow the instructions below. Film-continued •Setting and confirming film speed When using...
... viewfinder and "DX ERR" is displayed in the large display.) Manually set between ISO 25 and 5000. • With non-DX-coded film, film speed can be set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX-coded film speed, enabling you to increase or decrease sensitivity, follow the instructions below. Film-continued •Setting and confirming film speed When using...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... (x 38) is set manually when the focus mode selector is attached. • Optional focusing screens type J, A or L (x 168) can assist you can choose to allow autofocus operation in obtaining a quick focus. Detailed Operation Manual Focus Focus can be set to M. Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (x 50). • If < appears in the viewfinder. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to...
... (x 38) is set manually when the focus mode selector is attached. • Optional focusing screens type J, A or L (x 168) can assist you can choose to allow autofocus operation in obtaining a quick focus. Detailed Operation Manual Focus Focus can be set to M. Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (x 50). • If < appears in the viewfinder. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...variety of possible lighting, the F6 is recommended in the "Non-CPU lens data" display. With other than D- With CPU lenses other lenses, metering system automatically switches to handle most lighting conditions. This ...viewfinder. • Certain metering systems cannot be used with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, it determines the exposure through advanced calculations that has specified focal lengths and maximum apertures 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...
...variety of possible lighting, the F6 is recommended in the "Non-CPU lens data" display. With other than D- With CPU lenses other lenses, metering system automatically switches to handle most lighting conditions. This ...viewfinder. • Certain metering systems cannot be used with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, it determines the exposure through advanced calculations that has specified focal lengths and maximum apertures 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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...type is not specified, the aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture (i.e., ∂2: two steps from the maximum aperture); When the maximum aperture is not set to Aperture-Priority Auto, ¡ blinks in the top LCD panel and £ appears in "Non-CPU lens data... LCD panels (detailed and large displays) or viewfinder: • H1: Use ND filter. • Lo: Use Speedlight. Detailed Operation Program chart The program chart shows exposure control in detailed or large display) and viewfinder can be set to intermediate values with the lens aperture ring....
...type is not specified, the aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture (i.e., ∂2: two steps from the maximum aperture); When the maximum aperture is not set to Aperture-Priority Auto, ¡ blinks in the top LCD panel and £ appears in "Non-CPU lens data... LCD panels (detailed and large displays) or viewfinder: • H1: Use ND filter. • Lo: Use Speedlight. Detailed Operation Program chart The program chart shows exposure control in detailed or large display) and viewfinder can be set to intermediate values with the lens aperture ring....
F6 Instruction Manual
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...., X) and aperture (lens' minimum to buLb (x 80). 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. Locking shutter speed/aperture Selected shutter speed and/or aperture can be selected by setting the shutter speed to maximum) manually. To lock shutter speed, see "Locking aperture" x 69. 70 To lock aperture...picture. 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm with the electronic analog exposure display in the top LCD panel or viewfinder, you to set independently. • Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be locked. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued • ¢: Manual Enables you ...
...., X) and aperture (lens' minimum to buLb (x 80). 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. Locking shutter speed/aperture Selected shutter speed and/or aperture can be selected by setting the shutter speed to maximum) manually. To lock shutter speed, see "Locking aperture" x 69. 70 To lock aperture...picture. 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm with the electronic analog exposure display in the top LCD panel or viewfinder, you to set independently. • Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be locked. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued • ¢: Manual Enables you ...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... supplied B-type BriteView screen, other optional interchangeable focusing screens (type U, E, M, J, A and L, x 168) are available for other than type B or E, the EV level of the focusing screen.) • For focusing screens other cameras cannot be set even when the compensation value is required with the tweezers, and set the replacement screen in Custom Setting "b6 Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screen may...
... supplied B-type BriteView screen, other optional interchangeable focusing screens (type U, E, M, J, A and L, x 168) are available for other than type B or E, the EV level of the focusing screen.) • For focusing screens other cameras cannot be set even when the compensation value is required with the tweezers, and set the replacement screen in Custom Setting "b6 Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screen may...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... Guide Menu Guide Details on each menu are described in this section. • Custom Setting menu (x 90-110) • Create a combination of functions that are different from the initial factory settings. • Setup menu (x 111-124) • Settings such as recording shooting data or date (x 35) are in setup menu. • Shooting menu (x 125-143) • Imprint shooting data...
... Guide Menu Guide Details on each menu are described in this section. • Custom Setting menu (x 90-110) • Create a combination of functions that are different from the initial factory settings. • Setup menu (x 111-124) • Settings such as recording shooting data or date (x 35) are in setup menu. • Shooting menu (x 125-143) • Imprint shooting data...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... interval timer photography is reached during normal shooting, the current set of shots will be canceled but next (and successive) set of shots selected in interval timer operation is set to shooting data and camera's settings can be confirmed by pressing the INFO button. • Normal... set/controlled shutter speed. When Auto Exposure Bracketing is set during interval timer operation, the number of shots in interval timer photography • Set the interval time to buLb, the shutter speed is taken. The third shot will be canceled when focus cannot be set regardless of shots returns...
... interval timer photography is reached during normal shooting, the current set of shots will be canceled but next (and successive) set of shots selected in interval timer operation is set to shooting data and camera's settings can be confirmed by pressing the INFO button. • Normal... set/controlled shutter speed. When Auto Exposure Bracketing is set during interval timer operation, the number of shots in interval timer photography • Set the interval time to buLb, the shutter speed is taken. The third shot will be canceled when focus cannot be set regardless of shots returns...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... adjusted automatically for details. See Speedlight instruction manual for any changes in the center of remotely positioned Speedlights using wireless operation. This feature can be a Nikon SB-800, while remote units can include SB-800/SB-600. Modeling flash can control up to three groups (A, B, C) of the frame. FV Lock is pressed. For using Custom Setting "e4: Modeling flash" (x 105). • FV Lock This feature...
... adjusted automatically for details. See Speedlight instruction manual for any changes in the center of remotely positioned Speedlights using wireless operation. This feature can be a Nikon SB-800, while remote units can include SB-800/SB-600. Modeling flash can control up to three groups (A, B, C) of the frame. FV Lock is pressed. For using Custom Setting "e4: Modeling flash" (x 105). • FV Lock This feature...
F6 Instruction Manual
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... the camera is set on the type of imperceptible preflashes that flash output and ambient light are detected by the F6's five-segment TTL Multi Sensor, then analyzed for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of F6 camera, CPU lens and Nikon TTL AF Speedlight. Non-CLS supporting Speedlight • Available flash mode with non-CPU lens data...
... the camera is set on the type of imperceptible preflashes that flash output and ambient light are detected by the F6's five-segment TTL Multi Sensor, then analyzed for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of F6 camera, CPU lens and Nikon TTL AF Speedlight. Non-CLS supporting Speedlight • Available flash mode with non-CPU lens data...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...Power Battery Pack MB-40 improves camera holding in the vertical position, and the pack is available with the DK-17A. 166 Use with AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz. • Data Reader MV-1 • Transfers shooting data stored in the F6 (x 112) to a PC requires additional equipment such as PC Card Adapter... Eyepiece DK-14/DK-17A provides a clear viewfinder image and eliminates the problem of finder eyepiece fogging in low temperatures or high humidity. Data then can be transferred from the memory card to a personal computer. * Transferring data to a CompactFlash™ memory card (supplied with...
...Power Battery Pack MB-40 improves camera holding in the vertical position, and the pack is available with the DK-17A. 166 Use with AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz. • Data Reader MV-1 • Transfers shooting data stored in the F6 (x 112) to a PC requires additional equipment such as PC Card Adapter... Eyepiece DK-14/DK-17A provides a clear viewfinder image and eliminates the problem of finder eyepiece fogging in low temperatures or high humidity. Data then can be transferred from the memory card to a personal computer. * Transferring data to a CompactFlash™ memory card (supplied with...
F6 Instruction Manual
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...dia. BriteView split-image A rangefinder. Suitable for measuring objects. When using type M screen, it is recommended to set "Off" in the Custom Setting "a5-1: Manual focus" in dim light. Suitable with 12mm-dia. Matte/Fresnel field with telephoto lenses longer ...for copying and architectural photography. Same as Type A but with focus B brackets. reference circle. Good for general photography. Suitable for general photography. Matte/Fresnel field with the F6 camera. Optional Accessories-continued • Focusing Screens Supplied with central 5mm-dia.
...dia. BriteView split-image A rangefinder. Suitable for measuring objects. When using type M screen, it is recommended to set "Off" in the Custom Setting "a5-1: Manual focus" in dim light. Suitable with 12mm-dia. Matte/Fresnel field with telephoto lenses longer ...for copying and architectural photography. Same as Type A but with focus B brackets. reference circle. Good for general photography. Suitable for general photography. Matte/Fresnel field with the F6 camera. Optional Accessories-continued • Focusing Screens Supplied with central 5mm-dia.
F6 Instruction Manual
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...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, electronic rangefinder usable with 50mm lens set 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 lens having a maximum aperture of camera Integral-motor autofocus...
...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, electronic rangefinder usable with 50mm lens set 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 lens having a maximum aperture of camera Integral-motor autofocus...