The Nikon F6 is Nikon's flagship film camera that includes the latest Nikon advances such as the 11-area AF system for exceptionally high-speed autofocus operation with outstanding accuracy, and the Creative Lighting System for incomparable flash photography. And Nikon's proprietary 3D Color Matrix Metering system has been further refined for improved accuracy in scene reading.

Furthermore, the F6 offers a variety of exciting, innovative control options such as a customizable function button, built-in data back functions and shooting data memory. You can also enjoy the convenience and versatility afforded by 41 Custom Settings which allow you to fine-tune the F6 to suit your individual shooting preferences and requirements.

Features

Metering System
Exposure Metering System includes 3D Color Matrix metering with improved algorithm, a flexible Center Weighted metering and Spot metering corresponding to any of the 11 selected focus areas

Improved AF
Autofocus system includes Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module, with advanced high-speed, high-precision 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors. Also includes four AF Area Modes such as Single Area AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-On®, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF and Group Dynamic AF

Creative Lighting System
Includes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash (with i-TTL capable flashes), Wireless Advance Lighting capability and AUTO FP High-Speed Sync capability up to 1/8000 second

Custom Settings
41 Custom Settings allow you to fine-tune the F6 to suit your individual shooting preferences and requirements

Two-Button Reset
Pressing down two buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 seconds resets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions)

High-Precision Shutter
Created from cutting-edge materials - DuPont™ KEVLAR® and a special aluminum alloy - the blades of the shutter unit offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely lightweight for lightning-quick movement

Data Back Functions
Selectable functions include: data imprint (in-frame or between frame), multiple exposure, and interval timer. Recorded data can be downloaded to a computer as text data via optional Data Reader MV-1.

Extremely Quiet
The shutter unit, aperture control mechanics and shutter charge motor each feature a floating-type design to suppress internal vibrations and to provide near-silent operation
   
Stylish, High-Durability Design
Aluminum-alloy die-cast chassis, magnesium-alloy front body and covers (top, bottom), enhanced resistance to rain and dust, aluminum-alloy back body and camera back combine to optimize reliability

Type of camera	Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Exposure modes	Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual
Picture format	24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Lenses usable	G- or D-type AF Nikkor (except for DX- and IX-Nikkor): All functions available; PC-Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: All functions except autofocus and exposure modes other than Manual available without shifting and/or tilting the lens; AF Nikkor other than G-/D-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF): All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and i-TTL flash control available;
Lenses usable	AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL flash control and autofocus available; Non-CPU: Usable in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, electronic rangefinder usable with lens having a maximum apertureof f/5.6 or faster, Color Matrix Metering, aperture value display, etc. usable with lens meeting specified criteria
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1m-1), eyepiece shutter, eyepiece DK-17 (eyepiece lock available)
Eyepoint	18mm (at -1.0m)
Focusing screen	B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six other optional focusing screens
Viewfinder frame coverage	Approx. 100%
Finder magnification	Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity and 1.0m
Viewfinder information	Focus indications, metering system, AE lock, FV lock, exposure mode, shutter speed lock, sync speed, shutter speed, aperture stop, aperture lock, aperture, multiple exposure, battery level, frame counter/exposure compensation value, electronic analog exposure display, exposure compensation, bracketing, ready-light, 11 sets of focus brackets
Autofocus	TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module
Autofocus detection range	Approx. EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
Focus modes	Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF, 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 Closest-Subject Priority
Focus lock	Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF
Exposure metering	Three built-in exposure meters - 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot
Metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)	EV 0 - 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center-Weighted, EV 2 20 in Spot
Exposure compensation	With exposure compensation button; ±5 EV range, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing	Number of shots: 2-7; compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps
Auto Exposure Lock	Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE/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
Shutter speeds	30 to 1/8,000s (1/3 steps in S and M modes); Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30 minutes 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 SlowSync, 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 andWide 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-size alkaline-manganese or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power Battery Pack MB-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
Top LCD panel information	Shutter speed lock, sync speed, shutter speed, aperture stop, aperture lock, aperture, Auto Exposure Bracketing, exposure mode, Flexible Program, exposure compensation, electronic analog exposure display, battery power, exposure compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing status, frame counter
Rear LCD panel information	Shooting display (Normal, detailed, full display); Shooting data display (film data, frame data); Menu display (Custom Setting menu, set up menu, shooting menu, Non-CPU lens, language)
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; leap year adjustment until 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 source	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 [with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL-3]); built-in backup battery for internal clock
Power switch	Power ON, OFF and LCD panel illuminator
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
Battery power confirmation	Shows full for sufficient power; Half full indicates batteries are beginning to lose power; 1/4 full indicates batteries are just about exhausted, prepare fresh batteries; blinking indicates replacement of batteries is necessary (shutter locks and rear LCD indications disappear)
Number of film rolls per fresh Batt. set	With CR123A 3V lithium 15 at 20°C (68°F) 6 at -10°C (14°F) With LR6/AA-size alkaline (with MB-40) 10 at 20°C (68°F) 1 at -10°C (14°F) With R6/AA-size Ni-MH (with MB-40) 30 at 20°C (68°F) 30 at -10°C (14°F) With FR6/AA-size lithium (with MB-40) 45 at 20°C (68°F) 35 at -10°C (14°F) With Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4 (with MB-40) 35 at 20°C (68°F) 25 at -10°C (14°F) (Nikon Tests)
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 than2 seconds resets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm (6.2 x 4.7 x 3.1 in.)
Weight (without batteries)	Approx. 975g (34.4 oz.)

• Nikon F6
• BF-1A Body Cap (Bayonet)
• MS-41 Battery Holder (for 2x CR123A)