Nikon F6 manual

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2 Contents Before Y ou Begin .............................................................................................2-14 Introduction .......................................................................................................4-5 Nomenclature/Contr ols ................................................................................[...]

3 Before Y ou Begin Basic Operation Detailed Operation Menu Guide Flash Photography Miscellaneous Shutter -Priority Auto ................................................................................66-67 Aperture-Priority Auto .............................................................................68-69 Manual ..............................[...]

4 Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F6. Get to know your F6 camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. W e recommend that you keep this manual handy . Main features of the F6: • Nikon’ s exclusive new 11-area autofocus sensor (Multi-CAM2000) system, including 9 cross-type sensors, achieves superior perfor[...]

5 Before Y ou Begin • T ake test shots Before taking pictur es on important occasions (for example, at wedding or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensur e that the camera is functioning normally . Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may r esult from pr oduct malfunction. • Have Nikon s[...]

6 Nomenclatur e/Contr ols • Camera body 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 18 16 17 20 21 22 19 23 6 P930_En 04.10.19 7:18 PM Page 6[...]

7 Before Y ou Begin 1 Metering system selector lock release ........................ x 26, 62 2 Diopter adjustment knob .......... x 81 3 Metering system selector .... x 26, 62 4 T op LCD panel ............................ x 8 5 Exposure mode button .. x 26, 64-71 6 Camera strap eyelet 7 Exposure compensation button ................................[...]

8 Nomenclatur e/Contr ols —continued • T op LCD panel 1 Shutter speed lock .................... x 67 2 Shutter speed ............... x 66, 70, 80 3 Aperture stop ..................... x 21, 40 4 Aperture lock ........................... x 69 5 Aperture ............................. x 68, 70 6 Sync speed ............................. x 104 7 Exp[...]

9 Before Y ou Begin • Viewfinder display 1 12mm-dia. refer ence circle for Center -W eighted Metering area ................................................ x 63 2 Focus area (focus brackets) ....... x 50 Spot Metering area................... x 63 3 Electronic analog exposur e display ................................................ x 71 Exposure [...]

10 Nomenclatur e/Contr ols —continued • Rear LCD panel (shooting data displays) • At the default setting, shooting data is displayed in normal mode. It can be changed to detailed or large display by selecting “Detailed” or “Large” in Custom Setting “d7: Rear panel info” ( x 103). 7 1 14 2 10 9 3 8 13 12 4 5 6 11 Normal display 3 7[...]

11 Before Y ou Begin • Rear LCD panel (menu displays) • Custom Setting menu ( x 90) • Setup menu ( x 111) • Shooting menu ( x 125) • Non-CPU lens ( x 144) • Language ( x 34) • Press the MENU button (if shooting data is displayed) to display the MENU. The shooting data is displayed by pressing the MENU button again. • Five types of m[...]

12 Nomenclatur e/Contr ols —continued • Command Dials and operating buttons • The F6’ s Main- and Sub-Command Dials can be used alone or in combination with other buttons to select and set various functions and modes. • Film • Setting ISO film speed ( x 44) • Exposure • Selecting exposure mode ( x 26, 64-71) • Performing Flexible [...]

13 Before Y ou Begin • Locking/unlocking shutter speed* 1 ( x 67, 70) • Locking/unlocking aperture* 1 ( x 69, 70) • Setting exposure compensation value* 2 ( x 74) • Setting the number of shots in Auto Exposure Bracketing* 3 ( x 75) • Setting an EV compensation value in Auto Exposure Bracketing* 3 ( x 75) • Flash • Selecting flash sync[...]

14 Nomenclatur e/Contr ols —continued • Multi-selector • Use the multi-selector to select focus area ( x 50), operate menu ( x 88), or display shooting data ( x 122). • When “Activate meter” is selected in Custom Setting “f2: Multi selector”, exposure meter can be activated with the multi-selector (when exposure meter is of f) ( x 1[...]

15 Basic Operation Basic Operation Lens attached G/D-type AF Nikkor x 20 Film speed s x 23 Film advance mode S (Single frame) x 22 Focus mode S (Single Servo AF) x 24 AF area mode g (Single Area AF) x 24 Exposure metering ” (3D Color Matrix Metering) x 26 Exposure mode ¡ (Programmed Auto) x 26 Custom Setting Initial (default) settings x 90 Shoot[...]

16 1. Installing Batteries Use two 3V lithium batteries. 1 T urn the power switch off , then turn the battery holder (MS-41) release knob toward the ◊ icon to release the lock. • When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and r eplace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand and type. 2 R[...]

17 Basic Operation Note on storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children’ s r each. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately . (For “Notes on Batteries”, x 174.) Backup battery The F6 is equipped with a built-in backup battery for the camera’ s clock. This charges in approximately 48 hours when 3 V lithium or the optional Multi Pow[...]

18 2. Checking Battery Power Battery power can be checked in the top LCD panel and viewfinder . • Some indicators in the top and rear LCD panels and all indicators in the viewfinder turn off after approx. 8 sec. if the power switch is turned on and no operation is performed (exposure meter of f). T o reactivate the indicators (exposur e meter on)[...]

19 Basic Operation Battery status Sufficient battery power . Battery power has begun to decline. Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fr esh set ready . Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks and rear LCD panel turns off.) Viewfinder T op LCD panel (Camera’ s meter on) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (app[...]

20 3. Mounting a Lens Nikon recommends using a G- or D-type CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. 1 T urn the power switch off . • T ur n the power switch off befor e mounting or detaching lenses. 2 Mount the lens to the camera body . • Position lens in the camera’ s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on t[...]

21 Basic Operation Attaching/detaching the lens • Make sure to turn the power switch off before attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. When camera is left unattended without a lens If you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap ( x 4), or opti[...]

22 4. Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 1 T urn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob . T he camera back will pop open. 2 Insert film and pull film leader out as far as the red index mark. • Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the top. • Make sure to insert the film cartridge all the way in. • Make sure[...]

23 Basic Operation Loading/removing film • When loading film for the first time, remove the shutter curtain’ s protective cover . • Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader . • Avoid direct sunlight when changing film. Film slack Do not turn the film rewind crank to reduce film sl[...]

24 5. Set Focus Mode, AF Ar ea Mode and Focus Ar ea 3 Rotate the multi-selector lock lever to release the lock and select the center focus area with the multi-selector . • Lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi-selector up/down/right/left to shift the focus area in your desir ed direction. (Press the center of the multi-sele[...]

Focus mode set to S or C Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C, unless the lens is an AF-S or AF-I type AF Nikkor and is set to M/A mode. For situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 60. Characteristics of AF Area modes 25 Basic Operation AF Area mode g Single Area AF Mode h[...]

26 6. Setting Metering System and Exposur e Mode Set metering system to ” (3D Color Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). 1 Set the metering system selector to ” (Matrix Metering) while pressing the metering system selector lock release . • The Matrix Metering indication q appears in the viewfinder . • Exposure data fr[...]

27 Basic Operation Symbol Exposure mode ¡ Programmed Auto P . 64 ™ Shutter-Priority Auto P . 66 £ Aperture-Priority Auto P . 68 ¢ Manual P . 70 Shooting situations Camera controls shutter speed and apertur e automatically , while allowing you to make other settings, such as Flexible Program ( x 64) or exposure compensation ( x 74). Y ou set yo[...]

28 7. Holding the Camera and Focusing Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly . • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot a half step forward keeping your upper body as still as possible. • Use your right hand to grasp the came[...]

29 Basic Operation Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steadily and/or when using a slow shutter speed. In general, you should set the shutter speed faster than ‘1/focal length of your lens sec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec.) Use of a tripod or VR lens is recomme[...]

30 8. Confirming Indications in Viewfinder and Releasing the Shutter Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder , then slowly , fully depress the shutter release button. 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. • Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 EV steps. • If any w[...]

31 Basic Operation For self-timer operation, x 82. For remote contr ol operation, x 171. Focus T racking When the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF (S) ( x 48) or Continuous Servo AF (C) ( x 48) and the shutter release button is lightly pr essed or the AF Start button ( x 49) is continuously pressed, the camera will automatically switch[...]

32 9. Rewinding the Film Always make sure that the film has completely rewound before removing the film cartridge. 1 F ilm starts to rewind automatically after the last shot is tak en. • o–– , o– , and then o is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder while the film is rewinding. The frame counter counts down backwards until the r ewi[...]

33 Basic Operation For mid-roll r ewind, x 46. T o rewind film manually using the film r ewind crank, x 47. Film rewind knob No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera. Make sure that the knob is down before r ewinding film. Pictures taken on frames beyond the film’ s indicated number of exposures may be discar ded in the proces[...]

34 Setting Language and Date/Time Y ou can set the language and date/time for various settings in the menu, imprint/record shooting data or perform Interval T imer photography . • Setting language 2 Display Language menu. • Press P / { on multi-selector to select “Language” and > so the available languages are displayed. 3 Select a langu[...]

35 1 T urn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Date in SET -UP menu. • Press P / { on multi-selector to select “SET -UP” then pr ess > so the SET -UP menu is displayed. • Press P / { to select “Date” and > so the date/time setup screen is displayed. 3 Set date and time . Basic Operation • Set[...]

36 Internal clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against mor e accurate time pieces and reset as necessary . 5 Set date display order . • Press P / { to select desired date display order and > to set. • The date display order in the rear LCD panel or in imprinted data ( x 1[...]

37 Detailed Operation Detailed Operation This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions—including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions. P930_En 04.10.19 7:18 PM Page 37[...]

38 Lens Compatibility Use of a Nikon CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor/DX-Nikkor) is recommended with this camera. D or G-type AF lenses provide access to all available functions. *1 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. DX-Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively for d[...]

39 Detailed Operation *1 Usable by setting focal length and maximum aperture in “specifying lens data” ( x 144). Accurate exposure metering cannot be obtained with some lenses even when focal length and maximum aperture are specified. Use Center -Weighted or Spot metering in this case. *2 Exposure is locked to the center focus area. *3 W ith TC[...]

40 Lens Compatibility —continued • Using a non-CPU Nikkor lens Limitations of non-CPU Nikkor lenses • Set exposure mode to £ (Aperture-Priority Auto) or ¢ (Manual). When other modes are selected, the exposur e indication ( ¡ or ™ ) in the LCD panel blinks, and exposure mode is automatically set to Aperture-Priority Auto. ( £ appears in [...]

41 Detailed Operation • Using a non-AI lens T o attach a Nikon lens that does not 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 modification. After modification, follow the instructions for attaching a non-AI lens. AI lens a[...]

42 Lens Compatibility —continued Nikkor lenses that can be attached after camera body modification The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after modification of the camera’ s meter coupling lever: • Non-AI lens • Lenses with Focusing Unit AU-1 (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/11) • PC 28mm f/4 (Factory Serial No. 1809[...]

43 Detailed Operation Film • Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film The frame counter and the number of frame on the film in use can be aligned. • Confirming film advance status Film advance status can be confirmed while camera back is opened. Insert film after rotating the camera sprock et with your finger until it stops rotati[...]

44 Film —continued • Setting and confirming film speed When using non-DX-coded film or when changing the film speed of DX-coded film to increase or decrease sensitivity , follow the instructions below . Manually set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX-coded film speed, enabling you to easily increase or decr ease film sensitivity[...]

45 Detailed Operation • Selecting film advance mode S (single-frame shooting), C L (continuous low-speed shooting), C H (continuous high-speed shooting), Cs (continuous silent-low-speed shooting), V (self-timer) and M- UP (mirror up) are available for a variety of shooting situations. T o select film advance mode , rotate the film advance mode se[...]

46 Film —continued • Film rewinding with button operation T o rewind film at mid-roll or when the Custom Setting Menu “d2: Film rewind” ( x 101) is set to “Manual”, rewind the film according to the following instructions. When rewinding film, make sur e the film rewind knob is down. • Film cannot be rewound with the film rewind knob i[...]

47 • Rewinding film using the film rewind crank 1 T urn the power switch on, open the R1 button cover and press the R1 „ button. 2 Lift the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of the arrow . • T ur n the film rewind crank a few times mor e after the tension is gone. • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinkin[...]

48 Autofocus • Selecting AF Servo Choose from two AF Servo modes—Single Servo AF (Focus-Priority) or Continuous Servo AF (Release-Priority). Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with F ocus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). • Y our selected focus mode, “AF-S” for Single Servo AF or “AF-C” for Continu[...]

49 Manual focus Focus can be performed manually when the focus mode selector is set to M ( x 61). AF start button Pressing the AF start button automatically activates autofocus in autofocus operation (as does lightly pressing the shutter release button). Autofocus operation on lens Autofocus operation can be activated by pressing the AF-ON button o[...]

50 Autofocus —continued • Selecting focus area The F6’ s 11 focus areas cover a broad range, and you can select among them depending on the subject’ s position in the frame or your desired composition. They provide a sharp, reliable focus without requiring that you use focus lock ( x 58). 1 Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other [...]

51 Focus area display in the r ear LCD panel (in normal and detailed displays) g : Single Area AF Mode Selected focus area is highlighted. h : Dynamic AF Mode Selected focus area is highlighted. f : Group Dynamic AF Mode Selected focus area gr oup is highlighted as illustration on page 53. j : Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority All focus[...]

52 Autofocus —continued • Selecting AF Area mode In autofocus operation, any of four AF Area modes can be selected, depending on shooting conditions, to utilize the F6’ s 11 focus areas. Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode . g : Single Area AF Mode Focus is obtained at only one selected focus area out of 11. Useful for obtaini[...]

53 • The combination of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode can be changed as follows in Custom Setting “a3: Group dynamic AF” ( x 94): • Focus area pattern can be changed among six focus area groups—center 1, center 2, top, bottom, left and right (Pattern 2 Closest, Patter n 2 Center). • In Pattern 1 Closest and Patter n 2 Closest, Dy[...]

54 Autofocus —continued • Combinations of AF functions (Single Servo AF: AF-S) AF Servo AF-S AF-S AF-S AF-S AF Area Mode Single Area AF Dynamic AF Group Dynamic AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Rear LCD panel* 1 Focus area indication Selected focus area Selected focus area Selected focus area gr oup Focus area wher e focus is ac[...]

55 Focusing operation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked (as long as the shutter release button is lightly pr essed) once focus is achieved. Focus is obtained at the selected focus ar ea and focus is locked (as long as the shutter release button is lightly pr essed) once it is achieved. If the subject moves from t[...]

56 Autofocus —continued • Combinations of AF functions (Continuous Servo AF: AF-C) AF Servo AF-C AF-C AF-C AF-C AF Area Mode Single Area AF Dynamic AF Group Dynamic AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Rear LCD panel* 1 Focus area indication Selected focus area Selected focus area Selected focus area gr oup Not indicated Focus area [...]

57 Detailed Operation Focusing operation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked and focusing continues until the shutter is released. Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked even once achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus ar ea, the camera automatically focuses on the subjec[...]

58 Autofocus —continued • Focus lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject outside of the F6’ s 11 focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected ( x 60). Focus locks performs differently in Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF . 1 P osition the focus area on the subject and [...]

59 Detailed Operation 3 Recompose while focus is lock ed and shoot. • After you have locked the focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. • If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after r eleasing the shutter in Single Servo AF , the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. Similarly , if you keep the[...]

60 Situations Wher e Autofocus May Not W ork As Expected Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below . If you cannot achieve your desired focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( x 61) or use focus lock ( x 58) to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture. There is little or no contrast between[...]

61 Detailed Operation Manual Focus Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M. Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the viewfinder . • The shutter can be released whether or not / appears in the viewfinder . U[...]

• 3D Color Matrix Metering is available only with D- or G-type CPU lenses. W ith CPU lenses other than D- or G-type, or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths and maximum apertures set in the “Non-CPU lens data” display in the Shooting Menu ( x 144), Color Matrix Metering is activated without distance information from the lens. • Matrix Metering[...]

63 Detailed Operation • When Spot Metering is selected, shifting the focus area also shifts Spot Metering to the appropriate position. In Gr oup Dynamic AF Mode ( x 52), center focus area within the group is activated. However , Spot Metering area stays at the center (does not shift) as long as Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority ( x 53[...]

64 Shooting in Each Exposur e Mode •¡ : Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure based on an exposure combination in the program chart that provides a correct exposure for any shooting situation. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure compensation ( x 74) or exposure bracketing ( x 75). • Programmed Auto ca[...]

65 Detailed Operation Program chart T he program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode . —— With ISO 100 film, a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D): • There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed. • In Matrix Metering, any EV abov[...]

66 Shooting in Each Exposur e Mode —continued •™ : Shutter -Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1/8000 sec., X); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject; with slower speeds, you can create[...]

67 Detailed Operation Locking shutter speed T o lock the shutter speed set in step 2, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button so shutter speed lock indication ¬ appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder . The shutter speed display is reversed in the rear LCD panel (in detailed and large displays). T o r[...]

68 Shooting in Each Exposur e Mode —continued •£ : Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens’ minimum to maximum) manually . The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field, you can sharpen the background and foreground[...]

69 Detailed Operation Locking aperture T o lock aperture set in step 2, r otate the Sub- Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button so apertur e lock indication ¬ appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder . The aperture display is reversed in the rear LCD panel (in detailed and large displays). T o release the lock, r ota[...]

70 Shooting in Each Exposur e Mode —continued •¢ : Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed (Bulb and 30-1/8,000 sec., X) and aperture (lens’ minimum to maximum) manually . With electronic analog exposure display in the top LCD panel or viewfinder , you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long T ime Exposure ([...]

71 Detailed Operation Electronic analog exposur e display The following examples show electronic analog exposur e display indications. The electronic analog exposur e display blinks when subject brightness is beyond the camera’ s exposure range. In 1/3 EV steps In 1/2 EV steps In one EV steps Correct exposur e Corr ect exposure Correct exposur e [...]

72 Auto Exposur e Lock T o control the exposure of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure for the area with Spot or Center-W eighted Metering, then press the AE/AF-L button to lock the exposure, and recompose the picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual. 2 P osition focus area (in Spot metering) or center of the frame (in Cen[...]

73 Detailed Operation Locked exposure ar ea in each metering system Spot Metering • In Single Area AF mode ( x 52), Dynamic AF mode ( x 52) or Manual focus ( x 61) with CPU lens: Exposure at the selected focus ar ea • In Group Dynamic AF mode ( x 52) with CPU lens: Exposure at the center focus ar ea of the selected focus group • In Dynamic AF[...]

74 Exposur e Compensation 1 Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the = button until the desired compensation value appears (–5 EV to +5 EV in 1/3 EV steps). • When the = button is pressed, the electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value (and “0” of the indicator blinks).[...]

75 Detailed Operation Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot at selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±3 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for a selected number of shots (maximum of 7) each time the shutter is released. Auto Exposure Bracketing can be performed in any [...]

76 Auto Exposur e Bracketing —continued • Combination of number of shots and compensated EV value Compensated Number Bracketing indicator Bracketing order Indication in EV value of shots (top LCD panel) (default setting) “Preset select”* 1/3 step 7, – and 0, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, — + sides +0.3, +0.7, +1.0 1/2 step 7, – and 0, –1.[...]

77 Detailed Operation Compensated Number Bracketing indicator Bracketing order Indication in EV value of shots (top LCD panel) (default setting) “Pr eset select”* 1/3 step 2, + side 0, +0.3 1/2 step 2, + side 0, +0.5 2/3 step 2, + side 0, +0.7 1 step 2, + side 0, +1.0 1/3 step 3, – side –0.3, –0.7, 0 1/2 step 3, – side –1.0, –0.5, 0[...]

78 • Canceling Auto Exposure Bracketing • T o cancel Bracketing, while pressing the BKT button rotate the Main-Command Dial so the number of shots becomes “0” (the compensated EV value previously selected will remain). Or , rotate the Main-Command Dial and select “OFF” when the “Preset value select” is selected in “e8: Auto BKT se[...]

79 Detailed Operation Bracketing indicator during shooting • As each shot is taken, the indicator for each compensated EV value disappears. See examples below . 1/3 EV steps, 3 shots, – and + 2/3 EV steps, 3 shots, – Status of T op LCD panel Rear LCD T op LCD panel Rear LCD Bracketing panel panel Setting done 1st shot taken 2nd shot taken 3rd[...]

80 Long Time Exposur e 2 Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select buLb and rotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture . • If buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter - Priority Auto, buLb blinks and the shutter locks. • Continuous exposure of approx. 5 hours is possible with 3V lithium batteries. N[...]

81 Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator • Diopter adjustment The finder diopter enables near- or far -sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision. Pull up the diopter adjustment knob and rotate while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brack ets in the viewfinder appear sharp. • The adjustable range of the[...]

82 Self-Timer Operation The self-timer allows you to put yourself in the picture, or if you want to avoid touching the camera to avoid shake just before exposure. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer . 1 While pressing the film advance mode selector lock release , set the film adv ance mode selector to V [...]

83 Detailed Operation Depth-of-Field Pr eview/Film Plane Indicator • Depth-of-field preview Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder . • Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture contr olled in Programmed Auto or Shutter -Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to [...]

84 Mirr or Up Photography Mirror up photography is ideal for situations in which camera shake is likely . Press the shutter release button once to raise mirror , and press again to take the photograph. 1 While pressing the film advance mode selector lock release , set the film adv ance mode selector to M-UP (mirror up). 2 Compose picture , focus an[...]

85 Detailed Operation In addition to the supplied B-type BriteView screen, other optional interchangeable focusing screens (type U, E, M, J, A and L, x 168) are available for the F6. 1 2 1 T urn the power switch off , remove the lens from the camera body and pull the focusing screen release latch outward using the supplied tweezers . • The holder[...]

86 Self-Diagnostic Shutter System The F6 is equipped with a self-diagnostic shutter that automatically controls the shutter speed for each release of the shutter . T he self-diagnostic shutter automatically detects inaccuracies in performance and readjusts the shutter speed for greater accuracy in subsequent shooting. Also , if a malfunction is det[...]

87 Menu Guide • Non-CPU lens ( x 144-146) • Focal length and maximum aperture of non- CPU lens are set in lens data. • Custom Setting menu ( x 90-110) • Create a combination of functions that are differ ent from the initial factory settings. • Setup menu ( x 111-124) • Settings such as recording shooting data or date ( x 35) are in setu[...]

88 Operation in Menu (all menus) Press P or { on the multi-selector to change the highlighted selection and > (or center) to make settings or selections in the menu display . • Setting menu (Example: Custom Setting menu, a3: Group dynamic AF) 1 T urn the Power switch on and press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Display desired menu. •[...]

Menu Guide 89 Menu display 1 : Level of layer [ ] The number of horizontal lines at the top of the menu indicates the level of layer . The deeper the layer you are, the gr eater the number of lines displayed. 2 : Submenu [ > ] “ > ” to the right of an option indicates that a submenu is available for that option. 3 : Setting other than def[...]

90 Custom Setting Menu This feature allows you to create a combination of functions that differ from the initial factory settings. • Custom Setting options • Sub-menus are available for all options in groups a to f. Custom setting option x C: Bank select 91 R: Reset CSM 92 a: Autofocus a1 AF-C priority 94 a2 AF-S priority 94 a3 Grp. dyn. AF 94 [...]

91 Menu Guide • Details on Custom Setting options (default setting in bold type) C: Bank select Combinations of functions set in groups a-f can be stored in “bank” A, B , C or D , and a six-letter/number can be designated for each bank. Options: A: Select bank A B: Select bank B C: Select bank C D: Select bank D • Select your desired Custom[...]

92 Custom Setting Menu —continued R: Reset CSM In Reset CSM, all options can be reset to their initial factory settings. Only the settings in your selected Custom Setting bank (A to D) will be reset. Options: No: Reset is not executed Y es: Reset is executed • Select desired Custom Setting bank from A-D and pr ess > on the multi-selector to [...]

93 Menu Guide Custom setting option Default setting c: T imers/Lock c1 AE Lock AE-L/AF-L button c2 AE-L/AF-L AE/AF lock c3 AF-ON/AE-L Default c4 Auto mtr -off 8 s c5 Self-timer 10 s d: Shoot/Display d1 Film loading Close back d2 Film rewind Auto d3 Film leader Rewind leader in d4 Last frame End of film d5 MB-40 CH fps 8 fps d6 DX warning After film[...]

94 Custom Setting Menu —continued a1: AF-C priority x 48 T he default setting for Continuous Servo AF is release priority . However , film advance speed can be set to decrease as much as possible to ensure a correct focus . (Useful in situations such as using focus tracking under dark conditions .) Also , it can be changed to focus priority , in [...]

95 Menu Guide a5: Area illum. x 50 In manual focus or continuous shooting, you can cancel the red highlighting of the selected focus area. Also , you can change the duration of the red focus area display to 0.2 sec. or 1 sec. Options: Manual focus: Select On/Off for focus ar ea illumination in Manual focus Continuous: Select On/Off for focus ar ea [...]

96 Custom Setting Menu —continued a6: Area select x 50 T he focus area can be set to be changed continuously in the same direction by pressing the same position on the multi-selector . T his option enables you to switch the focus area to the opposite direction without having to press the opposite position on the multi-selector . Options: No wrap:[...]

97 Menu Guide b1: EV step x 64, 66, 68, 70 At the default setting, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in 1/3 EV steps . However , this can be changed to 1/2 or 1 EV steps . Options: 1/3 step: Indicated/selected in 1/3 EV steps 1/2 step: Indicated/selected in 1/2 EV steps 1 step: Indicated/selected in 1 EV steps b2: Exp. comp. EV x 74 At the d[...]

98 Custom Setting Menu —continued b4: Center weight x 63 Area of meter’ s sensitivity (concentration of 75%) in Center-W eighted Metering can be changed. Also , the sensitivity can be set to average in the entire frame . Options: ø 8mm: 8mm dia. Center -Weighted Metering circle ø 12mm: 12mm dia. Center -Weighted Metering circle ø 15mm: 15mm [...]

99 Menu Guide c1: AE Lock x 72 At the default setting, exposure is locked when AE/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure can also be set to be lock ed by pressing the shutter release button. Options: AE-L/AF-L button: Exposure locked with AE/AF-L button only + Release button: Exposure locked with either AE/AF-L button or shutter release button c2: AE-L/A[...]

100 Custom Setting Menu —continued c3: AF-ON/AE-L x 49, 58, 72 Functions of the AF start and AE/AF-L buttons can be changed as following. Options: Default: Functions remain unchanged Switch function: Exchange each functions Both AF-ON: Autofocus activated with AE/AF-L button (function of AF start button unchanged) Both AE-L: Exposure/focus locked[...]

101 Menu Guide d1: Film loading x 22 At the default setting, closing the camera back advances the loaded film to the first frame . However , this can be changed to start when the shutter release button is pressed. Options: Close back: Film is advanced to the first frame when camera back is closed Press r el button: Film is advanced to the first fra[...]

102 Custom Setting Menu —continued d4: Last frame x 32 At the default setting, film starts to rewind automatically at the end of film roll. However , this can be changed to start after frame 36 or 35. (Useful in saving the film negative in 6 strips of 6-frame or 7 strips of 5-frame .) Options: End of film: Film starts to rewind at the end of film[...]

103 Menu Guide d7: Rear panel x 10 T he display on the rear LCD panel can be changed (from normal) to detailed display or large display . Options: Normal Detailed Large d8: Imprint density x 136 T he darkness of data imprint can be adjusted in five levels. Options: +2: Darker than +1 +1: Darker 0: Default –1: Lighter –2: Lighter than –1 d9: M[...]

104 Custom Setting Menu —continued e1: Flash sync speed x 162 T he top TTL flash sync speed can be changed (from 1/250 sec.) to any of the following settings: Options: 1/250: T op TTL flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. 1/250FP: T op TTL flash sync speed of 1/250 sec.; when SB-800/SB-600 is attached and shutter speed is faster than 1/250 sec., FP High[...]

105 Menu Guide e3: AA flash mode x 155 When non-TTL Auto flash mode is used with the SB-80DX or SB-28DX, Auto Aperture flash is not performed. However , this can be changed. Options: Off: Non-TTL Auto flash without Auto Apertur e flash (Set aperture on the Speedlight) On: Non-TTL Auto flash with Auto Aperture flash e4: Modeling flash x 151 On the S[...]

106 Custom Setting Menu —continued e6: M mode bkting x 75 At the default setting, shutter speed and flash output level are bracketed in Manual exposure mode . However , this can be changed to v ary aperture, shutter speed and aperture or flash output level only . Options: Speed: Shutter speed and flash output level* are varied Speed/ : Shutter sp[...]

107 Menu Guide f1: Center button x 50, 88 Pressing the center of the multi-selector selects the center focus area or focus-area group (Group Dynamic AF). However its operation can be changed to any of the following settings: Options: Center AF area: Pr essing the center of the multi-selector selects the center focus area or center focus-ar ea group[...]

108 Custom Setting Menu —continued f3: FUNC. button x 6 At the default setting, pressing the FUNC. button activ ated FV Lock ( x 151). However , this can be changed to any of the following settings: Options: FV Lock: If SB-800/SB-600 is attached, flash value locks when FUNC. button is pressed FV Lock/Lens data: If SB-800/SB-600 is attached and on[...]

109 Menu Guide f4: Command dials x 12 T his option controls the operation of the Main- and Sub-Command Dials. Options: Rotation: Controls dir ection of command dials Assignment: Exchange the functions of the Main- and Sub- Command Dials Aperture: Set apertur e with the lens’ aperture ring only with non-G-type lens Menus: Perform menu operations w[...]

110 Custom Setting Menu —continued f5: Buttons & dials x 12 Normally , changes to settings that involve both a command dial and a button are made by rotating the command dial while the button is held down. If desired, this can be changed so that the buttons do not have to be held down for 20 sec. while the command dial is rotated. (Press the [...]

111 Menu Guide Setup Menu • Details on setup menu options (default setting in bold type) Shooting data x 112 T hese settings are for storing shooting data. F or details , see pages 112-124 “Recording shooting data”. Options: Data stored: T urns storing of shooting data on/off or selects shooting data mode Delete: Deletes all shooting data Mem[...]

112 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data] Shooting data such as shutter speed, aperture or lens’ focal length can be recorded in the camera, displayed in the rear LCD panel, or copied onto a CompactFlash™ card using the optional Data Reader MV -1 for use on a personal computer . • Recording mode and r ecording data T wo data recording modes—[...]

113 Menu Guide • Recording data items 1 Film sensitivity: Film sensitivity of the loaded film when first shot is taken is recorded. • With DX-coded film (when s is set), automatically set film sensitivity is recorded. When film sensitivity is manually set, the selected film sensitivity is recorded. 2 Film number: Film number (four -digit number[...]

114 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued !p Metering system: Exposure metering system selected when shots ar e taken is recor ded. !q Exposure mode: Exposure mode selected when shots ar e taken is recor ded. !w Flash sync mode: Flash sync mode selected ( x 157) when shots are taken is r ecorded. • Even when Speedlight is not used, fla[...]

115 Menu Guide c: Advanced W ireless Lighting (recor ding only) Whether Advanced Wireless Lighting ( x 151) is used or not when shots are taken is recor ded. d: Auto FP High-Speed Sync (recording only) Whether Auto FP High-Speed Sync is used or not when shots are taken is recor ded. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync is recorded as used when FP High-Speed[...]

116 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued • Setting shooting data recor ding 1 T urn the power switch on when film is not loaded and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Shooting data menu in SET -UP menu. • Press P / { on multi-selector to select “SET -UP” menu and press > so the SET -UP menu is displayed. • Pre[...]

117 Menu Guide 4 Complete the procedure . • Press < to backtrack display by display , or press MENU button twice to r eturn to the Shooting data display . Make sure to set date/time ( x 35) befor e setting the shooting data recor ding. Recording capacity (number of 36-frame film r olls) • In Basic recording mode: appr ox. 57 rolls • In Det[...]

118 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued • Deleting shooting data 1 T urn the power switch on when no film loaded, press the MENU button to display menu and then display Shooting data menu in the SET -UP menu. • See steps 1 and 2 on page 116 to display the Shooting data menu. • Unload the film before deleting shooting data. Shooti[...]

119 Menu Guide • Memory full setting Select operation when the number of film rolls that can be recorded in the camera’ s memory ( x 117) has been exceeded (overwrite shooting data without warning or w arning is displayed and shutter is lock ed without overwriting). 1 T urn the power switch on while film is not loaded. Press the MENU button to [...]

120 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued W arning indications for memory full setting When “Stop data rec.” is set at the memory full setting and you r each the maximum number of film rolls that can be r ecorded in camera’ s memory ( x 117), illustrated warning indications appear and the shutter locks (indications disappear when e[...]

121 Menu Guide • Resetting ID number or film number 1 T urn the power switch on when no film loaded, press the MENU button to display menu and then display Shooting data menu in the SET -UP menu. • See steps 1 and 2 on page 116 to display the Shooting data menu. • Unload the film before resetting ID number or film number . The ID number and f[...]

122 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued Displaying shooting data 1 T urn the power switch on and press the INFO button to display film data. 3 Press the multi-selector to select frame data to be displayed. 2 Press the multi-selector to select film for which you want to display the frame data. • Press P / { to select frame data to be [...]

123 Menu Guide Details on shooting data display b 13 15 2 17 10 9 4 a 11 21 5 6 7 e 18 8 20 13 2 17 10 4 11 5 6 7 20 Display item Example 2 Film number 0009 4 F rame count number 3rd frame 5 Shutter speed 1/250 sec. 6 Aperture f/5.6 7 Selected focal length 80mm 8 Lens focal length 24-120mm 9 Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 !p Metering system Matrix !q E[...]

124 Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued Copying shooting data to CompactFlash™ memory card Data can be copied onto a CF memory card using optional Data Reader MV -1 ( x 166). Copied data can then be transferred to a personal computer for further manipulation. For details , see the Data Reader MV -1 instruction manual. • Data is cop[...]

125 Shooting Menu Menu Guide Setting data imprint, multiple exposure and interval timer . • Details on shooting menu options Data imprint x 126 Shooting data can be imprinted within or between the frames or on frame number 0. For details , see page 126-137 “imprinting shooting data”. Options: In frame: Data is imprinted within the frame Betwe[...]

126 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data] Shooting data can be imprinted within or between the frames or on one frame before the first frame (frame number 0). • Imprinting data in-frame Date , date and time , a number of your choice, the frame count number or a sequential number can be imprinted in-frame . • Imprinted data Date: The year/mon[...]

127 Menu Guide Position of imprinted data and example Imprinted data Imprint example Date* ’ 05 0 07 0 25 Date and time ’ 25 0 1 5:30 User Index No. ’ 03 0 12 0 02 Frame count ’ FC 0000 28 Sequential No. ’ 00 0 01 0 23 • The data is imprinted in the bottom-right corner of the frame as illustrated. • The imprinted image may be difficul[...]

128 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]—continued • Setting imprinting data in-frame 1 T urn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Data imprint menu in SHOO TING MENU . • Press P / { on the multi-selector to select “SHOOTING MENU” and press > to display the SHOOTING MENU. • Press P / { to selec[...]

129 Menu Guide • The display returns to the data imprint menu when date, day/hour/minute or frame count number is selected. • The number setting display appears when user index number or sequential number is selected. • When a user index number is selected • Press P / { to set highlighted first digit. • Press > to select the second to [...]

130 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]—continued • Imprinting data between frames In addition to the date , date and time , user index number , frame count number or sequential number , which can also be imprinted in-frame , additional detailed shooting data can be imprinted between frames . • Imprinted data Date, date and time, user in[...]

131 Menu Guide • When exposure compensation ( x 74) or Auto Exposure Bracketing ( x 75) is performed in flash photography , flash output level is also compensated and recor ded as flash exposure compensation value even when no flash exposur e compensation is set. See “Recorded/imprinted exposur e compensation/flash exposure compensation value?[...]

132 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]—continued Imprinted data Imprint example Date and time (+ Date and time) 25 0 1 5:30 User Index No. (+ User Index No.) 03 0 12 0 02 Frame count FC 0000 28 Sequential No. 00 0 01 0 23 fi= + metering mode* 3 ^2 .0 C∑ fi= + focal length ^2 .0 3 0 0 fi= + time ^2.0 15 : 3 0 • The imprint example abo[...]

133 Menu Guide • Setting imprint data between frames 1 T urn the power switch on, press the MENU button to display menu, then display the Data imprint menu in SHOO TING MENU . • For details on how to display Data imprint menu, see steps 1 and 2 on page 128. 2 Select Between frames imprint in the Data imprint menu. • Press P / { on the multi-s[...]

134 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]—continued • Imprinting data on frame number 0 When film is loaded, film is advanced three frames before stopping; data is imprinted on frame number 0 (the frame before the first frame), then the film is advanced to the first frame . ID number , film number and the date of film loading can be imprinte[...]

135 Menu Guide • Setting imprint data for frame number 0 1 T urn the power switch on, press the MENU button to display menu, then display the Data imprint menu in SHOO TING MENU . • T o display the Data imprint menu, see steps 1 and 2 in on page 128. 2 Select Data in frame 0 imprint from the Data imprint menu. • Press P / { on the multi-selec[...]

136 Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]—continued Notes on imprinting data Darkness of imprinted data • Darkness of the imprinted data is automatically adjusted by the camera depending upon the sensitivity of the loaded film. However , imprinted data may appear darker or lighter depending on the type of film used even with the same film se[...]

137 Menu Guide Imprinting data at low temperatures • Liquid crystal is used for imprinting data to the film. Because liquid crystal tends to become slower at low temperatures, note the following when imprinting data under 0°C or 32°F: In-frame and between-frame imprint • Release the shutter more than 2 sec. after power is turned on (or exposu[...]

138 Shooting Menu [Multiple Exposure] Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame. Multiple exposure can be performed in any of the available exposure modes. 1 T urn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD . 2 Select Multiple exposure display in the [...]

139 Menu Guide 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 fully depr essed. The film does not advance but the Multiple exposure indication in the viewfinder blinks. Multiple exposures can then be taken fr om the sec[...]

140 Shooting Menu [Interval Timer Photography] The F6 is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. • Available options and range Option Range Start time/day Day - -, 1-31 Hour 00-23 Minute 00-59 Interval Hour 00-99 Minute 00-59 Second 00-59 Repeating time 1-99 Number of shots in one operation 1-36 • When the start day is s[...]

141 Menu Guide • Setting interval timer 1 T urn the power switch on and press the MENU button so MENU is displayed in the rear LCD panel. 2 Select Interval timer display in the SHOO TING MENU . • Press P / { on the multi-selector to select “ SHOOTING MENU ” and press > so the SHOOTING MENU appears. • Press P / { to select “ Interval [...]

142 Shooting Menu [Interval Timer Photography]—continued 4 Set repeating time and number of shots per operation. • Press P / { to select the highlighted repeating time and press > to set. • Press P / { to select the highlighted number of shots per operation and press > to set. 5 Start interval timer . • Press P / { to select “ Start[...]

143 Menu Guide Camera status/control during interval timer operation • When the set interval is relatively long, the camera ’ s exposure meter turns off. Camera ’ s meter turns on 30 sec. before shots are taken. In autofocus operation, autofocus is activated 2 sec. before shots ar e taken. • Rear LCD panel display changes to shooting data a[...]

144 Non-CPU Lens By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), you can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens. Available functions • If the focal length of the lens is known: Automatic power zoom can be used with attached Speedlight • When the maximum aperture of the lens is known: The apert[...]

145 Menu Guide • Specifying lens data 1 T urn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD . 2 Select the Non-CPU lens data display . • Press P / { on the multi-selector to select “ Non-CPU lens data ” and press > so the Non-CPU lens data display appears. • Up to 10 lens data can be set. Pre[...]

146 • Selecting lens number with button and dial operation Lens number (combination of focal length and maximum aperture) set at the “Specifying lens data” can be selected using the FUNC button and Main-Command Dial (without menu operation). 1 Set “FV Lock” and “Lens data” in the “f3 FUNC. Button” ( x 108). Non-CPU Lens —continu[...]

147 T wo-Button Reset Menu Guide Option Default Exposure mode Pr ogrammed Auto Flexible program Off Focus area Center (center group in Group Dynamic AF) Flash sync mode Front-Curtain sync Exposure compensation Off Auto Exposure Bracketing Off* 1 Auto Exposure lock Off Shutter speed lock Off Aperture lock Off Data imprint Off Multiple exposure Off I[...]

148 Recorded/imprinted exposur e compensation/ flash exposure compensation value Recorded ( x 114) or imprinted ( x 130) exposur e compensation value and flash exposure compensation value ar e as follows depending on the combination of executed operations. A: Value set in exposur e compensation (on camera) B: Value set in flash exposur e compensati[...]

149 Flash Photography Flash Photography When used with an optional Speedlight featuring the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), the F6 supports a full range of available options. P930_En 04.10.19 7:19 PM Page 149[...]

150 The F6 supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera’ s accessory shoe. A flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but also to fill in shadows, illuminate backlit subjects, and even to add a catchlight to the eyes of a portrait subject. The Creative Lighting System When used with an SB-[...]

151 Flash Photography • Advanced Wireless Lighting Multiple SB-800/SB-600 flash units can be used to eliminate shadows for a natural lighting effect or to light other areas of the frame , aw ay from the main subject. Supported flash modes include i-TTL flash control, AA (Auto Apertur e) and manual operation. A master Speedlight, mounted on the ca[...]

152 • T o use FV Lock: 1 Select “FV Lock” or “FV Lock/Lens data” for Custom Setting “f3: FUNC. button” ( x 108). 2 Mount an SB-800/SB-600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe , then turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA (SB-800 only) (for details , see the Speedlight’ s instruction manual). • Non-TTL Auto f[...]

153 Flash Photography • Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync is activated automatically at shutter speeds faster than 1/250 sec., allowing auto flash control at all shutter speeds up to and including 1/8,000 sec. As a result, the flash can be used without concern for maximum sync speed, even in daylight shots taken at maximum aperture [...]

154 Non-CLS supporting Speedlight • A vailable flash mode with non-CLS supporting Speedlight When a Nik on Speedlight other than SB-800/SB-600 is attached and set to TTL mode , the following TTL Auto Flash modes are available depending on the type of lens used. Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (Automatic Balanc[...]

155 Flash Photography In addition to TTL, flash modes such as Non-TTL Auto flash and manual flash are available . Flash mode availability depends on the type of Speedlight used; for details , see the instruction manual of the Speedlight. • Auto Aperture Flash (AA) The Speedlight ’ s built-in sensor measures the flash illumination r eflected fro[...]

156 Accessory shoe/Sync terminal/Ready-light • Accessory shoe • An optional Speedlight such as the SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the F6 without a cor d. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock that prevents [...]

157 Flash Photography • Setting flash sync mode Set flash sync mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button. *3 Flash sync mode indication is reversed if attached Speedlight is not compatible with Red-Eye Reduction mode. *4 Red-Eye Reduction is selected automatically in Shutter -Priority Auto or Manual exposure[...]

158 Flash sync mode —continued ∞ : Front-Curtain Sync Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal flash photography . (With the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, set the Speedlight ’ s sync mode selector to NORMAL.) ¤ : Slow Sync In most Programmed Auto or Apertur e-Priority Auto exposure mode flash photography shooting situations, the cam[...]

159 Flash Photography Usable optional Speedlights Usable optional Speedlights The following optional Speedlights are compatible with the F6. In the lens row , 1 , 2 and 3 indicate: 1 : G- or D-type Nikkor (except DX- or IX-Nikkor) 2 : An AF Nikkor lens other than G/D-type or a non-CPU lens with “Non-CPU lens data” specified ( x 144) 3 : Non-CPU[...]

160 Usable optional Speedlights —continued • Speedlights that are compatible with F6 for flash operation other than the Creative Lighting System *1 Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected. Setting exposure to Manual automatically changes the flash mode to Standar d TTL with Speedlights other than SB-80DX, 50[...]

161 Flash Photography Flash units made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera ’ s electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requir ements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase. Notes on using the optional Speedlight • See your Speedlight man[...]

162 Using Speedlight Operations described in this section apply when the SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is used with a D- or G-type Nikkor in i-TTL Balanced Fill- Flash. 1 Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system. • Set a metering system other than Spot metering. 2 Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture . • When usin[...]

163 Flash Photography 3 Set the flash sync mode . 4 Set TTL-BL. • Set the power switch of the Speedlight to ON and set the flash mode to TTL auto flash. 5 Check the display in the LCD panel. • Confirm that the indicator (SB-800) or (SB-600) for i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash appears in the LCD panel. If this indication does not appear in the LCD pan[...]

164 C O L U M N C O L U M N About Depth of Field The section provides a basic explanation of the relationship between focus and depth of field. • Depth of field When focusing, depth of field should always be considered. Depth of field is the area of your photo that is most sharply in focus in fr ont of and behind the subject in which the lens is [...]

165 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This section explains miscellaneous information such as optional accessories, camera care, notes on batteries, specifications or index. P930_En 04.10.19 7:19 PM Page 165[...]

166 Optional Accessories Power sources, Speedlights and various other optional accessories are available for the F6. • Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 • With Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40, eight 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, Ni-MH or lithium batteries, or one optional Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL[...]

167 Miscellaneous • Eyepiece correction lens/Eyepiece corr ection lens DK-17C • Enables near - or far -sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision, and can be attached easily by screwing it onto the viewfinder eyepiece. Five optional eyepiece correction lenses pr ovide viewfinder diopter settings of – 3, – 2, 0[...]

• Focusing Screens 168 Optional Accessories —continued Supplied with the F6 camera. Fine-ground matte field with focus brack ets. Good for general photography . Matte/F resnel field with 12mm-dia. reference circle and focus brack ets. Suitable with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm. Center -Weighted or Spot metering is recommended. Etched hori[...]

169 Miscellaneous • Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: scr ew-in, rear -interchange and slip-in. With the F6, the filter factor need not be considered except when using the R60, which requir es exposure compensation to +1 EV . Note that when special filters available from manufactur ers other than Nikon are used, autofocus[...]

170 Optional Accessories —continued • Speedlight SB-800 This high-performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 38/125 (m/ft., 35mm zoom head position, ISO 100, 20 ° C/68 ° F) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), manual, and repeating flash contr ol. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear -curtain sync, can be set f[...]

171 Miscellaneous • Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal • By attaching the following accessories to the 10-pin remote terminal of the F6, you can perform operations such as remote shooting or automatic shooting. • When the 10-pin remote terminal is not in use, make sur e to cover it with the supplied cap. Exposure to dirt or conta[...]

172 Camera Car e • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust fr om the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater , wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to r emove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth. • Cleaning mirror and lens Use [...]

173 Miscellaneous Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction r esulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. • Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to protect the camera fr om battery leakage. • In a humid e[...]

174 Notes on Batteries • Use two lithium batteries With Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40, eight 1.5V alkaline-manganese, lithium, Ni-MH, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 can be used to power the F6. • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and pr epare spar e batteries before important photographic occasions. • T ur n t[...]

175 Miscellaneous P930_En 04.10.19 7:19 PM Page 175[...]

T op LCD panel V iewfinder Rear LCD panel ƒEE blinks ƒEE blinks FEE appears M appears M appears — M blinks M blinks — —— CLOCK HAS BEEN RESET . Set time and date. ∂ appears ∂ appears ∂ appears Err and E Err and E FILM LOAD ERROR blink blink Err blinks Err blinks DX ERR E blinks E blinks REWIND COMPLETED End blinks End blinks END OF [...]

177 Page 20 18 18 35 40, 144 22 23, 44 32 46, 47 46, 47 61 Remedy • Set lens to minimum aperture. • Have fresh ones r eady . • T ur n the power off and r eplace batteries with new ones. • Set date and time in “ Date ” setup menu. • Specify maximum aperture of the non-CPU lens. Apertur e will be displayed. • Reload film. • Load DX-[...]

178 T roubleshooting —continued T op LCD panel V iewfinder Rear LCD panel H1 appears H1 appears HI appears Lo appears Lo appears Lo appears Electronic Electr onic analog analog exposure — display blinks display blinks buLb blinks buLb blinks buLb appears P or SA appears — blinks 25o appears 25o appears 250 appears — fi blinks for — 3 sec[...]

179 Miscellaneous Page 65 67 69 65 67 69 67, 69, 71 66, 70 65, 67, 68, 70 104 162 156, 163 — 120 159, 160 Remedy • In P mode, use ND filter . • In S mode, select a faster shutter speed. • In A mode, select a smaller aperture (larger f-number). (If the warning indication remains after performing the above remedies in S or A mode, use an ND f[...]

180 T roubleshooting —continued • Microcomputer of the camera In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F6 ’ s microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fr esh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance pr operly . In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply tu[...]

181 Specifications Miscellaneous T ype of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically contr olled focal-plane shutter Exposure modes ¡ : Pr ogrammed Auto (Flexible Program possible) ™ : Shutter -Priority Auto £ : Aperture-Priority Auto ¢ : Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Ni[...]

182 Specifications —continued Lens aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module • Detection range: EV – 1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) Lens servo • Single Servo AF ( S ), Continuous Servo AF ( C ), Manual focus ( M ) • Focus T racking auto[...]

183 Miscellaneous Shutter speeds • In ¡ , £ : 30 to 1/8000 sec. • In ™ : 30 to 1/8000 sec. (in 1/3 steps), X (1/250 sec.) • In ¢ : 30 to 1/8000 sec. (in 1/3 steps), Bulb, X (1/250 sec.) * Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30 min. in M mode Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec. (up to 1/8000 sec. possible in [...]

184 Specifications —continued Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Film advance speed (with Continuous Servo AF ( C ), Manual exposure mode, shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or faster , 36- exposure film, CR123A-type lithium batteries [AA-type alkaline-manganese or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power Battery Pack MB[...]

185 Miscellaneous 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 intern[...]

186 Specifications —continued Usable number of T est 2 36-exposure film Camera setting: Using an AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens , rolls per set of Vibr ation Reduction function on, in Continuous Servo AF with film fresh batteries advance mode at C H and shutter speed of 1/250 sec. Autofocus operation: After lightly pressing the shutter releas[...]

187 Miscellaneous T ripod socket 1/4 (ISO1222) Custom Setting 41 Custom Setting menus are available ( x 90) T wo-Button Reset Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 sec. r esets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions) Dimensions Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm (6.2 x 4.7 x 3.[...]

188 Index A Advanced Wireless Lighting ....................................................................................151 AF Area Mode ..........................................................................................................52 AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF .........................................................................[...]

189 Miscellaneous E Exposure Compensation ...........................................................................................74 Exposure meter ........................................................................................................18 Exposure mode ..............................................................................[...]

190 Index —continued M Manual exposure mode ............................................................................................70 Manual flash ..........................................................................................................155 Manual focus .........................................................................[...]

191 Miscellaneous S Self-diagnostic shutter ..............................................................................................86 Self-timer .................................................................................................................82 Setup menu .......................................................................[...]

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