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  • Nikon 4799 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 1
    En Instruction Manual
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    -S 54-55 Combinations of AF functions (Continuous Servo AF: AF-C 56-57 Focus lock 58-59 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 60 Manual Focus...61 Exposure Metering System 62-63 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode 64-71 Programmed Auto 64-65 2
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    Guide Detailed Operation Basic Operation Before You Begin Shutter-Priority Auto 66-67 Aperture-Priority Auto 68-69 Manual -163 Creative Lighting System 150-153 Non-CLS supporting Speedlight 154 Non-TTL fash modes 155 Accessory Troubleshooting 176-180 Specifications 181-187 Index...188-191 3
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    F6. Get to know your F6 camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We 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 performance
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    Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly Nikon elsewhere in this manual. CSM 00: Nikon's Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support
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    Nomenclature/Controls • Camera body 1 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6
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    24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 Metering system selector lock release x 26, 62 2 Diopter adjustment knob..........x 81 3 Metering system selector....x 26, 62 4 Top LCD panel x 8 5 Exposure mode button ..x 26, 64-71 6 Camera strap eyelet 7 Exposure compensation button x 74 8 Shutter release button
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    Nomenclature/Controls-continued • Top LCD panel 1 2 34 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 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 Exposure mode x 26, 64-71 8 Auto Exposure Bracketing.........x
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    Before You Begin • Viewfinder display 1 2 67 8 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area x 63 2 Focus area (focus brackets) .......x 50 Spot Metering area x 63 3 Electronic analog exposure display x 71 Exposure compensation
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    Nomenclature/Controls-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). 1 2 3 1 ISO x 44 2
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    Before You Begin • Rear LCD panel (menu displays) • 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 menu-Custom Setting, Setup, Shooting, Non-CPU lens and Language-are available with the F6.
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    ) • Exposure • Selecting exposure mode (x 26, 64-71) • Performing Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode (x 64) • Setting the shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode*1 (x 66, 70) • Setting the aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto or
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    Before You 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
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    Nomenclature/Controls-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
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    Basic Operation Basic Operation Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached Film speed Film advance mode Focus mode AF area mode Exposure metering Exposure mode Custom Setting G/D-type AF Nikkor x 20 s x 23 S (Single frame) x 22 S (Single Servo AF) x
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    1. Installing Batteries Use two 3V lithium batteries. 1 Turn 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 replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh
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    Basic Operation Note on storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children's reach. 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
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    on and no operation is performed (exposure meter off). To reactivate the indicators (exposure meter on), lightly press the shutter release button. • "F6 Nikon" is displayed in the rear LCD panel when exposure meter is off under following conditions: - Film speed: s - AF area mode: g (Single Area AF
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    Basic Operation Indications and battery status Battery indications and corresponding battery power status are as follows: Top LCD panel Viewfinder (Camera's meter on) Battery status (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) Sufficient battery power. Battery power has begun
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    3. Mounting a Lens Nikon recommends using a G- or D-type CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. CPU Nikkor lenses have CPU contacts • Detaching the lens 2 1
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    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
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    4. Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 1 Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob. The 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
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    top LCD panel and viewfinder and "DX ERR" is displayed in the rear LCD panel, and the shutter locks. In this case, set film speed manually (x 44). ISO (film speed) DX mark You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window. Film
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    5. Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area 1 Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). • Make sure the focus mode selector clicks properly into position. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to g. • In Single Area AF mode, you can select your desired focus area from 11 possible choices (x
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    Basic Operation 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
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    6. Setting Metering System and Exposure 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
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    exposure-a result provided by the F6's four exposure modes: Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual. Characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting situations ¡ Programmed Auto P. 64 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically
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    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 camera
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    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/
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    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
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    Basic Operation For self-timer operation, x 82. For remote control operation, x 171. Focus Tracking 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 pressed or the AF Start button (x 49) is continuously
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    9. Rewinding the Film Always make sure that the film has completely rewound before removing the film cartridge. 1 Film starts to rewind automatically after the last shot is taken. • o--, o-, and then o is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder while the film is rewinding. The frame counter
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    Basic Operation For mid-roll rewind, x 46. To rewind film manually using the film rewind crank, x 47. Film rewind knob No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera. Make sure that the
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    Setting Language and Date/Time You can set the language and date/time for various settings in the menu, imprint/record shooting data or perform Interval Timer photography. • Setting language 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Language menu. • Press P/{
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    • Setting date/time 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. Basic Operation 2 Display Date in SET-UP menu. • Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "SET-UP" then press > so the SET-UP menu is displayed. 3 Set date and time. • Press P/{ to select "Date" and > so the
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    Setting Language and Date/Time-continued 4 Select date display order. • Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "Date format" then press > so the date display screen is displayed. 5 Set date display order. • Press P/{ to select desired date display order and > to set. • The date display order in the
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    Detailed Operation Detailed Operation This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions-including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions. 37
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    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. • CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Autofocus electronic Manual ¡ rangefinder
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    AI-S, AI or Series-E lens. However, some lenses cannot be used (x 40). *15 Exposure compensation is necessary with some lenses. See the instruction manual of the teleconverter for details. *16 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *17 By stop-down metering. Exposure is determined by
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    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 exposure indication (¡ or ™) in the LCD panel blinks, and exposure mode is automatically set to Aperture
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    (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 and non-AI lens Meter coupling shoe Meter coupling ridge
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    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) •
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    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. Insert film after rotating the camera sprocket with your finger until it stops rotating. • You can rotate the sprocket in either direction. •
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    speed of DX-coded film to increase or decrease sensitivity, follow the instructions below. Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the film speed ISO the ISO button to confirm film speed in the large display.) Manually set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX-coded film speed,
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    •Selecting film advance mode S (single-frame shooting), CL (continuous low-speed shooting), CH (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. To select film advance mode, rotate the
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    with button operation To 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. Open the R1 button cover and press the film rewind R1 „ button then press the R2 „ button. • o-- blinks in the top
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    COMPLETED" display in the rear LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. Cautions on manual rewind • Do not press the shutter release button until the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge. Doing so could damage the
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    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 Focus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). • Your selected focus mode, "AF-S" for
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    focus Focus can be performed manually when the focus mode selector is set to M (x 61). AF start VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED or AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED lens . For details, see the instruction manual of the lens. CSM a4: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button (rather
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    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
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    the focus area selector lock release to lock position. The focus area can also be changed with the optional focusing screen (x 168). CSM a5: In manual focus or continuous shooting, you can cancel the highlighting of the selected focus area. Also, you can change the duration of the red focus area
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    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
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    Detailed Operation • 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, Pattern 2
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    panel*1 Focus area indication Focus area selection AF-S Single Area AF Selected focus area Manual AF-S Dynamic AF Selected focus area Manual AF-S Group Dynamic AF Selected focus area group Manual (center of selected group*2) Dynamic AF AF-S Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Focus
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    Detailed Operation Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked (as long as the shutter General shooting such as a release button is lightly pressed) once focus is stationary subject. achieved. Focus is obtained at the
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    LCD panel*1 Focus area indication Focus area selection AF-C Single Area AF Selected focus area Manual AF-C Dynamic AF Selected focus area Manual AF-C Group Dynamic AF Selected focus area group Manual (center of selected group*2) AF-C Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Not
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    Detailed Operation Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked and focusing continues until the shutter is released. Subject moving straight toward or away from the camera-such as a racing car or track athlete-which can be
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    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 Position
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    Detailed Operation 3 Recompose while focus is locked 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 releasing the shutter in Single Servo AF, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the
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    May Not Work 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
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    . • The shutter can be released whether or not / appears in the viewfinder. Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (x 60) or a lens other the attached AF-S/AF-I lens supports autofocus with manual priority (M/A), you can choose to allow autofocus operation in
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    Exposure Metering System •Selecting exposure metering system Taking the infinite variety of possible lighting, the F6 is provided with three types of light meters. This selection will enable you to handle most lighting conditions. Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering
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    Detailed Operation ": Center-Weighted Metering • Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. CSM b4: The area of the Center-Weighted meter's sensitivity can be
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    Shooting in Each Exposure 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
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    When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks. When a non-CPU lens is attached, the exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture-Priority Auto, ¡ blinks in the top LCD panel and £ appears
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    speed (30-1/8000 sec., X) by rotating the Main-Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of buLb in Manual exposure mode and then select Shutter-Priority Auto without changing the shutter speed, the buLb indicator in
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    Locking shutter speed To 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
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    Shooting in Each Exposure 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
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    Locking aperture To lock aperture set in step 2, rotate the SubCommand Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button so aperture 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). To
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    the top LCD panel or viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be set in Manual exposure mode. 1 While pressing the exposure mode MODE button, rotate the Main-Command Dial to select ¢, then compose picture. 2 Set the shutter speed
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    , rear LCD panel (in detailed or large display) and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one EV (x 97). CSM b5: In Manual exposure mode, the slowest shutter speed can be prolonged from 30 sec. to 30 min. (x 98). CSM f4: When a lens other than G-type is attached
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    -Weighted Metering, then press the AE/AF-L button to lock the exposure, and recompose the picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual. 1 While pressing the metering system selector lock release, rotate the metering system selector to select Center-Weighted or Spot Metering. • Matrix Metering
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    Detailed Operation Locked exposure area 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 area • In Group Dynamic AF mode (x 52) with CPU lens: Exposure at the center focus
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    Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure control, use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide film (where the latitude for a proper exposure is minimal). Use Center-Weighted or Spot Metering.
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    are displayed during shooting. Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto, aperture in ShutterPriority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are shifted. In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing (in which the TTL Auto Flash level of the lighted
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    Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued • Combination of number of shots and compensated EV value Compensated Number EV value of shots 1/3 step 7, - and + sides 1/2 step 7, - and + sides 2/3 step 7, - and + sides 1 step 7, - and + sides 1/3 step 5, - and + sides 1/2 step 5, - and + sides
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    Compensated Number EV value of shots 1/3 step 2, + side Bracketing indicator (top LCD panel) Bracketing order (default setting) 0, +0.3 Indication in "Preset select"* 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 Detailed
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    selected in Custom Setting menu "b5 Extend Shtr. Spd" (x 98) and shutter speed slower than 40 sec. is set. • Shutter speed is set to X in Manual exposure mode. • Shutter speed is set to Bulb when using a Speedlight. 78
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    Detailed Operation Bracketing indicator during shooting • As each shot is taken, the indicator for each compensated EV value disappears. See examples below. Status of Bracketing Setting done 1/3 EV steps, 3 shots, - and + 2/3 EV steps, 3 shots, - Top LCD panel Rear LCD panel Top LCD panel
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    the dark. 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 ShutterPriority Auto, buLb blinks and the shutter locks. • Continuous exposure of approx. 5 hours is possible
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    . • The adjustable range of the finder diopter is -2m-1 to +1m-1. Five optional eyepiece correction lenses DK-17C provide a viewfinder diopter range of -3m-1 to +2m-1 (x 167). Using the diopter adjustment knob Since the diopter adjustment knob is located next to the viewfinder, take care to avoid
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    Single Servo AF). • To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a position other than V. • When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is controlled to approx. 1/10 sec. Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter To ensure correct exposure in exposure modes other than
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    the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. By looking through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field (x 164) with the given aperture can be confirmed. • Modeling flash
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    Mirror 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 advance mode selector to M-UP
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    attached. To compensate EV level, set "Other screen" in Custom Setting "b6 Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screen.) • For focusing screens other than B- or E-type, "Other screen" must be set even when the compensation value is
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    and viewfinder stops blinking, the malfunction is corrected. If Err continues blinking, turn the power off and take the camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for repair. • The picture at the frame where the warning appeared may not have been taken properly. • In rare cases, the
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    Menu 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
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    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 Turn the Power switch on and press the MENU button to
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    • Further sub-menus are available in the "a5: Focus area illum" and "f4: Command dials". 5 Set the function. Menu Guide • Press P/{ to select the desired setting and > to set and return to the menu display selected in step 3. 6 Complete the procedure. • Press < button to backtrack
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    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 Custom setting option x C: Bank select 91 d: Shoot/
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    bank (A to D) has been changed from the original factory setting, Custom Setting indication is displayed in the rear LCD panel. Example: (Custom bank A) 91 Menu Guide
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    . • Default settings of each option Custom setting option a: Autofocus a1 AF-C priority a2 AF-S priority a3 Grp.dyn. AF a4 AF activation a5 Area illum. Manual focus Continuous When selected a6 Area select a7 Vert. AF-ON a8 M/A mode b: Metering/Exp. b1 EV step b2 Exp. comp. EV b3 Exp. comp
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    back Auto Rewind leader in End of film 8 fps After film load Normal 0 Alkaline (AA) 1/250 1/60 Off On AE & flash Speed MTR>Under>Over Manual select Center AF area No action FV Lock Normal Off Sub-command dial Off Default Menu
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    Custom Setting Menu-continued a1: AF-C priority x 48 The 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,
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    in continuous shooting When selected: Select the duration of illumination a5-1: Manual focus Options: On: Selected focus area illuminated in Manual focus Off: Selected focus area not illuminated in Manual focus Menu Guide a5-2: Continuous mode Options: On: Selected focus area illuminated in
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    /AF-L" is selected. a8: M/A mode x 61 If the AF-S lens you are using supports autofocus with manual priority (M/A), you can choose to allow autofocus operation in Manual focus. Options: Autofocus off: Manual focus selected AF-C autofocus: Autofocus possible in Continuous Servo AF AF-S autofocus
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    steps 1/2 step: Selected in 1/2 EV steps 1 step: Selected in 1 EV steps Menu Guide b3: Exposure comp. x 74 Exposure compensation is set using the Main-Command Dial and the Command Dial • If "CMD Dial only" is selected in Manual exposure mode, electronic analog displays in the top LCD panel
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    ø 20mm: 20mm dia. Center-Weighted Metering circle Average: Average of entire viewfinder b5: Extend Shtr. Spd x 70 At the default setting, shutter speed in Manual exposure mode can be selected as slow as 30 sec. This can be extended down to 30 min. Options: Off: Not extended On: Extended • With
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    • Setting compensation value Exposure can be compensated up to ±2 EV in 1/2 steps (see the instruction manual of the focusing screen for the required compensation value). • Press > on the multi-selector after selecting does not release the lock) AF lock only: Only focus is locked Menu Guide 99
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    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
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    at the end of the film roll. Options: Auto: Film starts to rewind at the end of film roll Manual: Film does not start to rewind film at the end of film roll. Press film rewind buttons to start film outside the cartridge is loaded. Doing so can damage the shutter curtain. Menu Guide 101
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    Frame 35: Film starts to rewind after frame 35 • Film advance stops at frame 36 or 35 when "d2; film rewind" (x 101) is set to "Manual". d5: MB-40 CH fps x 45, 166 With the Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 (optional) attached, the maximum film advance speed in CH (continuous
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    Lithium (AA): AA-type lithium • No specification is needed when using optional Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL-3). Menu Guide 103
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    flash sync speed of 1/80 sec. 1/60: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/60 sec. • When "X" shutter speed is selected in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to the speed set in "Flash sync speed". • See page 153 for details on FP High-Speed
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    Exposure Bracketing and Flash Exposure Bracketing are active AE only: Only Auto Exposure Bracketing is active Flash only: Only Flash Exposure Bracketing is active Menu Guide 105
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    Sub-Command Dial is used to select compensated EV value. However, these dials can be set to control Bracketing as described below. Options: Manual select: Select number of shots using Main- Command Dial and compensated EV value using SubCommand Dial Preset select: Turn Bracketing on/off using Main
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    does not activate exposure meters or initiate autofocus. Activate meter: Pressing multi-selector activates exposure meter Initiate AF: Pressing multi-selector initiates autofocus (except in Manual focus) Menu Guide 107
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    Custom Setting Menu-continued f3: FUNC. button x6 At the default setting, pressing the FUNC. button activated 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/
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    Options: Off: Main-Command Dial controls shutter speed, SubCommand Dial controls aperture On: Main-Command Dial controls aperture, Sub-Command Dial controls shutter speed Menu Guide 109
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    Custom Setting Menu-continued f4-3: Aperture setting Options: Sub-command dial: Aperture can only be adjusted using the Sub-Command Dial Aperture ring: Aperture can only be adjusted using the lens' aperture ring when a non-G-type CPU lens is attached • In Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto
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    and "imprinting shooting data" (x 126). For details on "setting date/time", see pages 35-36. • Set year, month, day, hour and minute. Menu Guide Date format x 35 Set display order of data in rear LCD panel and in imprinting date (x 126). Options: Y/M/D: Date is displayed/imprinted in order of
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    aperture R !p Metering system R R !q Exposure mode R R Recorded data !w Flash sync mode !e Exposure compensation value !r EV difference in Manual !t Flash exposure compensation value !y Speedlight !u Multiple exposure !i Auto Exposure lock !o VR @p Date @q Time Recording mode Basic Detailed
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    • 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) set at " at widest angle and most telephoto settings are recorded. 113 Menu Guide
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    in 1/6 EV steps. !t Flash exposure compensation value: Flash exposure compensation value set when shots are taken is recorded. (See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for details on flash exposure compensation.) • "0" is recorded when no flash exposure compensation is set. • When exposure
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    ED or AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED (focal length is recorded correctly with AF-S 300mm f/2.8D II ED or AF-S 400mm f/2.8D II ED). 115 Menu Guide
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    Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]-continued • Setting shooting data recording 1 Turn the power switch on when film is not loaded and press the MENU button to display menu. • Unload the film before setting shooting data. Shooting data cannot be set when the film is loaded. • The shooting data
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    data are not displayed but recorded (x 124): • ID number • Flash sync mode • EV difference in Manual • Advanced Lighting System and Auto FP High-Speed Sync in Speedlight • VR Menu Guide Film data Frame data (basic recording mode) Frame data (detailed recording mode) Data is recorded at first
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    Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]-continued • Deleting shooting data 1 Turn 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
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    be set when any shooting data is stored in the camera's memory. Delete all shooting data (x 118) before setting. 2 Select Memory full setting. Menu Guide • Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "Memory full" and > to set. • Press P/{ to select "Overwrite data" or "Stop data rec." and > to set
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    Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]-continued Warning indications for memory full setting When "Stop data rec." is set at the memory full setting and you reach the maximum number of film rolls that can be recorded in camera's memory (x 117), illustrated warning indications appear and the shutter
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    Film number in the Shooting data menu. • Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "Film number" and press >. 3 Select ID number and film number. Menu Guide • Three-digit number at left is the ID number. • Press P/{ to select highlighted first digit and > to set. • Press P/{ to select numbers for
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    Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]-continued Displaying shooting data 1 Turn the power switch on and press the INFO button to display film data. • Film data is displayed beginning with the most recent information. 2 Press the multi-selector to select film for which you want to display the frame
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    system !q Exposure mode Example 0009 3rd frame 1/250 sec. f/5.6 80mm 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 Matrix Manual Display item !e Exposure compensation value !t Flash exposure compensation value a Flash mode (TTL) b Speedlight 36). • For details on recording data items, see pages 113 to 115. Menu Guide 123
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    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 copied onto a CF card in CSV (Comma Separated Value) format and can be used in software such as Microsoft® Excel. • Optional
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    timer settings. For details, see page 140-143 "interval timer". • Set start day/time, interval, repeating time and the number of shots per operation. Menu Guide 125
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    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-
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    imprinted. If you change the display order to day/month/year, "25 7 '05" is imprinted. For notes on imprinting shooting data, see page 136. Menu Guide 127
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    Shooting Menu [Imprinting Shooting Data]-continued • Setting imprinting data in-frame 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Data imprint menu in SHOOTING MENU. • Press P/{ on the multi-selector to select "SHOOTING MENU" and press > to display the SHOOTING
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    rear LCD panel when in-frame imprint is set, and is displayed when both in-frame imprint and imprint between frames are set. 129 Menu Guide
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    compensation value" on page 148 for details. Flash exposure compensation (fi=): Flash exposure compensation value set in flash shooting is imprinted. (See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for the flash exposure compensaiton.) • If no flash exposure compensation is set, "0.0" is imprinted. 130
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    compensation value, focal length Shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, exposure compensation value, flash exposure compensation value, time Date Day/hour/minute User index number Menu Guide 131
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    (+1.3); and date*2 (2005, July 25th.). 1* "125 ƒ5.6" in Programmed Auto, "•125 ƒ5.6" in Shutter-Priority Auto, "125 •ƒ5.6" in Aperture-Priority Auto and "•125 •ƒ5.6" in Manual is imprinted. 2* "7 25 '05" is imprinted when month/day year is selected, and "25 7 '05" is imprinted when day/month/year is
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    rear LCD panel when between frames imprint is set, and is displayed when both in-frame imprint and between frames imprint are set. 133 Menu Guide
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    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
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    the film. • If the film is pulled out too far when loading film, frame number 0 is exposed and imprinted data may be unreadable. 135 Menu Guide
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    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
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    imprint data (or even the photo image itself). To avoid this, make sure to have the entire film roll processed in one piece. 137 Menu Guide
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    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 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD
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    is depressed after pressing the R1 button (the shutter curtain will not open and film will advance to the next frame). Menu Guide Exposure compensation according to number of exposures Depending on the number of exposures taken in multiple exposure, exposure compensation may be necessary since
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    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
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    • Setting interval timer 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so MENU is displayed in the rear LCD panel. Menu Guide • Make sure to set date and time (x 35) before setting the interval timer. 2 Select Interval timer display in the SHOOTING MENU. • Press P/{ on the multi-
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    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. 5 Start interval timer. • Press P/{ to select the highlighted number of shots per operation and press > to set. •
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    ) is simultaneously set at temperature below 0°C (32°F). Also, data may not be imprinted properly when Bracketing (x 75) is simultaneously set at low temperatures. 143 Menu Guide
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    the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens. If you are using a Speedlight in this condition, adjust the zoom head position manually. Zooming with zoom lenses • Lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out. After changing the zoom position, select new
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    • Specifying lens data 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button so the Menu display appears on the rear LCD. Menu Guide 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
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    Non-CPU Lens-continued • 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
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    . Press and hold down the MENU and INFO buttons for more than two seconds. "Reset completed." is displayed in the rear LCD panel. Menu Guide • Two-Button Reset is complete when normal shooting data is displayed after "Reset completed." on the rear LCD panel. Option Exposure mode Flexible program
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    A+B Exposure compensation + SB compensation + SB Bracketing A A+B+C • When Custom Setting "e6: M mode bkting" (x 106) is set to "Flash" in Manual exposure mode and Auto Exposure Bracketing (x 75) is performed, recorded/imprinted exposure compensation/flash exposure compensation are as follows
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    Flash Photography When used with an optional Speedlight featuring the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), the F6 supports a full range of available options. 149 Flash Photography
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    subject. The Creative Lighting System When used with an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight (available separately), the F6 supports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control, FV Lock, Auto FP HighSpeed Sync, and AF-assist illumination
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    , away from the main subject. Supported flash modes include i-TTL flash control, AA (Auto Aperture) and manual operation. A master Speedlight, mounted the main Speedlight to add to the lighting arrangement. See Speedlight instruction manual for details. Modeling flash SB-800/SB-600 Speedlights emit
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    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 flash can be set with a master Speedlight that features Advanced Wireless Lighting. 3 Position the subject in the center of the frame
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    for Custom Setting "e1: Flash sync speed" (x 104). Auto FP High-Speed Sync supports Advanced Wireless Lighting. With a single Speedlight, i-TTL flash control, Auto Aperture flash, DistancePriority manual, and manual flash mode are available. In multiple flash, you can choose from i-TTL flash control
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    Available flash mode with non-CLS supporting Speedlight When a Nikon Speedlight other than SB-800/SB-600 . With other Speedlights, Standard TTL Flash is set automatically when the camera is set to Manual exposure mode. In Standard TTL Flash, flash output is adjusted to ensure the main subject
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    flash modes 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
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    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 cord. This accessory shoe is
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    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 mode Studio flash system • Rear-Curtain Sync cannot be used with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained
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    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 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode flash
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    Creative Lighting System Speedlight Mode Lens i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash*2. Standard TTL*3 Auto Aperture flash Non-TTL Auto flash Distance-Priority manual Manual Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV Lock Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator Repeating flash Rear-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction SB-800
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    R R R R R R R R R R R R *1 Standard TTL flash is activated automatically when Spot metering is selected. Setting exposure to Manual automatically changes the flash mode to Standard TTL with Speedlights other than SB-80DX, 50DX, 28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 and 24 that are equipped
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    under CLS, see that section for camera groups compatible with CLS. • If the camera groups are defined in the non-CLS supporting Speedlight manual under TTL auto flash, see that section for camera group I. • With the SB-26, 25 or 24, flash sync mode set on the Speedlight overrides
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    Automatically set (1/250-1/60 sec.)*1 1/250-30 sec.*2 64 Automatically set 66 Aperture-Priority Auto Automatically set (1/250-1/60 sec.)*1 68 Desired setting*3 Manual 1/250-30 sec.*2, Bulb 70 *1 Shutter speed can be prolonged up to 30 sec. in Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync or Red-Eye Reduction
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    may have occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. • When using a Speedlight, make sure to read its instruction manual as well. CSM e1: Auto FP High-Speed Sync can be set, or 1/60 to 1/250 sec. can be selected as the fastest limit for
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    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 front of and
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    Miscellaneous This section explains miscellaneous information such as optional accessories, camera care, notes on batteries, specifications or index. 165 Miscellaneous
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    , or memory card reader. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/DK-17A • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/DK-17A provides a clear viewfinder image and eliminates the problem of finder eyepiece fogging in low temperatures or high humidity. The eyepiece lock is available with the DK-17A. 166
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    • Eyepiece correction lens/Eyepiece correction 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 provide viewfinder diopter
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    M focusing screen • Exposure measurement is not possible with type M screen. When using type M screen, it is recommended to set "Off" in the Custom Setting "a5-1: Manual focus" in "a5: Focus area illum" (x 95) due to the optical characteristic of the type M screen. 168
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    . Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate use of Center-Weighted metering is recommended. For details, see the instruction manual of the filter. ( ) = f/stop compensation Film Type Designation
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    settings are available for finetuning all aspects of flash operation. • Speedlight SB-600 This high-performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 30/98 (m/ft., 35mm zoom head position, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) and supports i-TTL, TTL, manual, and repeating flash control. When used with the F6, the SB-600
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    the duration of the exposure. Approx. 80cm (2.6 ft.) Extension Cord MC-21 Extension cord for MC-20, MC-22, MC-23, MC-25 or Approx. 3m MC-30. (9.8 ft.) Remote cord with blue, yellow and black terminals to Remote Cord MC-22 connect to a shutter triggering device. Remote control operation via
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    Camera Care WARNING Do not use NEVER use organic solvents such as thinner or benzene near the F6. Doing so could cause a fire or health hazard, and damage the camera. • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth.
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    period of time may cause mold to grow and result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per month. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this
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    Notes on Batteries WARNING Do not leave Keep batteries out of reach of children. If someone accidentally swallows a battery, call a doctor immediately. • Use two lithium batteries With Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40, eight 1.5V alkaline-manganese, lithium, Ni-MH, or one Rechargeable Li-ion
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    175 Miscellaneous
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    Troubleshooting Top LCD panel Viewfinder Rear LCD panel Cause ƒEE blinks ƒEE blinks FEE appears • CPU Nikkor lens (other than Gtype) is not set to its
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    maximum aperture of the non-CPU lens. Aperture will be displayed. 40, 144 • Reload film. 22 • Load DX-coded film or set the film speed manually. 23, 44 • Remove the film cartridge. 32 • Rewind film by pressing the two film rewind buttons „ or by rotating the film rewind crank. • Rewind film
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    Troubleshooting-continued Top LCD panel Viewfinder Rear LCD panel Cause H1 appears H1 appears HI appears • Overexposure may have occurred. Lo appears Lo appears Lo appears •
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    156, distance range. 163 • Release shutter again. If the warning indication remains, or this warning - appears frequently, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. • Turn the power switch off once and on again. Warning indication 120 disappears and additional data will not be
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    Troubleshooting-continued • Microcomputer of the camera In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded of the LCD illumination becomes weaker. This is not a malfunction. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to replace the LCD illuminator panel with a new one. 180
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    -plane shutter Exposure modes ¡: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible) ™: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Lens • G- or D-type AF Nikkor (except for DX
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    with depth-of-field preview button Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module • Detection range: EV -1 normal temperature) Lens servo • Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M) • Focus Tracking automatically activated in Single Servo AF (S) or
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    Shutter speeds Sync contact Flash control Flash sync mode Ready-light Accessory shoe Sync terminal Creative Lighting System Self-timer Depth-of-field preview button Mirror up Film loading • 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.
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    -low-speed shooting Approx. 1 fps [Approx. 2 fps] Film rewind • Automatic rewind with built-in motor (activate by pressing two film rewind buttons), manual film rewind with film rewind crank is also possible • Rewind speed with 36-exposure film: C: approx. 7 sec., Cs: approx. 12 sec. Multiple
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    are completely exhausted or improperly installed Usable number of The usable number of film roll is tested under following conditions by 36-exposure film Nikon rolls per set of Test 1 fresh batteries Camera setting: Using an AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens, Vibration Reduction function on, in
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    Specifications-continued Usable number of Test 2 36-exposure film Camera setting: Using an AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens, rolls per set of Vibration Reduction function on, in Continuous Servo AF with film fresh batteries advance mode at CH and shutter speed of 1/250 sec. Autofocus operation:
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    Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO1222) Custom Setting 41 Custom Setting menus are available (x 90) Two-Button Reset Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 sec. resets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions) Dimensions (W x H x
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    Index A Advanced Wireless Lighting 151 AF Area Mode...52 AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF 153 AF-Assist Illuminator 161 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode 68 Auto Exposure Bracketing 75 Auto Exposure Lock 72 Autofocus ...24, 48, 60 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 153 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with
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    E Exposure Compensation 74 Exposure meter ...18 Exposure mode 26, 64-71 EV value ...65 F Film advance mode 22, 45 Flash Exposure Bracketing 75 Flash shooting distance range 163 Flash sync mode 157, 158 Flexible Program ...64 Focal length, specifying 144 Focus area...9, 28, 50 Focus brackets
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    Index-continued M Manual exposure mode 70 Manual flash ...155 Manual focus ...61 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder 38, 61 Matrix Metering ...62 Maximum aperture 68, 70 Maximum aperture, specifying 144 Metering system...62 Minimum aperture 20, 68, 70
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    S Self-diagnostic shutter 86 Self-timer ...82 Setup menu ...111 Shooting menu ...125 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 66 Single Area AF Mode 52 Single-frame shooting 45 Single Servo AF (AF-S 48 Slow Sync flash ...158 Spot Metering ...63 Standard i-TTL flash 150 Standard TTL flash 150, 154
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. K NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in Japan
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