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  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 1
    En Instruction Manual
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    Area 24-25 6. Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode 26-27 7. Holding the Camera and Focusing 28-29 8. Confirming Indications in Viewfinder and Releasing the Shutter 30- Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 60 Manual Focus...61 Exposure Metering System 62-63 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode 64-71
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    Guide Detailed Operation Basic Operation Before You Begin Shutter-Priority Auto 66-67 Aperture-Priority Auto 68-69 Manual Creative Lighting System 150-153 Non-CLS supporting Speedlight 154 Non-TTL fash modes 155 Camera Care 172-173 Notes on Batteries 174 Troubleshooting 176-180 Specifications 181-187
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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon 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
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    using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. CSM 00: This icon indicates settings that can be fine-tuned from the Custom Settings menu. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education
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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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    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 x 18 9 Power switch x 26, 19 !p Sub-Command Dial x 12-13 !q Depth-of
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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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 15
    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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    lithium batteries with the "+" and "-" ends positioned as marked on the battery holder. • Incorrect positioning of the batteries' + and - poles may damage the camera. 3 Return battery holder to the battery chamber and turn the battery holder release knob away from the ◊ icon to lock the holder. 16
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    the F6's built-in clock with power for approx. 4 months. When camera's built-in clock has been reset When power is not supplied for a are used). In this case, set the date and time (x 35). • The camera functions normally without setting the date and time but shooting data cannot be recorded (date
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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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    soon at low temperatures. However, battery power may recover and the indication returns to ˜ or N when the temperature returns to normal. Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off (with batteries installed), only the frame counter is displayed in the top LCD panel
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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 20 G-type Nikkor lens D-type Nikkor lens 1 Turn the power switch off. • Turn the power
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    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 optional body cap BF-1A
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    the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and "FILM LOAD ERROR" is displayed in the rear LCD panel, the film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film. 4 Set the film advance mode selector to S (single-frame shooting) while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. 22
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    advance properly. It could also damage the shutter curtain. DX-coded film When the camera's film speed is set to s and DX-coded film is loaded, film speed 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
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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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    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 closest subject is located. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera will automatically focus on the subject using data from the other focus areas. For details
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    the exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the correct shutter speed and aperture-as automatically determined by the camera-appear in the top and rear (in large and detailed display) LCD panel and viewfinder. 26
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    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, while allowing you to make other settings
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    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
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    film. Focus indications • Focus indicators appear or blink as follows: / appears: Subject is in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on an area between the camera and the subject. > appears: Camera is focused on an area behind the subject. ? blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. Diopter adjustment
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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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    and / appears in the viewfinder. • In Continuous Servo AF, the camera continues to track a subject (even a subject that began moving during focus with the position on the film.) The shooting data is also recorded in the camera's built-in memory. For details on data imprinting, see page 126. For
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 32
    rewind is complete. Also, "Rewinding . . ." is displayed in the rear LCD panel. 2 Confirm that E is blinking in the top LCD panel. Then, open the camera back by lifting the film rewind knob and remove the film cartridge. • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 33
    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 knob is down before rewinding film. Pictures taken on frames beyond the film's indicated number of
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 34
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 36
    Complete the procedure. • Press < to backtrack display by display, or press MENU button to return to the Shooting data display. Internal clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary
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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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    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 . *3 The camera's exposure metering
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    With shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower (exposure meter of the camera cannot be used). *10 Some lenses cannot be attached (x 40). *11 By *15 Exposure compensation is necessary with some lenses. See the instruction manual of the teleconverter for details. *16 With maximum effective aperture of
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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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    be modified. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for modification. After modification, follow the instructions for attaching a non-AI up. 2 Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Twist lens counterclockwise
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    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. 180900 or smaller) •
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    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 with the projections on the film spool. • Film advances another frame when the camera back is closed. (Release the shutter when "Press rel button" is set
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    to increase or decrease sensitivity, follow the instructions below. Rotate the Main-Command Dial while 6-6400. • Film speed set on the camera is displayed in the rear LCD panel (in normal confirm film speed in the large display.) Manually set film speed overrides the automatically selected
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 45
    M-UP: Mirror up In a situation such as when you want to minimize camera shake, use mirror up photography. Press shutter release button once to raise the mirror take photograph (x 84). * Film advance speed is tested using the camera settings of focus mode C, exposure mode ¢, shutter speed 1/250 sec.
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    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 the rear LCD panel when the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. When rewinding film, make sure the
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    indication and "REWIND 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 48
    -Priority). Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks the focus (Focus Lock). When tracking a moving subject, the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, x 31) and the focus locks
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 49
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 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
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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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    . If the subject moves from the moving subject where you want to selected focus area before the focus locks, expand the range of a regular camera automatically focuses on the snapshot. subject based on data from the other focus areas. Focus is obtained at the center focus area within the
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    Selected focus area Manual AF-C Dynamic AF Selected focus area Manual AF-C Group Dynamic AF Selected focus area group Manual (center of in Custom Setting "a3: Group dynamic AF" (x 94), camera automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject within the selected group.
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    Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked even once achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas. Irregularly moving subject that is difficult to follow in one focus area
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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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    releasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. • If the subject moves after the focus is locked (if the camera-to-subject distance has changed), remove your finger from the shutter release button or AE/AF-L button to release the lock, then refocus and lock
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    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 background. The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is inside a cage. The subject is dominated by
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 61
    . • 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 62
    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
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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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    Shooting in Each Exposure 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 67
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 69
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 71
    analog exposure display blinks when subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. In 1/3 EV steps Correct exposure In 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 72
    -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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 73
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 76
    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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    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 Use of the optional remote cord MC-20 or MC-30 (x 171) reduces camera shake. Power source Use of a fresh set of batteries is recommended to avoid
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 81
    optional; x 167), remove the viewfinder eyepiece DK-17. 1. Close the eyepiece shutter and unlock 1. 2. Detach the supplied eyepiece from the camera body by rotating it counterclockwise 2. 3. Attach the eyepiece correction lens by firmly screwing it in clockwise. 4. Open the eyepiece shutter and lock
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    the shutter is released. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed when the camera's shutter cannot be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 83
    , and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. By looking through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of The film plane indicator shows the position of the film plane inside the camera body. • The film plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 84
    by one frame but mirror up mode is not canceled: • Approx. 30 sec. after mirror is raised • Camera power is turned off Cautions in mirror up photography • Do not leave the camera in M-UP mode under sunlight, especially when using a large-diameter lens. The shutter curtain could be burned. • When
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 85
    • Always use F6 focusing screens (focusing screens for other cameras cannot be used). Focusing screen compensation No compensation is required Screen comp." (x 98). (For the appropriate compensation value, see the instruction manual of the focusing screen.) • For focusing screens other than B- or
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    LCD panel 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 87
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 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 Turn the Power switch on and press the MENU button to
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 89
    • 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 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 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 93
    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,
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 95
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 96
    /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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    focus is locked by pressing either AE/AF-L or AF start button. c4: Auto meter-off x 18 After the shutter release button is pressed, the camera's exposure meter remains on for approx. 8 sec. (if no other operation is performed). This duration can be changed to 4, 15 or 30 sec. Options: 4 s 8 s 15
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    pressed. Options: Close back: Film is advanced to the first frame when camera back is closed Press rel button: Film is advanced to the first frame when 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. Guide 101
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    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 can be changed so the warning appears when the power is turned on and camera back is closed (without advancing the film to the first frame). Options: After
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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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    x 151 On the SB-800/SB-600, the modeling flash fires when the depth-of-field preview button on the camera is pressed. However, this can be changed. Options: On: Modeling flash fired and depth-of-field preview Off: 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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    area or focus-area group in viewfinder No action: Pressing center of multi-selector has no effect when camera is in shooting mode f2: Multi selector x 18, 28 The multi-selector can be used to meter Initiate AF: Pressing multi-selector initiates autofocus (except in Manual focus) Menu Guide 107
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    or Flash Exposure Bracketing will be taken each time shutter release button is pressed in single-frame shooting mode; in continuous shooting mode, camera will repeat bracketing burst while shutter release button is held down Matrix metering: Matrix Metering is active while FUNC. button is pressed
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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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    Delete: Deletes all shooting data Memory full: Select operation when camera's memory is full (overwrite shooting data without warning or warning ", 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
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    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 Flash sync mode !e Exposure compensation value !r EV difference in Manual !t Flash exposure compensation value !y Speedlight !u Multiple exposure !i
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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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    and exposure value controlled by the camera or selected exposure (under- or overexposure) is recorded 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
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    the data is not displayed when shooting data appears on rear LCD panel (x 122) but the data is recorded in the camera's memory and can be copied onto a memory card (x 124) using optional Data Reader MV-1 (x 166). Aperture and 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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    data. Shooting data cannot be set when the film is loaded. • The shooting data recording cannot be set when shooting data is stored in camera's memory. Delete shooting data before setting. (See "Deleting shooting data" on page 118.) 2 Display Shooting data menu in SET-UP menu. • Press P/{ on multi
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    In Detailed recording mode: approx. 31 rolls • Select operation when camera's memory is full (overwrite shooting data without warning or warning is mode • EV difference in Manual • Advanced Lighting System and Auto FP High-Speed Sync in Speedlight • VR Menu Guide Film data Frame data (basic
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    is copied onto a CF Memory card When shooting data is copied onto a CompactFlash™ card using the optional Data Reader MV-1 (x 166), data stored in the camera's memory is automatically deleted. (When film is loaded, shooting data of the loaded film is not copied and remains in the
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    the film is loaded. • "Memory full" cannot 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
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    lock is released and pictures can be taken when shooting data is copied onto a CompactFlash™ card using optional Data Reader MV-1 (x 166). Data in the camera's memory is deleted and new shooting data will be recorded. (When film is loaded, shooting data of the loaded film is not copied and remains
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    ID number and film number cannot be set when shooting data is stored in camera's memory. Delete shooting data before setting (x 118). 2 Select Film number 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
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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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    change when film is not loaded or when film is advanced to the first frame after loading. • The sequential number does not reset when the camera back is opened for film change. • In multiple exposure mode (x 138), the number only increases once, at the first exposure. 126
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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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    of film loading can be imprinted between frames, and the date and film number can be imprinted on frame number 0. • Imprinted data ID number (camera ID): ID number set in "Recording shooting data" (x 121) is imprinted. Film number: Film number set in "Recording shooting data" (x 121) is imprinted
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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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    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
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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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 140
    17th, 16:00 Interval: 1 hour 30 minutes Setting time 1'30'' 16:00 1'30'' 17:30 1'30'' 19:00 1'30'' 20:30 22:00 Camera operation Start 3 shots taken 3 shots taken 3 shots taken 3 shots taken 3 shots taken 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th execution execution execution execution execution End 140
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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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    2 sec. before shots are taken. • Rear LCD panel display changes to shooting data and camera's settings can be confirmed by pressing the INFO button. • Normal shooting can be performed during 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 145
    • 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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    when either focal length or maximum aperture is not specified with non-CPU lens. • If an SB-800 or 600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera, turn the Speedlight off before pressing the FUNC. button (since the FV Lock [x 151] has priority over the Lens data). 146
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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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 148
    combination of executed operations. A: Value set in exposure compensation (on camera) B: Value set in flash exposure compensation (on Speedlight) C: Value 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
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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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    Lighting System The F6 supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. A flash 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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 151
    main subject. Supported flash modes include i-TTL flash control, AA (Auto Aperture) and manual operation. A master Speedlight, mounted on the camera or connected See Speedlight instruction manual for details. Modeling flash SB-800/SB-600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-offield
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    "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 flash can be set with a master Speedlight that features
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 153
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 154
    Available flash mode with non-CLS supporting Speedlight When a Nikon Speedlight other than SB-800/SB- SB-24 Speedlight. 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
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    ; for details, see the instruction manual of the Speedlight. • Auto Aperture Flash (AA) The Speedlight's built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected from the subject and controls flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the Speedlight
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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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    Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is selected, the Monitor Preflash or Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights before the flash fires. Do not move the camera or allow the subject to move until the shutter is released. (RedEye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top
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    TTL*3 Auto Aperture flash Non-TTL Auto flash Distance-Priority manual Manual Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV Lock Wide-Area AF-Assist -800 (As remote unit)*1 123 RRR RR R RRR RRR RRR RRR RRR SB-600 (Attached to camera) 123 RRR RRR RRR RRR RRR R R*4 RRR RRR SB-600 (As remote unit)*1 123 RRR RRR
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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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    optional Speedlight • See your Speedlight manual for details. • If the camera groups are defined in the Speedlight manual 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
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    speed of the film in use and aperture setting. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table provided with the Speedlight. • The camera determines background exposure from the selected shutter speed so over- or underexposure
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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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    continuous high-speed film advance mode. Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 improves camera holding in the vertical position, and the pack is equipped with an extra DK-17A provides a clear viewfinder image and eliminates the problem of finder eyepiece fogging in low temperatures or high humidity. The eyepiece
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    focusing in close-up photography. • Soft case CF-64 • Camera case CF-64 (for AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED or smaller lens attached) is available for this camera. • Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 • Available neckstraps: leather-type AN-1 (black), braid-
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    Optional Accessories-continued • Focusing Screens Supplied with the F6 camera. Fine-ground matte field with focus B brackets. Good 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
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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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    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 control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera. When used with
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    if you first remove the cap on the sync terminal. Accessory Usage Length Remote Cord MC-20 Enables the shutter to be released remotely reducing camera shake. Long-Time Exposure and Time mode are available, and a beeping sound can be set to repeat each second for the duration of the exposure
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    inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater. • Avoid extreme temperature change Extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body. When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place, or vice versa, place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic
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    since it does not absorb moisture effectively for long periods. • Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 173 Miscellaneous
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    well with a dry cloth before installing. • Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures, and alternate them with spare batteries that
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    175 Miscellaneous
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    Troubleshooting Top LCD panel Viewfinder Rear LCD panel Cause ƒEE blinks ƒEE is set to DX and nonDX-coded film is loaded. E blinks E blinks REWIND COMPLETED • Film remains in the camera after film rewind is complete. End blinks End blinks END OF FILM • The end of the film roll has been
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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 - OUT OF MEMORY • F6's memory has reached its data CANNOT RECORD storage limit. SHOOTING DATA. TURN CAMERA OFF. ∞ highlighted • Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set when a Speedlight
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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 batteries, the F6's microcomputer may turn the camera off, 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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    : 10 sec. Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button Possible via film advance mode selector Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Miscellaneous 183
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    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 Built-in clock; 24-hour type; leap year adjustment until 2099 Camera back Hinged back; film confirmation window, AF area mode selector, multi
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    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 Continuous Servo AF with film
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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
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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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 188
    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
  • Nikon F6 | F6 Instruction Manual - Page 191
    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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