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The Nikon F6 is a 35mm film-based single-lens reflex camera. The F6 was first made available in 2004 and offers refinements over the previous generation Nikon F5. The F6 is perhaps the last of a dying breed of professional 35mm cameras. Currently, is only one of two 35mm film cameras (the other being the FM10) available from Nikon.
MSRP $1,500.00
Release date January, 2004
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This camera includes Nikon's Advanced Exposure Metering System including 3D color matrix metering with an improved algorithm over the previous generation. There is a flexible center-weighted metering, and an 11-area spot metering. The F6 also uses the state-of-the-art Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module found in the Nikon D2X digital SLR.
The Nikon F6 has excellent lens and flash compatibility. All AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI and AI-P lenses provide manual focus /w electronic rangefinder and full metering. The F6 is compatible with Nikon i-TTL flashes and provides high-speed sync capabilities up to 1/8000 sec.
The Nikon F6 is part of Nikon's long running F series of 35mm cameras first introduced in 1959. The F6 has a MSRP of $2300, but can be found online for around $1500.
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June 12, 2007
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Pros
- State-of-the-art exposure, autofocus, and film transport systems
- Includes data imprint and intervalometer
- Excellent lens compatibility (including pre-AI)
- Excellent flash compatibility (i-TTL up to 1/8000 sec.)
Cons
- Heavy (body weighs more than 2 lbs)
- Expensive ($1500+)
- Uses uncommon CR123A batteries
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June 12, 2007
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Pros
- State-of-the-art exposure, autofocus, and film transport systems
- Includes data imprint and intervalometer
- Excellent lens compatibility (including pre-AI)
- Excellent flash compatibility (i-TTL up to 1/8000 sec.)
Cons
- Heavy (body weighs more than 2 lbs)
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October 29, 2008
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Pros
- State-of-the-art exposure, autofocus, and film transport systems
- Includes data imprint and intervalometer
- Excellent lens compatibility (including pre-AI)
- Excellent flash compatibility (i-TTL up to 1/8000 sec.)
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July 10, 2007
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- State-of-the-art exposure, autofocus, and film transport systems
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- Uses uncommon CR123A batteries
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