Specifications

NIKON
F6
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11-Area High-Speed
Autofocus System
Featuring 11 AF sensors — including nine
cross-type sensors which cover the greater
part of the viewing area — the Multi-
CAM2000 AF sensor module responds
quickly and delivers razor-sharp focus even
in the most challenging situations. The cross-
type sensors function with all AF Nikkor
lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or
faster, and enable enhanced small or low-
contrast subject detection. Furthermore,
large sensors help make possible smooth,
swift AF operation with markedly wider
defocus detection capability.
Dynamic AF Operation
Even when shooting a moving subject, the
F6’s Dynamic AF ensures highly precise
focusing, by shifting rapidly to the focus area
to which the subject has moved. In Dynamic
AF mode, one of three available modes, you
can assign top priority to the most suitable
focus area for your composition. Engage
Closest-Subject-Priority Dynamic AF mode
to have the F6 select the appropriate area for
you. For optimum results when attempting
to capture a moving subject, use Group
Dynamic AF mode. Select several adjacent
focus areas (center, top, bottom, left, right),
and the camera automatically focuses on the
center focus area of the selected areas.
3D Color Matrix Metering
The F6’s 3D Color Matrix Metering offers
enhanced precision thanks largely to an
improved scene-detecting algorithm. It
analyzes numerous aspects of the scene
conditions — including brightness, contrast,
selected focus area, subject-to-camera
distance and color — and compares them
to the reference information of more than
30,000 actual scenes in the database, ensuring
super-precise exposure control and faithfully
preserving the ambience of the scene.
Flexible Center-Weighted
and Spot Metering
Nikon’s own flexible center-weighted meter-
ing provides you with the option of selecting
the size of the sensing area in Custom
Settings. Spot metering changes to corre-
spond with the focus area you’ve selected.
New Levels of Precision
◆ Programmed Auto (P) mode offers auto-
matic shutter speed and aperture settings.
In Flexible Program, rotate the Main-
Command Dial to choose settings other
than those automatically selected.
◆ Aperture-Priority Auto (A), you can choose
from available apertures in 1/3 EV steps.
For complete control over exposure
settings, select Manual (M) mode.
◆ Shutter- Priority Auto (S) lets you manually
set shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to
30 seconds.
◆ Manually control exposure compensation
from +5 EV to –5 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
◆ Automatic Bracketing allows you to shoot
the same scene two or three times at
exposure values differing in increments
of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV.
Exposure Modes
High-Precision Shutter Unit:
No shutter unit in any other camera comes close to matching the precision of the F6’s
assembly. Created from cutting-edge materials — DuPont Kevlar and a special
aluminum alloy — the blades of the shutter unit offer unparalleled reliability and are
extremely lightweight, for lightning-quick movement. For enhanced accuracy, during
shutter unit development, the movement of the blades is carefully analyzed using a
high-speed video camera and computer simulations, enabling unprecedented precision
even at shutter speeds of up to 1/8,000 second. Shutter accuracy is maintained by the
Shutter Monitor, which scrutinizes every single shutter release. Should the shutter speed
vary even slightly from the calibrated speed, the camera automatically compensates to
maintain accurate exposure.
High-Speed Mirror Balancing:
A sophisticated mirror balance mechanism reduces the time required to lower the
mirror. The F6’s Mirror Balancer, in addition to minimizing mirror bounce, extends
viewing time, allowing more time for AF operation — this is one reason the F6 can
offer autofocus and Focus Tracking at motor speeds of up to 8fps, shot after wonderful
shot. In conjunction with the bright, easy-to-view 0.74x viewfinder, the Mirror Balancer
provides distinct advantages that give you sharper views whenever and wherever the
moment happens to occur.
Minimized Operational Sound and Vibration:
Nikon engineers were so intent on subduing the camera’s operational sounds that they
used a professional audio room to properly gauge the sound quality and frequency.
The degree to which every part of the camera would be subjected was measured.
The implementation of floating-type designs for the shutter unit, aperture control
mechanics and shutter charge motor have significantly suppressed internal vibrations.
This approach has resulted in virtually noise-free movement, diminished to levels
unheard of with other SLR cameras. The F6 has been refined for absolute minimum
vibration, to levels below detection by the human ear.
Highly Efficient Mechanics:
The F6 marks the first time 3D computer movement analysis has ever been applied to
an SLR. This technique reveals the degree of power distributed to or generated by
particular components in specific directions. This made it possible for Nikon to
optimize the mechanical operation of the camera with fewer parts, leading to lower
power consumption and higher durability.