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Synchronization - In Programmed Auto or
Aperture-Priority Auto, shutter operates from 1/250 to 1/60 sec. in normal
sync. 1/250 to 30 sec. In slow sync; in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual
exposure mode Dimensions (WxHxD) - 6.2 x 4.7 x 3.1 inches Power Source -
Battery Holder MS-41 provided (two 3V Lithium batteries) Optional Multi
Power Battery Pack MB-40 and AA type battery holder MS-40 available (for
eight alkaline manganese, lithium or NiMH batteries or one rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL4) ________________________________________________________________
Product Reviews:
Nikon's Flagship Film SLR: The Best Gets Better, February 3, 2005
Reviewer: M. Alden "mainemike"
Nikon has introduced a new F-series film camera about once every eight
years, and a lot of people wondered if the F5 from 1996 would be the last
film-based pro SLR Nikon would manufacture. To the surprise and delight of
many, Nikon unveiled the F6 with relatively quiet fanfare last autumn.
Film photographers in the know should prepare their credit cards for this
one.
Having owned the F4s, F5 and now the F6, I can say from experience that
the previous F-series cameras are all great, but the best just got better.
The F6 still has the same robust build you would expect from an F-series
Nikon, and yet it is lighter than the F5 by almost 8 ounces, and it is
only about 7 ounces heavier than the F100. (Without optional grip/battery
pack). Ergonomics are excellent - the F6 fits nicely in my hands.
Improvements include enhanced RGB color matrix metering and 11-sensor
autofocus. Unlike the F5, you are no longer required to lug 8 AA batteries
around at all times (although you can if you want to) - the optional MB-40
battery pack accepts AA batteries or, better yet, a long lasting Nikon
EN-EL4 rechargeable lithium ion battery, which will pay for itself rather
quickly.
And what can you say about a camera that comes "loaded" with a fully
functioning databack? This used to be a $500 accessory in previous F
models. The F6 has an LCD screen on the back (grayscale) which allows you
to quickly scroll through custom functions and settings, and you also get
autobracketing, intervalometer, and the option to print basic information
on the first frame of the roll, in between film frames, or inside the
frame itself.
Is this the last of the film based F-series cameras from Nikon? Difficult
to say. It will be interesting to see if film survives in another eight
years. Many labs today are beginning to scale back on film processing
operations, and digital cameras are matching (in some cases, surpassing)
the quality of 35mm film. The F6 could be the last of its kind. Then
again, some folks said the same thing about the F5.
PS - as a side note, I would highly recommend the optional MB-40 battery
pack. It gives you the option of using AA batteries or the EN-EL4
rechargeable in addition to a vertical firing button and a wheel pad for
selecting the different AF zones.
Very nice indeed.
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Nikon hasn't ignored film users with its latest, January 23, 2005
Reviewer: John Kwok
I was able to take a look at Nikon's latest professional camera at last
year's Photo Plus East; I was surprised that Nikon would devote so much
effort in creating the finest professional-grade 35mm SLR camera that is
available to those who use only film. It is as well built as the Nikon F6,
but in a major departure from its Nikon F series predecessors, no longer
has interchangeable viewfinders (Focusing screens can be changed via the
reflex mirror, like those for the Nikon FE and FM series cameras.). it is
also substantially lighter, without losing any of its ruggedness, only
slightly larger than the Nikon F100 camera. Without question, this is the
finest professional quality 35mm film SLR camera currently available.
If I was still using Nikons, I wouldn't
hesitate adding this camera to my kit.
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Film isn't dead yet, December 5, 2004
Reviewer: C. E. Fougerousse, Jr. "cefoug"
Nikon has brought out the new world standard 35mm SLR camera and it is
truly great. It has the sturdy feel of the F5 - you get the feeling of a
camera body you could drop in a mud puddle and run over with your car and
it would still work fine after you cleaned it up. It isn't a lot bigger
than the F100 and is very handy - I love the feel of it. But it's metering
system is simply the best. It may be possible to fool it - the snow scenes
this winter will be the acid test - but it hasn't happened to me yet.
It is very hard to find anything to
criticize but I wish the batteries were easier to find and lasted longer
but I am resisting buying the accessory battery pack for reasons of
lightness and handiness (but I may cave eventually). The autofocus is
swift and sure, as you would expect. The data back is a great feature too.
I will never part with this camera. It truly takes grat pictures when I do
my part and it just gets out of the way and lets me do it. This is a
camera and system you will not outgrow.
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