NIKON’S NEW F6 – TOP
END FILM CAMERA
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to
announce the introduction of the F6, the
latest of the legendary F series cameras. The
F6 is the sixth in the F series lineup, inaugurated
with the Nikon F in 1959. The series
evolved gradually, with the original Nikon
F being followed by the F2 (1971), F3 (1980),
F4 (1988) and the critically acclaimed F5
in 1996. Each of these cameras inherits
select elements from its predecessors, including
the legendary Nikon F lens mount, while offering
the latest innovations to meet the increasingly
diversified needs of professional photographers. A
great number of Nikon F series cameras and
Nikkor lenses are being put to the test day
after day in various locations around the
world - years, even decades, after their
initial launch. The new Nikon F6 promises
to uphold Nikon’s tradition of innovation
and enduring value.
The F6 includes the latest Nikon advances,
such as the 11-area AF system for exceptionally
high-speed autofocus operation with outstanding
accuracy, and the Creative Lighting System
for incomparable flash photography. And
Nikon’s proprietary 3D Color Matrix
Metering system has been refined for improved
accuracy in scene reading.
As you’d expect, the F6 satisfies
the uncompromising standards of reliability
that professionals command. An aluminum-alloy
die-cast chassis; magnesium-alloy front body
and covers (top, bottom); aluminum-alloy
back body and camera back; strategically
placed rubber surfaces; an easy-to-grip texture,
and a self-diagnostic shutter that has undergone
testing to assure accurate release up to
and beyond 150,000 cycles, even in the most
extreme environmental conditions. The
F6 embodies the strength, rigidity and durability
to perform wherever and whenever photographers
need it.
Furthermore, the F6 offers a variety of
exciting, innovative control options such
as a customizable function button, built-in
data back functions and shooting data memory.
You can also enjoy the convenience and versatility
afforded by 41 Custom Settings, which allow
you to fine-tune the F6 to suit your individual
shooting preferences and requirements.
The new flagship film SLR also boasts a
number of dedicated accessories. These include
the Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40, interchangeable
focusing screens (seven types), Data Reader
MV-1 and camera cases.
The Nikon F6 with MB-40 Battery
Pack; note the new style ‘F6’ logo
body cap
At a quick glance you could be forgiven
for mistaking the standard F6 body (left)
for the F100
The F6 appears dwarfed by
the F5 but even though it lacks the second
shutter release and multi-selector switch
without the MB-40, the camera can operate
at 5 fps and is far more compact
The F6 with MB-40 attached has a
higher profile then the current F5
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