Nikon F6 35mm SLRs

Nikon F6 35mm SLRs 

DESCRIPTION

A flagship film camera that seamlessly blends cutting-edge new technologies and uncompromising craftsmanship to offer film enthusiasts the finest shooting experience an SLR camera can offer. Multi-CAM200 11-area AF system

  • i-TTL flash metering
  • Newly refined 3D Color Matrix Metering system
  • DuPont KEVLAR and special aluminum alloy shutter unit
  • Sound and vibration tested for quieter operation
  • Die-cast aluminum chassis with magnesium front, top, and bottom
  • 41 Custom Settings

  • USER REVIEWS

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    [Jul 29, 2024]
    Janwil


    Strength:

    You have a good product! | pool cage screening

    Weakness:

    none so far

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    RATING
    5
    [Apr 29, 2024]
    Kyzer


    Strength:

    This is so cute and very handy. Stamped concrete

    Weakness:

    Thanks for sharing this here.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Apr 25, 2024]
    Toddclo


    Strength:

    Well built. Custom modes for greater flexibility. Instant auto focus and this can be varied depending on where the subject is.- reefer unit repair

    Weakness:

    none . . .

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Jun 27, 2022]
    disposableser


    Strength:

    Zeiss lenses, good build, traditional design, bright viewfinder. | outdoor fireplace

    Weakness:

    Viewfinder readouts can be hard to read in bright light

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Sep 22, 2009]
    YOCHANAN D. JOHN
    Professional

    Strength:

    this camera does not feel bulky at all , perhaps because it is not. the finger grip is perfect and is helped by the surface texture.the f 6 is a marvel of features and technology in the hands of the serious photographer who thrives for the very best in photography.

    Weakness:

    ONE MAJOR DISSATISFACTION : the focus mode selector ! same problem on the
    f 4s. this lever has NO LOCK (as in several of the other controls ).it can easily be shifted by accident e.g. single to continous.
    how can this simple matter be missed by nikon beats me. the techs at nikon in huntington sujest that i use duct tape ! yes on my $ 2000 + nikon f 6 ...
    i am hoping that someone would call me with a "fix" for this problem .

    for 40 years i've used mainly nikon cameras for : airscape,seascape, landscape,micro / macro,flora / fauna and of course human subjects. i started off with and still have the nikon s2 rangefinder.i still have and use the f 3 and the f 4s.i almost did not buy the f6 because i reasoned that there might not be much more room for improvement on film cameras !
    upon purchasing the f 6 i was pleasant surprised within minutes !
    i continue to be impressed with this magnificent film camera.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Nov 17, 2007]
    William Kazak
    Professional

    Strength:

    AF is fantastic. Viewing is very nice.

    Weakness:

    Battery life of CR120A battery pair.

    This is the ultimate film camera. The AF is absolutely fantastic. The viewing screen is so large that you have to adjust yourself to looking at the entire viewing image instead of just half of it which you normally get with a non pro camera viewing screen.
    The camera controls are in the right places and intuitive to Nikon users.
    I use rechargeable CR120A batteries. Nevertheless, I can only get up to six rolls thru the camera with two of those rechargable batteries. I bought the external grip to use AA batteries whenever necessary but it makes the camera bigger.
    This camera makes you want to forget about shooting digital.

    Customer Service

    Not necessary.

    Similar Products Used:

    F3, F100, Nikon D70s.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Jul 14, 2007]
    Gary
    Expert

    Ah, likely the last Nikon professional level film camera. Added one to the "fleet" here and like every other F series, there are good and bad points.

    The Good

    -No more shutter release lock

    -Rubber armor is attached better than the F5

    -True 8 fps with lithium batteries

    -Less dust in viewfinder with fixed housing.

    The Bad

    -Selector button for motor drive speed is much too easy to inadvertently change

    -CPU failure in Nikkor 28-70mm lens fried AF computer in F6. $700+ to fix!

    -Shutter release lock button on MB-40 too easy to move

    All in all, Nikon gets a solid "A" for this camera. With an AF-S lens, it offers spectacular performance. Highly recommended.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Apr 06, 2006]
    Shawn Mielke
    Beginner

    Strength:

    100% viewfinder (gorgeous!)
    data imprint in between frames
    spot metering capabilities
    dampened mirror vibration
    accepts most Nikkors (and now Zeiss!)
    just the fact that it was released at all!
    marvelous clarity of design

    Weakness:

    Nothing serious, but then I am not an experienced professional.

    The switch for the manual, singleAF, and Continuous AF can somewhat easily be moved accidently; form the habit of checking it as you go.

    Unless I'm mistaken, body does not accpet rechargeable batteries (w/o battery grip).

    Nikon does not make fast, high perfomance wide angle primes for it.

    I felt this camera needed a little more praise, so here it is. The F6 is a stunning instrument, in terms of speed and also design, layout, and build. Nothing we haven't heard before about this camera perhaps but it's all so true. It instills pure confidence to go out into the real world and make art, digital be dam**d.

    Similar Products Used:

    none

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Dec 17, 2005]
    jimmykjimmy
    Professional

    Strength:

    Well built. Custom modes for greater flexibility. Instant auto focus and this can be varied depending on where the subject is.

    Weakness:

    None

    I was at first apprehsive about buying another film camera. But the F6 appealed to me and the first reviews were great. The question is why spend so much on a film camera when i could have had another digital? Film cameras in my opinion are very reliable. You can peel of shot after shot and don't have to worry about buffer fatique. The F6 handles this very well. It feels so good in my hands just like a professional camera should. The autofocus is great and the LCD on the rear panel is standout quality. The custom modes are very flexible, I can't say enough good things about this camera.

    Customer Service

    Have not had to use and probably never will have to in the near future.

    Similar Products Used:

    Nikon F100

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Aug 18, 2005]
    William Kazak
    Professional

    Strength:

    Fast and accurate autofocus,better than F100 or D70.Menu is all you could ask for.The viewfinder is unbelievably great;bright and large.Meter and focus area is just super.

    Weakness:

    The extra motor drive is cheaply made.Does not feel tight onto the F6 and has a hair trigger to it when coupled to the F6.I wish the F6 used just AA style batteries,so I would not need or want the extra motor drive.As it is,the F6 shoots very fast.

    I love this camera.Calumet has a credit card promo so I bought the F6 with a motor drive and a slightly used 180mm F2.8 autofocus lens.This camera exceeds all expectations.It is the best film camera Nikon has ever produced.Solid,yet light and well balanced without the motor drive.The 180 is a pleasure to work with on this camera as the balance is very nice while holding the lens barrel with the other hand.Film is still king. I got into autofocus a couple of years ago with a used F100.The autofocus ability of this camera is far superior;more accurate,faster and good in low light with at least a 2.8 autofocus lens. If you want the best from Nikon-this is it!

    Customer Service

    Not needed.

    Similar Products Used:

    Nikon F3, Nikon F100,Nikon D70 and Nikon D70-s.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    4
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