(1) Many Custom Functions. (2) Awsome rear screen (3) Excellent user menu display/resolution (4) viewfinder is a dream !!! (5) Self Diagnostic shutter so precise and so mechanically perfect in acoustics!!! (6) heavy and built so solid - its an animal (7) Rubber sealed in rear film door, battery door (thats all i can see at this point, but apparently is sealed same as D2X) (8) Nikon and F6 actaully Embossed not just printed into the body (9) Feels so ergonomically perfect with all lens i use most 50mm f1.8d, 24-120 vr afs, 300f4 afs. (10) SUPERRRRRRRRR SONIC FASSSSTtttt "autofocus" same as D2x....what a dreammmmmm (11) 11 focus points !!! excellent tracking - ridiculously accurate

none, this is the best body in the world. there are no faults at this level. The best cameras are not MADE IN JAPAN for nothing

Ill tell you what, i purchase nearly every new camera (PRO stuff) thats ever been out, from Canon EOS3, and IvhS, to the latest d70S DSLR, to even a EOS 1D Mark 2.....But "NEVER" and i mean "NEVER" have i experienced such JOY when just holding a camera !! Some may be saying why has he gone from digital back to film, ....GLAD YOU ASKED :-) !!! To me only, and in my eyes digital is such a waste of time at the momment, they are like computers when we first had computers, everyone wanted one we all got them and everyweek (even to date) they are being updated and superseeded by something better. No matter if your a PRO or someone like me who just likes the latest and newest gear, digital simply wont stack up until it thins out and the big brands stop at a certain point. Regardless noithing sounds quite like a film shutter !! this thing sounds so damm precise and so mechanically sound. To be honest i am just so sick and tired of the processing involved with digital cameras. Its taking the skill and fun away from composing that awsome shot !! because deep down we know that we can setup the camera for ANY situation i personally just dont find it as much fun as film. With film you have to judge more, digital you dont. Anyway back to the story....Nikon have excelled beyond the F5 i believe. They have made a better F5 into a smaller package that doesnt need some HUGE battery pack (aka F5). Its just a dream it really is, and there are so many custom functions !!!

Customer Service

Maxwell in OZ arent the brightest with knowledge, Canon pro services are number 1 with service. but hey Nikon make a killer PRO film body and i like it so (F) the service i reckon. its never gonna break.

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Nikon d70, d70s, d2h, f80, f75, f401....Canon Eos30, Eos3, Eos 1d mk2.

Super fast and accurate autofocus, the metering system is dead on, whisper quiet operation, bright viewfinder, rugged build lightweight, comfortable ergonomics and long battery life.

Cost ( a bit expensive ) need the optional battery grip to get a vertical shutter release.

Let me start by saying WOW! I shoot mostly weddings and events. This camera has been great for me. If it wasn't so expensive I would most likely have more than two. I typically shoot anywhere from 40 to 60 rolls of film per wedding. With my F5 or F100's I would be changing batteries for every wedding, With the F6 I have been able to shoot 2 to 3 weddings per battery change. With it's top notch autofocus and metering systems, I feel very confident that my proofs are going to look the best they can be. In my line of work, having a camera system that is quiet, fast, rugged, reliable and very accurate is a huge plus! The Nikon F6 fits all those descriptions. I was just as surprised as the next person when I heard that Nikon was introducing a new flagship 35mm camera, I'm sure glad they did. I applaud Nikon for creating a superb tool for us film photographers.

Customer Service

Just had to have my dropped 20-35 2.8 zoom lens repaired. Nikon USA did a very good job of returning it to factory spects. Although it did take them 5 weeks to get it back to me.

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Nikon F100, F5, N90s, Fm3a, F3, F2

Quality build. Lighter than the F5.

Chews through batteries pretty quick. The MB40 (is made in CHINA....uuuugh!)is a bit "tinny" Come on Nikon...you have produced a great film camera (made in Japan) but the MB40 appears to have slipped passed the quality control in your China plant.The locking nut, especially, is loose even after the unit is secured to the camera body. This MB40 cost me $A635 and I think it was probably made for $A150 or cheaper in China.This is my only disappointment.

Had to replace my well used F5 so I opted for the New F6 as I am not a digital convert(yet). Used the F6 with a 28-70 2.8AFS and a 80-200 2.8 AFS, with good results. No problem with the camera including using it for flash photography with a Metz CT60 outfit. Metering was good with no significant over or under exposure. The camera felt comfortable.

Customer Service

None.........YET, I hope!

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Its got a quiet shutter but the mirror mechanism is noisy so negates this feature. It's quite compact and fits the hand well.

None when/if it works

I was so looking forward to owning this camera. It has been a massive disappointment. Firstly there was an issue with a mark on the shutter which Nikon UK was in denial about but when it came back no mark????????? Now it is back with them as it seems to have a flash sync/flash metering problem. It seems I have a very bad one but Nikon UK are so arrogant that they simply can't believe anyone would criticise or be disatisfied with their product. Let's just hope I am one on my own.

Customer Service

I am disappointed with the service I receive from Nikon UK. I hope you guys in the USA fare better.

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Feels great to hold and handle. Matrix metering works very well on a diverse range of subjects and lighting situations. Autofocus is very fast and quiet. Shutter noise is nicely suppressed. Controls take little time to master and quickly become second nature. Without the optional battery pack, the F6 feels lighter and is easier to hold than I originally expected. The grip is very comfortable for me and makes it easy to hold the camera steady.

No particular weaknesses come to mind.

I have been using the F6 for about 1 month now. It has not been a disappointment in any respect. The film advance and focusing are very quiet (and on my 17-35mm S zoom, focusing is virtually inaudible). The auto focusing is very fast on all lenses and, as might be expected, extremely fast on the S lens. The lenses I have used so far on the F6 are the 85mm f/1.8; the 17-35mm zoom; the 50mm f/1.8; and the 60mm macro. All are very fast. The 60mm does occasionally hunt at times, but that seems to be inherent in macro lenses, given their extra long focal range. The shutter is audible, but is the quietest SLR shutter I have used to date. Everything operates smoothly and handling is wonderful. The placement of the buttons and controls seem to be very well thought out by Nikon. The setups for the various controls leave little room for improvement, as they have been designed to maximize efficiency and quickly become second nature in practice. The array of 11 active autofocus segment indicators are well placed and the active segments is highlighted in red on the viewfinder. Using the control toggle on the back to change the active segment is very easy and sometimes it seems to read my mind, going the current active segment to the desired segment effortlessly, regardless of how many other segments are in between.

Excellent metering Lighter than F5 Sturdy build

Short battery life Expensive lithium batteries

This trouble-free (so far), sturdy, good-looking, great handling camera has the very best light metering system in existence. It will be very interesting to see it perform in snow. It seems hard to fool. I love the size and weight and the custom settings are great.

Customer Service

Excellent with other Nikon products

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Speed of autofocus Build System backup Exposure accuracy Speed

None although a bit heavy

Basically a hybrid of a D2h's focusing system, the F100's removable grip and the F5. Fast autofocus, tank-like build, all features you could ever want in a film camera other than digital back interchange-ability. Put's Nikon back on the map versus Canon, although I still think the EOS1v has a better focusing system - it just seems to select the right areas whereas Nikon sometimes makes the wrong choices.

Customer Service

Not needed

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