Extraordinary Precision
HUSHED INTEGRITY — The influence of
in the highly refined sound of the F6 in action.
High-precision shutter unit
No shutter unit in any other camera comes close to matching the precision of the F6’s assembly. Created from
Shutter Monitorminum alloy — the blades of the shutter unit offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely lightweight, for
For enhanced accuracy, during shutter unit development, the movement of the blades is carefully analyzed using a
Shutter accuracy is maintained by the Shutter Monitor, which scrutinizes every single shut- ter release. Should the shutter speed vary even slightly from the calibrated speed, the camera automatically compensates to main- tain accurate exposure. The ultimate in preci- sion and reliability, under even the most demanding conditions.
High-speed mirror balancing
A sophisticated mirror balance mechanism reduces the time required to lower the mir- ror. 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 conjunc- tion with the bright,
Minimized operational sound and vibration
In order to subdue the operational sounds, Nikon engineers used a professional audio room to properly measure their frequencies. The degree to which every part of the cam- era would be subjected was measured. The implementation of
Highly efficient mechanics
The development of 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 us to optimize the mechanical operation of the cam- era with fewer parts, leading to lower power consumption and higher durability.
Rear chassis — film rewind and shutter charge mechanism
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