High-precision shutter unit
No shutter unit in any other camera comes
close to matching the precision of the F6’s
assembly. Created from cutting-edge materi-
als — DuPont™ KEVLAR®and a special alu-
minum alloy — the blades of the shutter unit
offer unparalleled reliability and are extremely
lightweight, for lightning-quick movement.
For enhanced accuracy, during shutter unit
development, the movement of the blades is
carefully analyzed using a high-speed video
camera and computer simulations, enabling
unprecedented precision even at shutter
speeds of up to 1/8,000 second.
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, easy-to-view 0.74x
viewfinder, the Mirror Balancer provides dis-
tinct advantages that give you sharper views
whenever and wherever the moment hap-
pens to occur.
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 floating-type designs for
the shutter unit, aperture control mechanics
and shutter charge motor have significantly
suppressed internal vibrations. This approach
has resulted in virtually noise-free move-
ment, diminished to levels unheard of with
other SLR cameras. The F6 has been refined
for absolute minimum vibration, to levels
below detection by the human ear.
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.
HUSHED INTEGRITY — The influence of state-of-the-art mechanics is evident
in the highly refined sound of the F6 in action.
Extraordinary Precision
Rear chassis — film rewind and shutter
charge mechanism
Shutter Monitor
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