Custom Setting Menu—continued

d4: Last frame

x 32

At the default setting, film starts to rewind automatically at the end of film roll. However, this can be changed to start after frame 36 or 35. (Useful in saving the film negative in 6 strips of 6-frame or 7 strips of 5-frame.)

Options:

End of film: Film starts to rewind at the end of film roll

Frame 36: Film starts to rewind after frame 36

Frame 35: Film starts to rewind after frame 35

•Film advance stops at frame 36 or 35 when “d2; film rewind” (x 101) is set to “Manual”.

d5: MB-40 CH fps

x 45, 166

With the Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 (optional) attached, the maximum film advance speed in CH (continuous high-speed) is 8 fps. However, this can be changed to 7 fps or 6 fps.

Options:

8 fps: Maximum film advance speed of 8 fps

7 fps: Maximum film advance speed of 7 fps

6 fps: Maximum film advance speed of 6 fps

d6: DX warning

x 23

When film sensitivity is set to s and non-DX-coded film is loaded, a warning appears when film is advanced to the first frame. However this can be changed so the warning appears when the power is turned on and camera back is closed (without advancing the film to the first frame).

Options:

After film load: Non-DX film warning when film is advanced to the first frame

Always visible: Non-DX film warning when the power is turned on and camera back is closed (without advancing the film to the first frame)

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F6 specifications

The Nikon F6 is a quintessential piece of camera engineering that pays homage to Nikon's long history of film photography while seamlessly integrating modern technology. Released in 2004, the F6 stands as Nikon's flagship 35mm film camera and serves as a crucial tool for both professional photographers and film enthusiasts alike.

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