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Nikon F6 E1 Flash sync speed 162, E2 Slowest speed 162, Setting flash sync speed

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Custom Setting Menu—continued

e1: Flash sync speed

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The top TTL flash sync speed can be changed (from 1/250 sec.) to any of the following settings:

Options:

1/250: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/250 sec.

1/250FP: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/250 sec.; when SB-800/SB-600 is attached and shutter speed is faster than 1/250 sec., FP High-Speed Sync Flash is automatically executed

1/200: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/200 sec.

1/160: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/160 sec.

1/125: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/125 sec.

1/100: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/100 sec.

1/80: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/80 sec.

1/60: Top TTL flash sync speed of 1/60 sec.

•When “X” shutter speed is selected in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to the speed set in “Flash sync speed”.

•See page 153 for details on FP High-Speed Sync Flash.

•Setting flash sync speed:

•Press > on the multi-selector after selecting “Sync speed”. Display for setting flash sync speed appears.

•Press P/{ to select flash sync speed and > to set.

e2: Slowest speed

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Slowest TTL flash sync speed in Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode can be changed (from 1/60 sec.) to any of the following settings:

Options:

 

1/60: 1/60 sec.

1”: 1 sec.

1/30: 1/30 sec.

2”: 2 sec.

1/15: 1/15 sec.

4”: 4 sec.

1/8: 1/8 sec.

8”: 8 sec.

1/4: 1/4 sec.

15”: 15 sec.

1/2: 1/2 sec.

30”: 30 sec.

•The Slowest TTL flash sync speed is automatically set to 30 sec. in Slow Sync mode (x 158).

•Setting shutter speed

•Press > on the multi-selector after selecting “Slowest speed”. Display for setting shutter speed appears.

•Press P/{ to select shutter speed and > to set.

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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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