Custom Setting Menu—continued

e6: M mode bkting

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At the default setting, shutter speed and flash output level are bracketed in Manual exposure mode. However, this can be changed to vary aperture, shutter speed and aperture or flash output level only.

Options:

Speed: Shutter speed and flash output level* are varied

Speed/

: Shutter speed, aperture and flash output level*

Aperture

are varied

Aperture: Aperture and flash output level* are varied

Flash: Flash output level is varied

•When “AE only” is selected in “e5: Auto BKT set” (x 105), flash output level is not varied.

e7: Bkting order

x 75

This option controls the order in which bracketing is performed.

Options:

MTR>Under>Over: Bracketing performed in order shown on pages 76-77

Under>MTR>Over: Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest to highest value

e8: Auto BKT select

x 75

At the default setting, the Main-Command Dial is used to select the number of shots, and the Sub-Command Dial is used to select compensated EV value. However, these dials can be set to control Bracketing as described below.

Options:

Manual select: Select number of shots using Main-

Command Dial and compensated EV value using Sub-

Command Dial

Preset select: Turn Bracketing on/off using Main-Command

Dial and select set of Bracketing combinations using

Sub-Command Dial

• See pages 76-77 for the set of Bracketing combinations that can be selected.

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F6 specifications

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In terms of build quality, the Nikon F6 is constructed with durability in mind. It features a robust magnesium alloy body that is both lightweight and resistant to harsh weather, allowing photographers to shoot in various environments without concern for the camera's longevity. The thoughtful design includes a clear and intuitive interface, with a large, bright viewfinder that provides an accurate field of view and precise framing.

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