•Recording data items

1 Film sensitivity:

Film sensitivity of the loaded film when first shot is taken is recorded.

•With DX-coded film (when s is set), automatically set film sensitivity is recorded. When film sensitivity is manually set, the selected film sensitivity is recorded.

2 Film number:

Film number (four-digit number) set at “SET-UP menu: Setting film number” (x 121) is recorded.

•Film number is recorded when a film roll is loaded and first shot is taken. One is added to the film number when a new film is loaded and first shot is taken.

•“0001” will be recorded after film number “9999” is reached.

3 ID number (data recording only):

ID number (three-digit number) set at “Resetting ID number or film number” (x 121) is recorded.

•The ID number becomes the folder name when recording shooting data on a memory card using the Data Reader MV-1 (x 166).

4 Frame count number:

Frame count number displayed in top LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded.

5 Shutter speed:

Shutter speed displayed in top and rear (in detailed and large displays) LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded.

6Aperture:

Aperture displayed in top and rear (in detailed and large displays) LCD panels and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded.

7 Selected focal length:

Selected focal length (zoom position) when shots are taken is recorded.

•Zoom position is recorded with a zoom lens and lens focal length is recorded with non-zoom lens.

8 Lens focal length:

Focal length of the attached lens when shots are taken is recorded.

•Lens’ focal length at widest angle and at most telephoto (zoom range) are recorded with a zoom lens.

9 Maximum aperture:

Maximum aperture of the attached lens when shots are taken is recorded.

•Lens’ maximum aperture lens at widest angle and most telephoto settings are recorded.

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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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