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Nikon F6 instruction manual Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data

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Setup Menu [Recording Shooting Data]—continued

!p Metering system:

Exposure metering system selected when shots are taken is recorded.

!q Exposure mode:

Exposure mode selected when shots are taken is recorded.

!w Flash sync mode:

Flash sync mode selected (x 157) when shots are taken is recorded.

•Even when Speedlight is not used, flash sync mode displayed in the rear LCD panel is recorded.

!e Exposure compensation value:

Exposure compensation value (x 74) set when shots are taken is recorded in 1/6 EV steps.

•“0” is recorded when no exposure compensation is set.

•In Auto Exposure Bracketing (x 75), Bracketing EV value is added to the compensation value. See “Recorded/imprinted exposure compensation/flash exposure compensation value” on page 148 for details.

!r EV difference in Manual (recording only):

Difference between the correct exposure measured by the camera and exposure value controlled by the camera or selected exposure (under- or overexposure) is recorded in 1/6 EV steps.

!t Flash exposure compensation value:

Flash exposure compensation value set when shots are taken is recorded. (See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for details on flash exposure compensation.)

•“0” is recorded when no flash exposure compensation is set.

•When exposure compensation (x 74) or Flash Exposure Bracketing (x 75) is performed in flash photography, flash output level is also compensated and recorded as flash exposure compensation value even when no flash exposure compensation is set. See “Recorded/imprinted exposure compensation/flash exposure compensation value” on page 148 for details.

!y Speedlight:

Speedlight settings are recorded. Following five items are recorded.

a:Flash mode (TTL)

Whether flash mode is TTL (i-TTL) or not is recorded.

•Flash mode is recorded as TTL when flash mode is set to i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard i-TTL Flash, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor or Standard TTL Flash (x 150, 154)

•Flash mode is recorded as not TTL when no flash is used

b:Speedlight in use/not in use

Whether Speedlight is fired or not when shots are taken is recorded.

•Only Speedlight equipped with TTL flash capability (x 159, 160) is recorded.

•Even when Speedlight is attached, Speedlight is recorded as “not used” if it is turned off.

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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.

At its core, the Nikon F6 boasts an impressive array of features aimed at enhancing user experience and image quality. One of the standout characteristics is its advanced multi-area 1005-pixel Matrix Metering system. This sophisticated metering technology dramatically improves exposure accuracy by analyzing the scene and making precise adjustments based on lighting conditions. Coupled with a five-frame-per-second continuous shooting speed, the F6 ensures that users can capture fast-moving subjects without missing a moment.

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