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Nikon F6 instruction manual Detailed Operation

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Detailed Operation

Detailed Operation

This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions—including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions.

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Nikon F6 instruction manual Detailed Operation

Contents

Page Contents 87-148 Supplied accessories Main features of the F6Introduction Body capTake test shots Using your camera correctlyHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Marks used in this manualCamera body Nomenclature/ControlsMetering system selector Sub-Command Dial 12-13 Depth-of-field preview buttonCamera strap eyelet Exposure compensation button 22, 45, 82Top LCD panel 152 Viewfinder displayShutter speed 66, 70 138Rear LCD panel shooting data displays Rear LCD panel menu displays Setting ISO film speed x Command Dials and operating buttonsFilm ExposureFlash Focus area selection Multi-selectorMenu operation Shooting data displayBasic Operation Installing Batteries When camera’s built-in clock has been reset Backup batteryPower source other than 3V lithium batteries Shutter release button operation and exposure meter Checking Battery PowerIndications when the camera power is off Indications and battery statusFor setting language and date, see pages 34 Lock aperture at the minimum setting Turn the power switch offMounting a Lens Mount the lens to the camera bodyAttaching/detaching the lens When camera is left unattended without a lensNon-CPU Nikkor lens For details on lens compatibility, seeLoading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode Film slack Loading/removing filmDX-coded film Film rewind knobSet the AF Area mode selector to g Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFNormal display Characteristics of AF Area modes Focus mode set to S or CAF Area mode Characteristic Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode Symbol Exposure mode Shooting situations Characteristics of exposure modesMetering Systems Hold the camera properly Holding the Camera and FocusingCompose your shot Keep your elbow propped against your body for supportCamera shake Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40Composing frame Focus indicationsPage Focus Tracking For self-timer operation, x For remote control operation, xImprinting/recording shooting data Rewinding the Film Film rewind knob Setting language Setting Language and Date/TimeDisplay Language menu Select a languageSet date and time Setting date/timeSelect date display order Complete the procedureSet date display order Internal clockDetailed Operation CPU Nikkor Lens CompatibilityNon-CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-EAccessories that can be attached under certain conditions Using a non-CPU Nikkor lensLenses that cannot be attached to the TC-16A Teleconverter Limitations of non-CPU Nikkor lensesAI lens and non-AI lens Using a non-AI lensAI lens Non-AI lensLens Compatibility Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film FilmConfirming film advance status Film Setting and confirming film speedRecommended Selecting film advance modeWhen battery power is very low, or at low When rewinding film, make sure the film rewind knob is downFilm rewinding with button operation Number will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinderFilm rewind R1 button Rewinding film using the film rewind crankFrame counter Autofocus Priority. Focus is not locked when / appearsSelecting AF Servo Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority AF-SAF start button Manual focusAutofocus operation on lens Selecting focus area Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other than jSelected focus area is highlighted. f Group Dynamic AF Mode Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode Selecting AF Area modePattern 1 Closest Pattern 1 Center defaultPattern 2 Center Pattern 2 ClosestCombinations of AF functions Single Servo AF AF-S AF Servo AF Area Mode Rear LCD Focus area PanelManual Suitable shooting situation Focusing operationCombinations of AF functions Continuous Servo AF AF-C Focusing operation Focus lock Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusSingle Servo AF Continuous Servo AFRecompose while focus is locked and shoot Focus zone contains areas of extreme contrast Subject is dominated by regular geometric patternsSubject appears smaller than the focus area Subject contains many detailed elementsManual Focus Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderSelecting exposure metering system Exposure Metering System3D Color Matrix Metering Spot Metering Center-Weighted MeteringFilters that require filter factor ¡ Programmed Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeFlexible Program Aperture F4 Program chartChanging from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter-Priority AutoDisappears in the LCD panel and viewfinder Locking shutter speed£ Aperture-Priority Auto Locking aperture Locking shutter speed/aperture ¢ ManualExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Electronic analog exposure displayLens aperture ring Non-CPU lensAuto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Lock in autofocus operation Locked exposure area in each metering systemExposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Indication Combination of number of shots and compensated EV valueNumber Bracketing indicator If the end of the film roll is reached during Bracketing Canceling Auto Exposure BracketingAuto Exposure Bracketing and other functions Setting done 1st shot taken 2nd shot taken 3rd shot taken Bracketing indicator during shootingBracketing indicator in exposure compensation Status EV steps, 3 shots, and +Long Time Exposure Power sourceDiopter adjustment Diopter Adjustment/LCD IlluminatorUsing the diopter adjustment knob LCD illuminatorClose the viewfinder eyepiece shutter Self-Timer OperationDepth-of-field preview Film plane indicatorWith the given aperture can be confirmed Mirror Up Photography Canceling mirror up modeFocusing screen compensation Changing Focusing ScreensMake sure the screen is set properly Self-Diagnostic Shutter System Setup menu x Custom Setting menu xShooting menu x Non-CPU lens xDisplay desired menu Operation in Menu all menusDisplay desired item 4Display the desired functionReturn to the Shooting data display Set the functionMenu display Custom Setting options Custom Setting MenuCustom setting option Default setting in bold type Bank select Details on Custom Setting optionsRenaming bank Default settings of each option Custom setting option Reset CSMTimers/Lock AE Lock AE-L/AF-L button Custom setting option Default settingDefault AE/AF lockA2 AF-S priority A1 AF-C priorityA3 Group dynamic AF A4 AF activation A5-2 Continuous modeA5 Area illum A5-1 Manual focusA5-3 When selected A8 M/A modeA6 Area select A7 Vert. AF-ON 166B2 Exp. comp. EV B1 EV step 64, 66, 68B3 Exposure comp B5 Extend Shtr. Spd B4 Center weightB6 Screen comp C1 AE Lock Setting compensation valueC2 AE-L/AF-L Press P/ to select compensation value and to setC3 AF-ON/AE-L 49, 58 C5 Self-timerC4 Auto meter-off 10 sD1 Film loading When Film leader is set to Leave leader outD2 Film rewind D3 Film leaderD5 MB-40 CH fps D4 Last frameD6 DX warning D9 MB-40 Battery Darkness of data imprint can be adjusted in five levelsD7 Rear panel D8 Imprint density 136Setting shutter speed Setting flash sync speedE1 Flash sync speed 162 E2 Slowest speed 162E4 Modeling flash 151 E3 AA flash mode 155E5 Auto BKT set E7 Bkting order E6 M mode bktingE8 Auto BKT select F2 Multi selector F1 Center buttonF3 FUNC. button F4-1 Rotate direction F4 Command dialsF4-2 Change Main/Sub F5 Buttons & dials F4-3 Aperture settingF4-4 Menus status Details on setup menu options Setup MenuDefault setting in bold type Shooting data 112 DateRecording mode and recording data 113 Recording data itemsSetup Menu Recording Shooting Data Aperture and focal length Recording only data115 Select Store settings in the Shooting data menu Setting shooting data recordingDisplay Shooting data menu in SET-UP menu MenuSample of shooting data displays 4Complete the procedureFilm data Data is recorded at first exposure in multiple exposure xDeleting shooting data When shooting data is copied onto a CF Memory cardSelect Delete all data Select Memory full setting Memory full settingOverwrite data default setting Memory full optionsSetup Menu Recording Shooting Data Select Film number in the Shooting data menu Resetting ID number or film numberPress P/ on multi-selector to select Film number and press Displaying shooting data Details on shooting data display Copying shooting data to CompactFlash memory card Table of shooting data created using Microsoft Excel 124Example application of shooting data Shooting Menu Interval timer 140Details on shooting menu options Data imprint 126Imprinted data Imprinting data in-frameImprinted data Imprint example Date Position of imprinted data and exampleSequential No For notes on imprinting shooting data, seeDisplay Data imprint menu in Shooting Menu Setting imprinting data in-frameSelect In-frame imprint in the Data imprint menu 4Select data to be imprintedWhen a sequential number is selected When a user index number is selectedComplete the operation 129Imprinting data between frames Imprinted shooting data Time Time of shooting is imprintedFollowing combinations of shooting data can be imprinted 131User Index No. + User Index No Aperture This position132 Select Between frames imprint in the Data imprint menu Setting imprint data between framesSelect data to be imprinted 4Complete the operationBetween frames ID number Film number Imprinting data on frame number134 Select Data in frame 0 imprint from the Data imprint menu Setting imprint data for frame numberTo display the Data imprint menu, see steps 1 and 2 in on 135Special purpose film Darkness of imprinted dataFilm advance speed in data imprint shooting Imprinting data at low temperaturesProcessing film with between-frame imprint 137Select number of exposures Shooting Menu Multiple ExposureCanceling multiple exposure 4Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shootExposure compensation according to number of exposures 139Available options and range Example of interval timer photographSelect Interval timer display in the Shooting Menu Setting interval timerSet start day/time and interval 1414Set repeating time and number of shots per operation Start interval timerShots are taken Combining interval timer with other functions Camera status/control during interval timer operationImprinting data in interval timer photography 143Available non-CPU lens Non-CPU LensAvailable focal lengths and apertures Zooming with zoom lensesSpecify non-CPU lens data Specifying lens dataSet FV Lock and Lens data in the f3 FUNC. Button x Selecting lens number with button and dial operationOption Default Two-Button ResetCombination of compensation Exposure 149 Flash PhotographyCreative Lighting System Creative Lighting SystemTTL Flash Control TTL Balanced Fill-FlashModeling flash Advanced Wireless LightingFV Lock 151To use FV Lock Exposure area in FV Lock Shooting situation Flash mode Exposure areaAuto FP High-Speed Sync AF-Assist for Multi-Area AFNon-CLS supporting Speedlight Available flash mode with non-CLS supporting SpeedlightNon-TTL flash modes Sync terminal Accessory shoeReady-light Setting flash sync mode Flash sync modeRed-Eye Reduction with Studio flash system¤ Slow Sync ∞ Front-Curtain Sync‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye ReductionUsable optional Speedlights Lens ModeUsable optional Speedlights Speedlights compatible with the Creative Lighting SystemTTL Rear 161 Flash units made by manufacturers other than NikonExposure mode Using SpeedlightAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Available apertureCheck the display in the LCD panel Set the flash sync mode Set TTL-BLConfirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot 163Large aperture f/2.8 Depth of field165 MiscellaneousOptional Accessories Rubber Eyecup DK-19 Eyepiece correction lens/Eyepiece correction lens DK-17CRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-5 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7Type M focusing screen Focusing Screens169 FiltersSpeedlight SB-600 Speedlight SB-800Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal Camera Care 173 Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccantUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesKeep batteries out of reach of children Use two lithium batteries175 Viewfinder TroubleshootingCause Focus manually Remedy177 Selected in S or M mode Shutter speed is set to buLb in S ModeWhen a Speedlight without Red Underexposure may have Occurred179 104 162 156 163 120 159 160About the LCD Microcomputer of the cameraLCD illuminator panel 180Specifications Autofocus Lens apertureLens servo Focus lockAccessory shoe Flash sync modeSelf-timer Shutter speedsFilm advance Interval timerFilm rewind Rear LCD panelBattery power Power switchExposure meter ConfirmationHours of Long Time Bulb DurationExposure Dimensions Custom SettingH x D Weight Accessories24, 48 Index26, 62, 150 188189 24, 38, 48150, 152 20, 6839, 40 190191 104, 153Nikon Corporation