Nikon F6 35mm SLRs
Nikon F6 35mm SLRs
USER REVIEWS
[Apr 25, 2024]
Toddclo
Strength:
Well built. Custom modes for greater flexibility. Instant auto focus and this can be varied depending on where the subject is.- reefer unit repair Weakness:
none . . . Purchased: New
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[Jun 27, 2022]
disposableser
Strength:
Zeiss lenses, good build, traditional design, bright viewfinder. | outdoor fireplace Weakness:
Viewfinder readouts can be hard to read in bright light Purchased: New
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[Sep 22, 2009]
YOCHANAN D. JOHN
Professional
Strength:
this camera does not feel bulky at all , perhaps because it is not. the finger grip is perfect and is helped by the surface texture.the f 6 is a marvel of features and technology in the hands of the serious photographer who thrives for the very best in photography.
Weakness:
ONE MAJOR DISSATISFACTION : the focus mode selector ! same problem on the
for 40 years i've used mainly nikon cameras for : airscape,seascape, landscape,micro / macro,flora / fauna and of course human subjects. i started off with and still have the nikon s2 rangefinder.i still have and use the f 3 and the f 4s.i almost did not buy the f6 because i reasoned that there might not be much more room for improvement on film cameras !
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[Nov 17, 2007]
William Kazak
Professional
Strength:
AF is fantastic. Viewing is very nice.
Weakness:
Battery life of CR120A battery pair. This is the ultimate film camera. The AF is absolutely fantastic. The viewing screen is so large that you have to adjust yourself to looking at the entire viewing image instead of just half of it which you normally get with a non pro camera viewing screen.
Customer Service Not necessary. Similar Products Used: F3, F100, Nikon D70s. |
[Jul 14, 2007]
Gary
Expert
Ah, likely the last Nikon professional level film camera. Added one to the "fleet" here and like every other F series, there are good and bad points.
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[Apr 06, 2006]
Shawn Mielke
Beginner
Strength:
100% viewfinder (gorgeous!)
Weakness:
Nothing serious, but then I am not an experienced professional.
I felt this camera needed a little more praise, so here it is. The F6 is a stunning instrument, in terms of speed and also design, layout, and build. Nothing we haven't heard before about this camera perhaps but it's all so true. It instills pure confidence to go out into the real world and make art, digital be dam**d. Similar Products Used: none |
[Dec 17, 2005]
jimmykjimmy
Professional
Strength:
Well built. Custom modes for greater flexibility. Instant auto focus and this can be varied depending on where the subject is.
Weakness:
None I was at first apprehsive about buying another film camera. But the F6 appealed to me and the first reviews were great. The question is why spend so much on a film camera when i could have had another digital? Film cameras in my opinion are very reliable. You can peel of shot after shot and don't have to worry about buffer fatique. The F6 handles this very well. It feels so good in my hands just like a professional camera should. The autofocus is great and the LCD on the rear panel is standout quality. The custom modes are very flexible, I can't say enough good things about this camera. Customer Service Have not had to use and probably never will have to in the near future. Similar Products Used: Nikon F100 |
[Aug 18, 2005]
William Kazak
Professional
Strength:
Fast and accurate autofocus,better than F100 or D70.Menu is all you could ask for.The viewfinder is unbelievably great;bright and large.Meter and focus area is just super.
Weakness:
The extra motor drive is cheaply made.Does not feel tight onto the F6 and has a hair trigger to it when coupled to the F6.I wish the F6 used just AA style batteries,so I would not need or want the extra motor drive.As it is,the F6 shoots very fast. I love this camera.Calumet has a credit card promo so I bought the F6 with a motor drive and a slightly used 180mm F2.8 autofocus lens.This camera exceeds all expectations.It is the best film camera Nikon has ever produced.Solid,yet light and well balanced without the motor drive.The 180 is a pleasure to work with on this camera as the balance is very nice while holding the lens barrel with the other hand.Film is still king. I got into autofocus a couple of years ago with a used F100.The autofocus ability of this camera is far superior;more accurate,faster and good in low light with at least a 2.8 autofocus lens. If you want the best from Nikon-this is it! Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: Nikon F3, Nikon F100,Nikon D70 and Nikon D70-s. |
[Jul 08, 2005]
james231176
Intermediate
Strength:
(1) Many Custom Functions. (2) Awsome rear screen (3) Excellent user menu display/resolution (4) viewfinder is a dream !!! (5) Self Diagnostic shutter so precise and so mechanically perfect in acoustics!!! (6) heavy and built so solid - its an animal (7) Rubber sealed in rear film door, battery door (thats all i can see at this point, but apparently is sealed same as D2X) (8) Nikon and F6 actaully Embossed not just printed into the body (9) Feels so ergonomically perfect with all lens i use most 50mm f1.8d, 24-120 vr afs, 300f4 afs. (10) SUPERRRRRRRRR SONIC FASSSSTtttt "autofocus" same as D2x....what a dreammmmmm (11) 11 focus points !!! excellent tracking - ridiculously accurate
Weakness:
none, this is the best body in the world. there are no faults at this level. The best cameras are not MADE IN JAPAN for nothing Ill tell you what, i purchase nearly every new camera (PRO stuff) thats ever been out, from Canon EOS3, and IvhS, to the latest d70S DSLR, to even a EOS 1D Mark 2.....But "NEVER" and i mean "NEVER" have i experienced such JOY when just holding a camera !! Some may be saying why has he gone from digital back to film, ....GLAD YOU ASKED :-) !!! To me only, and in my eyes digital is such a waste of time at the momment, they are like computers when we first had computers, everyone wanted one we all got them and everyweek (even to date) they are being updated and superseeded by something better. No matter if your a PRO or someone like me who just likes the latest and newest gear, digital simply wont stack up until it thins out and the big brands stop at a certain point. Regardless noithing sounds quite like a film shutter !! this thing sounds so damm precise and so mechanically sound. To be honest i am just so sick and tired of the processing involved with digital cameras. Its taking the skill and fun away from composing that awsome shot !! because deep down we know that we can setup the camera for ANY situation i personally just dont find it as much fun as film. With film you have to judge more, digital you dont. Anyway back to the story....Nikon have excelled beyond the F5 i believe. They have made a better F5 into a smaller package that doesnt need some HUGE battery pack (aka F5). Its just a dream it really is, and there are so many custom functions !!! Customer Service Maxwell in OZ arent the brightest with knowledge, Canon pro services are number 1 with service. but hey Nikon make a killer PRO film body and i like it so (F) the service i reckon. its never gonna break. Similar Products Used: Nikon d70, d70s, d2h, f80, f75, f401....Canon Eos30, Eos3, Eos 1d mk2. |
[Jun 10, 2005]
John M.
Professional
Strength:
Super fast and accurate autofocus, the metering system is dead on, whisper quiet operation, bright viewfinder, rugged build lightweight, comfortable ergonomics and long battery life.
Weakness:
Cost ( a bit expensive ) need the optional battery grip to get a vertical shutter release. Let me start by saying WOW! I shoot mostly weddings and events. This camera has been great for me. If it wasn't so expensive I would most likely have more than two. I typically shoot anywhere from 40 to 60 rolls of film per wedding. With my F5 or F100's I would be changing batteries for every wedding, With the F6 I have been able to shoot 2 to 3 weddings per battery change. With it's top notch autofocus and metering systems, I feel very confident that my proofs are going to look the best they can be. In my line of work, having a camera system that is quiet, fast, rugged, reliable and very accurate is a huge plus! The Nikon F6 fits all those descriptions. I was just as surprised as the next person when I heard that Nikon was introducing a new flagship 35mm camera, I'm sure glad they did. I applaud Nikon for creating a superb tool for us film photographers. Customer Service Just had to have my dropped 20-35 2.8 zoom lens repaired. Nikon USA did a very good job of returning it to factory spects. Although it did take them 5 weeks to get it back to me. Similar Products Used: Nikon F100, F5, N90s, Fm3a, F3, F2 |