


A rechargeable pack is also included in the option package for those who prefer this feature.Ī very difficult lighting situation and the F6 does it again. As I like a little more bulk to my cameras, especially when shooting all day, I had Nikon ship the optional MB-40 "Multi Power Battery Pack" that increases the frames per second (fps) ratio (from 5.5 to 8 fps depending on the shutter speed), adds more comfort when shooting vertically with additional controls, and all with only a modest 18 percent gain in the overall height of the camera.

They would be right of course, as Nikon has "cut" the battery box from the base (like the F100) of the camera and now has it powered by twin 3v lithium batteries that are inserted into the left side of the camera base. For those established with the F5 and who want to trade up, we'll start right there and highlight all the new-and most important-features of this handsome Nikon F6.įor serious photographers using the previous F-series of cameras, right out of the box the feeling among all will be that something is missing.
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Call it a move up for those who never had the privilege of owning a premium camera or a huge upgrade for photographers who now feel they've taken the F5 to its limits, the F6 is certainly a milestone for both the company and the passion of photography.įor the former, taking it through its paces within the pages of its impressive 191-page instruction manual will be quite a feat. In a world of increasing digital dominance, Nikon has again taken a bold step and introduced a camera that should keep film-based photographers happy for some time to come. Photos © 2004, Stan Trzoniec, All Rights Reserved
