Nikon F-601M
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Single lens reflex |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Film format | 35mm (135) film, 36mm x 24mm |
| Film speed |
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| Film speed detection | Yes |
| Recording medium | Film |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure metering | 5 zone matrix or centre-weighted metering |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane |
| Shutter speeds | 30s to 1/2000s, bulb |
| Viewfinder | |
| Optional viewfinders | fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x |
| Frame coverage | 92% |
| General | |
| Battery | 6V lithium |
| Dimensions | 154.5 x 96 x 65 mm |
| Weight | 565g without battery pack |
The Nikon F-601m is a manual focus, autoexposure, auto film loading and advancing 35 mm SLR camera manufactured by the Nikon Corporation and released in 1990. It was sold in USA as the N6000.
The F-601m is a simplified version of the F-601, with no autofocus capability and no built-in flash.[1]
Features
- Flexible programmed (P), aperture priority (A) and shutter priority (S) auto-exposure and manual exposure control.
- Matrix and Center-Weighted Metering.
- Auto-exposure bracketing.
- Self-timer.
- High or low speed continuous film advance.
- DX film code recognition to automatically set ISO speed.
- Exposure and flash compensation.
- TTL flash exposure.[2][3]
Construction
- Polycarbonate (plastic) exterior.
- Metal lens mount.
Lens Compatibility
- CPU lenses required for full compatibility.[3]
- Manual focus lenses lose P & S modes, matrix metering, and aperture display in the finder[3]
- Pre-AI and IX lenses not supported[3]
- G-type lenses will work in P & S modes, and only smallest aperture in A & M modes.
- DX lenses will be vignetted, otherwise same as G-type
- VR functionality not supported
References
- ^ Foo, Lee (1998). "Nikon SLR Models 1989–1991". Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2008). "Digital Archives on Camera Products - Niion F-601M (N6000)". Retrieved 2008-12-01. [dead link]
- ^ a b c d Nikon Corporation. "Nikon N6000 Instruction Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-12-01.