Introduced in 2004, the F6 came at a time when Nikon knew that digital photography essentially killed 35mm film for professional use.
It’s more interesting to know why Nikon packed all these features to create “ the world’s best 35mm film SLR camera.” The slew of advanced features, controls, and capabilities it was equipped with goes on and on.
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It can also log full EXIF data to CF cards through the accessory MV-1 card reader, making it an interesting mix of film and digital features. It’s also compatible with every Nikon lens made since 1977, and even those all the way from 1959 if they are AI converted. Many find it pleasant to shoot with for its Silent (S) mode, which allows for reduced noise and vibration. Design-wise, it comes in a great form factor not too clunky and big, and just the right size for an ergonomic professional SLR camera. The truth is, the Nikon F6 is still one of the best SLR cameras that you can buy brand new and use for professional film photography. But, is that really a bad thing? Is the Nikon F6 still worth the hefty price tag? A quick search online reveals that a Nikon F6 body, the last of Nikon’s F series still being made today, is priced at $2,499 (on a side note, the only items priced higher are the Leica cameras).
Some models from iconic brands also remain as expensive as ever. It doesn’t help that film camera prices have gone up with the resurgence. You don’t only need a camera to shoot with you need to buy film rolls or packs, too. The Nikon F6 remains one of the priciest film SLR cameras you can get today.Īmong the things that somehow put off people in trying out film photography is the fact that each photo comes with a cost.