Thanks Kai, the $1200 F6 I’ve been saving up for will now be $2000 in a few hours 😂

Thanks Kai for helping me sell my f6 for thrice the price I paid for it a couple of year back! Really helped me paying my bills!

Optical viewfinders are so extremely underrated today. Shooting an SLR or DSLR with a good, large viewfinder is such a relaxing experience compared to the EVF's of mirrorless.

The fact that Nikon will still perform maintenance and repairs on the F6 is another great reason to get one. I hope they'll continue to support it for years to come.

The F6 can also print capture data on the film strip between the frames. Such an amazing camera.

Never could justify the price of one of these, much as I want it, so I settled for the Nikon F100. About 85% of an F6 at 25% of the price, and I love mine to bits. ..Joe

2:34 Silent shutters or the "Q" mode on Nikons works if you hold the shutter down! The mirror comes down when you release the button, which can be anytime. With this only the curtain and mirror up are noises you can hear

A face to face between this and the F100 should be following soon!

I got one 2 years ago, its amazing. I brought it a Z8 and 400mm f2.8 G to Kenya last year. The ektachrome came out amazing.

Just picked up an F6 2 weeks ago. After 9 years of shooting full manual cameras with an external light meter shooting the F6 is a dream! What a camera.

I love my F5.

Been using my F100 (which is a semi-professional copy of f5) for three years, never been as delighted by a film camera before

The F6 looks like a beast of a camera, but with the F100 and the F4 in arsenal, I think I'm content for the time being. The F100 has been my go to Nikon film camera and it's a fantastic camera. Plus it can save EXIF data internally as long as you have a 10-pin to serial cable but I was able to easily make one after a bit of research. This was tedious and difficult in the early 2000's but today, its insanely easy. Very much enjoy your perspective as always Kai!

Following kai since 2014 from digital rev tv. Always my favorite

PRESSURE CAMPAIGN TO MAKE NIKON TO MAKE ANOTHER ONE F SERIES

lovely photos! it's one of my favourite cameras too

I can attest to its greatness - I have one since 2009. Lovely piece of machine

What a mark of the time, what a tons of memories, the state of the art camera once out of reach is 20 years old and affordable to me, yet I will never buy one and develop films in my DIY kitchen lab as I was young. As I can tell I used to owned a F2AS in bad shape, F3HP which is alright just the LCD number is not too well. Then for some part time job reason I put a rental F4E on my neck for the whole day and remember that pain and sorrow til this day. But I never seriously use a F5 and F6.

Indeed, a beautiful camera.

Glad to see you finally reviewed the F6 Kai, and beautiful pictures from Tokio no less. Many people ask what is the point of this camera when "X" film camera exist. For me the answer is simple: every time you press the shutter button, you are confident you are getting the picture. No other film camera does that for me and thus this is why it's my camera for events and sports. Regarding the internal battery problem, I had my camera repaired by Nikon, but I highly suggest getting a later serial number camera or one that has been serviced. I recommend ALWAYS keeping batteries in your F6 to avoid the internal battery from going bad. And for the shooting data, Meta35 was the way to go. That utility was able to embed the data into the scans. Very helpful for when importing to Lightroom afterwards. Shooting data can be imprinted between the frames, but that will slow the FPS on continuous shooting.

I bought one a couple of years ago, but didn’t like it at all. Probably not because of the camera, but my lack of good Nikon lenses. And I hated that there were so many lenses that only worked partially, when it came to autofocus, programs and so on. My Canon cameras doesn’t have any of those problem. If it’s an EF lens, it works on every EF-mount camera. And my 1VHS and 1NRS both are a lot faster than the F6, even with the grip mounted. It was just to different from how I use my Canons. Sold for more than I payed a couple of months later, so no regrets, and the man who bought it is still happy with it.

Long live the F3

The AF-D and G lenses in combination with the F6 metering and focus system absolutely squeezed every last drop of quality that you could possibly get out of 35mm film. Every time I see good scans from shots out of the F6 I'm blown away by the detail and resolution.

Cheers Kai. come back soon.

Very beautiful machinery

I'm always amazed at how fast it winds the film. Love mine.

the review of this old camera takes me back to the old digitalrev videos 😄

I have gone back into film and the F6 is a dream along with my Fm3a and FM2Ns

Good review abd I'm tempted to get one... The F6 was an evolution, the F4 was a revelation! I have been using my F4 pretty much since its day it was released 😀

Awesome camera - the best of the best. I've had one a year or so as a present from my grandad - the thud of the shutter really is amazing and the data imprinting is very nice. Glad you got one. Go get some crazy expensive slide film from Aperture and fire away

I have so many nostalgia feelings with this video. I have the feelings like this for the D200. I just absolutely loved that camera, even though it was a cropped sensor it just put out some really great photos. I love the color from it. I still have mine but sadly the top left dial got broken during a move a couple years ago. So now you have to dive into the menu to change the iso, white balance and quality settings, as well as shooting mode. It's a shame because I would love to get it fixed but it'd cost more than what they are worth these days I imagine.

Looks like you had great weather during your stay! Have watched your videos since 2012 on DRTV, if you’re ever in Kyoto would love to bring along my black F with a 2.1cm Nikkor ! Got that lens after seeing it on your silver F many times.

Love that Pro Image 100. Those reds. ❤ I love my F100. I've thought once or twice about getting the F5/F6 but it felt like overkill. Super fun retro review!

A truly great camera. It's quieter than some DSLRs, which is impressive considering it has to wind the film too.

Well done Kai! The F6 has become my favourite street workhorse over the last 5 years. The metering is infallible! Focus is fastest I have seen on a film camera, except zone focusing of course. The AF-S G lenses (50/1.4 and 85/1.4) are sublime. I couldn't say a bad thing about the F6, except that it's on the heavy side if you are used to mirrorless or rangefinder. I can easily skip a gym session after going out with a pair of F6s for a few hours. Brilliant overall.

I’m glad you mentioned the AF speed. I have the F5 and it drives the 50 1.4D and the 80-200 2.8DED with amazing speed. It drives the 80-200 faster than my D850! I wish the F5 had the shutter and aperture speed imprinted on the negatives like the F6. And I like using eneloops instead of those expensive F6 batteries. But the trade off is size of course. Both great cameras

One of the greatest cameras ever, can’t wait for the F7. I love using the 24/1.4G lens on this camera with some Kodak XX B&W or Fujichrome Provia 100, gorgeous every time.

Thanks for this. I had an F4s and lusted after the F5 when it came out but couldn’t justify the upgrade cost. Then by the time the F6 arrived I had moved on to digital. Sometimes I get nostalgic about film but so far not enough to actually go back. Maybe I’ll try medium format someday.

Ha, I just watched your old school F4 video and was laughing the whole way through! Thanks for the great video.

Yasss, more film reviews! Keep on going with more of the F series

I bought one brand new in Japan for 800 usd. Haven’t regretted a single thing.

I agree completely with your title of this video. I own every analogue model of Nikon made, except for an F6. There are three cameras I could never afford: an F6, a Leica of any kind and a Rolleiflex. One day.. someday.

Sold one month ago all my digital cameras as I didn't wanted to make the switch to hybrid and bought a brand new F6 (no scratches, out-of-the-box condition) for $900 on eBay (Japanese seller obiously). This was my best decision ever. Can't wait to put a 58mm 1.4 on it!

i love this, i wish it was mine, now even more

I’ve got a Nikon F80, I love it, although the latch on the back broke off mid shoot!

Love my F100, maybe one day I’ll pick up an F6 if I find the right deal. I also really love film SLRs with the ergonomics and look of the DSLR era. F6>Df any day.

Ektachrome 100 exists. Thanks for doing this. I just may try film photography again.

well i been looking for one of this for sometime now, will love to try some birds photography with film, this and the F5 seems like the best option lets hope i can still find one under 1500 after this video lol

Glad to see you're on Team D AF lenses. So much more character than the G lineup. If you've never used the 85 1.4D, do yourself a favor. Also, the Canon may have had more focus points but their cameras are fugly.

If it’s like the F4 then the “silent” mode is actually for the winder. On the F4 the “Cs” mode slows the winder down so it’s quieter when it winds the film after each shot

Outro “saved by the tell”…very cool.

Great camera. Still happy with my F100, which cost $125 in mint condition.

The F6 is the only film camera with digital time technology F6 Flash TTL system is Nikon i-TTL, compatible with to dates TTL flashes for digital Nikon cameras, no other Nikon film camera has i-TTL. The F6 battery grip can work directly with D2 batteries, compatible also with D3, D4, D5 D6 batteries. The exposure system with or without i-TTL flash is the best I've ever seen on film cameras, slide films are simply all ways exposed at perfection in automatic mode, it's magical

I love my 50 f4d!!!

Cool camera! What is your preferred way of scanning film?

Nikon should bring back the D700's censor type into a new camera body. even if they can make it a 24mp sensor instead of 12mp. I have that camera and i love it

Fingers crossed the attention Kai brings to Nikon will drop the price of some of the other really nice cameras.... even Medium Format has been rising in price again and i need a new VF for my Bronica

This makes me want to repurchase the 50mm 1.4 afd again. Along with the rest of my afd lenses.

Can’t disagree and we are in n good company. When Nikon invited me to take part in the press junket to Tokyo and Sendai for the D3 introduction in 2007, I had a chance to ask Nikon’s most senior camera engineer which was his favorite of all the cameras he had worked on, he reached into his desk and pulled out his personal D6.

As a bit of a heads up from long term nikon F6 user, pick up some RECHARGEABLE CR123a batteries as it will save you some ££ in the long term and far better for the environment! they also last a lot longer for shooting. The F6 is the GOAT. Long a 35mm 1.4 AF-s G on an enjoy!

yes. but pricewise, i prefer get d780 or d750 secondhand lol. for advanced film cam. i can just get f5 or f100 or f90

Part of me thinks that yes this is true... it's the best where ever was (although that is maybe subjective as many seemed to have liked the earlier F cameras a little more like the F2 or FM2). But from a technical standpoint, the F6 is the best there ever will be as it put a lot of their then-current tech into the camera. And being the last film camera Nikon produced, it encompassed most of the latest tech at its time. That being said ,I'm more interested in the older film cameras, from say the 60's to 80's -- the ones that were mostly / fully manual, although auto focus even on a film camera is nice at times.

Man it used to be 899$ in 2014-15 . Don't believe Kai, the production of the F6 continued for so many years. It was in first & second party retailers for so long.

Just when I’m ready to look for a medium format film camera you show me this. Damn you!😂

A lot say the F6 was just not what it should’ve been for professional photographers compared to the F5

As others mentioning in the comments, would be great if you could test Minolta Dynax 9, it would be even better if you can find one with updated firmware that can take modern A mount lenses.

So glad I got my F100 a few weeks ago, I couldn't afford an F6 then, and I definitely can't afford one now! XD

Still own f2

What happened to your studio at Aperture Kai? Have you still got it? Need some more analogue vids, Takumars 👍

Man I feel like a numpty, I never knew this camera existed! I also love this video so much! Reminds me a lot of the F4 video you did.

Serious enthusiast camera.

Canon 1v is the best. However I have recently sold it at a decent price for an F5 that was half the price. And I am very impressed with it.

Granddaddy of the D850… legendary DSLR!

A classic video with a classic camera. I am not sure it's a better option than the f100 by the way.

I own and use a variety of Nikon film cameras….my favourite is still the FM3a, but I do wonder, despite owning the fabulous F5 and F100, whether I need an F6? …..my wife’s view is that I do not!

So sayeth Brett "Hitman" Hart!

How can I change the viewfinder or easily change the screen? A very fine camera but the F5 was their last Pro SLR.

The silent mode refers to the winder will be quieter, but not the shutter

sold it, keep the f100 :)

How does it compare with the (under rated?) Minolta Dynax/Alpha 9?

Have both F4S and F5....and yes those are Heavy beasts!😅

My F6's AF failed - and I babied it. Started to extreme front focus. Nikon Los Angeles service center fixed it and said it was common w the F6. I still use it, and it is nice. But that was very disappointing. Also... once the internal battery that saves the memory settings and clock fails, you need to take it to a service center to have that fixed as the camera needs to come apart to get to it. Nikon didn't really think that through, did they?

We all want to see the next video shot on the Nikon F6.

finally, Nikon F6 - The F Word

For next topics: nikon FE, nikon FA, nikon D700

Nice but I don't think I could ever love anything more than my F4S - I feel like i'm on assignment for nat geo just taking snaps of my cat in the living room. The thing is a beast!

Fancied one of these for a while but it's never quite affordable enough to impulse purchase 😅

Great camera and I own an F5 in my collection... But I still think the two best film cameras were the canon EOS 3 (I have owned mine from new, the AF is phenomenal) and the Minolta Dynax 7. Both were revolutionary, to a certain extent the F6 is the response to the Minolta with it's back screen and shoots more FPS than the EOS 3... But this EOS 3 être autofocus works insanely well with my eye and has only been beaten by mirrorless AF or the EOS R3 eye controlled AF... And as the owner of an R5, I really miss the eye controlled AF.

The F5 is going to have to remain my favorite, as the F6 is still demanding a huge entry level price, starting in the low $800 USD range. And as others here were quick to point out, this video will probably cause prices to increase.

Hydrate, Kai. Hydrate.

Will the newest lenses work on it? I got Nikon F60 and the aperture and auto focus didn't work on most lenses, some claimed that only on F100 and F6 they will work, but I think it is a big risk to buy one and get disappointed. Has anyone tried some of the newer lenses on the body?

I love my F4 because of how ridicolous this crossover of past and future looks. Motorized rewind, still has manual knob. A S P M modes but still has shutter speed dial. DXcodes but still has ISO dial. Detachable prism. It's insane.

It would be so good to have an f6 as the ultimate modern film camera. But damn, it feels like buying a few rolls and developing them would cost almost as much as an F6

I love the form factor of the F6 but for me the Minolta Alpha 9 is the king.

I have almost the same experience with my old Nikon D100 without the film cost.

Laughs in Canon Elan 7NE with eye controlled autofocus that is vastly superior to the F6 in both speed and low light accuracy. Also has ETTL II metering and works with every modern flash sold today for Canon mirrorless cameras including all the fancy remote ones. Works with all Canon EF mount lenses, and their image stabilization works as well. The Canon Elan 7NE uses the electronics straight out of a Canon 10D DSLR. Sounds old, but for a film camera it's the most advanced ever produced by any brand. IYKYK

Will there be an F5 video?

Kai- how would you compare this to the F100?

How many film slots does it have?

The Nikon F6 was released 8 years after the F5. The D2X out at the time, and no one ever expected it. It was one last love letter to the F series and to film. PLEASE Nikon, pull another F6! Release one last D series camera. I'd love nothing more than a D900 to keep using until all my F mount lenses finally die.