Nikon F6 Instruction Manual page 169

Filters
• Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, rear-interchange and slip-in.
With the F6, the filter factor need not be considered except when using the R60,
which requires exposure compensation to +1 EV.
Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are
used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly.
• Use circular-polarizing filter C-PL or C-PLII instead of polarizing filter Polar. The
polarizing filter cannot be used with the F6.
• Use L37C or NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens.
• Moiré may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light
source is in the frame. In this case, remove the filter before shooting.
• Effect of Matrix metering may not be obtained with filters that require
compensation other than 1; use of Center-Weighted metering is recommended. For
details, see the instruction manual of the filter.
Film Type
Neutral
Black & white Skylight
and color
Ultraviolet
Medium Y 48
Yellow
Deep
Black & white
Orange
Red
Soft
Circular-polarizing C-PL
Special
Circular-polarizing II C-PLII
photography
(black & white
and color)
Neutral density
Light
Amber
Deep
Color Light
Blue Medium B 8
Deep
Filter factor
Designation
Daylight Tungsten light 39 46 52 58 62 67 72 77 82 95 122 Bayonet 39 52
NC 1
L 1BC 1
L 37C 1
L 39 1
1.7 ( 2 / ) 1.2 ( 1 /
3 3
Y 52 2 (1) 1.4 ( 1 / 2 )
O 56 3.5 (1 5 / ) 2 (1)
6
R 60 8 (3) 5 (2 1 /
3
Soft 1 1
Soft 2 1
2-4 (1-2)
ND 2xS 2 (1)
ND 4xS 4 (2)
ND 8xS 8 (3)
1
A 2 1.2 ( / )
3
A 12 2 (1)
B 2 1.2 ( 1 / )
3
1.6 ( 2 / )
3
B 12 2.2 (1 1 / )
6
( ) = f/stop compensation
Screw-in attachment size (mm)
)
)
Rear-interchange Slip-in (mm)
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