Nikon F-601M

Nikon F-601M
Overview
Maker	Nikon
Type	Single lens reflex
Sensor/medium
Film format	35mm (135) film, 36mm x 24mm
Film speed	ISO 25-5000 (DX coded); ISO 6-6400 (manual);
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 (sold in USA as the N6000) is a manual focus, autoexposure, auto film loading and advancing 35 mm SLR camera manufactured by the Nikon Corporation and released in 1990.

The F-601m is a simplified version of the F-601, with no autofocus capability, no spot metering 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). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2008-12-01.

[MIRF601m-1] Foo, Lee (1998). "Nikon SLR Models 1989–1991". Retrieved 2008-12-01.

[Nikon-2] Nikon Corporation (2008). "Digital Archives on Camera Products – Niion F-601M (N6000)". Retrieved 2008-12-01. ^{[dead link]}

[InstructionManual-3] Nikon Corporation. "Nikon N6000 Instruction Manual" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2008-12-01.

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