Nikon F-601M

Film speed detectionYesRecording mediumFilmExposure/meteringExposure metering5 zone matrix or centre-weighted meteringShutterShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal planeShutter speeds30s to 1/2000s, bulbViewfinderOptional viewfindersfixed eye-level pentaprismViewfinder magnification0.75xFrame coverage92%GeneralBattery6V lithiumDimensions154.5 x 96 x 65 mmWeight565g 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

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