Nikon F-601M

Nikon F-601M

Maker	Nikon
Type	Single lens reflex
Film format	35mm (135) film, 36mm x 24mm
Recording medium	Film
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane
Shutter speeds	30s to 1/2000s, bulb
ASA/ISO range	ISO 25-5000 (DX coded) ISO 6-6400 (manual)
Film speed detection	Yes
Exposure metering	5 zone matrix or centre-weighted metering
Optional viewfinders	fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder magnification	0.75x
Frame coverage	92%
Battery	6V lithium
Dimensions	154.5 x 96 x 65 mm
Weight	565g without battery pack

The Nikon F-601m is a manual focus, autoexposure, auto film loading and advancing 35 mm SLR camera manufactured by the Nikon Corporation and released in 1990. It was sold in USA as the N6000.

The F-601m is a simplified version of the F-601, with no autofocus capability 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.
1 2 3 4 Nikon Corporation. "Nikon N6000 Instruction Manual" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-12-01.

Nikon film SLR timeline

	end of 1950s		1960s						1970s								1980s									1990s								2000s					2010s

Professional																			F3AF					F4							F5							F6
		F								F2							F3
High-end																						F-501 (N2020)				F90 (N90)		F90X (N90s)					F100
																								F-801 (N8008)			F-801S (N8008S)							F80 (N80)
Mid-range							FT	FTn				FT2		FT3												F-601 (N6006)			F70 (N70)								F75 (N75)
							FS						ELW		FE				FE2
				Nikkorex F / Nikkor J							EL			EL2					FA							F-601M (N6000)					FE10
																																Pronea S
					Zoom 35									FM				FM2													Pronea 600i/6i				FM3A
			35	35 II		(Nikon) Auto 35																								FM10
Entry-level																EM		FG			F-301 (N2000)				F-401S (N4004S)				F50 (N50)					F65 (N65)
																				FG-20			F-401 (N4004)				F-401X (N5005)						F60 (N60)			F55 (N55)

Autofocus | APS-format | Nikkorex with leaf shutter | Nikomat/Nikkormat | Manual Focus with electronic features (A mode)

See also: Nikon DSLR cameras

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