Nikon F6 serial numbers - post yours!

[Huss]

That the one with the last post in 2013 and more chat than pics 😉

Nope!

This one


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149211&page=6

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Good 😀
Thanks, possibly the worst search engine in the known universe here and Google Advance wasn't much better.
Done.

 

[endoplas]

My new (to me) F6 has the serial number 0006684

 

[jonmanjiro]

0034843 (new stock on shelf at Yodobashi Camera, Shinjuku, March 2015)

0035141 (for ¥271,800, new stock on shelf at Fujiya Camera, Nakano, Tokyo, February 2017)

Used ones can be found for as little as this:

 

[ChrisLivsey]

0035141 (for ¥271,800, new stock on shelf at Fujiya Camera, Nakano, Tokyo, February 2017)

Interesting as mine was new, no idea how long on the shelf of course, in Feb. last year at 34612 so just over 500 in-between.

 

[HHPhoto]

In Germany it varies (dependant on the distributor) between 1,700€ and 1,900€ for the body, and about 400€ for the MB-40 vertical grip (the D4 is in the 5,700-6,000€ range).

For such a "once in a lifetime" camera, which can be used for 40-50 years (or even more), that is next to nothing, only some Euros p.a..

One of the reasons I will again go for a brand new one.
Then my first F6 (also bought new) will be loaded with colour reversal film on my projects, and the second, new one will be used parallel loaded with BW reversal, BW negative or colour negative film.
Perfect solution.

Cheers, Jan

I indeed realized my plans back in autumn 2015.
I had bought another (my second) brand new F6 with MB-40 vertical grip.
Serial number of that second one is 003502x.
Photography life is so fine with two excellent F6 🙂.

Cheers, Jan

 

[SaveKodak]

Finally updating this!

0035306

Just got it. Never selling it.

 

[Archlich]

Got mine - again, and this time will never sell it.

0034835

It feels weird that you have a film Nikon that's actually younger than a, for example, D4...

 

[lonelyboy]

This is mine, 0031535

 

[DeSassmann]

First time poster in this forum and registered to contribute to this interesting discussion.

I took delivery of a new F6 from Amazon Germany this week, serial is 352xx. It seems that we are slowly - if ever - approaching 36.000 units.

The MB-40 grip also seems to be out of stock here in Germany, without any further deliveries expected. Even the Nikon store lists the grip as no longer available.

--
Dennis

 

[HHPhoto]

First time poster in this forum and registered to contribute to this interesting discussion.

I took delivery of a new F6 from Amazon Germany this week, serial is 352xx. It seems that we are slowly - if ever - approaching 36.000 units.

The MB-40 grip also seems to be out of stock here in Germany, without any further deliveries expected. Even the Nikon store lists the grip as no longer available.

--
Dennis

Dennis, welcome here, and congratulations to your new F6!!
You will not regret the purchase.

I can highly recommend to add the MB-40 vertical/battery grip to the F6.
Perfect ergonomics and perfect power supply with the grip.
Ask Foto Brenner for delivery.
If Brenner cannot deliver, ask Calumet or Foto Mundus.
If that does not work:
B&H Photo in New York has the MB-40 in stock. They ship worldwide.
There is no discontinuation notice on the Nikon global internet page for the MB-40.

Enjoy your F6!

Cheers, Jan

 

[nobbylon]

battery grip turns the F6 into a monster that's even bigger than an F5! I really cant see the point. The F5 was big enough and carrying it around all day was hard work. Even my 700 with battery pack is a chore. Nice for the bigger zooms but how many times would you use it? Haven't used my F6 for nearly 2 years. Been shooting an M9P and finally get digital.

 

[DeSassmann]

Thanks Jan for the kind words and the hints regarding the MB-40!

Currently B&H is on my shopping list for the Meta35 data reader anyways, so I will most likely order a used grip there. I always used battery grips starting with the D200, so this is a must have for me.

It somehow feels strange to spend that much of money for an analogue camera in 2017, but it is for sure worth it. It combines the modern Nikon system (e.g. CLS) with the film world. And it will be an important piece of history of 35mm film.

 

[lonelyboy]

By the way, did anyone try using rechargeable battery 3.7V CR123A for the Nikon F6? Does it work properly with the camera? And how is the life of the battery?

Thanks.

 

[minnichphoto]

Bought a "Brand New" f6 off eBay a few weeks ago from a USA seller 100% feedback. When it arrived, it was definitely not new, missing all the original items and looked liked it had been sugar-cookied in lint. The serial #0013439 dated it around 10yrs old and before the firmware update. The seller even tried to hit me up for more money after they had shipped. After a painful exchange peppered with verbal assaults from the seller, eBay intervened and my money was returned. The seller offered to pay return shipping as part of the settlement, but of course, has not.

I bought another F6 off eBay from a Japanese seller, serial#0032537 and it's great. This EX+ F6 is 200% newer than the "brand new" f6, had free shipping and only took about 5 days to arrive.

On that note, I usually try to buy off of forums for equipment, however sometimes eBay is the only option. The last 3 items I purchased off eBay from US (100%) sellers all had issues and were very different than described. Not minor issues, but major things like broken missing parts, complete fabrications and pictures that are different than reality. To me, it seems like the "honor system" for US sellers on eBay has diminished considerably or maybe I just happen to find the bad ones, consistently in a row. On the flip side, Japanese sellers are quite the opposite. Equipment is graded conservatively, priced competitively, arrives faster and is better than expected. Communication has always been prompt as well.

 

[NIKON KIU]

List now updated. Thanks everyone. It paints a pretty clear picture I'd say. My guess is that there are no serial numbers below 0001001. I wonder if we'll reach 0040000...

There was a huge gap between 0002xxx and 0007xxx, so I did more number collecting.
There is still no 0004xxx
1000 cameras we are missing...


I have been holding on for over a dozen years, the 65000 yenner F6 is getting mighty close to The $500 budget I have.

Here is an interesting number:

0011000

And here is a late Mint- example from KEH on ebay:

0035093

Today, I had some spare time on hand.
🙂

Kiu

 

[Skiff]

More relevant data here:
So far we had not seen a F6 with a serial number below 0001000.
Where are the first 1000 produced F6?
They are there: It seems Nikon really started with number 0000001.
Because last weekend on a photographer meeting I talked to a F6 user who has bought his F6 just when it was introduced in late 2004: His F6 has a serial number of 0000918.

 

[NIKON KIU]

OK.
I added everything.


0000455
0000918
0001488
0001563
0001603
0001738
0001775
0001946
0002069
0002145
0002332
0002454
0002737
0002742
0002826
0002897
0003416
0003809
0004232
0005283
0005614
0005637
0005660
0005685
0006333
0006391
0006684
0007154
0007238
0007334
0007380
0007459
0007634
0008017
0008124
0008331
0009041
0009101
0009380
0009829
0010284
0010391
0010477
0011000
0011258
0012299
0012429
0012519
0012594
0012846
0012890
0012951
0012991
0013067
0013177
0013410
0013427
0013439
0013870
0014055
0014306
0014333
0014343
0014523
0014581
0014886
0015013
0015265
0015730
0015782
0015817
0016270
0016319
0016355
0017047
0017109
0017622
0017981
0018350
0018415
0018513
0018633
0019199
0019314
0019677
0019678
0019726
0020302
0020377
0020744
0020797
0021054
0021524
0021975
0022227
0022409
0022492
0022507
0022592 (USA model sold on RFF April 2017 )
0023439
0024085
0024123
0025613
0026108
0026354
0026923
0029536
002984x (purchased in 2008)
0030478
0031210
0031318
00314xx (purchased in 2009)
0031447
0031535
0031678
0031901
0032537
0033829 (purchased in January 2015 as a refurb)
0033884 (ebay unused May 2017)
0033923 (purchased used January 2017)
0033976 (used camera listed at Map Camera on April 15th, 2015)
0034000
0034395
0034612
00347xx (purchased in late 2014)
0034748
0034835
0034843 (new stock on shelf at Yodobashi Camera, Shinjuku, March 2015)
003502x
0035093
0035141 (for ¥271,800, new stock on shelf at Fujiya Camera, Nakano, Tokyo, February 2017)
00352xx (Amazon Germany March 2017)
0035306

 

[HHPhoto]

battery grip turns the F6 into a monster that's even bigger than an F5! I really cant see the point.

The MB-40 definitely does not turn the F6 into a "monster".
It is just the opposite: The MB-40 improves the ergonomics and capabilities of the F6 very well:
- perfect handling for vertical shots
- perfect ergonomics with optimal buttons for verticel shots
- improved handling and ergonomics even with horizontal shots
- perfect power supply options with the MB-40 (that alone makes it worth every penny)
- improved speed of 8 fps
- perfect flexibility: I can use the MB-40, but I don't must use it in the cases I don't need it.

Haven't used my F6 for nearly 2 years. Been shooting an M9P and finally get digital.

Not using the F6 for about 2 years? That's a crime 🙄 .
This outstanding camera is made to be used, not made for being an unused shelf queen.
If you don't use it, sell it.
There are enough photographers out there who appreciate this unique camera and want one to take lots of photographs with it!
Give it to them.
Or start using your F6 again 🙂 .

Cheers, Jan

 

[HHPhoto]

Thanks Jan for the kind words and the hints regarding the MB-40!

You are welcome.

Currently B&H is on my shopping list for the Meta35 data reader anyways, so I will most likely order a used grip there. I always used battery grips starting with the D200, so this is a must have for me.

I definitely recommend to add the MB-40 to the F6. You will not regret it to have that additional option.
The Meta 35 is nice. I own one, too.

It somehow feels strange to spend that much of money for an analogue camera in 2017, but it is for sure worth it. It combines the modern Nikon system (e.g. CLS) with the film world. And it will be an important piece of history of 35mm film.

That is not strange at all, because:
1. Film is starting a revival.
2. The F6 is the best designed 35mm SLR ever.
3. The F6 is worth every penny bought brand new.
4. With a brand new F6 you have a "once in a lifetime" camera. If you take at least a bit care of it, it will serve you very well for the next 30, 35, 40 or maybe even more years.
A camera with such a lifespan for such a relative low price delivers an outstanding price-performance ratio. It is indeed a very cheap camera considering the outstanding value you get.

Cheers, Jan