Nikon F6 - where can I buy one new?

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Hi everyone,

I believe the title says it all. I'm thinking of buying a new Nikon F6 - as it's generally agreed it's still in production. But where can I find one in Europe (to buy online)? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Alex
 
Search Japanese eBay, many excellent condition Nikons there, not only F6 but also F5 and older models. Just prepare to pay customs fees when package enters Europe.
 
alexandru_voicu said:
Hi everyone,

I believe the title says it all. I'm thinking of buying a new Nikon F6 - as it's generally agreed it's still in production. But where can I find one in Europe (to buy online)? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Alex
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Hi Alex,

in Europe you can get the F6 for example in Germany at
- Nikon Germany directly:
https://www.nikon.de/de_DE/product/film-cameras/film-slr-camera-f6

- Brenner Fotoversand:
https://www.fotobrenner.de/kameras/...loge-slr-kameras/1635/nikon-f6-gehaeuse?c=132

- Amazon:
https://www.amazon.de/Nikon-FAA410N...=UTF8&qid=1550278690&sr=8-1&keywords=Nikon+F6

And most of the bigger German dealers with local shops (chains) like Foto Gregor, Foto Leistenschneider, Fotomax can order it for you, too.

As someone who is using the F6 with MB-40 vertical grip for years I highly recommend it. The best 35mm SLR ever built. Period.
I've used mine just today, and have shot the new Adox HR-50 film 🙂.
Go for a brand new F6, you will not regret it.

Cheers, Jan
 
alexandru_voicu said:
Hi everyone,

I believe the title says it all. I'm thinking of buying a new Nikon F6 - as it's generally agreed it's still in production. But where can I find one in Europe (to buy online)? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Alex
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$2600 for a brand new one, or $900 for a mint one, with return privileges if you dont like it (ebay). I'm not sure what the extra $1700 buys you.
 
Ted Striker said:
$2600 for a brand new one, or $900 for a mint one, with return privileges if you dont like it (ebay). I'm not sure what the extra $1700 buys you.
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In Britain, the difference between a second one in mint condition and a new one is about 1000 pounds, which is less than 1300 US dollars. True, it's a huge amount. But... You do get the piece of mind. Then you help Nikon keeping the production of the F6 alive. Then you get new electronics, as we all know that the electronics will fail first. An unused F6 from 10 years ago might have only 10 years of useful life, simply because the electronics will eventually fail. A new F6 might double the life expectancy. And, fourth, I'm one of those with hard luck finding used cameras in good condition. I've been burnt too many times. I think the shipping costs for various returns would have bought a nice camera. Of course, I exaggerate, but you get the point. For how advanced it is, the F6 in new condition is an absolute bargain compared to the Leica MP.
 
alexandru_voicu said:
In Britain, the difference between a second one in mint condition and a new one is about 1000 pounds, which is less than 1300 US dollars. True, it's a huge amount. But... You do get the piece of mind. Then you help Nikon keeping the production of the F6 alive. Then you get new electronics, as we all know that the electronics will fail first. An unused F6 from 10 years ago might have only 10 years of useful life, simply because the electronics will eventually fail. A new F6 might double the life expectancy. And, fourth, I'm one of those with hard luck finding used cameras in good condition. I've been burnt too many times. I think the shipping costs for various returns would have bought a nice camera. Of course, I exaggerate, but you get the point. For how advanced it is, the F6 in new condition is an absolute bargain compared to the Leica MP.
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+1.
But you can be much more optimistic concerning the long term stability of electronics. Have a look at the first electronic cameras which were introduced in the 70ies like the Canon AE-1. Most of them are still working after 40 years. And those which are defunct mostly died because of crashed mechanics.
For example when the Nikon F3 was introduced, most professionals were rather sceptical because of the electronics. But in a few years the F3 has proven its reliability and now it belongs to the most legendary cameras.

If the electronic is very well made, it will last very very long. And the F6 is made with highest professional standards, for long term professional use.
If you take a bit care for it, it will certainly last for at least 35 years, probably for much longer.
And for such a long time the price of a new F6 is negligible. It are just some bucks per year.
A new F6 used for decades is not only one of the best options, but also one of the cheapest options for an outstanding SLR.
I am using one, too. For more than a decade now. And it works perfectly. Dream camera.
 
Beware the gray market cameras. I'm not sure how it works in other parts of the world, but in the US, Nikon will not honor a warranty on those. I would just go w/ a good used one rather than a new one. Those things are nearly impossible to kill. I prefer the n8008s cameras because you can buy them for $30 and they have every feature I would ever need, including matrix, center and spot metering, focus screens that can be replaced in 10 seconds, a 1/8000 top shutter speed, and easy to find AA batteries.
 
If people are still shooting electronic cameras from the '80s and '90s, there's no worry at all about buying a used F6. For a $1700 savings, you can buy two and still have money, a lot of money, left over compared to buying a new one.
 
Ted Striker said:
If people are still shooting electronic cameras from the '80s and '90s, there's no worry at all about buying a used F6. For a $1700 savings, you can buy two and still have money, a lot of money, left over compared to buying a new one.
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Actually there is. Look up/google tin whiskers.
Those old electronic cameras used lead flux, but that has been banned due to the effects to the environment. It has been replaced with tin which has life expectancy issues in electronics. Something that lead flux was immune to.

edit - it seems mfgs are mitigating the effects of whiskers via coatings of the related parts.
 
This always confuses me.

The guy says he wants new.

Fine.

He even went so far as to give reasons.

Good reasons.

Again, fine.

Yet many posters are doing their best to convince him to buy a used camera.

???Why???

...and then we whine that no one is building new cameras and that the film revival cannot continue unless there are new cameras available.

...???...
 
Pioneer said:
This always confuses me.

The guy says he wants new.

Fine.

He even went so far as to give reasons.

Good reasons.

Again, fine.

Yet many posters are doing their best to convince him to buy a used camera.

???Why???

...and then we whine that no one is building new cameras and that the film revival cannot continue unless there are new cameras available.

...???...
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Thank you, Pioneer. Not that I don't appreciate everybody's input. I certainly do. There is a big difference between new and second hand, although the much quoted sum of 1700 dollars is exaggerated.

I'll try to buy it locally. Actually, yesterday I already visited the largest camera retailer in my home country, F64, and they told me they are going to call me in a couple of days. If I buy it from them, I can even pay it in 24 monthly installments (without interest), which is not bad.

Thank you,
Alex
 
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