C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Nikon F-601 (sold in North America as the N6006) is a mid-tier consumer autofocus SLR introduced in 1990. Positioned between the entry-level F-401 and the semi-professional F-801s, the F-601 offered a complete PASM exposure system, Nikon's 3D multi-pattern matrix metering, and a built-in pop-up flash in a polycarbonate body powered by four AA batteries. It was aimed at enthusiast photographers who wanted genuine metering flexibility without the bulk and price of the F-801 line. A manual-focus-only variant, the F-601M (N6000 in the US), was sold concurrently at a lower price point.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
Mid-tier Nikon AF SLR from 1990 - full PASM, matrix metering, and 4-AA power in a polycarbonate shell.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Nikon F (AI / AI-S / AF) |
| Years | 1990-1994 |
| Shutter | 30s - 1/2000s, electronic vertical metal |
| Flash sync | 1/125s |
| Built-in flash | Yes, pop-up |
| Meter | TTL matrix / center-weighted / spot |
| Modes | Program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual |
| Autofocus | Single-servo and continuous AF |
| Battery | 4x AA |
| Weight | ~480 g (body only) |
The F-601 succeeded the F-501, Nikon's first mass-market AF SLR (1986). By 1990 the AF-Nikkor lens range had matured substantially, and Nikon restructured its consumer line around three tiers: the F-401 (entry), F-601 (mid), and F-801s (semi-pro). The F-601 was Nikon's attempt to bring 3D matrix metering - previously confined to the F-801 and F4 - into a more affordable body. Production wound down around 1994 as the F-70 took over the mid-market slot. The F-601M variant omitted the AF mechanism entirely and was sold as an economy option for buyers who already owned manual-focus Nikkors.
The F-601 / N6006 occupies an interesting position: it is neither as mechanically robust as the F-801s nor as simple as the F-401, but it delivered the full Nikon metering suite at a consumer price. For 1990 buyers wanting to shoot sports with AF-continuous and switch to spot metering for portraits on the same roll, the F-601 was the accessible path. Today the body sells for very little, making it a cheap way to run AI-S Nikkors with matrix metering on film.
Nikon F mount. AI-S lenses meter correctly in all modes. AF Nikkors (D-type and earlier AF) drive via the camera's AF motor (the body has a built-in screw-drive AF motor). AF-S and G-type lenses mount but may not meter correctly depending on the lens generation - check compatibility. Recommended AF glass for the era: AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5, 50mm f/1.8 AF, 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5. Accessories: SB-25 or SB-26 Speedlight for full TTL flash; no dedicated motor drive winder (AA battery pack is integral).
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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