Probably the last professional SLR Nikon. Since 2004 on the market, and if we do not surprise the Japanese from Tokyo again with an unlikely successor, then it stays that way. Regarded by many as the best analog SLR designated (with bonds at the then simultaneously produced digital D2X), as grace of late birth, as Canon earlier from the analog SLR-business (EOS-1 V) got out. Therefore, it is also much less common because at the start of production for many well-heeled amateurs and professionals were anyway gone over to digital photography. For collectors as new therefore very interesting and very probably stable in value! It is also in the "purchase-bay" Used with traces rarely traded below 1000. A viewfinder change is no longer possible as its predecessors. Precisely because it is everywhere compactly entrained with two CR 123a lithium batteries in small camera bag. With optional MB-40 accessory battery grip and baby cells available worldwide, but also with D2x- or D3-usable Nikon D3s SLR digital camera (12.1 megapixels, Live View, HD video function) housing EN-EL4 Battery Nikon EN EL4a lithium-ion battery for D3 / D3x / MB-D10 / PDK-1 universal to energize. Without electricity but nothing goes! In this respect, the good old mechanical Nikon F2 or -FM models are in need with reliable mechanics better lifeline! Even in churches, museums quietly triggered and with all modern Nikon VR and AF-G lenses (except DX models of course) perfectly usable. But even old Nikon lenses (at least ais versions) are well used (the great advantage of Nikon against Canon, who have made a tough break for the good FD lenses for EOS system) to "hardcoding" on the F6. Anyone with the (still) on the market good analog films, such as Fuji Velvia 50 (color registration you have to like) and Fuji Velvia 400x knows, can with a good scanner from Plustek, Nikon (almost exclusively used to buy) or Reflecta next slide positive films also negative, color or monochrome films digitize well. The resolution and quality is brilliant for critical here rezensierende Digital Fans with SilverFast software, but labor intensive. Optionally, the F6 also exposed data in the photo or on the film web, which can be very valuable in filings or scientific documentaries. The camera has got a very beautiful form of Giugiaro and sees both as MB-40 very good and high quality of presence and absence of grip. The feel good with the leather trim on grade aluminum and magnesium alloy housing is equipped for the toughest Photo Adventure and the sealed enclosure protects against dust and to a limited extent against moisture! The best way to treat yourself than Nikon fan of these two cars! A housing as a perfect analogue back-up body for the rough everyday photography with "rugged qualities". Another new or almost new housing for the showcase with almost guaranteed value preservation! So who wants to afford or can, should no longer hesitate, because the time for such a perfect professional analog Boliden runs. If you are familiar, which is known what one mint for Nikon F2AS, black pays in original packaging. You get the new or re-conditioned Nikon F6 as a collector therefore traceable for the wife of value. Who wants to however have a lot of analog camera for little money, you should look at Nikon to a likewise very solid, even for specialist sufficient F-100, which can be bought for just under 300 in very good condition - and as with ubiquitously available baby cells Batteries can be operated anywhere.