Nikon N6006 35mm SLR Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

needs repairing at a qualified shop if you think the camera is worthy, since its old how much is it worth to you vs a new one

needs repairing at a qualified shop

needs repairing at a qualified shop sounds like the film advance motor died

This is a link to the manual for the N6000 which is similar to the N6006 http://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/archive/N6000.pdf . Look on page 46.

Turn the setting in the drive mode ( Top cover LCD Panel ) from C to S This mode with only let you take one shot at a time as you lift you finger up and down on the release button.

You can download a PDF of many Nikon camera manuals from nikonusa.com -check under support. If it is no longer available search the internet for N6006 manuals or check eBay (this camera is close to 20 years old). There are a number of people who sell manuals for old cameras

You may download the manual from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm

You may download a copy of the manual from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm

You may download the manual from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm

The Nikon N6006 will use just about any Nikon F-mount lens made in the past 55 years. About the only exceptions are some rare (and very expensive) fisheye lenses and the newer DX lenses specifically designed for digital cameras.

Yes, the autofocus should work. However you'll likely get vignetting on your photos because a DX lens is designed to cover a smaller area than a frame of 35mm film.

The N6006 uses one DL223A or CR-P2 battery.

You may download the manual from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm

If you have more then one autofocus lens, is the problem limited to one lens only? if it turns out that the camera needs professional repair (and it may), keep in mind that an N6006 body is currently available on E-bay for $35 (buy it now price) and an N8008 is only $40 (buy it now).

You may download a copy of the N6006 manual from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm

What speed film? Does the roll have the DX markings (the black-and-silver rectangles)? If it doesn't, what happens if you set the film speed manually?

Press the shutter release button located atop the handgrip.There are restrictions, depending on the lens and the exposure mode. If you need a manual, you may download a copy from here.

You may download a copy of the manual from here. The film loading instructions begin on page 13.

You can download a copy of the manual here.

When you say it was difficult to load film, how was it difficult?

One of the most common mistakes I see people make when they say it was difficult, is they unwittingly shove their finger right through the shutter curtain when trying to load a roll. Since the roll is likely no good at this point anyway, rewind it and open the camera.

Look at the center where you should see what looks like 4--5 horizontal little blades of foil. If these aren't nice and straight, but are crinkled, crumpled, aren't closed, half stuck open, the mirror is stuck open, or any number of other issues - you're toast.

Either consult a qualified repair tech locally if there is one or try somewhere like KEH Camera, you can find them online. If you don't want to repair it, stick it on ebay listing the damage and make $1-2