Nikon F100
Nikon F100 with AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D (in the back: Nikon F5 with AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D) © Patrick Verbessem |
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The camera was positioned as an 'affordable pro' compared to the F5. Although about twice the price of a F90X, the price tag was acceptable in comparison with his big brother. To achieve this, the F100 used more plastic parts, a brass lens mount, it lacks mirror lock-up and has no eye-piece shutter nor a removable prism. Despite of these cost cutting measures, the F100 was a highly regarded piece of equipment, questioning the F5 price premium. The MD15 makes the F100 look very similar to the F5. Although it doesn’t change the camera performance much, attaching the MD15 to the F100 reassures a firm hold on the body. When using larger and heavier lenses, the use of the MD15 becomes more or less a necessity. |
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Nikon F100 picture set at 'tochka Z on Flickr' by Patrick Verbessem