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| − | The F100 replaced the [[Nikon N90s|F90X]] in 1999, accompanying the [[Nikon F5|F5]], as the early [[Nikkormat]]s did the [[Nikon F|Nikon F]]. The F100 inherited the [[Nikon F5|F5]]'s ergonomics and added further improvements | + | The F100 replaced the [[Nikon N90s|F90X]] in 1999, accompanying the [[Nikon F5|F5]], as the early [[Nikkormat]]s did the [[Nikon F|Nikon F]]. The F100 inherited the [[Nikon F5|F5]]'s ergonomics and added further improvements. |
The top view of the Nikon F100 shows a well organized positioning of command dials and other operational features. This layout has become the standard for up-scale Nikon models: from the F6 to the very recent [[Nikon D700|D700]]. | The top view of the Nikon F100 shows a well organized positioning of command dials and other operational features. This layout has become the standard for up-scale Nikon models: from the F6 to the very recent [[Nikon D700|D700]]. | ||
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| − | The camera was positioned as an 'affordable pro' compared to the [[Nikon F5|F5]]. | + | The camera was positioned as an 'affordable pro' compared to the [[Nikon F5|F5]]. Although about twice the price of a [[Nikon N90s|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 [[Nikon F5|F5]] price premium. |
| − | Although about twice the price of a [[Nikon N90s|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 [[Nikon F5|F5]] price premium. | ||
| − | The MD15 makes the F100 look very similar to the [[Nikon F5|F5]]. | + | The MD15 makes the F100 look very similar to the [[Nikon F5|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. |
| − | 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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Revision as of 12:21, 7 April 2011
The Nikon F100 is an automatic-focusing camera released by Nikon in 1999.
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| Nikon F100 with AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D (in the back: Nikon F5 with AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D) © Patrick Verbessem (Image rights) |
The F100 replaced the F90X in 1999, accompanying the F5, as the early Nikkormats did the Nikon F. The F100 inherited the F5's ergonomics and added further improvements.
The top view of the Nikon F100 shows a well organized positioning of command dials and other operational features. This layout has become the standard for up-scale Nikon models: from the F6 to the very recent D700.
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| F100 with AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D © Patrick Verbessem (Image rights) |
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| F100 with AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D © Patrick Verbessem (Image rights) |
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.
links
Nikon F100 picture set by Patrick Verbessem
- Instruction Manual - English at at M.Butkus' www.orphancameras.com
