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Nikon F 100 - SLR camera - 35mm - body only - black
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + ShareNikon F100 is a GREAT camera
(5 out of 5) by Nathan Grammatico on Aug 22, 2009 (Nate)The Nikon F100 lives up to it's reputation. After using digital SLR cameras for about a year, i thought i would experiment with film a little bit. There were cheaper, lighter options, but the Nikon F100 caught my eye with it's well constructed body, and professional feature-set. This camera will surely satisfy your needs.
The Nikon F100 has a very sturdy, dare i say professional, feel. It's heavier than most film cameras, and is about the same weight as a comparable digital SLR. Like all professional-level cameras, you won't find a flash on the camera. If you want one, you're going to have to get one, for a little more.
The F100 has a lot of custom settings, and controls (that may be confusing if you're not familiar with such features already). It's not a camera a complete amateur would buy. There are automatic modes (of course), however. The light-meter is very accurate, and the metering modes are easy to access.
I think having to hold down two buttons to access a feature is a little annoying, and some of the buttons are ackwardly placed on the body. It takes four (4) double A (AA) batteries, which adds to the body's weight, but they are remarkably long-lasting. They are said to last for 70 rolls of film.
The camera handles well, and the photographs are great. Just wish film and development were cheaper. In the long run, digital is alot cheaper, and a hell-of-alot more convenient; which is why most professionals made the switch a long time ago. Most use film for the quality-difference, and that difference is argued. In conclusion, it's a great film camera that will surely satisfy your needs.
The Nikon F100 has a very sturdy, dare i say professional, feel. It's heavier than most film cameras, and is about the same weight as a comparable digital SLR. Like all professional-level cameras, you won't find a flash on the camera. If you want one, you're going to have to get one, for a little more.
The F100 has a lot of custom settings, and controls (that may be confusing if you're not familiar with such features already). It's not a camera a complete amateur would buy. There are automatic modes (of course), however. The light-meter is very accurate, and the metering modes are easy to access.
I think having to hold down two buttons to access a feature is a little annoying, and some of the buttons are ackwardly placed on the body. It takes four (4) double A (AA) batteries, which adds to the body's weight, but they are remarkably long-lasting. They are said to last for 70 rolls of film.
The camera handles well, and the photographs are great. Just wish film and development were cheaper. In the long run, digital is alot cheaper, and a hell-of-alot more convenient; which is why most professionals made the switch a long time ago. Most use film for the quality-difference, and that difference is argued. In conclusion, it's a great film camera that will surely satisfy your needs.
F-100 and D1X
(5 out of 5) by luxomni on Jul 16, 2007I have had my D1x for a long time and needed something shot on film. I got the MB15 vertical grip to go with it. Now, the two are so much alike I have to check which one I am using.
Seriously, the transition between the two is effortless.
Seriously, the transition between the two is effortless.
Perfect for amateurs...
(5 out of 5) by Adi Adler on Mar 25, 2005 (Atlanta, GA United States)While the F - 5 has its advantages (suc as %100 view through the view finder, a strong body, etc.), the F 100 is almost as good, at a much lower price, and a little lighter to boot...
The body itself is strong, the lens hold is metal, and the camera is very easy to use.
The body itself is strong, the lens hold is metal, and the camera is very easy to use.
7 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
May be a great product, but with a serious defect
(3 out of 5) by Amazon Customer on Sep 28, 2003I had a N8008s, and it was awesome. I lost it last year, and replaced with what I thought a better camera, F100.
I used once at home, and brought it with me on a trip 9 months after I bought it. By the time I opened the bag, (by the way, the CF-57 case I bought for F100 was like an old pair of pants for a 150-lbs person who had just lost 300 lbs - it did not fit and the button and zip were difficult to use) the mirror gad been jamed.
Because F100 does not have a mirror lck-up, any shock could easily dislodge the mirror and render the camera useless. I checked the Web, and there are many similar complaints. I contact Nikon, and it charged me $241 for a major repair, meaning that they have to take the camera apart and reassemble it. I even don't know when and where I "damaged" the camera. It is like carrying an egg with you. Anyway, it is in the shop.
I guess I will store it on the shelf and tell all my friends how bad this product is. If you don't mind spending money on fixing it, and if you have other similar cameras, then you may try F100, which have some good features when it works.
I used once at home, and brought it with me on a trip 9 months after I bought it. By the time I opened the bag, (by the way, the CF-57 case I bought for F100 was like an old pair of pants for a 150-lbs person who had just lost 300 lbs - it did not fit and the button and zip were difficult to use) the mirror gad been jamed.
Because F100 does not have a mirror lck-up, any shock could easily dislodge the mirror and render the camera useless. I checked the Web, and there are many similar complaints. I contact Nikon, and it charged me $241 for a major repair, meaning that they have to take the camera apart and reassemble it. I even don't know when and where I "damaged" the camera. It is like carrying an egg with you. Anyway, it is in the shop.
I guess I will store it on the shelf and tell all my friends how bad this product is. If you don't mind spending money on fixing it, and if you have other similar cameras, then you may try F100, which have some good features when it works.
4 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
DISSAPOINTED NIKON
(1 out of 5) by letidc on Jan 24, 2006 (Down Under. Oz)For approx. 20 years my father & I have never bought any other brand than NIKON...but this time my NEW F100 has dissappointed. FILMS REWIND ON ANY NUMBER...have researched to find out there was a FAULTY LOT released with a WEAK MOTOR ..was quoted approx. AU$400 to fix rewind problem. SHOULD INCLUDE A BUILT IN FLASH, PHOTOS MISSED due to very LOW LIGHT.
Also bought a NEW NIKON N80 & it BROKE mid roll on FIRST ROLL USED..had it repaired & sold it
Have just retired my F90X after 6 years...GREAT CAMERA even though no fault was found it did have days where it just didn't want to work..I would leave it for 24hrs & then it would work..shame this camera is no longer available
ITS OBVIOUS NIKON THINK OF $$$ ONLY NOW & NOT CAMERA QUALITY ANY MORE...have now bought my FIRST CANON CAMERA
Also bought a NEW NIKON N80 & it BROKE mid roll on FIRST ROLL USED..had it repaired & sold it
Have just retired my F90X after 6 years...GREAT CAMERA even though no fault was found it did have days where it just didn't want to work..I would leave it for 24hrs & then it would work..shame this camera is no longer available
ITS OBVIOUS NIKON THINK OF $$$ ONLY NOW & NOT CAMERA QUALITY ANY MORE...have now bought my FIRST CANON CAMERA