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“My favorite camera. ”
Written on: 01/10/2021 by Keiraz37 (1 review written)
I have an olympus om10 and nikon d610. I use this camera the most. Ive been burning through film like it’s no ones business. Makes photography super fun and addictive. Vendor delivered item as described and was in nearly perfect condition. I do wish it came with the original battery holder as opposed to the battery grip but I’d probably be saying the opposite if it was the other way around. Lol… Read Full Review
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“Great analogue camera at this price. Excellent features”
Written on: 13/07/2021 by SophiaDSilva (4 reviews written)
I guess the F100 is the second-best 35mm SLR camera in the world. Great analogue camera at this price range. Amazing performance and excellent features included. Can go to Nikon F6, which is a slightly better and upgraded camera but somewhat that is more expensive… Read Full Review
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“Amazing camera, lightweight body, Great price”
Written on: 01/07/2021 by JohRechard (7 reviews written)
Amazing camera with Durable and lightweight body. 3D Matrix Metering as well as Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Also, provides excellent picture quality. Great battery life that is Multi-Power High Speed Battery. Bought it at discounted price with warranty card… Read Full Review
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“This camera is credited for some of the best moments...”
Written on: 12/03/2021 by MichaelShaw (6 reviews written)
This camera is credited for some of the best moments captured. The performance with non-autofocus lenses is the most important feature. I've had this camera for a long time and it continues to captures high-quality images. It's well worth the money… Read Full Review
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“Excellent.Camera”
Written on: 07/08/2020 by harrisonkennedy (4 reviews written)
Button placement was well thought out, and auto-focus and metering point controls on the film door don't get in the way of normal operation. Anyone familiar with modern Nikon DSLRs will feel right at home after picking up an F100. Its ergonomics are excellent… Read Full Review
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“Film Star !”
Written on: 14/03/2012 by charlieT (5 reviews written)
I picked up a used F100 last year, it is in excellent condition and has been a joy to use so far. The model I have has the weaker film winding fork which may break at some point I have read, but so far ok. All the exposures I have made have been good to excellent on film and slide. Using manual focus lenses is easy, exposure and focus conformation have been consistently accurate. I also use an MC-31 cord via USB connected to Softalk 2000 software, to read film data from the F100 memory, thus… Read Full Review
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“The Nikon F-100 probably still is the most allround...”
Written on: 31/01/2010
The Nikon F-100 probably still is the most allround camera
on the market. Even in Full-auto or Semi-Auto modes, the pictures are excellently exposed.
For me the biggest feature is the compatibility with non-autofocus lenses.
When set to Aperture-Priority the camera can still auto expose. Even if the lens it self doesn't have any electronics. This makes that a lot of great cheap used lenses become available for use…
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“this is ultimate dream photo machine for photgraphers...”
Written on: 12/04/2003 by dr pradeep kumawat. (1 review written)
this is ultimate dream photo machine for photgraphers excellent for nature and potrait with 80-200 lense relible with 28-105 and brilliant sensing of moving object with even normal lense… Read Full Review
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“First, this is quite an expensive camera when...”
Written on: 24/11/2002 by Garland. (1 review written)
First, this is quite an expensive camera when considered against the features you get. Both Canon and Minolta offer much less expensive models with vastly superior feature sets. Ostensibly, the greatest reason for any serious amateur to invest in any Nikon SLR body, all of which have serious shortcomings-particularly this pricey F100-is to gain access to the vast range of Nikkor lenses which have a superior reputation for fine optical performance. However, having experienced an array of… Read Full Review
Rob Valine's Response to 53146_Garland.'s Review
Written on: 16/03/2007
I have both the Contax Aria and the Nikon F100. This is the way I see it. Different tools for different situations. The Contax equipment is beautiful high quality stuff. Great for weddings and Fine Art stuff where you have time to focus. Images are outstanding. My reason for buying a Nikon F100 after shooting with Contax for 7 years is simple. There are some things where you simply need a high speed motor drive and auto focus. Such as shooting wildlife where you may only have a second or two to get the shot. Compare 3 frames a second with the Aria to 5 frames a second with the F100. I recently shot a hawk with the Aria firing full blast at 3 frames a second through a 500 mm lens. I got 4 shots before the hawk was gone. It's simply not fast enough for this type of work.
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“I have three Nikon bodies - a 8008S, a N90s and now an...”
Written on: 22/10/2002 by Dan. (1 review written)
I have three Nikon bodies - a 8008S, a N90s and now an F100, which is by far the best. It feels very solid (I would not hesitate to use it as a hammer) and fits perfectly in my hand. Most slides were exposed dead on and were very sharp - the body and lenses are perfectly aligned. Combined with a 80-400 Nikon VR is just right for body building, but hey in this day and age we need all the exercise we can get. It never let me down, it just ignores freezing cold and sweltering heat and the… Read Full Review
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“I traded in my F801 against a Nikon F100 35mm SLR...”
Written on: 30/09/2002 by Tom. (1 review written)
I traded in my F801 against a Nikon F100 35mm SLR camera just a few months after the newer camera came out. It has never let me down and I have got better results from it than any of my other cameras. It is a fine camera ... but
I have never found any use for the selectable focus area. I have it permanently locked on the centre sensor.
Despite the F100's improvements there is nothing that I do with it that I could not accomplish with my old F801 almost as easily. In fact I prefer my…
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46031_John Ford.'s Response to 40680_Tom.'s Review
Written on: 24/10/2002
Good review. Makes a change from the usual rubbish.
I too am very pleased with my F100 my wife treated me to a 24-80 ED nikkor which has made my pics so much brighter and noticeably more vibrant.
The lack of "mirror lock-up" has never worried me as I don't take pictures that require a scientific level of approach. Most modern professional cameras are made so well that they don't require it. Certainly not the type of photography I deal with.
Really good comments. Thanks for the reveiw.
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331399_Debk3's Response to 40680_Tom.'s Review
Written on: 16/12/2007
I am looking for the best Nikon film SLR for my needs and knowing the F80 is lighter weight is useful.
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“No doubt! The first time I used the Nikon F100 35mm...”
Written on: 08/06/2002 by GMAX. (1 review written)
No doubt! The first time I used the Nikon F100 35mm SLR camera camera was on a paid wedding event, no testing nor practice to know all the features & controls. It didn't let me down, the pictures turned out great no comment.......Customer is so happy.
I did use it with SB-80DX and a MB-15 - worth the money you buy for. Camera is definitely an answer...no comment…
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“I HAVE USED BOTH CANON AND NIKON CAMERAS .. I LIKE THE...”
Written on: 01/01/2002 by HERONMAN. (1 review written)
I HAVE USED BOTH CANON AND NIKON CAMERAS .. I LIKE THE NIKON CAMERAS BETTER, BUT WISH THEY HAD MORE "VR" LENSES LIKE CANON.. THE F-100 IS A TOP NOTCH CAMERA AND IT HAS A METER SYSTEM THAT HAS NOT TAKEN A BAD PICTURE. I NOW USE THE F-100 AND A N-80 AS A BACK UP FOR ALL MY SHOOTING… Read Full Review
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“The Nikon F100 is a great camera. It is built very...”
Written on: 14/11/2001 by Georges Pelpel. (1 review written)
The Nikon F100 is a great camera. It is built very solid, has a great set of features and an outstanding user interface.
I also own a nikon F5 and like the F100 almost as much. When I travel or backpack I take the F100 because it's much lighter.
I would recommend the Nikon F100 to any photographer and especially to advanced hobbyists.
Nikon has constantly provided consumers and professionals with cameras that last for years and preserve their value like any other camera, the F100 is no…
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“A camera with a fine design and well placed commands....”
Written on: 13/07/2001 by Paolo Denti. (1 review written)
A camera with a fine design and well placed commands. However, it does not encompass significant advances beyond F801s and F90x. Metallic alloys employed seems too sensitive to humidity. As a consequence, the knob to unlock lenses may glide irregularly. Priced too high… Read Full Review
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“This is a great camera with all the features one...”
Written on: 24/05/2001 by Panos. (1 review written)
This is a great camera with all the features one expects from a professional camera in a relatively small size. Build to last for ever… Read Full Review
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“I have now used this camera now for a few months and...”
Written on: 17/04/2001 by Simon Clark. (1 review written)
I have now used this camera now for a few months and can only say that it is a terrific bit of kit. I still can't believe I've managed to own one.
The controls are so well laid out it is a joy to use. One never has to take ones eye away from the finder to change settings such as exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture control etc. I find the camera quiet with a really smooth winder. Even without the add on drive you get 4.5 fps which is enough for me.
In effect it combines the build quality…
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“The F100 was a step up from N70 for me and I never...”
Written on: 01/10/2000 by R. Briggaman. (1 review written)
The F100 was a step up from N70 for me and I never looked back as I have with other pricey decisions in my life. With the 70, even after a few months I often needed to stop and think about mechenical adjustments, e.g. aptr pri. to manual, continuous to single focus, etc. On more than one occasion, by the time adjustments were made, the photo opportunity had passed. On the 100, all functions are easy to learn, function controls are well positioned, and I spend more time thinking about… Read Full Review
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“A complex, professional camera. I bought my first...”
Written on: 29/04/2000 by Fred Alexander. (1 review written)
A complex, professional camera. I bought my first Nikon FTn 31 years ago. While I can use the F-100 much like that superb manual camera, it wasn't created for someone who'll be satisfied with manual technology.
It requires study. And if you buy the SB-28 flash to make the most of flash/camera capabilities, you'll need to study the flash too, IMHO.
I am very, very pleased with the F-100. If I didn't need its ruggedness, I think the N-80 would be fine for me.
If the object is the image…
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“The camera to own if you are a serious photographer....”
Written on: 27/04/2000 by Georges Pelpel. (1 review written)
The camera to own if you are a serious photographer. Fits perfectly in the hand, all commands very well positionned. Superb AF and metering. I have used many bodies and this is my favorite… Read Full Review
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Teng3's Response to 53146_Garland.'s Review
Written on: 19/10/2003
umm, if you don't consider an excess of 1/2000 shutter speeds and 4.5fps shooting to be important, you're a very confused photographer. Firstly, you are either shooting indoor still life for fun, or you're smoking crack. Secondly, if you aren't looking for a camera with professional specs, you should never have looked to the F100 to begin with. Try an "N" series SLR, they lack all you don't want anyway. Pro's such as photojournalists and sports journalists will appreciate the versatillity of the F100. Perhaps not every shot runs at 1/8000, but isn't it nice to know you can if you need to? Racing fans will appreciate the ability to stop motion of an F-1 car moving at 230mph. The "F" series has always been known as the professional series of cameras by nikon and they therefore come with professional level specs. Look elsewhere if you want mere mortal specs that even prosumer SLR's achieve but don't tell everyone it does too much and therefore costs more. Thats why you have so many disagreeing and unhelpful ratings.