Nikon F-100 35mm SLRs
Nikon F-100 35mm SLRs
[Jan 17, 2000]
preetam nanga
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
It has a lot of more features than my n50. Love the depth of field button.
Weakness:
none so far. Touch wood. i thhink it is a very good camera for action and beginning professional. I just shoot pictures as a hobby so i wouldnt know if this would be a good camera for an extreme profeesional. I thought it was pricy when i bought it but i dont have any regrets now. Love the camera as if it was my baby. Customer Service did not yet get a reason. Similar Products Used: Nikon n50 |
[Jan 11, 2000]
Kate Prather
Expert
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
This camera is incredible... once I got through the owner's manual, I was immediately comfortable with the controls and settings. The AF is great... very accurate and quick! I have small hands, but I can easily handle F100! Lightweight but very heavy-duty. I love it!
Weakness:
None. The F100 is a phenomenal camera, and through mail-order, not a bad value. Got mine with Nikon USA warranty for $1150--way below MSRP. I've used it with my Nikkor AF 28-105 3.5-4.5 IF zoom lens and the SB-28 for portraits, candids, snapshots, fine art, etc. etc. etc. I love the autofocus--incredibly accurate in nearly every situation. I plan on using this camera for years to come. Anyone who is an advanced amateur and above could appreciate the quality and usefulness of F100. It is SO versatile and a joy to use... I wouldn't trade it for anything! Customer Service Haven't needed. Similar Products Used: F5--too heavy and pricey for me. |
[Jan 04, 2000]
Dave Wright
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
Much lighter then My f4s and the f5. Cost is comparable to a built up N90s.
Weakness:
I seem to flip the shutter lock button on the grip quite a bit and get a few unexpected shots every now and again. I had the same problem with the focus area selector until I learned how to hold it. This camera does every thing any photographer needs to do and is light enought to take anywhere. Customer Service Its been 3 months and I still have not got my owners manual. Similar Products Used: F4S, F5,6006, 8008, |
[Dec 28, 1999]
Ernie Simon
Professional
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
It's a great camera! Certainly it's smarter and faster thinking than I am. It's a fair enough value if you understand that Nikon is shameless when it comes to taking my money. I looked at buying an F5 but it was just too big for my hands. The F100 fits very nicely into my hands.
Weakness:
None so far. The faster autofocus speed is nothing less than dramatic. Dynamic autofocus seems to know exactly what you want to shoot, I want to know how they do that! I would like to see the shutter release moved to the top of the camera, perpendicular to the lense, like on most older mechanical cameras and some other brands. The battery life indicator does not increment smoothly. When the indicator shows 1/2 life I suggest changing the batteries IMMEDIATELY. Customer Service Although the 1-800... cust. service line is always busy, I have always been satisfied with the results once I get through. Similar Products Used: I have an N70 which this body replaced. Used with both the SB-26 & SB-28 and have had great results. |
[Dec 27, 1999]
Jerry Litynski
Professional
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
The F100 (as designated on the box) is a rapid focus, well built camera body. The instruction manual is readable in most instances. The autofocus is somewhat better than the N90s ... Nikon might do better to incorporate the F100 focusing system into a body as solid as the F4s.
Weakness:
A switch would be good to have to The camera produces photographs that sell. It is a quality Nikon product. Customer Service No contact other than the battery situation noted in 'Any Problems.' Similar Products Used: Nikon N90s. |
[Dec 27, 1999]
Kent Lee
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
Rock solid body and construction - you don't have to worry about damaging the body.
Weakness:
None that I noticed. Just a step below the F5. It lacks the 1005 color matrix metering of the flagship camera but has most of the other great features. Highly recommend it. Similar Products Used: F5, N90s, & N70. |
[Dec 20, 1999]
Eddie Aho
Expert
Model Reviewed:
F-100
Strength:
Ergonomically designed. It fits my hand perfectly, and the weight is balanced and very light for the strength in it's body that you can feel and for having such a great built-in motor drive.
Weakness:
Can't afford all the neat stuff that works so great with it...ie. the SB28, and the D-type lenses. This is an awesome accomplishment! Even die hard users of other brands are looking at this one--this I noticed while shopping the local camera stores. Customer Service Haven't need this service yet. Similar Products Used: Nikon F3, FE, FE2, F2. |
[Sep 03, 2000]
Steve Gold
Intermediate
Strength:
This is a fabulous machine. Feels like the BMW of cameras. The operation is natural and easy. Some complain about the weight, but I find that it adds stability. I have used this camera with the SB-28 and they are a fantastic combo for all kinds of challenging lighting situations (all of Nikon's bragging about their 3D matrix metering is justified). No more compensating for absent backlighting. AA batteries are great.
Weakness:
Like most fine things...expensive. If you can afford the F100, the SB-28 and the 35-70 2.8, go for it!! Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: None |
[Aug 30, 2000]
Georges Pelpel
Expert
Strength:
Superb ergonomics, accurate metering, fast AF
Weakness:
None Super camera. Right size and weight. Superb quality. Customer Service Used once for my old N90s, service was good and fast. Similar Products Used: FM, FE2, N70, N90, N90s, F4s, F5 |
[Aug 29, 2000]
john beckman
Expert
Strength:
- Very well built, well balanced camera
Weakness:
My complaints aren't major, and I wouldn't want to turn it into the F5. Still: Really fine photographic tool. I enjoy using it. It is the camera I routinely take with me, unless I desperately need to cut weight. As I said, I would have liked MLU (or prefire), a viewfinder blind, a 100% viewfinder, a manual rewind option, and bracketing, but I simply use a different camera for macro; this is without doubt a very capable, very professional, very impressive camera. Customer Service Nikon USA can be difficult to get on the phone sometimes, and they're occassionally not as pleasant/patient as they might be, but mostly they're very good. The one repair I needed done under warranty went very well; I was pleased Similar Products Used: F5, F4, F90x, F70, other 35mm and med. format SLRs and rangefinders |