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Summary: My second digital platform
Review: As a serious amateur (means limited budget), the D100 was chosen for several reasons. 1. It would take all my Nikon lenses and resembled the layout and feel of my F80 (N80). 2. It is compatible with my SB28DX flash and has a cable release on the shutter button. 3. It has been out long enough (post Nikon D70) to have come down in price, and many are available second hand. 4. It has USB for down loading, and produces excellent 8 by 10's on my inexpensive ink jet printer. 5. The Nikon Viewer software is very user friendly, and links to Adobe Photoshop. 6. It produces RAW (NEF) files (nearly 10Mb!) and they make fabulous 11 by 17's at the commmercial labs. 7. Yes, it is heavier than my Sony DSCV1, but it is worth it. All in all I am very satisfied: compared to film...instant gratification!
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Summary: Rapidez para cuando la necesites
Review: Definitivamente un verdadera aliada para viajes largo donde necesite matener siempre un cuadro adicional la recomiendo con los ojos cerrados ,sus 6 megapixeles me ofrecen calidad para realizar vallas de carretera de manera excepcional, otro dato compra tarjeta compact flash de 1 gb y veras como no te aburres de tomar fotos todo el dia.... fotograficamente, Tony Lindo C.
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Summary: Lots of bang for the buck
Review: Having had three different digital cameras prior to purchasing the D-100, I was ready to move up to a Digital SLR and get away from annoying shutter lag. After waiting for more than a year, I now have the Nikon D100 and couldn't be happier. I've been putting this camera through its paces and haven't been disappointed yet. It captures images under most any lighting conditions with stunning results. I have been amazed and very pleased with the batteries. They seem to last forever, though I'd still recommend carrying an extra one if you shoot as much as I do (an old habit from my previous three digital cameras) - though you'll probably find that you won't be changing the battery very often. Being able to use Nikon D and G lenses is another plus for those who own Nikon equipment and wanting to make the switch to digital - you don't have to invest in lenses all over again - but, keep in mind that there is a 1.5x lens ratio difference that may take a bit to adjust to, but with instant feedback from the camera that shouldn't be a major obstacle. Using this camera, I can tell that Nikon did its homework and put a lot of thought into this product. The result will be many happy hours of shooting and thousands (if not more) of stunning images! Be sure to get extra 512mb CF cards!
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Summary: The Digital Camera for the Serious Amateur
Review: I am a serious amateur and after several years use (and happy ones at that) with a Sony Cybershot, I had outgrown it. I've owned the camera for nearly two weeks now and I am quite pleased with its performance and the quality of the photos. The advantages of this camera are many: interchangable lens, manual controls, camera settings easily changed from a dial and buttons right on the camera body so it is easy and quick, fantastic battery life, no shutter lag (in milli-seconds) and a number of others. It is not as light in weight as the Sony but it feels comfortable in my hands. The LCD screen allows you to review the images afterwards but not before - another reason the battery lasts so long. You will need to buy the lens separately. I purchased the inexpensive but decent for the price Nikkor Zoom 28-85mm G but there are other reviewers who took serious issue with this lens because of its plastic construction and its optics. Thus far my photos have come out very clear though I have not taken photos at every f stop. It has three metering modes matrix, center weighted and spot. You can also adjust exposure compensation. There seems to be a tendency to under expose the photographs which may be related to my technique or optics. In comparison with the Canon, I cannot comment as I have not used that camera. However, I know that Nikon has made high quality cameras both fully mechanical and digital. I would recommend it for serious amateurs who are going take a lot of photos and want the option of manual controls.
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Summary: A F5 Owner
Review: I am a serious SLR hobbyist since 1994. I spent all my college summer work money to buy the Nikon legend F5. But, the fact is that I can never learn all the F5 features or at least has some sort of grip on all the features. Film based SLR could really break your bank if you are not a professional who can earn the money back by photos. I ended up putting my F5 on the shelf most of the time. (but still I like it so much :)) So, it is definitely time for a digital SLR move. I was thinking about switching my gears to Canon as the 10D has quite a lot good reviews. People complaint D100 is just a modified toy from Nikon 80. Well, I spent six months to do my deep research. Nikon D100 is the final choice, and it is the RIGHT choice. All features on the D100 is similar to the F5. I am using it to practice for my F5. 2 X 512 MB cards gives me just enough to handle my one day trip to SeaWorld. The camera has incredible speed for me to capture all the Shamu pictures. 3 frames per second give me plenty of speed. The buffer also seems to handle all my quick shots without slowing me down. Battery life, incredible, I shot more than 500 shots without even close to finish one charge. One thing kind a disappointed me a bit is when you set to use the highest raw resolution. The 17 MB file really gave my compact flash some real test. It took 5 minutes to write all six files (the max it can store in buffer) to the card. AND the worst thing is that if you accidently switch off the camera during the buffer transfer, all the images in buffer will be flushed away without any warning! I am using regular Kingston 512 MB card. I am not sure how well it will perform on those so called high speed card. Therefore, for my case, setting it to FINE mode is the most practical settings. The body works very well with my Nikon 20-35 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 lenes. My old SB-26 flash is not usable on this camera. it doesn't support the new D-TTL feature of D100. Picture quality? Super! Period.
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Summary: Excellent Quality
Review: I bought the Nikon D100 a few weeks ago and frankly it was well worth the expenditure. The picture quality is as good as film, if not better, as I found it near on impossible to take a bad picture (unlike film). Its versatility of use with lens adaption gives it several advantages over the standard "fixed" digital Cameras. It SLR qualities and excellent focusing make it a leader and a must for enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals alike. With a good tripod its perfect. I can never stop playing with it! I have never taken so many pictures of my German Shepperd!
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Summary: D100 PRODUCES INCREDIBLE DETAIL IN PHOTOS
Review: I don't know why the reviewer says that this camera is not professional because he can't use it in broadcast tv, etc. You should always make sure you're getting the right camera for a given purpose. Plus, I have both the D1X, and this D100. I use the D100 as back-up and as a first line camera from time to time. I find that the images produced by each camera have superb detail and contrast; and I find that using the same lens, side by side photos taken by both, make it difficult to determine which camera they came from. Being 100% candid, the D1X does produce some of the best images I've seen, but the D100 is no slouch and I dare you to find noticeable noise, unlike smaller cameras with a lot of megapixels. If you like to take pictures of Uncle Charley's wedding, or a photo to enter a contest, or even to manipulate with one of the photo editors, I believe you'll find the D100 an incredible bargain.
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Summary: Nikon D100 - The best camera I have ever used
Review: I have been buying various digital cameras for the past 4 years, starting with the 2 megapixel Olympus C-2020, then trading up to the C-3030 and eventually the 3 mp C-4040. Although these cameras take wonderful photos and are a great form factor for travelling, etc, they all suffered from one significant shortcoming: shutter lag. So, I was inspired to pay the higher price for a digital SLR. I now have the Nikon D100 with a variety of lenses and I can enthusiastically say that it is the best camera I have ever used -- digital or film. In program mode, it is nearly impossible to take a bad photo with it. It does an amazing job of focusing - fast and accurately. (In order to get full autofocus capabilities, you can use any Nikon "D" or "G" type lenses) And it feels and works just like a film SLR camera. No shutter lag at all. Also, the user interface is sensible and easy to use. This is especially important for this camera since there are so many customizable features. My only disappointment with this camera is that in order to get the 10-pin connector (which allows the use of remote controls, for example), you have to pay (Money) for the battery pack. That is a lot of money to spend and a lot of size and weight to add to the camera in order to get access to a tiny but useful connector. This camera and the Canon D60 seem to be the begining of a whole wave of amazing digital SLRs, as I see that Kodak, Canon and others have new ones coming out with even higher resolutions. But I think that my D100 will keep me happy for several years.
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Summary: One Great SLR
Review: I have had my D-100 for six months, having used a Coolpix 5700 for two years, and I am satisfied but not ecstatic. My first 20 shots were underexposed, lacked color depth, and were short on flash. After adjusting the settings through the menu, it came to life. You can control this machine in any way you can imagine, but experienced buffs all know that the lens is the most important ingredient.
Your choice of lenses, being aware of the 1.5 correction factor--which Nikon Tech Serv says applies to all DX Lenses also--will determine how you use this precision instrument. My old Nikon lenses worked well for a few months, but my 35-70 Zoom (53-105 actual)was not adequate, because I had gotten used to the great range of my Coolpix. For me, this meant an 18-35 Zoom (27-53 actual) and a 24-120 Zoom (36-180 actual) The latter has proven to be fantastic, and all but the wild wide angle crowd will be happy with this choice. Indoors and close quarters will favor the 18-35 Zoom, but mine remains boxed.
This is no lightweight to haul around, but the photo perfection is worth the effort!
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Summary: Digital Camera that's worth the price
Review: I have only had this baby for 2 days, but it has been a workhorse, as I have gone through hundreds of images in that time.
It has miniscule boot time; take the lens cap off, switch to the ON position; take photo > super quick.
I bought it w/ the AF-Nikkor 28-105mm F3.5-4.5D lens, and a 1GB 32x Lexarmedia CF card. Works fine so far; I will be adding lenses and accessories as time goes on.
Nikon has produced a real winner.
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