Nikon D100 is a GREAT BUY! | Nikon D100 6MP Digital SLR Camera

Excellent camera for the amateur or professional! | Nikon D100 6MP Digital SLR Camera

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	• Nikon D100 6MP Digital SLR Camera Nikon Nikon average customer review:based on 35 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent Digital SLR

Now that Nikon and the rest have all moved on with the latest and greatest, this camera has come down in price enough to make it a good buy or at least worth a second look, for the serious amateur. It also makes a great entry-level pro camera.

Though its metal frame makes it heavier than most of its newer siblings, the solid construction of the D100 make it durable in even the most rugged conditions. With the addition of a new VR lens, it becomes an unbeatable digital SLR, especially for the price. While lacking some of the bells and whistles of the latest Nikon cadillacs, it's a sold performer and still easily competes in the most important category: image quality. Pictures are sharp and bright and the "purple" edging from which so many digicams and digital SLR pictures suffer, is unnoticable without serious magnification.

A single caveat here. As with most digital cameras these days, there are numerous functions accessible by a number of buttons and dials on the body, and even more through menu options. This is not a camera you can put in the closet for a couple months and expect to easily remember how to use when you pick it up again.

As a digital SLR, it does not fall prey to the dreaded shutter lag of digicams, of which the Nikon Coolpix line is the worst offender. If you're looking to upgrade from a simple point and shoot camera or are advancing in your career as a serious amateur, this unit cannot be recommended highly enough.

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Nikon D100 is a GREAT BUY!

I call the Nikon D100 the "VOLVO" of digital SLR cameras. It is safe and rugged, and once you buy one, you cannot buy any other. I bought the D100 about 3 months ago, and after test-driving it for a few months, I have been very happy with it.

Photography has been my hobby for the past 12 years. I am an avid (and loyal) Nikon user, being the owner of the N70, N90, F4, and F5 35mm SLR cameras (yes, I have a thing for Nikon). Therefore, it is almost logical for me to stick with the Nikon brand, and hope that the lenses are interchangeable.

I was quite skeptical about the capabilities of digital cameras, and I never thought digital technology will be able to catch up to film resolution for a while. Until now. I have to say that the Nikon D100 convinced me to take the first steps towards the digital revolution.

Now, I primarily use the Nikon D100, and use my film cameras as back-up. I've only used my film cameras during rainy days, so that my new toy/investment would not get wet.

I've made a brief list of what I noticed about the D100.

Pros:
-instant on
-fast response
-nice fit in [my] hand; very ergonomic
-superb resolution
-default pictures have higher contrast
-compatible with Nikon lenses, especially the Nikor F mount lens
-LCD monitor cover comes with the camera(Thanks, Nikon!)

Cons:
-6MP, compared to the 8MP of the Canon (20D and 350D)
-moire effects
-no firewire connection
-does not properly tag JPEG images with correct color profile; have to use Nikon View software to separate images for full Adobe compatibility

One camera that almost swayed me away was the Canon EOS 20D. I was fortunate to have friends who have these cameras, so I was able to make a head-to-head comparison of the Nikon vs. the Canon, and the pictures and features "side-by-side." The pros and cons of each camera balance each other out, so in the end, it all comes down to personal preference, and what you like or dislike about these cameras.

For me, it was because of loyalty* and investment. I saved a few thousand dollars because my lenses (especially the Nikor F mount lens) are compatible with the Nikon D100 (I was informed that they are also compatible with the D70, but that is second-hand information).

Conclusion: The Nikon D100 is a great camera, which is cheap enough for the amateur photographer, and advanced enough for the professional photographer.

Footnotes:

* Loyalty did not come instantly. Like I said earlier, I have been a photographer (and therefore camera enthusiast) for 12 years, and it took me a few years to appreciate a good camera.

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Excellent camera for the amateur or professional!

The Nikon D100 is an excellent digital camera. I consider myself an advanced amateur and I bought the camera almost two years ago. I chose the D100 because I was very happy with the Nikon Coolpix 5000 and because of Nikon's reputation. The 6MP CCD sensor captures images with brilliant color and clarity. No one can tell that my photos are digital. I have enlarged photos up to 20x30 inches and it is still impossible to tell the photos are digital. After purchasing this camera, I hardly ever use my film SLR's.

The Nikon D100 was designed based on the Nikon N80. The D100 has a rugged, well-designed body. There is a large, bright LCD screen on the rear of the camera. The LCD is used for reviewing photos and changing settings. (Most digital SLR's use the LCD similarly.) The viewfinder must be used for taking photos. Most of the camera settings may be changed using the controls on the body or scrolling through the LCD. The camera uses compact flash memory cards which are readily available and is also compatible with microdrives. I prefer the faster speed 1GB compact flash cards.

The D100 comes with a rechargeable battery, battery charger, camera strap, manual, USB cable, AV cable and Nikon View software. The Nikon View software is used to transfer photos from the camera to the computer and has a few basic photo-editing tools. I recommend purchasing a compact flash reader for the computer. Nikon Capture software is also available separately. Nikon Capture is a powerful photo-editing program made specifically for the Nikon digital SLR's. Aside from photo-editing, Nikon Capture allows the photographer to connect the D100 to a computer without a compact flash card. Photos are stored directly onto the computer hard drive. Other features of the Nikon Capture software include changing camera settings and taking photos without touching the camera. Everything can be controlled from the computer. This is convenient for studio photographers. The battery life is amazing. I purchased an extra battery and usually charge the batteries after several months. The AV cable is a nice accessory because it can be used to display photos on the television in a slideshow mode.

Photos taken at the fine resolution (6 MP) are very sharp and detailed. There are three formats for photos - raw, jpeg and tiff. I have purchased several 1GB faster speed compact flash cards and I usually keep my camera at the large jpeg and fine setting. I have taken beautiful photographs in the raw setting as well. The enclosed Nikon View software allows the user to edit the photo without changing the file. The Nikon Capture software has far more editing tools and functions than Nikon View. I would recommend using faster speed compact flash cards in the raw setting, otherwise the camera sometimes lags when the buffer is full. (This only happens if more than six photos in the raw setting using a traditional, slower compact flash card are taken within a few seconds.) I seldom take photos in the tiff format. (Tiff is basically an uncompressed jpeg file.)

Nikon is famous for both cameras and lenses and has a large variety of lenses and accessories. After purchasing the D100, I bought a 24-85mm zoom lens, 28-300mm telephoto lens, 60mm macro lens, 1.5x teleconverter and SB-50 external flash unit. One zoom lens may be sufficient for amateurs. The three lenses have been more than sufficient for my needs. (I seldom use the teleconverter.) I may add a wide angle lens to my collection. When purchasing lenses for the D100 (or most other digital SLR's with CCD sensors), it is important to note that there is a 1.5x conversion factor (i.e., a 24-85mm lens becomes a 36-127.5mm lens). The conversion factor is great for distant subjects but may be inconvenient for close subjects. Nikon has released a series of DX lenses specifically to address this issue.

Other items that I bought after purchasing the D100, include the Canon i9100 photo printer and Adobe Photoshop. I used Photoshop LE before purchasing the D100 and decided to upgrade to the full version of Photoshop after my purchase. I use Photoshop for almost all my photo-editing. I only use Nikon View for photos in the raw format. Most of the time, I edit the raw photos as needed in Nikon View and then convert the raw photos into jpeg. The newer version of Photoshop CS is able to read the Nikon raw format. Adobe Photoshop Elements may be sufficient for most amateurs but Photoshop is more powerful and fun to use. The Canon i9100 prints stunning photos but it can be expensive to print photos at home. The ink cartridges and photo paper can become expensive over time. I print at home when I need a few sample photographs or I need the photos immediately. Most of the time, I print my digital photos at Costco One Hour Photo. The photos are reasonably priced and available within an hour. Similar photo processing services are now available at drugstores, grocery stores and discount department stores. It is also convenient for photographers who do not want to deal with the entire photo-editing and processing situation.

I recommend the Nikon D100 for advanced amateurs and professionals. The camera takes beautiful photos and is definitely a good investment. I learned a lot about digital photography and photography in general after purchasing this camera. I love this camera so much that I will probably never use film again.

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Go Digital and Never Look Back

My girlfriend purchased this camera for me for my birthday about 2 years ago, and I fell in love with it immediately. I'd already owned a Nikon 8008 film camera and was thinking of going digital anyway. But I'd recently spent a lot of money on new camera lenses for my SLR and didn't want to just lose out on the funds I'd expended. Amazingly, the Nikon D100 adapts my lenses to its frame and I can still use them! Awesome!

I would argue, though, that this camera is compact. It isn't. It's just as large as my 8008, but I don't mind that. I like the feel of a bulky camera in my hands. It feels firm and I have something substantial to hang onto. I've see these tiny little digitals that have buttons the size of pinheads on them and they drive me crazy! I'm a big guy (6'3, 250 pounds), so I need something bigger. Thankfully the D100 was (is) the answer.

I also enjoy the large view screen on the back of the camera, giving me a peek at the image I just took.

There is some controversy still surrounding digital imaging and printing. One group of photographers say that printing on a home printer is too expensive (ink and paper costs), while another group says that film is too expensive because you can't delete what you shoot, can't pick and choose which images to have developed; you've gotta pay for them all. I'm in the latter group. Although photo paper and ink cartridges are expensive, being able to delete images and select only the very best for printing far surpasses the film option in both convenience and cost.

This is a fantastic camera. But a friend of mine just purchased the D70 model (the latest and greatest Nikon Digital Camera), and boy does that one look nice, too! Hmm. What to do?

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Nikon D100 is a GREAT Digital SLR

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Developed to meet the growing needs of the advanced digital SLR market, Nikon D100 digital SLR camera provides compact and lightweight design, and is loaded with exciting high performance features. Taking its place along side the successful D1H and D1X models, the D100 appeals to customers ranging from advanced amateurs who enjoy both great pictures and the process of making them, to people with needs for photography in their business profession.Nikon D100 features sophisticated digital image control technology. Included among its many advanced features are: CCD with 6.1 effective megapixels, advanced image-processing algorithm, and an enhanced Auto White Balance system. The D100 inherits exclusive, high-performance Nikon features such as 3D Matrix Metering, Five-Area Dynamic Autofocus with Focus Tracking and Lock-on, plus the convenience and performance of a new built-in Speedlight which features D-TTL flash control capability. And of course, D100 provides full compatibility with more than 40 AF Nikkor lenses, as well as numerous other Nikon accessories, including a new Multi Function Battery Pack and a new Nikon Capture 3 software. Capture 3, together with the Multi-Function Battery Pack, will enable remote control of the camera body, and Nikon Electronic File (NEF) format images are available for superior image management and outstanding quality. All of these features are packed in a stylish, com-pact and lightweight body for convenient and comfortable handling. With so many innovations in such a practical design, the Nikon D100 is certain to attract countless new digital SLR users to the world of Nikon digital SLR photography.

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