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I can show you guys better pictures if I get a better camera. See how I tied it in? ;) Anyway, I am looking at the Nikon D100. Will it take older lenses; how well is it made, etc.
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You will have much greater resolution via film than you can affordable buy in digital. A film scanner such as a Minolta Dual Scan IV, will give you 3200dpi scanning resolution and cost you less than $250 NIB. Included for FREE is PhotoShop Elements 2.0 which gives you ~80% of Photoshop CS capability.Best,
For the past 5 years I've been using a Nikon F100 film camera. I'd guess the D100 would be something akin to the digital version of it. Truth be told I mainly use my aging Sony FD81 digital camera for much of my website work. It's a right now you got it kind of camera. The film camera requires some out of pocket expenses for film, then development, then film scanning to digitize. Still, results can be good that way.With regard to the F100, I see excellent build quality. (cast magnesium frame, fit & finish are first rate) Just looking at these pieces is enough to cause a severe case of lust. I've had no problems with mine. Operation takes some study but once familiarity sets in, it's a very nice tool. Not a play toy, or something for the casual user. This is serious gear. It feels rather large in hand and then weighs a bit when you've got it strapped over the shoulder. Yet the grip and feel are easily adapted to and just right for doing the job.
The main reason I haven't gone the digital slr route yet is I'm waiting for full frame ccd models to come down in price. What I think I see in the world of digital slrs is similar to what we see in personal computers. Very rapid obsolescence. The premium price of the current model falls rapidly in a year or two as the new replacement models are introduced.
Here's a link to much more info on all things Nikon.
http://www.nikonians.org/ (use link below) I've found the forums at the site to be of value. Even though the site is maintained by the Nikon organization, the forums appear to tolerate criticism of the brand graciously. Moderators there appear to be professional photographers.-Steve
Joe M, the moderator knows all about these things.
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My first DSLR was a Nikon D1, a great camera but it did not have good flesh tones out of the camera so Photoshop was almost a must. The D100 is my current Nikon body and if you set up its "custom" tone curve function it is a great camera!
No, but I've owned the same Nikon F2A since about 1977 with no failures or problems at all. Used it professionally for over six years, too. A camera you could risk you life on without a hesitation.In my mind it's too bad we've gotten so digital. just like the vinyl vs digital debate, I truly still feel the same applies to photos. By the way, over the years I've owned a number of Hassleblads, Maymias, 4x5's and others, but the Nikon has always been with me.
I agree on the subject of digital photography. The colors are so much better on 35mm or 120mm! And while I think that DVD is a huge improvement over VHS, people who have seen the 70mm original films claim that they are superior to the DVD.Cheers,
I heard that!
I own several F bodies, and an F2. I had an F2AS, but I sold it. I wish I had it back because it was the one to beat.
Hey Mosin,
The D100 is a Nikon semi-pro digital camera, circa 6MP native resolution. It does accept the Nikon Nikkor lenses .FWIW. I had a Nikon analog kit for a long time, 8008S and 5 Nikkor lenses, a sizeable investment. I too was thinking about going the Nikon digital route so that I can still make use of the Nikkor lenses, but decided on a Fuji S-7000. It's also 6MP native as well as 12MP interpolated. Has excellent macro capabilities, accepts 2 memory formats, XD and CF. It has an excellent native lense, but they are not interchangeable; but it's a hell of a bargain compared to the Nikon. I sold my 8008s body, Speedlight flash, and a Nikkor lense and was able to pocket some money after buying the Fuji nad 2 1GB XD chips!
The pictures in my gallery were all taken with the Fuji.
Oh, btw, if you decide on the the Nikon, I still have a few Nikkor AF lenses if you're interested in doing a little trading ;-)
Cheers,
Ray
I've never owned a Digital Nikon, but I've own a 35 MM FTN since 69
and the quality is superb, it's been in Arctic ice flows and rain Forests and the only problem it ever had was being dropped hard on an icy talus slope on the the 200 mm Nikkor it was wearing, and Nikon fixed both gratis.According to this review the D 100 takes 40 diff. Nikkor AF lenses.
As digital goes the D100 is a real veteran I'm certain any flaws would be common knowledge by now.
What does a machine like this cost now ?
Regards Fred
Image included to stay on topic - Nikon D1 and Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 micro lensThis probably ought to go to Shutterbug Strasse ( where *any* post would be welcome these days). The D100 can take older Nikon F mount lenses back to, but not including pre-AI lenses. But - it won't TTL meter with them without manually stopping the aperture down. That is one of the reasons I acquired a used D1 instead of a D100. Aside from the lower pixel count, which doesn't mean anything unless you're trying to print bigger than 8X10, it's a much more versatile and robust camera than the D100. I have a good assortment of older manual focus lenses that work great with it. The classic old Nikkor 55mm f3.5 micro with a D1 makes a killer setup for closeups of audio gear, album covers, etc.
used Nikkor-micro 55mm 2.8 lens to go with a new used F3 body that replaces a much loved FE2. I use digital but will always prefer slide film... and use a scanner to convert if needed.
Music, art and photography 'must' be processed on the same side of the brain?
coincidentally, i also bought an F3 with the 55/2.8 micro-nikkor. great camera and lens. my 1963 F photomic is still working, too.
Thanks. You went to the point of the question for me because I have over a dozen manual focus lenses. Most are AI, but a few are IC. Fortunately, I know how to convert them to AI. :)
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