Nikon D100 6MP Digital SLR Camera
February 4, 2008 Posted by admin under Electronics |
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Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00006JK37 Manufacturer: Nikon Average Customer Review:  (From 35 total reviews)Lowest Price:
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Editorial ReviewsProduct Description: Amazon.com Product Description: Styled around the more traditional N80, the D100 has a full-featured body, is nicely weighted and considerably lighter than you might expect, given the amount of technology that’s packed into it. The controls are nicely situated, and navigating through the settings using the provided four-way movement pad becomes second nature very quickly. Picture preview comes courtesy of the built-in 1.8-inch LCD screen, which allows for a cursory check of any pictures taken. Unlike earlier Nikon products, it’s not possible to use the screen on the D100 as an alternate viewfinder, restricting its use in tight situations, but the results through the “traditional” viewfinder are perfectly adequate. As you would expect from a 6-megapixel camera, the image quality is superb at all levels, from the highest resolution (a mighty 3,008 x 2,000 pixels) down to a less intense 1,504 x 1,000 pixels. At any resolution, the output images are really very good, color saturation is well up to par, and overall the results stand up well. On the downside, perfectionists may well find there’s a tiny amount less definition, but there’s nothing here to raise anything approaching serious issues. Power is provided from a supplied rechargeable battery pack, which is both light and long lasting–up to a maximum of two hours, depending on flash usage. To recharge from empty takes around two hours, so it would be worth investing in a second pack. The D100 takes Type I and II CompactFlash as well as Microdrive units, which are invaluable for users looking to take any more than a handful of pictures in a single session. Our tests showed a 256 MB CF card could handle around 40 high-resolution uncompressed TIFF images, suddenly making a 1 GB Microdrive look extremely attractive. The built-in flash unit, which pops up above the lens, is powerful and efficient, proving effective in a variety of conditions. Unlike many digital cameras, it only fires a single flash, effectively reducing red-eye without sacrificing performance. It’s difficult not to be impressed by the D100. It’s a stylish and good-looking camera that proves that beauty isn’t just skin deep by providing results well above expectation. The inclusion of the fast-charge battery pack means downtime is kept to a minimum, and the software packages provided by Nikon (including NikonView 5) make it easy to manipulate your images and save them out to hard drive, CD, or DVD. This is not a cheap buy, especially when you consider the base price excludes any form of lens, but for those with deep pockets the D100 is a force to be reckoned with. –Elly Russell Pros:
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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: Cons: 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.
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.
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?
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: Cons: 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. Similar Products
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