Nikon D100 6.1 megapixels digital SLR

[rueyloon]

looks like a premonition that it won't be cheap

please please make it 3.5K !!

 

[Darren]

Originally posted by ckiang
I still wonder why they called it a D100. Calling it D80 will be a lot less confusing.

history has it that Nikon uses the following numbering system -

Single Digit - F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5, D1, D1h, D1x - for Pro-Class cameras

Double Digit - F55, F60, F80 - for consumer class

Triple Digit - F801, F100 - for advanced consumer class

There are a couple of exceptions like F90 which was classified as advanced, but had the double-digit numbering.

So, since the D100 is aimed at the advanced consumer, makes sense that they use the triple digit scheme, notwithstanding the type of body used.

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Darren


history has it that Nikon uses the following numbering system -

Single Digit - F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5, D1, D1h, D1x - for Pro-Class cameras

Double Digit - F55, F60, F80 - for consumer class

Triple Digit - F801, F100 - for advanced consumer class

There are a couple of exceptions like F90 which was classified as advanced, but had the double-digit numbering.

So, since the D100 is aimed at the advanced consumer, makes sense that they use the triple digit scheme, notwithstanding the type of body used.

Feeling a bit nit-picky. It's the F, not the F1. F1 is by Canon.

Regards
CK

 

[Jed]

Actually, Darren's got the numbering system wrong.

Nikon's naming system is F, F2, F3, F4 and F5 for their professional cameras.

Their consumer cameras followed the same pattern. The original series was F401, F601, F801.

That was replaced by the F50, F70 and F90(x).

Which was then replaced by the F60, F80, F100. (now metamorphed into F65, 55... etc)

So there isn't really a breakdown of classes. You had the beginners, budget:

F401, F50, F60, F65

The enthusiast:

F601, F70, F80 (F85 next?)

The advanced amateur:

F801, F90(x), F100

The different series represent different generations of cameras rather than different classes.

As to why it's the D100, who knows... wait for their next camera and we might know better. Until then there's hardly a pattern to predict with only 1 camera so far!

 

[denizenx]

well it's the same as Athlon XP... purely marketing strategy... otherwise the EOS D60 is a brother to EOS 66? haha so weird hor? think the engineers and mktg dept clash...

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by Kit
I've been a Canon user but this camera has really got me thinking................;p For once, a prosumer camera that actually has a spot meter, something Canon can't give me.

nooooo dun turn over to the Dark Side! :gbounce:

 

[Jed]

Originally posted by Red Dawn


nooooo dun turn over to the Dark Side! :gbounce:

No no no you've got it wrong... he's going to bring balance to the force

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by Jed


No no no you've got it wrong... he's going to bring balance to the force

*cackle* *pop*

"sir, looks like we just lost another one"

 

[Jed]

I happen to have a digital SLR, the best ever built, that I won in a game of chance...

hehe...

 

[roygoh]

Hi,

Can someone enlighten me on why metering would not work for manual focus lens on the D100? Is this a technical limitation or a marketing strategy?

The only technical reason I can think of is that there is no mechanical coupling on the camera body to detect the aperture setting on the MF lens, thus making metering impossible. Is my guess correct?

This is dissapointing, as my favourite lens is the Nikkor 80~200 F4.5, a classic MF zoom. Seems like I would not be able to use it on the D100. Sigh...

Thanks.


Roy

 

[Kit]

It confirmed!!!!! No spot meter........ Nikon, here I come!!!!!!!!

 

[Kit]

Originally posted by Red Dawn


nooooo dun turn over to the Dark Side! :gbounce:

Hehe.........actually, I'm thinking of keeping my EOS 3(multiple spot meter). Think I'll prefer to be grey. However, the chances of me being able to afford 2 systems is slim.

 

[YSLee]

Originally posted by roygoh
The only technical reason I can think of is that there is no mechanical coupling on the camera body to detect the aperture setting on the MF lens, thus making metering impossible. Is my guess correct?

This is dissapointing, as my favourite lens is the Nikkor 80~200 F4.5, a classic MF zoom. Seems like I would not be able to use it on the D100. Sigh...

Yes, you are right! The F80 lacks that coupling to meter with MF lenses. How about I recommand the 70-210mm f/4 as a replacement?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by roygoh
Hi,

Can someone enlighten me on why metering would not work for manual focus lens on the D100? Is this a technical limitation or a marketing strategy?

The only technical reason I can think of is that there is no mechanical coupling on the camera body to detect the aperture setting on the MF lens, thus making metering impossible. Is my guess correct?

This is dissapointing, as my favourite lens is the Nikkor 80~200 F4.5, a classic MF zoom. Seems like I would not be able to use it on the D100. Sigh...

Thanks.

Roy

That's right. Not sure if stopped-down mode will work though. It might.

Time for you to upgrade to the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED. Or if you wait a little longer, the AF-S 70-200mm f2.8D ED-IF G.

Regards
CK

 

[spider]

who's intereted in my 1.5 years old F80D ? ........
can my F80 mod to F100D !! ? Nikon is burning my pocket...i thought i will wait a least 3 years before a decent Nikon Digital prosumer SLR release.....

 

[Witness]

currently using f401...tinking of changin to the d100...but will my AF lenses work when transferred???

thanks

 

[justarius]

currently using f401...tinking of changin to the d100...but will my AF lenses work when transferred???

thanks

As long as it's Nikon AF lens, it will work with no problem. If it's MF, then you can mount but has no metering.

 

[mpenza]

wah! old thread dug up!

 

[Caspere]

wow.. an old thread....