The F100 is phenomenal! It’s really all the camera you need. I keep looking at the F5 but then I keep drawing the same conclusion and that is that the F100 is all I need. And having the ability to remove the grip when I do want a more compact rig is also very valuable. I do think that Nikkor glas stopped being great with Nikkor AF glass with the exception of a few notable lenses. Sure it’s decent glass but manual focus Nikkors are phenomenal. I shoot mine nowadays with Tamron SP glas and in particular the Tamron 45 1.8. It’s a great lens. Really brings the F100 alive and the image stabilization has saved me more than once. Cool video man!
I really like your channel! Keep going! I have been a Nikon shooter for over 15 years and have owned 3 film Nikon cameras over the years. I still own a 50 yo 105 2.5 Nikon lens which I use to this day on my Z 6. Great content, dude!
@@CreeseWorks I really wanted a D7100 when it came out but got stuck with my trustworthy D90. I didn't have enough cash back then to make the swap. Several years later I just switched to full-frame digital and also bought a film F65. Being able to use the same set of lenses from one generation to another is an amazing feature for Nikon. I'd still experiment with film it wasn't so hard and expensive to develop these days. I'd just walk in to a print shop not 10 years ago and just leave the film. Now, I have to send it 450 km away and wait for at least 3-4 weeks before I can get it back.
I had 2 F100s at one time in the past. I sold both but regret it now. One thing to be aware of is the plastic film fork in older versions. Look for the steel forks if you are interested in getting one. Nice video Chris.
You did not mention that the battery grip attached that it gives you more winding speed from 3 to 4 frames to 5 FRAMES like on my Nikon F with the F36 drive attached in which i have, and also have my F100 - My Baby F5, and my D3 camera that I could use my Nkkor lenses both AF, and manual Focus lenses, Very good video..😄📸
After a lifetime of shooting Nikon SLR cameras, around 2007 I settled on the F100 as what will certainly be my last primary SLR 35mmcamera. Per Mary Poppins, it is perfect in every way. I tend to buy but not resell my cameras, so I have a half dozen manual models from 1976 on. I did give away my prior AF body., and I bought a second mint quality F100 to put away as a backup. I paid between $100 and $125 for my two F100s, both in "like new" condition. Even with a modest amount of social media hype these days, prices are still fairly low for what you get. That will not last.
As far as I've looked up, it's a problem across few older Nikon bodies. The only remedy I've found is using something like GooGone or something similar to rub down the rubber.
I’m not a fan of it myself either 😂 The one I ordered looked like it had come with both the grip and the battery cover but only had the grip so I’m stuck 😂
The battery grip adds bulk, weight, and longer periods between battery replacement. It also increased the cycle speed for continuous motor film advance. Unless you are shooting high speed sports photo sequences, that added speed is trivial. The battery replacement period with the standard in-grip battery pack is quite long, minimizing the significance of that feature. The rest are detriments. So, I almost never use my motor drive.
I got a Nikon f100, Canon eos 1n and Nikon f501 in the last four months, previously i only had one autofocus camera, the Nikon f55 which i already liked. I use a lot of old manual cameras, pentax spotmatics, Minolta srts and some soviet cameras. Now i realize and understand how looking through a good viewfinder looks like, you are able to take photographs closer to what they are coming out on the Nikon f100 and the Eos 1n. The fast autofocus also plays such a huge part. And ebay japan just sells everything in mint condition, trustworthy. Im going to use the F100 for street and other speciality films like low iso ones. Got a 28-200mm and a 50mm lens, perfect sharp glasses.
I love my little F100. Have an F5 too 🤩
I might want to pick up the F5 too! It looks cool!
@CreeseWorks same here I've been having on my eyes on it for awhile 😮
@@CreeseWorks it’s awesome but a lot bigger and heavier. It’s built like a tank.
The F100 is phenomenal! It’s really all the camera you need. I keep looking at the F5 but then I keep drawing the same conclusion and that is that the F100 is all I need.
And having the ability to remove the grip when I do want a more compact rig is also very valuable.
I do think that Nikkor glas stopped being great with Nikkor AF glass with the exception of a few notable lenses. Sure it’s decent glass but manual focus Nikkors are phenomenal.
I shoot mine nowadays with Tamron SP glas and in particular the Tamron 45 1.8. It’s a great lens. Really brings the F100 alive and the image stabilization has saved me more than once.
Cool video man!
I had the same thought process looking at the F5 vs F100 and came to the same conclusion.
That Tamron combo sounds brilliant!!
Nice review! I love the shutter on my f100
thank you so much!
I really like your channel! Keep going!
I have been a Nikon shooter for over 15 years and have owned 3 film Nikon cameras over the years. I still own a 50 yo 105 2.5 Nikon lens which I use to this day on my Z 6.
Great content, dude!
Thank you so much! Started with a D7100 and loved it. I've seen that lens maybe once, can't imagine how good it would look on the Z 6!
@@CreeseWorks I really wanted a D7100 when it came out but got stuck with my trustworthy D90. I didn't have enough cash back then to make the swap. Several years later I just switched to full-frame digital and also bought a film F65. Being able to use the same set of lenses from one generation to another is an amazing feature for Nikon.
I'd still experiment with film it wasn't so hard and expensive to develop these days. I'd just walk in to a print shop not 10 years ago and just leave the film. Now, I have to send it 450 km away and wait for at least 3-4 weeks before I can get it back.
@@KamenKunchev Completely get that. I had a local lab but now I'm going to start another one.
I had 2 F100s at one time in the past. I sold both but regret it now. One thing to be aware of is the plastic film fork in older versions. Look for the steel forks if you are interested in getting one. Nice video Chris.
You did not mention that the battery grip attached that it gives you more winding speed from 3 to 4 frames to 5 FRAMES like on my Nikon F with the F36 drive attached in which i have, and also have my F100 - My Baby F5, and my D3 camera that I could use my Nkkor lenses both AF, and manual Focus lenses, Very good video..😄📸
Thank you and that’s so good to know!
After a lifetime of shooting Nikon SLR cameras, around 2007 I settled on the F100 as what will certainly be my last primary SLR 35mmcamera. Per Mary Poppins, it is perfect in every way. I tend to buy but not resell my cameras, so I have a half dozen manual models from 1976 on. I did give away my prior AF body., and I bought a second mint quality F100 to put away as a backup. I paid between $100 and $125 for my two F100s, both in "like new" condition. Even with a modest amount of social media hype these days, prices are still fairly low for what you get. That will not last.
You get it 👊🏿
Hey Chris, I stopped liking the F100 when the rubber started getting sticky. Was a remedy ever found for this?. Enjoyed your video. Thanks
As far as I've looked up, it's a problem across few older Nikon bodies. The only remedy I've found is using something like GooGone or something similar to rub down the rubber.
Yes the F100 is a very nice camera. I just don't get what a battery grip is doing on it, except adding extra weight 🙂
I’m not a fan of it myself either 😂 The one I ordered looked like it had come with both the grip and the battery cover but only had the grip so I’m stuck 😂
The battery grip adds bulk, weight, and longer periods between battery replacement. It also increased the cycle speed for continuous motor film advance. Unless you are shooting high speed sports photo sequences, that added speed is trivial. The battery replacement period with the standard in-grip battery pack is quite long, minimizing the significance of that feature. The rest are detriments. So, I almost never use my motor drive.
The Nikon F80 is a good sleeper too. Not too popular hence cheap af
Absolutely!
I got a Nikon f100, Canon eos 1n and Nikon f501 in the last four months, previously i only had one autofocus camera, the Nikon f55 which i already liked. I use a lot of old manual cameras, pentax spotmatics, Minolta srts and some soviet cameras. Now i realize and understand how looking through a good viewfinder looks like, you are able to take photographs closer to what they are coming out on the Nikon f100 and the Eos 1n. The fast autofocus also plays such a huge part. And ebay japan just sells everything in mint condition, trustworthy. Im going to use the F100 for street and other speciality films like low iso ones. Got a 28-200mm and a 50mm lens, perfect sharp glasses.
I love Japanese eBay stores for cameras. The condition are so good.