🟡 NIKON F100 Review | Modern Nikon Film Camera (SLR) + Alternatives: Nikon F501 / F80 / F4 / F5

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Nikon F100 Review (Overview) & Alternative SLR Cameras: Nikon F80 / Nikon F501 + F4 / F5
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Looking at the Nikon F100 SLR film camera + Nikon F100 vs Nikon F80, Nikon F100 vs Nikon F4/ F5 + Nikon F100 vs Nikon F501 . Video includes Nikon F100 portraits, a camera specs general overview, Nikon F100 film loading and some reasons you may consider this camera compared to other popular Nikon SLR cameras. The F100 Nikon film camera works great as an auto-focus Nikon SLR body if I need something smaller and lighter than the Nikon F5 but I prefer manual focus bodies I think. Check out the Nikon F80 video as a Nikon F100 film camera alternative and the Nikkor lenses, autofocus or manual focus.
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@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

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@terrywbreedlove 3 жыл бұрын

I took one of my F100 cameras to Vietnam in 2014. I used the 50mm 1.8 D on it and shot 10 rolls of TRI-X 400 film. This camera has the best meter I have ever used it just nails every shot. light weight accurate metered a zillion lenses to choose from.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry, yes a stronger performer for an AF body for sure. I took the same lens to India on a Nikon FM (has digital Nikon too hence AF lens)

@RickMahoney2013 Жыл бұрын

I love this film camera my favorite

@Markeymarc321 3 жыл бұрын

The F100 is a beautiful camera.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Yes very clean looking (and modern) for a film body.

@KimHojbergJensen 3 жыл бұрын

This morning I took a walk with the F100 and the D750 and two lenses (18-35 and 28-300) I swapped betwen them. They are about the same weight and feel much the same. I really enjoyed it.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim, yes I think for Nikon shooters the F100 is perfect! (It’s like me using my M240 + M3 with same lenses).

@mrca2004 Жыл бұрын

I have the F5 and F100 and now the F6. The F6 viewfinder is the best I have ever seen. The focus confirmation is HUGE, easy to see and in the lower viewfinder bar near the center. Makes mf lenses a breeze. When you hit back button focus, the focus spot lights up bright red easy to find and/or relocate as focusing. The f100 view finder isn't as bright and the information isn't as large... these old eyes appreciate that. I don't use aperture priority, but understand the meter in the F6 is near infallible so will give it a try for street.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I've not used the F6 but used to use my F5 a lot with AF glass.

@morfes 2 жыл бұрын

Have this one for years, working great and still using it along with my digital one.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Becoming a very popular camera in recent years especially!

@paulconnors2078 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again, Matt: Interesting that you mentioned the N80 film door hinges. I would call them the latches with the hinge being on the far right of the film compartment door. Those little latches held up far better on my N80 that I had before my F100. I will admit that after buying my first F100, I then used it far more than the N80. Sadly, I was in the middle of a shoot for a historical re-enactment group when the latches on the F100 failed, the door popped open and exposed my film. I was already shooting digital at the time, so that sad accident accelerated my switch FT digital. Of late, I have decided to go back to shooting B & W film and thus, the use of an N80 and a desire to either a) repair my F100 or just buy another working body. I am very glad that I found your channel; it is very much a "blast from the past" and a nice return to my days shooting film as well as very informative. Of late, I have been using Ilford XP 2 Super as it's less expensive to get developed commercially in C41 chemistry and because I don't have a darkroom in my small apartment. I started using the Ilford XP-2 Super for chromogenic B & W printing until Kodak introduced the equally good BW400CN (which sadly, is now no longer available). I also subscribed and will look forward to your new postings here at YT. Cheers.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thanks and sorry for my late reply. Sorry to hear about your F100, I yes you saw my F80 video too. I don't use AF lenses so much so I went back to the older Nikon F bodies that I love. FM2 FE2 etc. Smart move with XP2 for cheaper lab dev.

@Dark_Viking 3 жыл бұрын

Finally. How could you wait for so long )))

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry, like I said in video I was waiting for F501!

@paulconnors2078 Жыл бұрын

Hello Matt: I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I JUST (as in yesterday, 17 Sept 22) purchased a pristine Nikon F100 and am on the lookout for the MB-15 battery grip to go with it. I plan to use it to shoot various B & W films. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your reviews of older film camera bodies. Many thanks and well done!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, congrats on your new purchase and thanks for your kind feedback! Great camera, enjoy!

@paulconnors2078 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Matt, I also wanted to add that I do use AF lenses as I no longer trust my vision to focus manually. I was just told I have the beginning of cataracts, but they are not yet bad enough to require surgery to fix them, but I believe they are impeding my ability to manually focus, as well as read just about anything without ever more powerful reading glasses. Thus, I rely 100% on AF when I take my photos.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@paulconnors2078 thanks Paul, yes I just found I’m better with RF now verses SLR (recent Patreon post). SLR performed worst for me. I need AF too :)

@carravagio16 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like you would love the Nikon FA film camera. enjoy your videos. keep up the good work

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Someone just wrote on my big Nikon FM/FE video that they prefer the FE2 over their FA now they have it but yes I do need to try one at some point, thanks!

@joejo6273 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting review Matt.......plse do tell me how does one get over the problem of the "sticky back" ? Is there a fix for it ??

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you Google it you can clean them but I tried to buy a clean copy in the first place from eBay.

@JaapKroon 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt. Thank you. But how about the Samyang 100mm review on the the F100 or 501?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaap! I used to shoot for Samyang when they arrived some years back. Love their glass. I’ve never tried the 100mm but maybe I’ll get a chance in the future 👍🏻

@scotthullinger4684 11 ай бұрын

I had a Nikon F100 which I loved - It had a little bit of the professional camera vigor, but without going overboard. I did in fact use it professionally, and without any qualms whatsoever. It hits the sweet spot between capabilities and price.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes and lighter than F4/F5 etc

@quite1enough 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for amazing review! Afaik F100 also has interchangeable focusing screens, so you can replace it with split prism screen. Btw what's your opinion on F2 with DP-11 or DP-12? (If you had that)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Ah thanks for the details. I’ve not tried the items you mention but if I ever do I can share my thoughts.

@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt been looking at one of these to add to my collection still a great camera and I can use all my lenses 👍🏻

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonny, yes great if you have a variety of lenses.

@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs 3 жыл бұрын

Good news I just bought one in mint condition no sticky back with MB-15 and AS-12 if I don’t want to use the MB-15 really looking forward to using it 👍🏻

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs congrats!!

@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks but you do have to take the blame lol 😂

@tylero8595 Жыл бұрын

This was my first nice camera of many great cameras I have owned.. They are great.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler, agreed!

@eelcobrinkcate5303 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, that's one hell of a review again!! Love IT. Youre right about the Nikon f501,( ive got the 301 wich is almost the same) but you missed something: that's the fenomenal shutter sound. My memories allways go back to Duran Duran's hit single 'girls on film' when i press the release button and hear that beautiful shutter sound ....... Then i know: I AM making a real fysical picture. All the parameters go through my head... Composition?? Andso on... completely different than digital... more intens in my opinion. That's real photography for me .. Greetings

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eelco! Very nicely written! Agreed some film camera just sound great :)

@pierrepicco 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent exhaustive review. Thank you. I have a Minolta X-700 but very hard to focus (I get older ;)). The F100 is a good candidate as I own a few AF-S lenses.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre! Yes AF is great when the eyes are not 100%. It helps me a lot for longer lenses. See the F4/F5 videos too, both great cameras.

@paulconnors2078 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt, I am buying a parts body F100 to fix my 20-year-old F100. The film door latches broke and doors are no longer available so I am buying a body just to get the door. BTW, the F100 production run ended in 2006 and was available for in stock purchases after that, but Nikon switched to an all digital line-up with the exception of the F6 and the FM10 (manufactured by Cosina for them) when they saw that film cameras would be a dying breed as DSLRs improved dramatically. Cheers from the USA.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I hope you get the door for your F100

@Nigel-nar53 3 жыл бұрын

Another informative video thank you. It's scary to think that there are probably millions of film cameras out there that will never be used again. I know there have been a few crude attempts but my hope is that along with electronics becoming more & more miniaturised one day we'll get some kind of sensor/capsule to fit inside some of the available bodies giving them a digital life. A dream, I know. 👍

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, nice idea. They are making digital backs for some already.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

..though with a F100 just buy a new a Nikon DSLR and the shooting experience will be identical IMO

@vigodrakken7916 3 жыл бұрын

MOT!

@rickylee1894 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom for oldies with not so good eye-sight auto-focus wld be a great help for photographers and models.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickylee1894 thanks! Yes I did the same some years ago and got AF bodies and lenses. I then discovered diopter so now I’ve gone back to mostly MF.

@GirdHerd 7 ай бұрын

Regarding the sticky back on the F100, I have a Nikon D70s where the body became very sticky. I permanently solved the problem by rubbing down the body 5 or 6 times with 92% alcohol which eliminated the stickiness but left the body dull. (The higher the alcohol percentage the better.) I then wiped the body down a few times with Armor-All wipes to return the glossy surface.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 7 ай бұрын

Great tip thanks!

@randallstewart1224 5 ай бұрын

There are a couple of YT videos showing how to clean and restore these sticky surfaces at partially no cost. I've got two F100s, one for use, and one for replacement if the first packs in. Neither have this issue.

@patrickjclarke 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt have you ever done a comparison of Nikon 35mm focal length lenses? Back in the film days I was a Olympus shooter, so would love to know you thoughts on how good the 35's are on Nikon for film and digital compared to your favs on Leica. I find my Oly 35's are pretty good for their age, but the bokeh is a little nervous wide open compared to my Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH at all apertures.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, I don’t own any Nikon 35s (all 28s) but if I do get I will test no problem.

@andrewhoulihan7940 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Looking at your videos agin here. Do you have a video with all your cameras on a table ? Sounds as if you have hundreds haha

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I don't. I have a few yes ha :) ..but no house or tv haha

@davidescott-new1194 3 жыл бұрын

Great review of a lovely camera. Sadly the back door latch is also a major problem with this camera. 3D fixes are on ebay and people put on data backs as a replacement. The F90X does not suffer from this problem and is a bargain if you want a solid camera that runs on AAs, but not for long as prices will rise. If a sticky back is a problem on either of these cameras use rubbing alcohol to take the rubber off to a smooth surface.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Yes I had heard of people cleaning the sticking back issues. Thanks for info.

@milesian1 3 жыл бұрын

I misplaced my beloved F100 a few years ago during an overseas move. I loved it so much that I almost bought another one off eBay, but remained set on finding it among my boxes of stuff. Eventually out of desperation I bought an F90X for the ridiculous price of US$28, and was amazed at its robustness, functionality, and handling. Of course, shortly after I bought the F90X I uncovered the F100 in the last unopened box from my move. So now I have both and will keep using them as long as I have film to feed them.

@razielvonelric 3 жыл бұрын

I have a f65 but been thinking about the f100 . Ive been using full manual rangefinders for so long so i got curious never used a modern film slr so i got the f65 since having it im tempted to buy a f100 a great bridge in technology the we use in digital but in a film camera . The other reason for the f65 its compact size the 100 tempting for the aswell .

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Yes F65 will be next to to getting F100 which is even more modern and has many extra options.

@duncanthorn6338 3 жыл бұрын

Great video on all the a/f cameras of the time. As you have used the F4, F80, F100 and F5 I would be interested in your opinion of the a/f point visibility on each. Which is your preference? This to me is the most important aspect of usability. I have actually used the F75 also, which to me is the most complete, like a dslr, with both illuminated focus point and beep confirmation. I find the non illuminated, very faint single point bracket of the F4 the hardest to see, the F80 and F100 are illuminated but no beep, and the F5 much bolder bracket selected but no illumination or beep. Keep up the great work!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan! This isn’t really my area of expertise but I think I got a good hit rate with the F4/F5/F80/F100 with static subjects in good light. I still missed more that manual focus which is why I’m selling. The F501 beeps but the AF is terrible. I had to turn it off and try to focus by eye on a not ideal focus screen. MF older bodies have a much better screen for MF for me. I’m sure there must be beep options on many of them in the custom menu. (They can almost make you dinner they offer so many functions!) :)

@duncanthorn6338 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the prompt reply. Surprisingly there are not many beep options on these older film bodies, it's either there and on, or not. Unlike the newer digital bodies, where they do give you options for beep volume and on/off, and also illuminated focus points on/off or variable. For me, if the F4 had both it would be the perfect film camera, as I actually prefer its retro design over the F100 and after. Keep it up!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@duncanthorn6338 thanks Duncan!

@greggschwabauer6241 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a lighter alternative to my F4 and borrowed an F100 for a bit. It was a great camera, but, no mirror lock up, which I make use of. To rub salt in that wound, the self timer doesn’t raise the mirror at the begging of the cycle so you can’t even use that trick. Most of the consumer cameras from this era also lost that ability. Ended up with an FA, which I love. Kept the F4 though!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregg! Great pro tips there thanks.

@mrca2004 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I have the f5 and it is heavy but not much different than my d850 with battery grip. i like my manual focus zeiss glass but the focus confirmation on the f5 is at the top of the view finder and I have difficulty seeing it in bright light. The f100 is the size of my d850 without the grip easily carried around the neck and the focus confirmation is bright and in the lower part of the viewfinder next to the meter scale. Looks like this will be my manual focus camera around my neck with the f5 on a black rapid strap at my R hip with auto focus lenses. I like the 1/8000 sec twice as much as 1/4000 on my fm2n and can use all my lenses and have focus confirmation for shallow dof. Mine has a bit of a sticky grip in the finger area but the more I wipe it down the less sticky. Or the f100 could be my auto focus camera with an 85 snd fm2n manual focus with a 35 zeiss distagon. Can pop on the f100 the 135 2.0 dc to round out my carry kit.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice combo! I tend to use MF lenses on older bodies but yes if you want 1/8000 layer models will help. I kept F5 for AF.

@mrca2004 Жыл бұрын

Matt, f6 is expensive but my $500 sb900 and $150 timer trigger work with it. The speed iight will do on camera ttl fill flash on this camera while I needed to buy an sb800 for ttl to work with the others.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Great. Not sure if you can do that on the F5 too..

@joeprete7424 7 ай бұрын

Matt, @45 Seconds in, it was in production from 1999-2006 Not 2012

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the correction. I was relying on the information online.

@612morrison 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video but one thing wrong( 🙄sorry), Nikon stopped making the F100 in 2006 and not 2012 but put that in context the D100 came out in 2002 and then the D70 in 2004 so Nikon kept semi pro-film cameras going for a few years after they released digital seni-pro cameras. What you saw in 2012 was probably new but old unsold stock.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you. I appreciate the correction. I was just going from info I found online date wise.

@itisdash6546 3 жыл бұрын

One other thing to mention about the F80's battery grip is its just a battery holder. It doesn't have a vertical shutter button which is a strange design choice.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great point. I've just in the process of developing some motion picture film from last year shot with the F80 in Poland so more examples coming to Flickr/ Instagram with this camera.

@Seapatico 3 жыл бұрын

I use the manual focus version of the 501! In the US they were the n2000 (mf) and n2020 (af). I actually really love it because it feels very manual but it has a true aperture priority mode so I can use it in quicker moments and not think so much, but still have control. So if you get the chance, the n2000/f301 is very cheap and works perfectly with mf Nikon lenses.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean!

@AlexSmith-ln1tv 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the f100 will matrix meter with the voigtlander sl lenses?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, yes it should be fine. Voigtlander lenses are designed like the Nikon AIS lenses (I use those lenses a lot on my Nikons)(See that lens video)

@wayneyung1262 3 жыл бұрын

It is a easy fix for the rewind crank, remove the whole rewind knob and you will see a pin connecting the crank to the knob.Put it back in position or replace the pin with the other metal pin.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wayne! I will try it 🙏🏻

@helgividar 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I have been thinking of buying a Nikon film camera to use with my Nikon and Voigtlander SL lenses. The problem is that I find it hard to see the value of shooting film over digital after having viewed the works of some dedicated film shooters here on KZfaq. Can you give me a on good reason to buy a Nikon film camera?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Helgi! Yes lots :) Where do I start. 1) get older Nikon with less automation to slow you down so you get time to think. See FM/FE video. 2) imagines look pre edited with film. Portraits look much more flattering for me. 3) Every frame counts so you shoot less but more keepers. 4) Film cameras are way more fun to operate, older ones much more so. The kids now are shooting film as they want different to mass digital. They print them and really treasure the memories from a holiday etc rather than lost on the iPhone or hard drive.

@helgividar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Matt, hopefully I can find one for a reasonable price.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

@@helgividar yes Nikon you will, you can get silly cheap like my FG-20 but it’s less robust than FM2/ FE2.

@ajphelps16 2 жыл бұрын

Any advice on how to fix a busted top lcd screen

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, eek I don't know. You might want to sell it for parts on eBay and get a F80 or something cheaper. I use older models now without LCD - FM, FE etc

@ronaldsand3000 3 жыл бұрын

The camera is great but apart from the stick back issue, the front handgrip often delaminates from the chassis and the flexes feeling drummy Also the hard to find battery holder is very fragile and very easily broken These are issues to be identified when buying on eBay

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald, great tip. I think it summarises that things are not built as well as they used to be.

@GirdHerd 7 ай бұрын

I have the Nikon F4s (with MF-23 Multi-Control Data Back). I love the camera but it won't auto-focus with my G Type lenses I have for my D600 and D850. Fortunately, my D Type lenses auto-focus fine. I'm assuming G Type lenses won't auto-focus on the F100 either but I do like the fact that you can manually set both the aperture & shutter speed using the front & rear wheels.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 7 ай бұрын

Yes you can AF G lenses on the F100. I bought the 50/1.8G for this reason.

@GirdHerd 6 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom - That's great news, Matt. I will definitely buy an F100.

@ewqi Жыл бұрын

Does focusing work well with AF-S lenses (series G) with F100 ?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

It was OK with my 50 1.8 G yes

@ewqi Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom, Thanks ))

@joeltunnah 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I have the F100 and F80, and even though it’s inferior on paper I prefer the F80. It’s like half the weight and size, and the grip fits my hands better. But yes, I had two eBay F80’s arrive with broken door latches. It’s incredible that Nikon put the camera out with that design flaw. The F100 has plastic door latches too, but they’re much thicker. The F100 design flaw is the truly crappy plastic battery holder and door. The AF-S 50/1.4G, 28/1.8G, 24/1.8G, 85/1.8G and 105/2 DC are all incredible lenses, that’s why I grudgingly use these modern plastic cameras.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel, yes I did appreciate the F80 weight for sure. I just decided I liked the manual FG-20 with older lenses more. G glass is sharp but less character for me.

@joeltunnah 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I don’t really care about sharpness. The G lenses have better bokeh, flare resistance, and contrast, (even wide open), than the AIS manual lenses. But I own a dozen AIS Nikkors, and they’re built beautifully, a joy to use and look at, for sure.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeltunnah thanks Joel, I picked my 50 1.8G as nice bokeh than 1.4G but it was too sterile vs AIS so I just sold it. I’ll use V3 pancake for travel and Voigtlander 58mm 1.4 for key shots (that outshoots most Nikkors) (I used both). Love the 55 Micro 2.8 too

@itisdash6546 3 жыл бұрын

I had a pristine F80 arrive with a broken door latch but I lucked out and found a brand new door so I made the repair and enjoyed a free camera (the seller refunded me and told me to keep it.)

@joeltunnah 3 жыл бұрын

@@itisdash6546 I wonder if the Japanese seller(s) on eBay are liquidating an old lot of warranty returned cameras? The two I bought that arrived broken were also in mint condition. I notice almost every F80 on eBay has the same photo layout and angles, number of photos, and identical description… even from supposedly different sellers. Very odd.

@ryanthuruthy4611 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up a nikon F80 for $10 from a garage sale some time back but not sure if i want to upgrade to an F100 with the grip or an F5, they seem to be similarly priced. I use a nikon d3 and the build of the F80 just doesn't do it for me

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

If you nice solid cameras get an F4 or F5 I would.. F100 is somewhere in the middle.. still solid but less brick like :)

@bluebiegrace1828 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beauty.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes great camera! :)

@marcp.1752 Жыл бұрын

The F100 since 1999 never disappoints. Issues here - 1) cheap plastic lugs on the flimsy, plasticky backdoor are prone to break easily, and 2) the MS-12 4x AA battery holder is also prone to break always at a specific point, they cost like 40-50 bucks into late 2022, which is insane for a few grams of plastic, nowadays. MS-13 lithium 2x CR123A battery holder is practically not avialable, and *if* so, costs even more, than the MS-12, from Japan. It's crazy.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc!

@williaminbody205 3 жыл бұрын

Now that film SLR development has ended, the cherry that at has bubbled to the top is the Leicaflex SL2.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William, I’ve not yet tried that camera.

@michaborowski4081 11 ай бұрын

So, In your opinion, F4 is better than F100? Im asking because Im wondering about changing my F4s for F100 with MB-15 grip to be able to use 80-200 2.8 D ED lens.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 11 ай бұрын

F100 is lighter but I sold mine and kept the F4

@michaborowski4081 11 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom ok. So its not worth to change F4 to F100.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 11 ай бұрын

@@michaborowski4081 for me no

@vigodrakken7916 3 жыл бұрын

Still have mine! Got it brand new but now has the dreaded Sticky Surface 😖

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear, you can clean it, just Google it.

@johnbragg 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt. Have you tried the F90X ? Simpler in every way, but built like a tank also. It was good enough to be selected by NASA for shuttle flights. Downside, no back button focussing and very prone to stickyback, although it can be cleaned off with Isopropyl Alcohol. I think my favorite is still the F5, but the F100 is a great backup.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I’ve not tried the 90X but thanks for info.

@PhotoTubeUK 5 ай бұрын

Hi Matt. There is a caveat to the F100 ability to meter with Ai and Ais lenses in that it can do only center-weighted and spot metering (i.e. no matrix metering with those lenses). It's also worth noting that the F100 is less durable than the F90X (or N90S in North America). The F90X is a lot cheaper than the F100 and in my view much better value but you need to be aware that VR does not work and also you are limited to Program and Shutter priority modes (no manual or Aperture or Manual modes) with G type lenses (i.e. those without aperture rings). I personally enjoy shooting more with the F90X although the F100 handles nicely also.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I tend to prefer manual focus so I just finished a trip with the F3 and FE2. Both great. See a new video soon(ish!)

@PhotoTubeUK 5 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of the Nikon FM/FM2/FE/FE2 range of cameras. I used to shoot a FE2 in the past - great camera and I currently own a FM. Looking forward to your video! @@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

@cemalsagnak7504 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review , I have the f100 and the f90x . The f100 is the best analog camera ever made imo, my m lenses are just better , why I prefer m4-p over any Nkkon

@LieutenantLights 3 жыл бұрын

Why not use your m lenses adapted to a Nikon? Enjoy the benefits of an SLR with that gorgeous glass?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@LieutenantLights you can’t mount Leica M mount lenses to Nikon. That’s the reason I moved to Leica. (The lenses have to fit closer to the sensor, is. Where the mirror is on a Nikon).

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cemal. If you like manual focus lenses you might prefer the FM2 / FE2 range like me.

@cemalsagnak7504 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I have the Nikon FA , it’s a great camera with an advanced Lightmetering System and shutter mechanism . Use it mainly with the 50mm 1.8 E.

@tomislavmiletic_ 3 жыл бұрын

You should try Nikon F301 out - it's almost identical to the Nikon F501 just without autofocus, but with proper ground glass for manual focusing. And to my knowledge it accepts Ai, AiS, AF & AF-D lenses. I had that thing and regret selling it...

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can it beat my FE/FM/FG cameras though?! :)

@tomislavmiletic_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom No way 😁 I mean, it's way better than some later cameras (F401, F601 comes to mind), but compared to FM/FE, agin, no way. Coming from an former FM2 user...

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomislavmiletic_ haha ah ok, yes I do love my FE2/FM2 👌🏻 Thanks! :)

@wk2139 Жыл бұрын

hi.. how about eos3? who is the best?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Good question! I'm sure 50% will say Canon, 50% Nikon! :)

@wk2139 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 😅 Thank you

@user-qv8lz5ds7m 3 ай бұрын

Hi Matt I have an F6 and if you're interested I can let you borrow it to do a review - I have a few AFD lenses, but I guess the 85mm would be up your street. Let me know. Best regards M

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 ай бұрын

Thanks that’s very kind of you. If you’re UK bases message me via MrLeica.com and we can see if it’s practical. I appreciate the kind thought. Thanks!

@CM-cb2km 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the F100, it's the perfect "modern" film camera. I have the Canon "equivalent", EOS 3, but I must say I like the F100 better. The only thing I don't like is that the F100 rewinds the film all the way back into the cartridge. On the EOS 3 that is optional.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks CM, do check the F100. I'm sure a viewer told me that the F100 has a custom option to part rewind film. Personally I prefer an old fashioned crank but that's just me! :)

@KimHojbergJensen 3 жыл бұрын

It is optional on the F100 also. I like it, but the other day it started rewinding a film after 12 shots, - very annoying. There must have been som resistance in the roll.

@eladbari 3 жыл бұрын

@@KimHojbergJensen As an F100 owner as well, I wonder how it would match the Canon 1V [or 1N?]...maybe it'll feel better than the EOS 3

@KimHojbergJensen 3 жыл бұрын

@@eladbari Yeah, I don't know those. My only Canon is a Model 7 with a 50mm 1.4 LTM

@thewildgoose7467 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I think I've seen all your Nikon camera reviews from the F5 to the FG-20 and virtually everything in between. However there's one you haven't tried (if I'm correct?) and given what you're saying in this video about going back to MF it's the one I really think you should consider..... It's beautifully designed, built like a tank yet relatively compact, shoots in aperture priority and manual, has interchangeable viewfinders and prisms, and can use any Nikkor lens that has an aperture ring (including pre-Ai Nikkor lenses). It's.......the Nikon F3. And if you want to lose a few grams in weight you could go for the Nikon F3/T version. It has titanium top and bottom covers, prism housing and rear door. I own A LOT of Nikon bodies (don't ask!) but for a combination of reasons the F3/F3t is my personal favorite. I reckon if you tried an F3 it would become your 'go to' camera for MF SLR shooting. Edit: Opps, I've just remembered that the flash sync speed of the F3 is only 1/80th second (I don't use flash), which might be a game changer for you knowing your shooting style. Ah well, back to the drawing board. Sorry Matt.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Hey WG, thanks for checking out my many vids and for the kind thought. Yes I’ve not tried a F3 yet and thanks for the F3T insider info! I don’t always need flash so I can certainly add it to my bucket list when I need a new camera to review / play with. I’ve made a note! Many thanks! (If you’re a Nikon guy my camera of choice this week is my FM2 - lighter that many and more functions than FG-20)(You might see in a future video/ will see on Patreon)

@thewildgoose7467 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Hey Matt, thanks for replying. I have an FM2n and they're a lovely camera but it has a few downsides for me, none of which probably apply to you. 1. You can't see the full viewfinder image if wearing specs (which I do) 2. It won't accept pre-Ai lenses (some of my favorite lenses are pre-Ai) and 3. There's no option for aperture priority (which I like to use sometimes. However the earlier FM does accept pre-Ai lenses). The F3 ticks all of those boxes which is partially why I rate it so highly I suppose. If it wasn't for Brexit with the possibility of import fees etc. (I live in Ireland) I'd loan you my F3/T to try out. I think it'd make a cracking video of you doing a real world test for all the F3 users out there. Okay, think you have me convinced Matt. Think I'll have to head over to Patreon...

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 thanks for more info, yes I’m mostly safe on 1,2,3 but I now have the 50/2 ai to consider in future. Thanks regarding a loan, a kind thought. If you ever join Patreon please message me there so I know it’s you as I don’t know your name! :) 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@thewildgoose7467 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I've joined Patreon Matt I just haven't had time to find my way around it yet 🙃

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 thanks ..Roger? See you there!

@toulcaz31 3 жыл бұрын

Great camera unfortunately plagued by several issues like sticky backs, door latches breaking, electronics corroding really easily... I have known 5 persons owning a F100, including myself, and all of us got issues with that camera.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nico, interesting. I thought it was the most loved Nikon in the current time. Get a F4 then.

@jd5787 Жыл бұрын

But... Does the F100 shoot in 4k 422/10 bits? ;) next on my list... I took my f4 for a stroll earlier today :)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Haha no 10bit :) I tried to take f4 on last trip but to big in the end so was left behind. Hopefully the next one!

@jd5787 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I just love nikon ergonomics. Not sure I will like their mirrorless though ;)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@jd5787 I use the smaller Nikon SLRs more, FE2, FM2, FG20..

@rui1863 Жыл бұрын

It does; however, it shoots at 4.5 frames per second and only for 8 seconds with no audio. It is upgradable to 5 frames per second with the optional battery grip. The F5 makes for better video with 8 frames per second. Checkout the F5 commercial: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nt2ma5V4rtisf5s.html

@Markeymarc321 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get any clearer description on camera gear than the one provide.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just try to answer my own questions when I look to buy something.

@johnbragg 2 жыл бұрын

Nikon F90x is the dark horse. Cheap and solid. What's not to like ? It was good enough for NASA.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I've not tried that one yet.

@eric.ross.art1 6 ай бұрын

It's a digital camera....that shoots 35mm film. I LOVE my F100.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 6 ай бұрын

Yes Eric! A great way to look at it. For fast easy film photos the F100 ticks the box.

@mofi3641 2 жыл бұрын

A major disadvantage is that with modern lenses, the aperture cannot be controlled electronically, but only via the mechanical lever. Brilliant lenses like the sigma 40 art can therefore only be used with an open aperture.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I try to buy only lenses with proper aperture scales for this reason.

@mofi3641 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom understandable, but what if you wand to use really good ones that will work on your dslr? ;)

@rockartistet Жыл бұрын

Nikon F90x with mf-26 is best alternative and rated professional graded by nikon

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Noted.

@Harlequin565 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that has always put me off Nikon SLRs and it's the complete confusion over what lenses work with what cameras. Really useful vide though. Thanks Matt!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, I'm most cases most lenses work to some degree, especially if using some of the better bodies. Obvious nonos are say G lenses on old Nikon FM/FE etc as no aperture ring.

@alexblaze8878 3 жыл бұрын

G lenses are really the only major incompatibility issue with older cameras. Other than that, Nikon probably has the best lens compatibility with all of their cameras going back to 1977. That’s 44 years worth of compatibility. I can’t think of another camera brand that can say that. I have the D700, the F90, and the FE and all my lenses dating from 1978-2005 work on all three.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexblaze8878 great point thanks Alex 👍🏻

@NCSTalkid Жыл бұрын

I want to buy f100. After i sold my f90

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

They are nice! I went back to smaller manual bodies, FE2, FM2, FG-20 etc

@DomH-tw8wu Жыл бұрын

Did you ever sell the F100? If not give me a shout!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hi Dom, yes sorry, I went back to manual bodies, the older FM2 etc (as I use AIS lenses not AF).

@danncorbit3623 Жыл бұрын

Another alternative is the cheap plastic N65 or N75 aka the F65, (F75, U2) cameras. The one big caveat is that the oldest lens type you can use is the AI or AIS lenses. Even the converted pre-AI lenses don't work right. But all the new lenses work except the AF-P. You even get vr. Sure, if you drop it on concrete or step on it, it will die with a horrible crunching sound. So get another one on eBay for $25. The N75 is 13.4 oz of the finest plastic Chem labs can make for a nickel. A steep hike on Mount Rainier to see Comet falls? The f4 is looking at me with puppy-dog eyes, but it's the N75's turn for a walk in the forest.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dann, great tip. I am fond of lightweight too. I tend to use my FG-20 for this and FM2/FE2 with AIS primes. Once I need AF again (for eyesight I might need to look at the F75)..I think I have a 601? But the AF is so slow.

@floriankrushick7313 8 ай бұрын

Так англичанин а ну-ка равняйсь быстро, и гони сюда на базу этот замечательный nikon F100

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 8 ай бұрын

It’s nice but I prefer older manual cameras! Nikon FM2 etc (or Leica)

@floriankrushick7313 8 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom я хочу f3 and f100😁

@jovandevijver9400 3 жыл бұрын

F100, the best Nikon you can buy for little money!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 3 жыл бұрын

FOr AF lenses, yes. For MF I prefer the older bodies (see my other Nikon vids)

@philmtx3fr 2 жыл бұрын

F100 is a great camera , to be convinced just see the long time it was sold. It’s more or less a F5 cheaper, lighter and more discrete. I don t like the F4 which is ugly and doesn’t t have the pleasure of thee rubber on its body. The f501 doesn’t play in the same garden… and it s not really reliable and too fragile.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I know what you mean. It ticks a lot of boxes but I still prefer the F5 I think. Even with 8 batteries!