Nikon F100 Camera Review

[@jeffreysmith8633]

Five years later and I just watched your video. It was informative and helpful. Thanks.

[@ZoeBarrie]

I'm the proud new owner of a this camera, this talk through the settings, was SO helpful! tHank you ! I couldn't work out how to re-wind the film till I watched this !!!

[@scotthullinger4684]

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.

[@srs26]

Some fantastic pictures there! You have a great channel, can't wait for the next video, I am currently binge-watching them from the beginning! Many thanks and keep up the good work! I think I will search for a F100 tonight! Kind regards, Simon, UK

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

That's awesome to hear man! I'm glad you're enjoying my channel. I just recently bought another F100 for $60! Missing a battery holder. Luckily I had one but that part is only about $20. Good way to find a cheaper body. Or buy a motor drive. Most F100 cameras missing the battery holder once had a motor drive and then gets left with nothing for batteries. Something to consider when shopping! Good luck and don't spend too much!

[@DavidHosten]

Great review. I have an F100, and a couple F90(X)/N90(S) as backup. They really are great cameras, and when film camera prices cratered a few years ago, I managed to pick them up cheap.

[@MiamiVPG]

Thanks! I just bought two F100s. You got yours at a steal. They go from $250 to $450 right now.

[@solomonessix6909]

I see so much of the F100 in the new Nikon Z line.

[@larrymorris8060]

Travis, I've been looking for a nikon f100 since you've posted this video back in 2016, and just got mine 10/02/2017. I own a nikon f4s, a nikon FG (5.00 find at a 2nd hand store) and now the f100. Of course I own nikon digital bodies but I have to say, the f100 is hands down the Best feeling slr (digital or film) I've ever used! I wish the ergonomics of the d7200 or the D800 felt like the F100. And because of how it feels, I only use my nikon 135mm e series f2.8 manual or nikon e series 50mm 1.8 pancake with it. Manual focus just completes the slowdown of composition for me, It's now my go to daily body that I keep in my bag. I just wish fortepan 100 was still in production ...that film rocked! Anyway thanks for the video

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Larry Morris that's excellent to hear and I completely agree. Something about the body shape of the F100 feels so great in the hand. And with the focus confirmation in the bottom left corner of the finder it is unstoppable with manual focus glass. Glad you're diggin it!

[@joseandresperezegido4223]

total mente de acuerdo en cuanto a ergonomia no hay ninguna reflex digital que la supere.....en cuanto a las mirroles nuevas Z no lo se no e tenido ninguna en la mano.....

[@mellomikeoftegridyfarms]

I have a one owner F100 in the mail I'm so glad this video pretty much touched all of my reasons why I bought it. First film camera, wanted something easy, can use my modern G lenses and so on, don't care for the added features of the F4.

[@erichartke4331]

I just picked up a f100 with the aim of having a highly dependable camera for paid gigs with no awkard transition between cameras it was the perfect choice for me!

[@terrywbreedlove]

I own two of these F100 Nikons and the meter in them is dead on accurate. This camera and my 50mm 1.8 D lens went with me to Vietnam and the images are stunning with the Kodak TRI-X 400 film I shot with it.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Matrix usually it really is very good at accurate exposers. If I am shooting a person in shadow with a light background well then i will change over to spot and put it on their face. But usually Matrix nails it.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

The thing is....matrix metering is only possible when using auto focus D lenses. So if you're not using an af lens on your F100 you will have to use center weighted or spot metering

[@terrywbreedlove]

Sometimes I will aim my camera at the ground get a reading adjust my exposure to that reading and then aim at my subject and take the shot. This way a brighter background does not interfere with the cameras brain and my subject will have a good exposure. :)

[@willf.5403]

@@ForesthillFilmLab is it not possible with autofocus G lenses?

[@glenjo0]

Couple other fun facts: G series lenses with VR function properly, AI and AIS lenses function properly. The camera is recording all the information for every shot which can be read from the camera to a CF card using the Nikon MV-1 Data Reader. It is an amazing camera, and a perfect complement to Nikon D series digital cameras since they use the same lenses, and peripherals.

[@danielbdbe]

hello what's happen to you ? home all is well as no new videao since few years ?

[@anthonytang5198]

Still have mine which I bought new in 99. Cost me £1000 then! Actually started shooting film again, just ordered 10 rolls of ilford film.

[@andre1987eph]

the U.S. Dollar was almost 1 to 1 with the British pound back then.

[@randallstewart175]

I completely agree that the F100 is the most desirable Nikon camera available. I do not know why they sell for so little these days, but I bought a 2nd body as a backup and put it storage. My only issue with it is that I have to pull out the manual to reeducate myself on how some of the more obscure and rarely used functions work. Tip: buy the MC-20 electric remote release which adds long exposure capability up to 99 minutes with remote status readout.

[@vangstr]

Randall Stewart they sell for less than a Yashica T4 or T5 because it’s not hyped up. Build quality and longevity the F100 will outperform and outlast any Point and Shoot.

[@jameslidgard]

Great video as always Travis! I'd love to get my hands on an F100, it'd be interesting to see how it compares to my FM2!

[@suverobo]

James Lidgard yep This I would like to see too I have FM2 and F100 so I can compare them by myself But better is to sit and watch it and smoke and drink homemade plum brandy and czech beer :D

[@mrca2004]

I only use ONE focus point including of the gazillion on the d850. I use the back button focus and appreciate being able to use all my lenses G and zeiss manual focus with the easy to read focus confirmation arrows/dot. 1/8000 sec is wonderful shooting wide open at the beach here in Florida as it would have been in Folsom before relocating. My only complaint is it auto rewinds the film back into the cassette and I have to fish it out to pre load it on my dev tank reel before putting in the changing bag. It is a great weight easily carried around the neck. It is MUCH lighter than my F5. It doesn't have the shutter lock button that annoys me on the f5. If you have shot a nikon 200, 500, 800 or 850, it functions just like them except at 36 you have to change film. I like auto focus in fast paces situations like event or street.

[@Oct0pu5]

Thanks Travis, I was planning to switch to F5 or F6, but after watching this review I'm gonna stick to my F100. Cheers!

[@kennethgray5447]

I'm impressed with the shots, dude!

[@FotoCreatives]

I am also the proud owner of this amazing F100 camera. Even though I've been a professional photographer for almost 20 years, my heart beats faster when I pick up the F100. I like everything about this camera except for the batteries...this monster eats batteries (see Ken Rokcwell's report on this). Lithium batteries fare a little better.. so make sure you always have spare lithium AAs with you. The battery indicator in your LCD screen is not exactly reliable

[@tooltool5824]

Hi there my fellow F100 owners,I need your help ,my F100 seems to struggle to lock focus on the central focus point ,no problem focusing on the left ,right,upper and lower points but the center one won’t focus 7 out of 10 times,any ideas?

[@williampichardo1485]

I don't understand why didn't Nikon style the z6 and z7 body after the f100.

[@MichaelSeneschal]

William Pichardo I 100% agree.

[@stevek8829]

The F100 is very much like a newer camera. It's main missing feature, it has no mirror lock up. You can't even use timer mode as you could with earlier simpler Nikons like FE or FG. The mirror lock up is more important to current film shooters than in the past. Now the people shooting F100 are more likely to be artistically engaged in slow shooting. One other item missing from the custom menu is a setting to leave some film out on rewind. This makes it easier to extract film for development-IMHO.

[@Floppyrom]

just curious, what would you do with the mirror lock up?

[@stevek8829]

@@Floppyrom in composed shots from from tripod, with slow shutter, the pre-locked mirror avoids vibration.

[@wayneriser1853]

Your channel is very informative!! I am in the market for a film camera and expanding my knowledge of photography in a film sense. Keep up the great videos.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Wayne Riser thanks man I appreciate it! Feel free to message me if you're needing some help finding a camera! If you already shoot digital chances are you can get a bad ass film body that all your lenses work on!

[@joeking4389]

After watching this, I bough this camera and a 50mm lens, this is great. I'm getting better photos with this camera than what I was getting with my digital camera. Thanks for the info.

[@AnalogWolf]

Thanks for the review! I am stuck between a N90X and an F100. I wanted a camera with a matrix metering system and autofocus so they both fit the bill and are a big improvement over my Pentax ME. Two questions: 1. Is this a very heavy camera to carry around all day on your neck in your experience? With a 50mm prime lens, film, and batteries I calculate that an F100 would weigh approxmately 1000g (2.2 lbs). My Pentax ME is about 650g and has been around my neck on multiple day long trips and I've not noticed it at all. 2. I have heard complaints that the F100 has a poor dust seal around the film cover. It's a light seal but not a dust seal and dust can get into the compartment and possibly get into the shutter and/or scratch your film. I have read that the N90X is a bit more durable in this regard. I'm not going to take it out into the desert or in a rainstorm but obviously dust and film don't go well together. Have you experienced any problems with junk getting into the film compartment? Thanks in advance.

[@JinLost01]

maybe a dummy question but, main differences between F3/HP and F100?

[@athanasradev2176]

What about the F4, is it not a better choice than F100 as well as F3?

[@chisler26]

Nice vid! I bought an F80 a little while back and I got it for less than £40. From looking at your vid I think the only difference is it max's at 1/4000 and only has 3 stops of comp. but you are right you can go right from shooting digital and pick one of these up without thinking about it too much. i can highly recommend the F80 and theF100 even more so, i would imagine.👍

[@neoretrophoto9198]

Nice Review- I've just picked one up and look forward to shooting it. I've shot an F6 - love it. Much more affordable than the F6

[@tronkel1]

That's an awesome review. I own 8 Canon film cameras, but a want an F100 too. Hard to find here in Vienna though.

[@suverobo]

tronkel1 I sell you mine :D I have 2 From Slovakia :P

[@thenobleartist5865]

Think 100 is a reasonable asking price for busy only? Looking at getting one myself.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

The Photography Chick yea for sure! Buy it!!

[@duncanthorn6338]

Hey Travis, just traded in my F3 for an F100, largely for the autofocus. Found the F3 hard to focus manually, although I don't recall this being an issue on my Nikon F that I had for 40 years! Noticed you slam the rear door shut without a care? Have you ever had a problem with the latch breaking, as it seems to be a common problem, even in this comment feed? I understand the data back version is an improvement, and wonder if Nikon ever made this improvement to the standard door in later models? Great and informative videos. Keep it up!

[@evelasq1]

The camera can load the film automatically when you program it to do so. The green dots when press together would reset the camera. There is a battery grip for this camera and it would allow the camera to shoot five frames per second. I have owned this camera for ten plus years and it still kicking like a mule. You said there is no room for error, this camera is not perfect and it can give the wrong exposure sometimes. You have to be the photographer who is in control of the camera. There is no reason not to like the Nikon F5 because it is a great camera that is built like a tank and it could shoot eight frames per second. The F100 and the F5 are closely related in features because the F100 is a water down version of the F5 but it is still a great camera. I would suggest people to take a look at both F5 and the F100 because they are wonderful cameras. I wouldn't worry about the weight of the Nikon F5 because it is built like a tank. I traveled the world with the Nikon F100 at different parts of the world both North and South even the Caribbean. I have taken the Nikon F5 to the Atlantic City Air Show and a night shoot to the amusement park at Coney Island, New York. These cameras have proven worth keeping for the rest of my life. Peace, Flood!

[@Csecsengo]

Hello Travis, thx for the video. I got my f100 few weeks ago. The only issue was with it that the viewfinder was "scratched" (tuned out was a hair on the mirror) lol So a perfect condition f100 waits for a lens now I like the fact that you can set the the AEL button to lock the exposure and keep it locked until the next press or a shot (21-3 in Custum) :) also option 4-2 so "AF-ON" is the auto focus as the shutter release button doesn't really have 2 "levels" I read that with weak batteries the some f100 did rewind a film even not fully used... So maybe as a safety measure to have auto rewind off Otherwise it is an unbelievable camera Ps. Thank you for the interesting fact about the focus indicator Have a good light

[@TOShorts]

How does image quality compare to something like a F6?

[@steliosthemelakis9899]

If you use the same lens, image quality in film is exactly the same, no matter if you use a 40$ camera or a 4000$ F6

[@milesian1]

Very nice presentation on this superb camera. Appreciate the nod to NY Mets history and former Mets' pitcher Glendon Rusch with that sign in the background. JK, of course, about your unintentional Mets reference.

[@BMWGSRiders]

Great camera not going to argue that at all. Just out of curiosity if one shoots color film especially side film. The color metering that the F5 has makes it a better buy since the F100 does not have that. That would make it better would it not?

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Jose Armenteros “color metering”? What exactly do you mean? The metering system is reading light. Through and through. The F5 doesn’t measure color temperature or anything like that. The camera properly exposes film based on ISO not film type.

[@BMWGSRiders]

ForesthillFilmLab read up on the F5 more. It actually has a sensor to read RGB data in the scene. Go to the section highlighted at “1)” you’ll learn something new and amazing about the F5 ;) www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/NikonF5/metering/

[@DANVIIL]

Just bought one and it arrived yesterday. I'm looking forward to figuring out all of the options this camera offers. I only have MF Nikon lenses but I'm looking forward to trying these out with this camera's MF Indicator.

[@jsprite123]

Nice review. I have a N8008s (along with its companion SB24 flash). Is it worth the upgrade?

[@omegaman1409]

I think the prices went up. I couldn't find one for less than $200.

[@g0ld3nb]

hey thanks for the video! may I ask what kind of film you used on the 4th shot (awesome colors) and also the 3rd and 5th shots (love the grayscale) ? Thanks!

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Okay so shot 3 and 5 were both shot on Kodak Tmax. I got a few hundred feet of it so I have been shooting it a lot this year. And that color photo (number 4) was shot on portra 160nc which is of course no longer made but I have some expired pro packs left still.

[@MaxLamdin]

I believe that the P* is Program High (Ph on the F4) meaning the camera will try and keep the shutter speed as high as possible within reason, think it was mainly for sports shooters

[@EDHBlvd]

P* is sorta like what Pentax calls TAv. Basically it is "Program Shift" mode. If say the camera is picking f/4 and 1/250th and you want a shallower DOF, you can adjust the command dial to f/2.8 and it will shift the shutter speed to 1/500th.

[@epistades1]

my second fave film camera

[@tallaganda83]

What is your first?

[@epistades1]

tallaganda83 Contax T2

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Definitely a great camera I have one I use alongside my digital cameras I am using more and more especially with my vintage lenses go grab one you won’t be disappointed 👍🏻📷

[@eissaattar4094]

Can you please list some of the lenses you can use with this camera?

[@tolga1cool]

Eissa Attar All of them. You can use all of them

[@vangstr]

You cannot use pre ai unless converted already.

[@rogeramdahl4992]

@@tolga1cool While E lenses work, including VR, you won't be able to change the aperture. You are stuck with shooting wide open.

[@josephdagostino4714]

How do you set the camera up to fire the shutter without film. Mine will not do that. Is there a setting in missing?

[@parratt-world]

This is a VERY helpful tutorial. Thank you. ♡

[@dhardy9296]

Hi Travis.. great video! i have one but the two plastic hook latches on the swinging back cover are broken so i can't close the back cover. Do you have a source for parts on these? Mainly the back cover. Thanks!

[@bestbass42]

Does this have a 'point and shoot' Auto mode?

[@MrTuero93]

11:00 Actually is not for center focusing. It's for focusing moving subjects. The camera focus the closest object and then changes the focusing as the object moves towards or away from the camera to keep it on focus

[@joseghernandez2009]

Travis,I enjoy your videos,I found your file a few days and your reviews are excellent.I own a digital nikon d300s camera.What is your opinion about this camera?

[@kirantejatatapudi3069]

Hi great video and i have a quick question why cant i see Exposure meter on Aperture Mode display (I Notice in Manual and Shutter Priority Mode) is there any way i can bring the Exposure Meter into the display for Aperture Mode ?

[@marcyoung8549]

Thank you thank you!! ive gone back to a walk around camera FILM . F4s,F5,and the F100!! How are where do you get you film processed? Do you scan your self? oh yes love ur F2AS Marcus

[@manfred4009]

Great video. This camera seems to be amazing. I'm a Pentax user, but maybe in the future... :) What film do you usually use? I like your photos.

[@1989Goodspeed]

It is a cool camera, one of my hero photographers Lennart Nilsson used the F100. Today it seems many have gone Ga-Ga over the F-4 for some reason… But if I would lift a underdog Nikon it would be the F-501 or N2020 in the U.S. Why? It was Nikons #1 AF camera. Anyway cool video!

[@RDAR1982]

hi. I'm kinda confused as to which 35mm will work on this camera without any Vignetting.

[@1989Goodspeed]

It is strange, of all the “higher end” 1990s era Nikon´s it seems to be one model that is forgotten, the F-801, well N8008 in some parts of the world… But that camera was in the same ballpark as the F-501, F-90 and F100. Anyway, cool video!

[@tasost2161]

The matrix metering is it the same as f6 ?

[@dianeswift]

Hope you are well. Miss your videos.

[@Fidelity89]

I just recently regained interest in photography and wanna start shooting again. I own a nikon f75, do you know what the difference is in terms of features? Ill do mainly b&w and love working in a darkroom. I currently have a nikkor 28-100 lens, is this setup good? I guess the f100 still ispretty cheap so im considering upgrading. I love my f75 though and as you say the newer nikon models are a dream to use for beginners. Thanks for the awesome vids, keep it up man! :)

[@IvanSergio1984]

Nice review! I got an f100 and also had that James Dean shirt! Oh plus I also had the 50mm 1.8 but lost it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Hello. Thanks for the fine review. I just purchased the F100 and would like to know how you deal with vertical focus on an eye when shooting wide open with an f/1.4 lens. I use the D800/810 in 4:5 crop mode allowing me to focus on the eye of the model. Do you feel the focus area has sufficient latitude. If I focus and adjust and am at an angle to the model, I am concerned I won't be in focus. I almost purchased the F5 and did't for the weight and bulk reasons. Thanks in advance for your feedback. I hate to have to crop my image, being that it isn't MF and thus all of the real estate is necessary. Is the AF area wider than that of a digital and more forgiving?

[@rohandesai9372]

Hey Are they still making the F100s or you bought used one?

[@evelasq1]

No, they stop production some years ago. They are still making the Nikon FM10 and the Nikon F6. You could check the KEH.com website for used excellent condition Nikon F100 cameras. They give you 6 months warranty. If I were you than I would buy the excellent plus condition. Peace, Flood!

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Benjamin Kanarek hmm that's a very detailed question. The focusing system is pretty basic! But works well none the less. I wouldn't compare it to a digital experience at all really and I mostly use manual focus lenses anyways. The Nikon F5 isn't any better at auto focusing however.

[@vedranr.glavina7667]

Mirror up ? Landscape photography and night photography without MUP ? Eyepiece blind ?

[@CristianGeelen]

Where do you find those cameras so cheap? I'm looking for one at the moment an I only see them for 250,- euros and up! 😭

[@jamiepirie9758]

just got mine for 300Nzd or 166 Euro - not cheap but i think the market is going up these days

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Could you recommend a full manual Nikon film SLR? I would like something very basic with a high build quality.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Ooh yea! Okay So we have the F2 which is a classic beast The FM which is more compact and also fully manual. And the FM2N! This is a very special camera that does up to 1/4000 manually and has a beautiful meter. These are all great suggestions for a Nikon mechanical camera.

[@eoghanhennessy15]

ForesthillFilmLab Bought the FM2, love it :D cheers

[@fergar0206]

That left hand selector is prone to failure. Look through ancient forums from back when this camera was relatively new. It's really annoying, it will leave you stuck on whatever mode it feels like (mine decided it only wanted to shoot in self timer mode) and won't let you change ISO which sucks if you happened to not have auto ISO selected when it breaks. Most estimates I see to get that particular issue fixed are between the 200 to 400 dollar range and that's not a guarantee that given time it won't fail again. Pretty much my only option is to buy another body and hope that the selector still has some life left before I have to replace it yet again.

[@sebvz89]

Why continous slow is equal to burst mode? sorry for my english

[@faithfulcountrygirl]

Hi Travis, thank you for this video! Super helpful. I'm brand new to film and just bought this camera because of my familiarity with Nikon DSLR's. My biggest fear going to film is getting accurate exposures (without chimping at an LCD), so I was stoked that this has spot and matrix metering. I shoot full manual and usually set my aperture and shutter speed, then just adjust the ISO using the internal meter. You touched on the ISO briefly while referencing the FX/DX film and how this can really throw things off. Could you explain this a bit more? I'm using Portra 400 film, but I have no idea how to tell if it's FX or DX (there's no indication on the packaging). Also..the internal metering is opposite all my other Nikons (over exposed is left, under is right). Seems totally counter-intuitve. Is this normal for the F100? And lastly, is it possible to set it to Back Button Focus only (AF-ON Only). Thank you!!

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

faithfulcountrygirl oh my! So many questions that all have answers! Okay firstly. Never worry about getting accurate exposure on film! It is so hard to get it wrong that you will probably never do it 😂 as you mentioned "adjusting the ISO" eeks that's a big no no because in the film world ISO is NOT a variable so make sure you don't mess with it after it is set. The "DX/FX" thing also does not apply here. You're thinking of digital sensor sizes. All film cameras are "full frame" the dx coding I was talking about is on your film canister and yes portra 400 has it it's the black and chrome squares on a 35mm canister haha. Now about those other features like meter configuration and back button focusing and all that good stuff the custom function menu of this camera should address all of those things for you. Check here to see more info about that static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/004/004bNV-11574684.htm Let me know if that helps you and welcome to the wonderful world of film. Have a look at my understanding exposure video to understand more about ISO and stuff!

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

faithfulcountrygirl not sure if that link worked but search "Nikon f100 custom function" and you'll find a menu all about the different things you can change on this camera.

[@faithfulcountrygirl]

Thank you so much! Oh man, I'm seriously a film idiot! It is extremely humbling to go from knowing my D4s inside and out, to not having a CLUE with film. I was actually surprised when I saw the ISO button on the F100, as I wasn't expecting it. But, I don't know enough about that, so I figured since it had a button, I could use it like normal. Haha. I'm a doofus. Even more doofus-y is thatI stillI don't know what you mean when you say don't touch it once it's "Set". What am I setting it to? So I don't have to worry about metering, or exposure? Holy nuts. This is bananas! I clearly have A LOT to learn. Yes, I know FX/DX (full frame vs. cropped), hence why I was so lost when you used that term in reference to film! Ha! I do have the handy custom settings pocket guide that came with my camera, and have also done a search on Back Button Focus…to no avail. I'll post link here if I end up finding something :) Thank you, thank you, for your sharing your time and talents to help idiots like me ;) Your video was awesome and you've been so super helpful.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Well depending on what film you choose. Each film has a "box speed" basically telling you what ISO you're shooting. So if your film is 400 like portra 400 then you press your ISO button when you load it and make sure it is reading 400. Of course you have to worry about exposure but if you follow your meter trust that your film will be correctly exposed, remember this is how we have taken photos for decades before computers like your D4s were standard to own. Trust your film and shoot with confidence. As far as back button focus the af-on button will do that for you and the custom setting guide should tell you how to deactivate the shutter button from autofocusing.

[@faithfulcountrygirl]

I get it now! THANK YOU Travis!!!

[@cegtv1]

in shutter priority the lock button will lock that al so it does both . A/S priority

[@EATB80]

I have an ai lens (manual focus 35mm, f2.8). Can I use the matrix metering? I thought I may have heard I would need to shoot in center-weighted only. Thanks for your time and another great video!

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Yea only center weighted metering will work with that lens. You have to have an AF-D lens to access 3D metering. Doesn't make much difference really. The scene is gonna have the same amount of light either way

[@eustacequinlank7418]

I think the F100 will become more regarded than it is if 'trends' continue to follow. It came out at a point where people were switching over to digital and there are a hoard of them out there almost unused on the market. Mine on eBay was practically mint. Between the F5 and the F6 (of which the latter still hits the wallet if you're of modest means) this is the best electronic auto focus SLR out there. I'd still love an F, F2, F3 and an F4 for a collection, but I have to choose what's practical and reliable, I'd go for this every time. I hope mine doesn't pack up as I'd sorely miss it. So well built too (aside from the incorporated issues with the back door). It's strange how cameras like the Olympus Mju I and II sell for similar prices (and they are indispensable for sly hip shooting street stuff), but a camera like the F100 is still overlooked if you're someone looking to shoot with film. I'm amazed at how cheap they sell for still.

[@cliffordposey6528]

Yeah I love the camera but my rear door is broken can"t find one anywhere no one can repair it, if know some who has a rear door or Mf-29 back please post here or e-mail me at [e-mail].

[@eustacequinlank7418]

MF-29's come up on eBay sometimes, I'm in Europe and they mostly come from Japan. The one I see listed now is 90 for the back, 14 for postage and I'm not sure about the import duty, when I was looking at the actual camera it was about 35 so it's not cheap I suppose and getting to the price where you could just buy another camera for under 200. What broke on it? I hear it's the latch hooks mostly. I never slap mine closed either, I squinted a bit when I saw Travis do it here.

[@JV_Automotive]

F5 or F100 ? thats a question

[@ezekielkokspeaks]

silly question but i gotta ask. can it work with a non ai lens?

[@eustacequinlank7418]

No, don't attempt to mount a pre Ai lens on this, you may end up damaging the Ai tab on the camera (same with most modern DSLRS) they have to be converted.This was a month ago of course, I hope things turned out ok.

[@OxyGenThief]

yes

[@eustacequinlank7418]

Why are you so pointless?

[@danielwilson7540]

The early versions of the F-100 had a plastic film sprocket winder that was prone to break easily. It was changed to a metal sprocket as a result. So, buy the later version with the metal sprocket.

[@garyrielly1955]

Daniel Wilson with the later version you say that they changed the film sprocket from plastic to metal. In identifying the metal sprocket is it bare metal or is it painted? They also have problems in breaking the film door latches on the F100.

[@danielwilson7540]

@@garyrielly1955 it’s nlack

[@danielwilson7540]

It’s black

[@garyrielly1955]

So Daniel there is no way to identify the later versions just by looking at a photo of the sprocket is that right?

[@danielwilson7540]

@@garyrielly1955 yes

[@ccmassis]

Great production video.

[@cjot123]

where should i buy my gear?

[@derekcoe9633]

Never used film but find myself fascinated with the subject as a whole... like many people the thought of where to buy film (and which film) , where to get it processed etc puts me right off, that said, if I did, the f100 is definitely a starting point as I shoot nikon digital... anyway, great video and you never know maybe one day 📷

[@TonTon.2142]

Really, it’s the development that is the headache. You can purchase products to do it yourself, but there is a learning curve, if you want your film to come out clean and properly developed. It’s therapeutic, though. You slow down and appreciate the process. As far as where and what film to shoot, the internet and anything you want. That’s the easy part, grab a roll and load it up. I mean, you want to be mindful of what you want to shoot, the lighting, etc. But, I don’t know, it’s really not that difficult. Compared to the ease of digital, I guess, but film has its redeeming qualities. The colors and texture, the fact that you’ll shoot a roll, sit on it for a month, then it’s Christmas when you go to develop. Like, oh yeah, I remember that shot! Wow, it turned out! But, digital is undeniably better in terms of overall photography. See your images then and there, make adjustments as needed, no fuss with film speeds, being stuck finishing a roll of 400 when you’d rather be at 800 or 1600, no developing yourself or sending it off to lab, chemical streaks, dust marks, etc. Film is fun, though. Most of us aren’t looking to be professional photographers with our film cameras. If there are pros, they probably do film as more of an adjunct.

[@wslandry]

I have the F100 but sold all my Prime lens years ago! Please help me with trying to clean the outside grip. I don't know what happen but it has this terrible sticky feel when you hold it but other that it's in mint condition. I've tried windex other things but it just won't stop from feeling like I dropped glue around the rubber matt grip! Please any ideas would be great! Listening to you talk about my F100 brings back great memories and now that I'm retired I'm building a darkroom for myself. I'm so excited to get back into film. Thanks again! Why did I sell my beautiful 85mm 1.8 prime :(

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Try using a. Abrasive washcloth and your thumbs and rub the camera with rubbing alcohol. You'll see the "Nikon goo" start to roll off after some elbow grease. It should clean up nicely I had the same issue with this camera in the video. I don't know why you would sell that lens! But I know your pain. I used to own a zeiss 85 1.4 and I sold it 😩

[@wslandry]

WOW thank you so much for the advice on how to clean my sticky F100! It is like a new camera out of the box with your advice! Now I need to think about what lens I need for the first time I have used it since the late 90s. Again thank you so much for the advice! This is what youtube is all about! Feel good about helping people because you have exactly done that!

[@matthewmizachi5286]

Does it have a split focusing screen along with the focus points?

[@twan251010005100080]

No, mine doesn't. A screen like a DSLR.

[@joseandresperezegido4223]

tengo una hace 23 años... funciona de cine...no e conocido otra camara con el ruido que hace el obturador.... simplemente enamora....por eso dicen que es la gran última joya de NIKON...

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

I love the F100. IT's my favorite too. I hate 50mm though..I like 35mm for street shots.

[@EDHBlvd]

Actually the F5 has one feature that F100 doesn't, storing exposure information to a text file. You needed a second device to download the data from the camera to a CF card but it had it. Not super useful but neat. I do agree with you that this is probably the pinnacle of Nikon 35mm automated SLR's. I also like the F6, but never actually used one as they are much more costly. I do keep my FM3a around for a tiny setup with my manual AI-S lenses. If I could only keep my F100 or FM3a, I'd sell the FM3a.

[@GabrielNeriFaim]

the f100 also has the download exif data function , I believe the f90 also do this , check out this thing www.meta35.com/

[@soulrock8412]

great review man! definitely gonna buy one. Thanks!

[@rjlundeen]

Yes, the F6 does have mirror lock-up.

[@barryhessinger6659]

Great video ! I have a question , what flash do you recommend? Something simple to use , lol . Thank you , Barry

[@meriharary]

I read the SB-28 is very good with this camera

[@TXLorenzo]

I love the Nikon F100. Its able to use all modern lenses, however, be careful of the maddening cheap plastic back with the weak plastic latches. I wish Nikon would have made a more robust metal back. Be prepared to reinforce the latches or replace the back. Otherwise it is a great camera.

[@yttean98]

Hi, Like your channel watched some a few videos of yours including this one. You are a natural in front of the video camera, this video contains some very useful info and you don't rattle on. After watching this I may buy one. Cheers.

[@stephen4347]

Great review just got mine in the mail for £100. Pick up 2 rolls of HP5 400 and fujifilm Superia. Like your video of black and film development too. The learning curve is 0 mate. Just got it today and it feels like I have used this camera already. Got my mamiya RB67 but I am very selective with what I shoot with it. Like the daysack too.

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

Hell yea great to hear man! This camera is the best! Certainly a staple in my collection that isn't going anywhere. Hp5 is a great film to pair up with it and I'm glad my development video was helpful to ya!

[@santiagobravo6018]

Travis, man could you tell me where did you buy your stuff? From the videos I have noticed you get pretty good deals, I am not in the US but by the prices you get, it is worth it to buy there and bring here..

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

I mostly search around thrift stores and antique junk sales. I look wherever old stuff may be. I try to find my cameras out in the wild instead of buying at camera shows and what not

[@santiagobravo6018]

Yeah i will try to do that here too, thanks man!

[@tasost2161]

will canon ef lenses work with nikon f100 ? is there any adaptor ? i have canon eos 1v , canon eos 5 , canon A1 witch i love them all , aim wondering if its worth to have one more camera like nikon f100

[@FerlandViolinStudio]

Perhaps you have found an answer by now, but here you go. There is no good way to adapt any type of Canon lens (EF or FD) to a Nikon body without some type of difficulty. If you do manage to find an adapter, it will either contain an optical element that reduces the image quality, or it will not allow you to focus very far away. This is because of physical differences between Nikon and Canon bodies. I would not recommend attempting to adapt Canon lenses to any Nikon SLR; you will not be able to use the lens normally. On the other hand, if it matters, it is easy to use a Nikon lens on a Canon body!

[@yardsalepicasso9413]

The two drawbacks of the F5 is the black focus points and size. The only one for the F6 is the cost. The only negative for the F100 is lack of weather sealing and MLU. Have owned all three and the F100 is the best bang per buck. Doing mostly street or landscape the slower frame rate is not a real issue.

[@ulmehull]

yay.. I just got new back film door to my F100. Back to shooting! Any reccomend what film i should use? i got 50mm lense.

[@MichaelSeneschal]

All anyone needs and a little more.

[@gamingwithme1776]

it takes video?

[@richardwhitfill7573]

really good video. I never see this camera for $100

[@dimitarkaramitev8689]

Hello, Travis! I really like your videos and it was namely this one that inspired me to think about buying a Nikon f100. Can you give us a couple of tips on what to be careful about when buying this camera second hand? Is it easy to repair in case something is wrong? Many thanks for your attention! Will be looking forward to other film-related videos :)

[@ForesthillFilmLab]

That's a great question. To be honest this camera is one of the newer cameras you'll buy from Nikon so the long term wear and abuse usually doesn't show up on the F100. Since this camera takes AA batteries it's easy to tell if it's working properly as it will either work or not work. Most F100's I've come across have all functioned beautifully so you shouldn't have too much apprehension when buying

[@davidfutch2872]

I lost a few rolls of film with auto rewind on my first frame so I disabled it

[@ARSAnalog]

The f100 is nice for sure, but I already have a F4 and a F90x (N90s) is there anything the f100 can do, what the can‘t?

[@eustacequinlank7418]

Regarding the F4, use of modern certain lenses in auto focus, such as the G series... as far as I'm aware. The F4 is one of my favourite cameras as it blew my mind after using a Spotmatic and a K1000 for years. G lenses irk me (some feel like scrunched up paper balls), but there are some really worthwhile ones going cheap.

[@vangstr]

Trying shooting them in pouring rain and see which one holds up.

[@ARSAnalog]

Great camera review, you got my sub. I recently got my hands on a F90x (or N90s as you would say), but wanted a F100 for a long time Could you summarize what the F100 does what can't be done with the F90x?