The Coolpix 5700 which I thought was the answer to lugging around a bag full of lenses, which does take lovely pictures was just too slow for what I needed, focusing and image processing, so it had to go.
Having owned an F80 with a selection of lenses,
left only two DSLR cameras to choose from. The Fuji S2 pro lost out on the twin battery set up and did not feel as well built as the Nikon. Anyway I had owned and enjoyed two Nikons previously so why change.
The D100, the first time I handled it in the shop, yes this is just like the F80 that I was used too, most if not all of the main camera controls are in the same position and fall easily to hand or finger. The focusing is quick (depending on the lens) and the instant start up and zero shutter lag are a revelation after using the coolpix.
I find when using the long lenses that it is a lot quicker to change settings by going through the menu display rather than using the command dial on the top plate, especially when you have the camera tripod mounted and fixed on a potential subject.
Manuel cable for shutter release found it in the draw left over from the F80, no more waiting for the electronics to sinc and about a hundred quid cheaper.
The battery just seems to go on for ever, when I bought the camera, first thoughts were that I was going to have to buy a spare but I do not think it would ever get used.
I am no pro and have not got the expertise to go in to the technical details of the images it produces, only that I am well pleased with the results. even at high ISO settings the images are quite acceptable.
Highly Recommended..But so is the D70 !
Having owned an F80 with a selection of lenses,
left only two DSLR cameras to choose from. The Fuji S2 pro lost out on the twin battery set up and did not feel as well built as the Nikon. Anyway I had owned and enjoyed two Nikons previously so why change.
The D100, the first time I handled it in the shop, yes this is just like the F80 that I was used too, most if not all of the main camera controls are in the same position and fall easily to hand or finger. The focusing is quick (depending on the lens) and the instant start up and zero shutter lag are a revelation after using the coolpix.
I find when using the long lenses that it is a lot quicker to change settings by going through the menu display rather than using the command dial on the top plate, especially when you have the camera tripod mounted and fixed on a potential subject.
Manuel cable for shutter release found it in the draw left over from the F80, no more waiting for the electronics to sinc and about a hundred quid cheaper.
The battery just seems to go on for ever, when I bought the camera, first thoughts were that I was going to have to buy a spare but I do not think it would ever get used.
I am no pro and have not got the expertise to go in to the technical details of the images it produces, only that I am well pleased with the results. even at high ISO settings the images are quite acceptable.
Highly Recommended..But so is the D70 !