>It is so damn obvious that Nikon released the F100 to soon, as not to loose market to the better >specified EOS3. Now, not only did they do it fast, they managed to allow C**** to make a better >product. There is little doubt in my mind that the 3 beats the F100 in performance. WHY? Bbecause >someone at Nikon made the wrong move at the wrong time. I am sure he/she wont be there for long. > >Lets wait for the F100s or x to finaly be back on top in that category. I have a feeling it will be >sooner than later... Alexander I see you back up what you say will absolutlely ZERO facts, are you a troll? I would say that the reaction to the F100 by people who have seen it and the preliminary reveiws starting to surface has been very favourable, even when comparisons are made to the "C" product. I know some people who fell for the "Hype" until they have actually handled both cameras and have since changed their opinions. I have a report that compares current pro cameras with focus tracking, they used a car travelling at 100 km an hour in a repeatable situation for each camera. 300mm f4 F5 total shots 13 sharp shots 13 closest shot 6metres EOS 3 inc booster total 9 shots sharp shots 8 closest shot 15metres EOS 1 inc booster total 9 shots sharp shots 9 closest shot 9 metres F90x 7, 7 ,9 metres 300mm 2.8 F5 13 shots 13 sharp 6 metres EOS 3 booster 11 , 10 ,13 metres EOS 1n Booster 11,10,13 metres F90X 7,7,9metres Now the F100 has the same focusing system as the F5 but with newer software and a better low light ability so we would hope for simular performance as the F5 It is also interesting to note that the F5 acheives the same Leading performance with a "NON" afs 300mm f4 as it did with the 300mm f2.8 afs which says a lot for its abilities. Now about perceived "C" benefits? Well as shown in the above report the eos1n out performs the eos3 with sharp images so is the new sensor an improvement? and the F5 / f100 five zone system totally dominates. Whats the use of 45 sensors if Five (in the Nikon) can outperform and cover a larger area? The Eos 3 sensor looses both sensors and vertcle and horizontal sensing ability the further you go away from using their Pro 2.8 lenses. Metering, the F100 has proven Nikon metering abilities and a proven flash system that other brands are yet to equal. The F100 has 3d metering with a database referencing 30,000 images stored within its eprom, centre weighted and a movable spot meter as small as approx 1degree. Bodies Polycarbonate versus die cast metal, I'll let you decide. Nikon also offer unmatched weather proofing and the only system that allows computor linking via photo secretary. So, Alexander, I beleive Nikon have released the perfect camera to slot between the F5 and F90x. and its so good to see you back up your claims with facts!!!!!! not Brian
