Two points: 1) It's interesting following this discussion about using medium format (specifically, Zeiss) lenses on Nikons. However, did you know that the resolution of medium format lenses is typically only 1/2 to 1/3 that of 35mm lenses? The reason: the higher resolution is not necessary on the larger film format. However, if you use these lenses on 35mm film, the loss will be a lot more noticeable because of the additional enlargement that needs to be done. I would not be very keen about using medium format lenses on a 35mm camera unless I had a very compelling reason to do so (and I can't think of one off the top of my head). 2) There have been several messages stating that the F100 may bump the F5 out of Nikon's lineup. I for one find this impossible to believe, and imagine it is pure bunk. :) Consider this: since 1959, Nikon has always had at least one, sometimes two or three, professional-level bodies in its lineup. These bodies have always had interchangeable viewfinders, rewind cranks, and 150,000-exposure-rated shutters. And they have all been built like tanks. I know that Nikon USA is touting the F100 as a professional body (and, no doubt, that's part of the reason why they are calling it the F100 rather than the N100). However, the fact that it is an F-series camera does not make it professional. Consider that in Canada and every other nation in the world except the U.S., almost all of the Nikon cameras are F series (F90x, F801s, F601, F70, F60, F50). Surely the F50 is not a professional camera. :) There is no doubt in mind that the F100 (and the F90x, and the F90, and the F801s) have been considered to be excellent bodies for professional use. In fact, my trusty Nikkormat FTn, which was designed to be an affordable Nikon, was very popular among professionals as a second body. However, none of these bodies was specifically designed for high-wear professional use. They may be up to the challenge, but they are nowhere nearly as effective as the F5/F4/F3/F2/F for durability and toughness. The F5 will not be removed from the lineup. It is 3 fps faster, it is way more durable, it has a more reliable self-adjusting shutter, a superior meter, and ... it's a true F series. There is a certain pleasure of owning such a camera. If I fall into a large sum of money (sigh; not likely :) ) I may buy an F100 but I will also definitely buy an F5. Jim _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
