Dear friends,
I'm sending descriptions of F100 from B&H.(www.bhphotovideo.com)
Really I don't see any new features vs F90s.
I think that Nikon reproduces trick with SB-28 vs SB-26.
And I'm afraid that F90s will be discontinued.
R.Kris
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The Nikon F100 fits perfectly between the F5 and N90s .
It features rugged performance, smaller and lighter size,
and key feature synergy. F100 will be a great choice for
tough assignments and for everyday photography. It's the
perfect complement to F5. It's perfect on its own. Whether
you're working professionally, or you are devoted to
making the world's best personal pictures - yours - the
F100 is a great choice. F100 Synergy gives you dynamic
autofocus operation, with speed and accuracy at up to 5
frames per second with the optional MB-15 Pack, 4.5 frames per second for the F100 body
alone. And F100 features the same 5-Segment TTL flash sensor and 3D Automatic
Balanced Fill-Flash as F5. Both are made using strong and reliable metal construction.
Three light meters enable you to handle more shooting challenges, and many controls are
identical. You'll feel equally comfortable with both!
Availability: Anticipated January 1999
Product Features
Nikon Command Dial System
Five-area AF system with the fastest Autofocus
New Super-imposed red LED over selected focus area on B and E Screens
New 10-segment Matrix sensor
Dedicated accessories (data back, battery pack, focusing screens, PC link)
Autofocus
Multi-CAM-1300 AF module
Dynamic AF and Single Area AF modes
Improved autofocus software realizes faster autofocusing for lenses with AF
coupling
4.5 fps Focus Tracking with Lock-on
5.0 fps Focus Tracking and Lock-on with MB-15
AF area mode selector is located at the back of camera body
Metering
New 10-segment Matrix Sensor
Three Meters--3D Matrix, CW and 5 Area Spot Metering.
Exposure
P, S, A, and M modes
Two-command-dial operation (Command Dial operation can be reversed with
custom setting)
1/3 EV increment setting (1/2 and IEV with Custom Setting)
All mode depth-of-field preview function
Built-in Auto Bracketing function
Flash
Five-segment TTL flash sensor
Flash sync modes -- Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
Monitor Pre-Flash compatible
Other Features
Viewfinder
96% frame coverage
Focus area super impose function (red)
+/-2EV analogue indicator in 1/3 EV steps
Film operation
S, C, and Cs film advance modes
Up to 4.5 fps (4 AA-type alkaline or CR123A lithium) or 5 fps (6
AA-type alkaline or NI-MH battery with optional battery pack)
Dimensions and weight
155 x 113 x 65.5mm, 780g (without batteries)
Use of Magnesium alloy
For top and bottom covers, and front body
Built-in Custom Settings
22 items
Custom Settings Highlights
Auto film rewind at the end of film roll
EV steps for exposure control: 1/3, IEV steps, cancelable
Closest area priority AF in Single Servo AF
AE/SB bracketing
Exchange functions of Command Dials
Main- or Sub-Command dial for exposure compensation
Accessories
Battery Pack (Optional)
Uses 6 AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries, or Ni-MH pack
Equipped with shutter release button, Main-Command Dial and AF start
button for vertical shooting
Data Back (Optional)
Equipped with Focus Area Selector
Data imprinting on frame #0 is possible
Multi-Control Back is not available
