> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 11:28:56 +0800 (SGT)
> From: "Deric T. Soh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Does F100 have ADR ? [v04.n138/17]
>
> > I would care less about the changeable finder, but ADR would
> > be a very welcome feature. They are touting this as a pro
>
> Hmm...don't know about the usefulness of ADR as the f/ stop is shown on
> the LCD for AF lenses. Unless you intend to use manual lenses, ADR is
> pretty much a "nice to have but not needed" feature.
Deric, yes I still use a blend of MF and AF lenses between my
FE2 and N90. So, ADR would be quite useful for me (though you
do correctly point out it's uselessness in the near-dark).
The thing is this: Nikon still produces some great lenses -- and
arguably "pro" lenses -- in MF *only* ! In particular, the 35/1.4,
28/2.0, 24/2.0, 15/3.5, 200/2.0, 400/3.5, 400/5.6 ....
The F5 continues to have ADR, presumably because Nikon realizes that
pros need to use these MF lenses that Nikon hasn't "upgraded" yet.
I would have hoped they did the same thing w/ the F100, but alas.
> Also, ADR is good for those bright/fair days. Have you tried to shoot in
> near darkness with a F3? I could hardly make out the f/ stop on the ADR. I
Regards,
Chris
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