Nikon D100

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I finally took the plunge into digital SLR photography in October 2003 with Nikon's D100, which had been introduced in mid 2002.

When purchased, the D100 also came, at no extra charge, with the Nikon View 5 software, strap, trial version of Nikon Capture 3 software, USB cable, video cable, user's guide, body and eyepiece caps, monitor cover, quick batter charger, an EN-EL3 Li-ion battery, and a one year limited warranty. Other optional equipment available included: Semi-soft case CF-D100, MB-D100 multi function battery pack, Li-ion battery pack, AC adapter EH-5, and Nikon Capture 3 software.

ISO equivalency is 200-1600, and can be boosted higher. The LCD monitor is 1.8 inch, 118,000-dot, low temperture, polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting. Three color mode settings are available. It has Auto, Manual and Preset White Balance controls.

Exposure modes are Auto-Multi program (P), Shutter Priority (S), Aperture Priority (A), and Manual (M). Exposure compensation is + or - 5 EV in either 1/2 or 1/3 EV stops.

The built-in pop-up flash has a GN of 51 at 200 ISO, with a sensitivity range of 200-800 ISO (higher possible). There is also an accessory hot shoe for an external flash unit.

The viewfinder is a fixed eye-level pentaprism, with built-in diopter control of -2 to +1, while the viewfinder frame coverage is 95%.

Other features include ready-light, self-timer, single and 3fps shooting, +3 to -3 step for each color setting, on-demand grid lines, auto exposure braketing, auto exposure lock, white balance bracketing, depth of field preview, letter input, accessory hot-shoe, and more.

I very much like the weight and feel of the D100. In fact, it's very similar to my F100 in that regard. Its batteries are quite long lasting, and I can easily shoot all day or longer without needing to change or recharge.