Nikon D100 6.1 megapixels digital SLR

[Red Dawn]

Hi

looks like the PMA announcements are just rolling in.......

Nikon D100

Rough Translation:
23.7mmx15.6mm 631 megapixel(total) CCD
Picture size 3008x2000
New body design to achieve small size and light weight
AF same as F80; i.e. 5 focus points
build-in strobe, D-TTL with possible fine exposure control
weight ~ 700g



from dpreview's forums:
Compact and lightweight (weighs approx. 700g/24.7 oz.)
6.1 effective megapixels

3D Digital Matrix Image Control for precise exposure control, adaptive auto white balance, and optimal color accuracy

High-performance built-in Speedlight with D-TTL flash control
Three color modes offered for different workflow environments
Five-Area Autofocus with Dynamic AF operation
High-speed image processing provided by new one-chip system LSI
Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 sec. and flash sync speed up to 1/180 sec.
Plug-and-play USB 1.1 interface for quick computer connection
On-Demand Grid Lines can be displayed in viewfinder

Compatible with CompactFlash™ cards Type I and Type II including 512MB/1GB IBM MicroDrive™

Nikon View 5 software (supplied) enables easy transfer and viewing of images -- including those taken in Nikon “NEF” RAW file format -- on computer

Optional Multi Function Battery Pack MB-D100 accepts six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries, or one or two Li-ion batteries; features voice memo recording/playback function, vertical shutter release button, Command and Sub Command Dials, AF start button and a 10-pin remote terminal

Specifications
Effective pixels 6.1 million
CCD 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD (6.31 million total pixels)
Image size L (3,008 x 2,000); M (2,240 x 1,488), S (1,504 x 1,000)

Sensitivity ISO equivalency 200 - 1600 (can be boosted to higher ISO equivalency)

Storage media CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and 512MB/1GB IBM Microdrive™

Color setting 3 modes available

LCD monitor 1.8-in., 118,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting

Exposure metering Matrix , Center-Weighted and Spot; EV 0-21 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens (EV 3-21 with Spot Metering)

Exposure control Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual

Interface USB 1.1
Power requirements Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3, AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 144 x 116 x 80.5mm or 5.7 x 4.6 x 3.2 in.
Weight (without battery) Approx. 700g or 24.7 oz.

[Red Dawn]

Hi

another source

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_.../2002/d100.htm

[megaweb]

nikon users , what are you waiting for ?


GO GO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ckiang]

Wonder how this compares to the S2 Pro in terms of quality and price.

Regards
CK

[Richard]

An initial look at it makes it look similar to the F80 body. In fact, I won't be very far wrong if it's the f80 body tweaked. The major improvement, I guess would be the ability to meter with MF lenses... and not to mention a decent vertical grip. But that's as far as I can tell...

[Richard]

Well, blow me down. It's exactly like the F80 in terms of M/F lenses. It can't meter unless it's an AIS lens. And the flash sync is slightly improved., from 1/125 to 1/180,

[ckiang]

This definitely looks like a F80 body, all the buttons, etc are the same! Same on-demand grid lines as well. Ok, anyone wants a F100?

Regards
CK

[ckiang]

PDF Brochure of the thing here :

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/PDF/d100_2p.pdf

Regards
CK

[megaweb]

full frame CCD ?

[rueyloon]

the gauntlet (?) has been throw... let the battle BEGIN !!!!!!!

WOWOW !!!!
aren't you guys excited to be involved in this major crossing for photography ??

[Edmund]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb full frame CCD ?

No -> New CCD sensor is the same size as that of D1-series SLRs (lens magnification factor x1.5).

[StreetShooter]

D30 owners who wish to get rid of their Canon lenses to switch to Nikon please contact me....

[extreme2]

Finally... Nikon release something to counterstrike Canon D30

The question now is how much will it cost?

[nuts]

Quote: Originally posted by StreetShooter D30 owners who wish to get rid of their Canon lenses to switch to Nikon please contact me....

...and after u have gotten rid of your Canon lenses, and wanna
get rid of your D30 body, can contact me

..NuTs..

[Kit]

I've been a Canon user but this camera has really got me thinking................ For once, a prosumer camera that actually has a spot meter, something Canon can't give me.

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by Kit I've been a Canon user but this camera has really got me thinking................ For once, a prosumer camera that actually has a spot meter, something Canon can't give me.

Not only that, it has other nifty things like on-demand grid lines on the viewfinder (like F80), and you can use a cheapo $10 mechanical cable release instead of an almost $100 one.

Regards
CK

[Richard]

Uh, the d100's actually based on the F80 body...

[YSLee]

Yes it is, it's quite obvious from the body. You thought it's based on the F100? :P

[denizenx]

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[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by YSLee Yes it is, it's quite obvious from the body. You thought it's based on the F100? :P

I still wonder why they called it a D100. Calling it D80 will be a lot less confusing. But then, Canon has the same problem. The D30 is not based on the EOS 30....

Regards
CK