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Nikon F1001999
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Years
- 1999–2006
- Weight
- 785 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/8000s
- Meter
- ttl-10-segment-3d-matrix
The F100 (1999) was Nikon's "F5 light." Same 10-segment 3D matrix meter (an F5 derivative), same Multi-CAM 1300 5-point AF, same shutter range. What's missing: the F5's full 1,005-pixel RGB matrix sensor (replaced with 10-segment derived data), interchangeable finder, integrated battery grip (the F100 takes 4 AA in a removable bottom plate; the MB-15 grip adds 4 more for 5 fps). The body is magnesium with polycarbonate skinning, 785 g vs the F5's 1,210 g.
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Before you buy used
- **Sticky rubber grip** — common F100/F5 issue; gooey rubber.
- **Battery contacts** — corrode.
- **LCD bleed** — top plate display.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — replace.
- **MB-15 grip** screws strip; verify on used grips.
- Service: Nikon limited; KEH, Sover Wong; parts plentiful.
About this camera
The F5's brain in a body half the weight. The best $200 you can spend on a film camera in 2026.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Nikon F100 use?
- The Nikon F100 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Nikon F100 take?
- The Nikon F100 uses a 4x AA (or CR123A in MB-15 grip) battery.
- What lens mount does the Nikon F100 have?
- The Nikon F100 uses the Nikon F mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Nikon F100 offer?
- The Nikon F100's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/8000s.
- What light meter does the Nikon F100 use?
- The Nikon F100 meters with ttl-10-segment-3d-matrix.