eos 1n vs. nikon f100

[ivan_verschoote1]

Pentz, your statement is based purely on speculation. Choosing another

brand just 'in case of' is a very expensive joke.

What if Canon changes their whole system? We all know that Nikon is

not a fast innovator. What we do know, is that after 40 years Nikon is

still faithful towards their public.

I do think that all the sportjournalists represent only a small

percentage in the sales figures of a brand; but they are great for

publicity.

[nagoya_dave]

Hey James,

 

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I just bought a used EOS 3, with the PB-1E power booster. I have an

EOS 650, Canon A-1 and a Nikon F70D. Well, let me tell you, the EOS 3

is a really complicated(sophisticated?) piece of camera equipment. Far

too many features for me to take advantage of right now. Learning how

to use it is going to be quite an endeavour. Gone for me are the days

of turning a few knobs and twisting a few aperture rings.

I just want to warn you, if you are not ready or willing to put in

ample time learning how to use one of these high end techobeasts don't

even bother. It will take all the fun out of taking pictures. Also

worrying about rain, dust, butter hands, etc. take their toll too. On

that note, the F100 seems to me to be a little sturdier and may raise

the confidence level of the user to put it into more hazardous

situations where you sometimes need to put your camera.

Hope that helps,

Let us all know your fianl decision and how it works out for you.

Cheers,

Dave

[jon_salazar]

Here's a bit of experience for all you guys. My first AF system was

a Canon EOS650 with the original EF35-70mm and EF70-210mm lenses. At

first, I was amazed at its focusing speed. I loved its viewfinder.

The displays and info simply superb. Sure was faster than my Nikon-

wielding friends, usually with F-801x(N8008s) and F-501(N2020)

models. However, the images didn't come out exactly the way I wanted

them. Subject not as sharp and were usually over-exposed. The weak

link was the shutter. The O-ring in the shutter melted and

eventually stuck up the shutter. I had it repaired but the images it

produced never got better. I finally sold the 650 and got the new

(at that time) EOS-5 (a.k.a. EOS-A2E). It's got the most advanced AF

SLR then and seemd to have all the features I wanted, like 5-

frame/sec advance, the widest AF frame coverage, film leader out

rewind, super fast focusing, eye-controlled focusing, etc... features

found only in the most expensive pro SLR's- it was like a dreamboat!

My nightmares started when the first pictures came out of the lab.

The focus was way off. Exposure was ok but the subject was fuzzy.

Really disappointing. I tried switching off the eye-control thing and

later stopped using the other focusing points. It somehow worked to

use just the center---but only a little. The pictures still didn't

come out as sharp as my old Canon AE-1 Program with Vivitar lenses.

I kinda tried to stick with it, since it was supposedly the hottest

camera around. All my friends actually envied me and my "dream

system". But the truth was, every time I enter the photo lab to

claim my pictures, I get the creeps on how the pictures are are gonna

come out. Although experience and time kinda improved the output, my

confidence and trust in the system still wasn't there. The last

straw was when the dial on the left broke. The camera was just over

a year old then, and took care of it like a baby, turning it on and

off so gently and slowly.... and suddenly the dial snaps!!! Really

disheartening. The moment I got the camera from the Canon shop I

sold it immediately to an officemate. I decided to switch to Nikons,

since I really liked the photos I got with my Dad's old Nikon FG. I

got a Nikon F90X (a.k.a. N90S) and Nikon AF35-70 f3.3-4.5 and a Nikon

70-300mm f4-5.6 ED. I never really liked the F-90X but it was the

most advanced NIkon at that time. To this day, I had not a single

problem with it and the images I made with the Nikon are definitely

sharper focused and properly exposed than the Canon's. I just can't

tell why. I got the same lens focal lengths and price range. I

still say that the A2E focuses faster than the F90X but I guess the

issue is whether the final image comes out the way you like. I bought

a used F4S as back-up. My friends say its a backward step, but I

don't mind. My present system more reliable, sturdy, and it gets

results. I'm still obsessed with the new EOS-1V though....!!!!!

 

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Jonathan

[snap...._and_wind]

The thing i constantly see developing always ends in techno

babble....i myself catch myself in it, but the most important thing

in photography is the visual communication with the viewer. Ponder

this...in 5 to 10 years will you be still loving photography because

of your love in the essence of it, or shallow electri-laser top it

off mega feature camera doin everythin for ya that has chinkity

plasticy modern market cost cuttin lenses that you will trade in 6

months for the next toy? Well thats an ego question in my eyes...in

my opinion find the best lenses you can afford and try a used

mechanical body....i mean if you really want quality look how long

the mechanicals have been around. I will expect to get busted for

this reply but with facts present through photography its the lense

that makes the sharp picture, not the lightbox. For the price it

seems you are interested in and features (SOME WHAT MODERN) i would

suggest a contax RX with Ziess lenses but if you want auto focus

completly disregard all i have stated. If so these two models (f100-

1n) are fine, i just wanted to give an alternative. enjoy it all

whatever ya choose ryan