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Nikon N80 to Nikon F100?

shakyhandsJames

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N90 imo, but I am hoping to get an f100 or f5 soon for more stationary work.
 

snegron

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The battery problem with the N80 can be solved with the optional battery pack. This lets it use 4 AA size batteries and it really doesn't feel too much heavier.

I have the N80 and F100. The advantage of the N80 is the light weight and pop up flash. The F100 is heavier, better built, and faster though. I paid full retail price (about $700.00 or $800.00) for it a couple of years ago because I thought it was going to be discontinued. I have only shot about 5 or 6 rolls of film with it. I stored it away not because I didn't like it but because the film labs in my area are pittifull. I also stored my F, FTN Photomic, F3HP, FM2N, S2 Rangefinder, and my Mamiya medium format equipment as well.

p.s. If you plan on purchasing a used F100, check the mechanism where the film canister goes (the little spool). I believe that older F100's had an issue with that part and were later replaced with a sturdier part.