Used Nikon d100

[h=2]hi... i am new to photography and i want to buy my first dslr...also i have a very limited budget...i found a used d100 like new with 3000 clicks with also the battery grip and everything else for about 90-100$...at your opinion is it worth to buy such an old dslr at this price? and also i am afraid that the picture quality will be light years difference with modern dslrs...what is your opinion? thank you[/h]
 

skene

Senior Member
What exactly is a budget you can work with? 100? 200? 300? 400? Cause anything from the $200 and up range can get you into at least a camera that has approximately 10mp and better ISO. While it is not all about the camera, better low light abilities, better color range and others are improvements of every camera made after the D100. Let's say that you went with the D100, then figure that it's not the camera for you, not what you expected and lacks performance... the chances at a resale on that is so slim now, that it would be more like you would need to throw away that $100.00. So you might as well give away that $100.00 or blow it on lottery/scratch off tickets.
With a budget of at least $300 that can at the minimum get you a Nikon D3000 with kit lens. A few bucks more a D5000... and so on and so on...
 
my budget is maximum 200$...i know its double from the price of the used d100 but maybe is a good deal at this price the d100...i dont know...maybe an experienced user with the d100 at past can give me some information about this camera...
 

Bill16

Senior Member
@fotojack is a great guy to talk to about that model since he has one! It might be a good model to use until you can save up for a better model, but I've never used the D100 so I can't say for sure.
 

fotojack

Senior Member
No, I don't have the D100....I have a D200 and a D300. I would follow the advice of Skene in post #2. Think about the lenses you want to get, too and factor that into your budget. Start off with an 18-55 or even an 18-105.

Keep looking for a good deal on a newer camera. they're out there...you just have to be patient and wait for the right one to come along. Let us know what you find when you finally do get one. :)
 

Bill16

Senior Member
Ooops sorry about that buddy! Sometimes my memory stinks! :(

No, I don't have the D100....I have a D200 and a D300. I would follow the advice of Skene in post #2. Think about the lenses you want to get, too and factor that into your budget. Start off with an 18-55 or even an 18-105.

Keep looking for a good deal on a newer camera. they're out there...you just have to be patient and wait for the right one to come along. Let us know what you find when you finally do get one. :)
 

pedroj

Senior Member
If I was doing this I would save and buy a new or refurbished later model..

I Would probably look at cameras with the Auto Focus Motor within..
 
hi thank you all for the answers...i forgot to to say tha ti have also in my mind the d70...my logic is to start first with an old cheap dslr and then if i demand more maybe i will buy a better new body...this guy that sells me the d100 told me that is a great price for this camera with this condition and also the battery grip...and also he guarantees me that the picture quality will be ok to start...i also thinking to buy a nikon 18-200mm vr to go with...
 

skene

Senior Member
Nikon D100 vs D70 - Our Analysis

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Nikon D100 vs D3000 - Our Analysis

Nikon D70 vs D90 - Our Analysis

Nikon D100 vs D200 - Our Analysis

Your logic is a skewed, if you solely base it on just cost. Sure you get a camera. Other than that.. it accepts lenses and has a built in focus motor. That's really where it all starts.

While also I'm not a fan of Ken Rockwell... I agree in some parts. Get it only knowing now that it has too much age behind it, and use it as if it would end up being a camera that you can throw away if anything goes wrong with it.
Nikon DSLR History

"21 February, 2002: The D100 is announced. It's 6 MP and 3 FPS for $1,999. This is Nikon's first lightweight amateur DSLR camera. It was an N80 with digital guts. It wasn't available for sale until June, 2002. It was a sellout with long waiting lists for a year after its introduction. In May 2003 the D100 dropped to $1,699. In December 2003 it dropped to $1,499 where it stayed for a year or two. In May 2005 it dropped to $999.
Forget the D100, but snap one up if you can get a screaming deal.. The newer D70 and D50 work better. The D100 required messing with a wheel and knob to make critical adjustments. The newer cameras have direct entry buttons. The newer cameras have two years of extra wisdom in their firmware and just do everything better. Flash exposure isn't very good on the D100. See a comparison here. The D100 used the same EN-EL3 Li-Ion battery of the D50 and D70. "

Regarding lens choice...
You would probably be better off finding an 18-105 cheaper, slightly better IQ and good wide-tele lens. Rarely would you find yourself going to the 200 range unless you are into shooting things like birds, but with the 18-200 you may find it way too slow, and somewhat soft. If you need to get there you would probably do better with a 70-300, or 55-200 lens to fit your needs.
In the end, it's your money and you can decide what will end up fitting your needs, whether waste or enjoyment. Regardless of what advice is given to you.
 
hi...i bought the d70 at last...it came today and it is in perfect condition outside with 260cklicks...i put on the 18-200 and i am very satisfied with the image it produce (sharp and nice colors)...i have one question though...if i want to do some timelapse how am going to do it..because as i saw it hasnt got any port for shutter timer remote release...thank you
 

SteveH

Senior Member
I used a borrowed D70 for a month before I bought my first DSLR (D3100), they are a nice camera! I can't answer about the time lapse I'm afraid, as I didn't get that far into the camera's features but I'm sure there will be some remote release available, wether it works for time lapse, I don't know.
 
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