Nikon · 35mm film
Nikon F100
The F100 pairs 35mm film with autofocus and automatic exposure. Its shaped grip and control layout may feel familiar if you've used a digital SLR, while aperture priority and manual exposure let you choose more of the settings.
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Is it your kind of camera?
For autofocus film photography with controls that will feel familiar to many digital SLR users.
Autofocus and program exposure can handle the basics. Aperture priority and full manual control remain available.
Keep in mind Lens compatibility varies across the Nikon F system. Check the exact lens and inspect the battery holder.
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- Nikon
- Model
- F100
- Film format
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR (single lens reflex)
- Exposure
- Program auto, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
- Shutter
- Electronic
- Battery
- Required for normal operation
- In the gallery
- 3 sample photos
- Camera source
- View specifications ↗
Photographs made with the Nikon F100
The film, lens, exposure, developing, and scanning all influence the image. Select a photo for a closer look and its full credits.
Your first roll
The lens, power requirements and film to get started with this model.
- Lens
- Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Its screw-drive autofocus works with the F100. Lock its aperture ring at the smallest aperture for the camera’s command-dial controls.
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- Power
- Four AA batteries for normal operation
Ask the seller to inspect the holder, battery contacts and film-door latch.
- Film
- Kodak Gold 200, 35mm, 36 exposures
36 full-frame photographs per roll. A film lab can develop the roll and scan your photographs.
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With the AF 50mm f/1.8D aperture ring locked at its smallest setting, start in Program and single autofocus. Confirm focus before taking each frame.
How to load your first roll
