F100 vs F5

[PhotoWrangler]

I have a gripped F100.

Aside from the fact that the F5 has an integrated grip, and records exposure data for each roll/shot.... is there any reason to upgrade?

I hear the F5 is a beast.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

No one? I was certain Derrel would at least chime in!

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Having never handled an F100 I can only offer my feelings about the F5.

It's heavy,kinda bulky camera. Having said that it's a wonderful precision camera that once you acclimate to the controls you can forget about the camera and shoot. It gets noticeable after some time shooting with a big lens. The reputation for eating batteries doesn't seem deserved,or maybe I don't shoot enough. Mine is equipped with the MF-28 back and I'm still learning how to use that. I have a D3100,D90 and 1972 F not to mention some cameras from that copier company and they usually sit while the F5 goes everywhere.

I may have missed a few items but anyway. So if you want a tough,heavy camera with presence upgrade. I imagine the images would be indistinguishable between the two.

 

[djacobox372]

I have both and prefer the f100. The focus point selection on the f5 is really hard to see--they fixed this problem in the f100.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

I've heard many say that but it is OK for me. :scratch:

 

[bhop]

IMO, there is no reason to get an F5 if you're happy with your F100. (I have an F100 myself) The only things you're missing.. well, here's a list on this link:

A.J's Blog: Nikon F100 vs F5