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Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I read
in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but viewing
these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like any connection
on my D100.
Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of accessories in
some sort of order of importance for the new D100 owner. I have only bought
a 1G CF card so far.

TIA

Prospector

"Prospector" <> wrote in message
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> Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I read
> in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but viewing
> these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like any
connection
> on my D100.
> Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of accessories
in
> some sort of order of importance for the new D100 owner. I have only
bought
> a 1G CF card so far.

I think the MB-D100 grip would be the first accessory to get, with an extra
battery.
This link may help with the remote controls:

http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin...ted=1047059649

regards,

Jim Waggener




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"Jim Waggener" <> wrote in message
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>
> "Prospector" <> wrote in message
> news:407_b.367917$I06.3848992@attbi_s01...
> > Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I
read
> > in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but viewing
> > these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like any
> connection
> > on my D100.
> > Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of accessories
> in
> > some sort of order of importance for the new D100 owner. I have only
> bought
> > a 1G CF card so far.
>
> I think the MB-D100 grip would be the first accessory to get, with an
extra
> battery.
> This link may help with the remote controls:
>
>
http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin...std_adp.php?p_
faqid=664&p_created=1047059649
>
> regards,
>
> Jim Waggener
Thank you Jim. Seems much better than the limited guide info.

Prospector

On 22-Feb-2004, "Prospector" <> wrote:

> Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I read
> in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but viewing
> these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like any
> connection
> on my D100.
> Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of accessories
> in
> some sort of order of importance for the new D100 owner. I have only
> bought
> a 1G CF card so far.

The D100 takes a standard old cable release.

Accessories I would choose:
1) tripod
2) flash
3) CF card reader
4) extra battery
5) extra CF card
6) hot shoe to PC gizmo
7) flash bracket

I don't care for the add on grip. It adds weight and, for me, the camera
works fine held vertical.

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"Tom Thackrey" <> wrote in message
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>
> On 22-Feb-2004, "Prospector" <> wrote:
>
> > Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I
read
> > in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but viewing
> > these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like any
> > connection
> > on my D100.
> > Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of accessories
> > in
> > some sort of order of importance for the new D100 owner. I have only
> > bought
> > a 1G CF card so far.
>
> The D100 takes a standard old cable release.
>
> Accessories I would choose:
> 1) tripod
> 2) flash
> 3) CF card reader
> 4) extra battery
> 5) extra CF card
> 6) hot shoe to PC gizmo
> 7) flash bracket
>
> I don't care for the add on grip. It adds weight and, for me, the camera
> works fine held vertical.

Thank you very much Tom.
I have much upgrade purchasing to do I can tell. I have been spending more
time viewing the shots taken by the D100 I haven't even used it yet.
Great pics http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1021
If your list is in order of importance I will have to do more research for
a decent tripod as WalMart Vivatar really is a sorry piece of equipment. I
have Sandisk 1.0GB and a handful of assorted 64MB.
I have been wondering about an additional battery but have not fully
learned about the selections.
MANY card readers from the one in printer to half dozen others. The printer
connection seems to be the only one I find handy.
What does the GIZMO do
I have been wondering if there is a way to view before I shoot in software
for PC. Any PC software at all to control this Camera?
I have a nice handle that I use that will eventually be replaced if I
really need an accessory. mount.
I have been using an old SB-20 that I will replace within the next few
weeks before I start to miss TTL.

Thanks again
Prospector

Prospector wrote:

> Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I
> read in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but
> viewing these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like
> any connection on my D100.

You'd need to get the MB-D100 battery pack first.

> Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of
> accessories in some sort of order of importance for the new D100
> owner. I have only bought a 1G CF card so far.

You could start with a good lens kit.

"Paolo Pizzi" <> wrote in message
news:B59_b.1317$.. .
> Prospector wrote:
>
> > Can someone please explain the remote cords available for the D100. I
> > read in the guide that the MC-20 and MC-30 for example are usable but
> > viewing these shows a cable that does not have an end that looks like
> > any connection on my D100.
>
> You'd need to get the MB-D100 battery pack first.
>
> > Also: Could someone please post an opinion on a good set of
> > accessories in some sort of order of importance for the new D100
> > owner. I have only bought a 1G CF card so far.
>
> You could start with a good lens kit.
>
I guess the MB-D100 will be first on the list since that seems like the
link to the remote and other accessories. The lens collection has been
another thread I have been following and like the way that conversation was
going. Drop all your money on glass right away and get it over with.

Thanks
Prospector

Prospector wrote:

> I guess the MB-D100 will be first on the list since that seems like
> the link to the remote and other accessories.

Well, you could use a mechanical cable release, but that will
ubdoubtedly produce some degree of vibration. If you want
an electronic release (such as the MC-20/30,) then buying
the MB-D100 is your only option.)

> The lens collection has been another thread I have been
> following and like the way that conversation was going.
> Drop all your money on glass right away and get it over
> with.

For start, it would be better for you to spend as much as
possible on 1-2 really great lenses than invest the same
amount of money on 5-6 of mediocre quality. I will give
you a couple of suggestions that will cover everything from
wide angle to telephoto, avoiding extreme wide and long tele:

- Sigma 24-70 DG EX f/2.8
- Sigma 70-200 EX HSM f/2.8

Due to the 1.5x crop factor on your D70, these two will cover
every focal length between 36 and 300mm at a constant f/2.8
max aperture. Total price around $1,000. An all-Nikkor solution
(28-70+70-200VR) would cost you three times as much and the
gain in quality would only be marginal. Don't listen to the snobs
that hate anything but OEM equipment (fortunately most of them
are Canon users, so they won't tease you, unless you jump ship
and buy a Canon... ) Sigma EX glass is excellent and gives
you a lot more bang for the bucks. Typically these people don't
own either top quality Canon/Nikon glass or the Sigma EX they
so much like to malign. I actually take the time to test everything,
so if I tell you that the Sigma 70-200 is more than a match for
the Nikkor 80-200 and only slightly inferior to the superb Nikkor
70-200VR, it's because I have a direct experience with all three
lenses.

"Paolo Pizzi" <> wrote in message
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> Prospector wrote:
>
> > I guess the MB-D100 will be first on the list since that seems like
> > the link to the remote and other accessories.
>
> Well, you could use a mechanical cable release, but that will
> ubdoubtedly produce some degree of vibration. If you want
> an electronic release (such as the MC-20/30,) then buying
> the MB-D100 is your only option.)
>
> > The lens collection has been another thread I have been
> > following and like the way that conversation was going.
> > Drop all your money on glass right away and get it over
> > with.
>
> For start, it would be better for you to spend as much as
> possible on 1-2 really great lenses than invest the same
> amount of money on 5-6 of mediocre quality. I will give
> you a couple of suggestions that will cover everything from
> wide angle to telephoto, avoiding extreme wide and long tele:
>
> - Sigma 24-70 DG EX f/2.8
> - Sigma 70-200 EX HSM f/2.8
>
> Due to the 1.5x crop factor on your D70, these two will cover
> every focal length between 36 and 300mm at a constant f/2.8
> max aperture. Total price around $1,000. An all-Nikkor solution
> (28-70+70-200VR) would cost you three times as much and the
> gain in quality would only be marginal. Don't listen to the snobs
> that hate anything but OEM equipment (fortunately most of them
> are Canon users, so they won't tease you, unless you jump ship
> and buy a Canon... ) Sigma EX glass is excellent and gives
> you a lot more bang for the bucks. Typically these people don't
> own either top quality Canon/Nikon glass or the Sigma EX they
> so much like to malign. I actually take the time to test everything,
> so if I tell you that the Sigma 70-200 is more than a match for
> the Nikkor 80-200 and only slightly inferior to the superb Nikkor
> 70-200VR, it's because I have a direct experience with all three
> lenses.
>
Ok, I like that. I can save and never know the difference. I already have
an old set of Nikkor Lenses AF 50mm 1.8 - AF Nikkor 70-210-New 70-300 4-5.6G
and an old cheap Quantaray 500mm w/2X Converter that only works with the
D100 in manual settings. So I can afford to not shop in haste.
Then there is the replacement of the old SB-20 with some reasonable upgrade
but I guess that would be another post.

Prospector