Nikon's early enthusiast DSLR — 6.1MP APS-C with professional controls, an early digital photography milestone.
The Nikon D100 was released in 2002 as Nikon's first prosumer DX digital SLR for Nikon F-mount, featuring a 6.0MP APS-C CCD sensor. No video recording — the D100 is a stills-only camera. EN-EL3 battery. At approximately 780g without lens.
6.0MP DX APS-C CCD sensor (23.7×15.5mm). No video — stills only. 1/4,000s maximum shutter speed, 1/180s flash sync. ISO 200-1600 native. EN-EL3 Li-ion battery. Approximately 780g without lens. Nikon F DX mount. 5-area multi-point AF.
The D100 was Nikon's response to the Canon EOS D60 in 2002: a 6MP prosumer DX body with Nikon F compatibility enabling the existing F-mount lens system. The 6.0MP CCD sensor was entry-level by modern standards but competitive in 2002. The D100 has no video recording — DSLR video was not introduced until the Nikon D90 (2008).
On the used market the Nikon D100 is very affordable as a vintage early-DSLR collector item. Condition checks: CCD sensor for stuck pixels (common on early CCD DSLRs), EN-EL3 battery health, shutter actuations, CF card slot condition. No video. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount AF-S and D-type lenses.