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Nikon Df

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3 stars
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4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • looks
  • feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR
  • quick and easy

Cons

  • the Shutter SPeed dial is completely redundant when
  • SLR viewfinder has no focusing aids
  • the photo opportunity was missed by the time the focus locked

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • Full frame
  • 36x23.9 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4928, 3280 px
  • Nikon F
  • 1.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • no

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Nikon Df - Pros & Cons

Nikon Df

Pros

  • looks
  • feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR
  • quick and easy
  • superb performance and design
  • Df has a really nice feel
  • It sits perfectly and every button and scroll wheel has a decent satisfying click
  • pleasing skin tones and good colour and in low light noise performance is good
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • excellent noise performance and image quality
  • It feels great with older AIS primes mounted
  • excellent noise performance

Cons

  • the Shutter SPeed dial is completely redundant when
  • SLR viewfinder has no focusing aids
  • the photo opportunity was missed by the time the focus locked
  • sometimes memories are best left in the past
  • image quality quickly goes downhill when you push the camera higher
  • color shifts and noise overwhelmed the image
  • Nikon Df costs a lot of money for a nostalgia journey
  • hinge here is a bit squirrely as the door fell off rather easily
  • word cool isn t one necessarily associated with cameras
  • there s no video functionality
  • the hand-grip is just rubberised on the back

Nikon Df - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4928 x 3280 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Df - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatFull frame
Sensor size1.42 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution4928 x 3280 px
Other resolutions
  • 3696x2456
  • 2464x1640
  • 3200x2128
  • 2400x1592
  • 1600x1064
ProcessorExpeed 3
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x
Maximum aperture1.8
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)no
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Focal length multiplier1x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Number of focus points39
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)39
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures2
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)5.5 fps
Speed (RAW)5.5 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight25.04 oz
Width5.65 in
Height4.33 in
Depth2.62 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)1400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 12800
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO minimum50
Boosted ISO maximum204800
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3280 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW + TIFF
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.7 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)3 - 1
Eye relief0.59 in
Separate info displayyes
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Videography features
Video recordingno
HD typeNot supported
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
WirelessOptional
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

Nikon Df - Q&A (7)

  • 0
    Votes
    erin
    about 2 years ago
    Is the nikon df still in production?
    leo.leannon
    about 2 years ago
    Df 2021 Digital Cameras Discontinued.
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    leandro_goodwin
    about 2 years ago
    Why is nikon df so expensive?
    rea_wisozk
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Df had spectacular low light abilities too, and more importantly, it had no video modes. Nikon marketed this camera with the slogan 'pure photography. ' Unfortunately, instead of keeping the price low, they cranked it up to $2,700 because they thought they were special.
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    wallace
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon df full frame?
    winifred.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Df is a full-frame F-mount DSLR FX format camera announced by Nikon on November 5, 2013. It uses dedicated mechanical controls similar to those used on mechanical 35mm film SLR camera and has an appearance similar to the Nikon FE and Nikon FM film cameras.
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  • 0
    Votes
    arlie.labadie
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon df have wifi?
    darren.vandervort
    about 2 years ago
    NO
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  • 0
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    silas.miller
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon df worth it?
    merlin
    about 2 years ago
    This camera is good for event photographers and wedding photographers especially if you don't need video capabilities, despite all its flaws.” When we later spent more time with it, we had this to say: “The Nikon Df is not the most so sought after camera, but it does have its strengths.
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    mia.adams
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon df full frame camera?
    marion_parisian
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Df is a full-frame F-mount DSLR FX format camera announced by Nikon on November 5, 2013. It uses dedicated mechanical controls similar to those used on mechanical 35mm film SLR camera and has an appearance similar to the Nikon FE and Nikon FM film cameras.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jeanelle.goyette
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon df discontinued?
    katia
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Df camera is not officially discontinued yet, but it is slowly disappearing from store shelves (the Nikon Df was announced 7 years ago):
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Nikon Df Nikon - Editorial Reviews (41)

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Nikon Df Nikon Df Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 15.04.2014
Nikon Df Review | Digital Trends

The Nikon Df is a modern full-frame DSLR wrapped around by a retro-inspired body that pays homage to old Nikon SLRs. With its excellent low-light capability and image quality, it’s a photographer’s dream – one that costs $3,000.

Nikon Df Nikon Df Digital SLR Review
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Nikon Df Digital SLR Review
4.0

The classically styled Nikon Df is designed for "pure" photography, find out how it performs in our full review.

Nikon Df Nikon Df Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 04.11.2013
Nikon Df Review
4.0

The retro-styled Nikon DF is the smallest FX-format DSLR to date, but does it make sense in a digital world? Read our full review!

Nikon Df 2017 Roundup: Semi-Pro Interchangeable Lens Cameras $2000+
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DPReview
Published: 19.05.2017
2017 Roundup: Semi-Pro Interchangeable Lens Cameras $2000+

Whether you're seeking ultra-high resolution, first-rate autofocus or 4K video capture, there are some supremely capable 'semi-pro' cameras available. Find out which models we liked best in our updated semi-pro camera roundup.

Nikon Df Nikon Df pictures and hands-on: Turning the modern into retro
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Digital Spy
Published: 05.11.2013
Nikon Df pictures and hands-on: Turning the modern into retro

Nikon's new Df looks like an old film camera, but boasts top of the line tech.

Nikon Df The Fstoppers Nikon DF Camera Hipster Review
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Published: 22.01.2014
The Fstoppers Nikon DF Camera Hipster Review

About two months ago, I posted a highly controversial post called The Nikon Df Represents Everything Wrong With Photography. Even though I completely stand behind my original article, I began to wonder if I had not given Nikon's newest DSLR offering a fair chance. Today I decided to take the Nikon Df out into the real world and not only test it's photographic capabilities, but also hear what normal people had to say about it. I'm going to let me video speak for itself, but I did find the Nikon Df camera to have some strengths and weaknesses.

Nikon Df Nikon Df Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.12.2013
Nikon Df Review
4.1

The Nikon Df is, at first appearance, the camera that many people have been asking for, for years - a classically styled DSLR with traditional external controls. But, for all Nikon's talk of a return to 'Pure Photography,' an awful lot of what's under the Df's confidently retro skin is pretty familiar. The Df is built around the 16MP full frame sensor from the company's flagship D4 with the processor and AF system borrowed from the comparatively affordable D610.

Nikon Df Nikon Df Review
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Kenrockwell.com
Nikon Df Review
Nikon Df Nikon Df digital camera review, latest Nikon df DSLR camera reviewed in UAE by T3 Middle East
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T3 Middle East
Published: 02.02.2014
Nikon Df digital camera review, latest Nikon df DSLR camera reviewed in UAE by T3 Middle East

The Nikon Df DSLR sports a distinctive retro design that’s based on the maker’s old 35mm film cameras, such as the Nikon FM. The f in Df stands for ‘fusion’ between old design and new tech, with the thoroughly modern spec list featuring the same 16.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 image processor found …

Nikon Df 2015 Roundup: High-end Interchangeable Lens Cameras $2000+
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Published: 25.11.2015
2015 Roundup: High-end Interchangeable Lens Cameras $2000+

This category has something for everyone, whether it's ultra-high resolution, 4K video, high dynamic range, or pinpoint AF accuracy. For the enthusiast or pro who refuse to compromise, here's a look at cameras priced over $2000.  Read more

Nikon Df Hands-On: Nikon Df | Gadgets
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GQ India
Published: 03.03.2014
Hands-On: Nikon Df | Gadgets

Does Nikon's retro-styled, full-frame Df really live up to the hype? We give you 10 points to help you decide

Nikon Df Nikon Df - Cameralabs
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Published: 05.11.2013
Nikon Df - Cameralabs

The Nikon Df is a retro-styled DSLR which pays homage to Nikon’s iconic film SLRs of the Seventies. Announced in November 2013, it takes the 16.2 Megapixel full-frame sensor of the flagship D4 and houses it in an unashamedly old-fashioned body with physical dials for the shooting mode, release mode, shutter speed, ISO and exposure…

Nikon Df High-end full frame roundup (2014)
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DPReview
Published: 07.12.2014
High-end full frame roundup (2014)

Which high-end full-frame camera should I buy? This roundup contains the majority of current full-frame camera offerings available. Full-frame cameras have image sensors as large as a frame of 35mm film, and for good reason: larger sensors offer the potential for better image quality, low light performance, and dynamic range. If you want a drastic upgrade to the image quality of your phone, or portraits with superior subject to background separation, it’s hard to beat what full-frame offers.

Nikon Df Nikon Df
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Published: 08.01.2014
Nikon Df

A retro-styled stills-only DSLR with a 'full-frame' 16-megapixel sensor and dial controls for setting the shooting mode, shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation.

Nikon Df Review: Quick review: Nikon Df
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Review: Quick review: Nikon Df

Nikon’s Df brings retro goodness to its full frame range, and with it a whole lot of opinions.

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