Nikon Df Explained

Model:Nikon Df
Kind:Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor:36.0 mm × 23.9 mm CMOS, Nikon FX format, 7.3 µm pixel size
Res:4928 × 3280 pixels
(16.2 megapixels)
Lens:Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Shutter:Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutterrange:30 to 1/4000 second and bulb
Metering:TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Emode:Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Mmode:Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Farea:39-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 4800
Fmode:Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Cont:5.5 frame/s
Viewfinder:Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism
Speedrange:ISO equivalency 100 to 12,800, Boost: 50–204,800
Flash:none built-in
Flbkt:2-5 frames in steps of 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
Fcbkt:none
Wb:Auto, Presets (5), Manual, and Color temperature in kelvins
Wbbkt:2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Rearlcd:3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT LCD
Storage:One Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC compatible
Battery:Li-ion EN-EL14a or EN-EL14
Weight:710g
Successor:Nikon Z fc
Nikon Z f

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 had an appearance similar to the Nikon FE and Nikon FM film cameras.[1] Nikon's website stated "Using its large, metallic mechanical dials, photographers will rediscover a more direct connection with their camera."[2]

It has the same sensor overall score 89 of DxOMark with Nikon D4, the Nikon Df (at time of release) ranked first in a low-light test with 3279 ISO (Nikon D4 with 2965 ISO), but in practice the difference was small.[3]

In a departure from the rest of Nikon's DSLR lineup, the Df did not record video, only still images; while most reviews were generally positive, this and other built-in limitations of the camera were seen as negatives. Also notable by their absence were built-in flash and a variety of automatic modes, though the backward lens compatibility extended to nearly the entirety of the Nikon lineup since 1959.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nikon Df combines classic design with modern technology: Digital Photography Review . Dpreview.com . 2013-11-05.
  2. Web site: Nikon: Imaging Products: Nikon Df. Nikon.com. 2014-11-29.
  3. Web site: Nikon Df review: New low light champion? . December 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: Nikon Df Review. Kenrockwell.com. December 2013. 2014-11-29.
  5. Web site: Using Legacy NIKKOR Lenses with the Nikon Df . Nikon USA . 15 April 2023 . en.
  6. Web site: Becker . Jürgen . Nikon Df: an F-Mount oddity . through the F-Mount . 15 April 2023 . en . 25 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Nikon DF - AF Problem with Sigma Lenses . The New Camera.