So New, So Old: Df anyone?

[K12beano]

http://blog.graysofwestminster.co.uk/2013/11/05/i-...


The Df, eh!? My kind of kit!

Or do I need to check the date, it isn't April yet???

[GetCarter]

W A N T

ETA... it's weird that the price includes a 50mmm 1.8 lens. (I already have a 1.4)

Edited by GetCarter on Tuesday 5th November 08:47

[K12beano]

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Queue

[nellyleelephant]

Speaking as a Canononian, that's one fine looking camera!

CANON! WHERE'S OURS!

[RobDickinson]

I think it misses the mark.

Too fat and chunky. It fails in the way fuji just doesnt.

[Gad-Westy]

RobDickinson said:

I think it misses the mark.

Too fat and chunky. It fails in the way fuji just doesnt.

In fairness though it is a full frame camera and is a DSLR which still offers big advantages in terms of auto focus when tracking moving subjects. This seems to me to be a bit of a half way house for people like me who love retro cameras but can't quite get away without a DSLR in the kit bag. Shame I don't have the £'s though

[Pickled]

I'm joining the queue and ordering one, silver / black, love the old F series styling.

[GetCarter]

I'm kind of surprised that it's effectively a D4 but with buttons, and is £1500 cheaper than a D4.

[Pickled]

GetCarter said:

I'm kind of surprised that it's effectively a D4 but with buttons, and is £1500 cheaper than a D4.

Does appear to be exactly that! I've convinced myself thats its the cheapest way to upgrade my, old, trusty D3 (I can live with the DF's 5.5 FPS)

[hab1966]

Similar article here
http://www.wexphotographic.com/blog/nikon-df-annou...

[Elderly]

For something that's supposed to be 'pure'
it looks overweight, oversized, and over-complicated -
a kind of retro on steroids!

I wonder how easy it will be to unlock the dials and alter settings whilst having your eye up the to viewfinder?

Edited by Elderly on Tuesday 5th November 09:40

[Elderly]

GetCarter said:

I'm kind of surprised that it's effectively a D4 but with buttons, and is £1500 cheaper than a D4.

Isn't it more like a 610 with buttons, fitted with a D4 sensor but at a D800 price point?

[Janesy B]

Pure photography... £2700 camera, okay...

[Simpo Two]

I don't want one but I like it.

So nice to see proper dials instead of 'menus'.

[GetCarter]

Elderly said:

GetCarter said:

I'm kind of surprised that it's effectively a D4 but with buttons, and is £1500 cheaper than a D4.

Isn't it more like a 610 with buttons, fitted with a D4 sensor but at a D800 price point?

You are of course, right... but it's a cheap way into a D4 sensor. With a prime lens included in the cost. (I still think that's a bit weird. I guess they are trying to attract new / retro buyers who won't already have a bunch of Nikkor glass).

Anyway, I have absolutely no need for this camera. So I'll probably buy one.... if and when I've seen and survived the iceberg sized tax bill in January.

[Simpo Two]

I think the prime lens is because they're trying to make a digital version of an F-series camera - and they would have had 50mm lenses for starters. Stick a fancy AF zoom on it and you're losing the 'retro'.

GetCarter said:

Anyway, I have absolutely no need for this camera. So I'll probably buy one.... if and when I've seen and survived the iceberg sized tax bill in January.

Remember that it wil be used wholly and exclusively for the purposes of business.

Well it does make sounds...

[MikeGTi]

I like the look of it, but I don't think I'll be buying one.

5D3 please.

[Elderly]

RobDickinson said:

I think it misses the mark.

Too fat and chunky. It fails ........

Being PH, here is the car equivalent:

[nigelpugh7]

I want one too.

What swung it for me was the old skool leather case, just like my dear old dad used to have on his old film slr.

And the picture of the lens with the coloured F Stops on it too!!

Better start saving!!

Edited by nigelpugh7 on Tuesday 5th November 17:10

[anonymous-user]

I'll be honest and say it is absolutely not for me. I prefer modern slimline design and ergonomics.

But... It's a great idea by Nikon to stick a top rated sensor in such a beautiful and compact body, and I can see why it will appeal to many, and I suspect sales figures will be excellent.

How about this though: http://fstoppers.com/the-nikon-df-represents-every...
They have a point. People will be buying this because it's "retro" and has a "nice leather case" rather than 'what spec is it?' or 'is it right for the type of photography I do'.

But does any of that matter?