amazon Nikon Df reviews
Create a design. How nostalgic, but beautiful, is the front. With its high pitch look and the typically recognized Nikon logo on the older 35 mm film body, this camera seems like a piece from yesteryears. Beautifully made wheels changing parameters. The back of the whole machine is not as the rest of it; still, it looks like there are many buttons in digital style, but that is also inevitable. But really, it’s got a unique, beautiful design.
Function
Copies from the Nikon D4, Df employs… Nothing much could be said if these two machine launches are at the teeth or after so long. The D4 from Nikon has launched two years ago and, with that gap in technology, this product ought to be worthy of this generation as compared to its predecessors. At the time of launching Nikon Df, 16-megapixel resolution is a thing that photographers find really hard to cope up with. This is indeed the lowest resolution of all Fullframe released during the last 1 to 2 years, even lower than some of the other entry-level cameras, definitely for photographers. This Nikon product will never impress advertising photography or even regular printers.
This is on making sure of auto focusing, Nikon Df borrowed the Nikon D610’s focus system. Users can enjoy the freedom of composition thanks to Df’s 39-point AF autofocus system. The camera also has several other AF modes: fixed focus, motion, monotone, 3D tracking, and auto-area selection. Furthermore, Nikon Df ensures high-speed focusing within a wide range even in moving subjects.
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Mechanics of the operation
Despite its wonderful design, the control layout of the Nikon Df is user-unfriendly. First, the front steering wheel is thin, with only a few millimeters to protrude from the body. Second, the strap next to this wheel interferes with how the user handles the wheel.
The Nikon Df grip is de-skinned and kept vertical. This makes it difficult for the user to turn the wheel in front of them while still getting a firm hold on the machine.
The next irritation is the wheel that establishes the EV value of the offset. EV compensation is a very important process for photographers who cannot rely on any metering mode and still want the light they want. Because of its importance, the process is usually done quickly, accurately, and conveniently. Not so, in the case of Nikon Df. Nikon puts in an EV button in the middle of the detailing wheel, which is of no help to the user because moving the wheel for offset change requires the user to press and hold this button at the same time.
Another disadvantage of the Nikon Df is the battery cover-the user needs to turn around a tiny pin to open the lid of the machine. In any case, those with little fingers will have it easy, but for big fingers, opening the battery cover of the Nikon Df is problematic. Furthermore, the battery cover has not got a self-extracting mechanism; when opening the latch, it will work on changing batteries, which can get very entangled while turning the machine.
Controls and Ergonomics
One of the Df’s most impressive features is its manual controls. From ISO, shutter speed, to exposure compensation, film-like dials are placed along the top plate. The antique dials are coupled with modern controls in the form of a command and sub-command dial for precision adjustment.
The user-friendly interface allows photographers to make settings almost instantly when in the field. Manual dials clicked in a very satisfying way and contributed to the entire shooting experience. The button and dial placements bear consideration, allowing most settings to be adjusted without taking your eyes off the viewfinder.
Image Quality
The Df is fitted with the 16.2-million-pixel full-frame (FX-format) sensor that was at the time of the Df’s launch fitted to the D4, Nikon’s flagship DSLR. The reasoning behind the choice of sensors by the company places more emphasis on the image quality, particularly in low-light conditions rather than on sheer resolution.
Dynamic Range and Color Reproduction
A very impressive dynamic range is characteristic of the Nikon Df, which allows the widest reach of tones from deep shadows to highlights. Hence, this makes the camera a very good option for high-contrast scenes such as landscapes and street photography. Color reproduction is typically Nikon: Natural and vibrant, whereby skin tones come across accurately, with rich, lifelike colors.
Low-Light Performance
Low-light extraordinary reach is one of the great features of the Df. The camera has an ISO range of 100 to 12,800 and can be expanded to 204,800. Under such settings, images are clean of noise in difficult lighting conditions. The Df’s high ISO performance comes very close to that of the Nikon D4, making it a valid contender for night and indoor events.
Detail and Sharpness
With a 16.2-megapixel resolution, sufficient detail is retained in the image without bloating files of the image sevenfold, as in the case of some present-day high-megapixel camera. Photographs are sharp and detailed, especially when done with high-end Nikkor lenses. The lack of an optical low-pass filter increases the detail and sharpness of photographs, ensuring they become very crisp and clear.
Performance
The Df is mainly oriented toward image quality and shooting experience, not specifically designed for speed or burst shooting; nevertheless, performance remains good for most photographic applications.
Autofocus System
The 39 autofocus points with 9 cross type sensors are derived from a Nikon D600, making it a neat setup for the Df. Though not as advanced as the ones found on Nikon’s professional sports cameras, it is good enough for most situations. In fairly low light, autofocus works fast and accurately. For the situations needing even more precise focus, the manual focus features, such as electronic rangefinder, work extremely well.
Burst Shooting
With continuous burst shooting of 5.5 frames per second, the Df fits the general needs of moderately fast shooting, while for fast-paced action and sport occasions, such ballpark figures for burst shooting will fall quite short. Notably, the buffer capacity serves well during continuous shooting in RAW, allowing a decent burst length before needing to clear the buffer.
Battery Life
Battery life is another strong suit of the Df. The camera works on the EN-EL14a battery, which is said by CIPA standards to last 1,400 shots till the next charge. This guarantees a full day of shooting without the fuss of changing batteries too often, thereby becoming reliable for long shoots and travel.
Usability
Nikon Df is trademarked to Usable; it is simply a blend of old control and modern usability, exploiting shooting pleasure.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
The optical viewfinder allows a bright and clear view with 100% coverage of the frame for precise composition. The information presented in the viewfinder is complete, with all important shooting settings displayed.
The rear LCD screen is a 3.2-inch LCD with a resolution of 921k dots for a bright and sharp view during image playback and menu navigation. It is not a touchscreen, but review and adjustment can be carried out with aplomb thanks to the screen’s high resolution and excellent color accuracy.
Menu System
The Nikon Df camera menu system is also like that of the Nikon DSLR series and easy to navigate. The My Menu option allows users to create a customizable list of settings they frequently access, thus enhancing their workflow. A range of camera custom settings is provided whereby photographers get to adjust the camera according to their style of shooting.
Connectivity
Basic connectivity options are provided in the Nikon Df: USB port for file transfers and a mini HDMI port for outputting to a television or external monitor. Unluckily, Wi-Fi is not integrated, a feature common to most modern cameras, a disadvantage for photographers who depend on wireless transfer and remote-control facilities.
Comparative Situations with Other Cameras
The comparison between Nikon Df and other cameras in its league would probably go a long way in establishing its position in the market.
Nikon D810
Another full-frame DSLR in Nikon’s lineup, the Nikon D810, sports a higher resolution 36.3-megapixel sensor. While the resolution and detail advantages go to the D810, the Df offers low-light performance and portability advantages. So we have one camera that is perfect for studio and landscape photographers who need resolution in their work and the other-a camera perfect for street and travel photographers-with the Df’s compact form factor and manual controls.
Canon EOS 6D
A competitor to the Df, the EOS 6D is another full-frame DSLR designed for enthusiasts. The 6D comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, features that the Df does not supply. The unique factor about the Df is its build quality, manual controls, and retro style. In the same class concerning image quality, both cameras sport excellent qualities, though the Df’s edge rests on low-light capabilities.
Sony A7 II
A mirrorless full-frame camera, the A7 II comes fully loaded with in-body image stabilization and a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. While better endowed and with video capabilities, A7 II provides a different shooting experience altogether, with its old-school styling and good-feeling controls. Choosing between the two depends solely on the user’s preference regarding form factor and control approach.
Conclusion
The Nikon Df is truly one of a kind-a camera whose beauty lies in the eulogy that says it is “a camera for the digital ages-cum-hologram shooter while retaining everything that was beautiful about the best, most comprehensive film cameras.” Retro styling, detailing, multipurpose zillion-dollar optics, and its ability to just capture have put it into a league apart from being just another camera choice for photographers to select.
Df may not be the world’s highest resolution or richest features, but the league of photographers for whom the Df was built and manufactured would proclaim build quality, low-light performance, and ergonomics as the most critical aspects of the gadget. The tactile controls and vintage aesthetic promise to make digital photography much more interesting and enjoyable than their counterparts present on the market today.
The Nikon Df is, in fact, ideal for the photographer who loves the whole heritage of film photography but requires one for the measure of form and function. Something from the bygone age with all working twists and gears, this digital camera promises to spread wide its functionality in time.