Nikon DF

[Jamie Pillers]

I can fit the Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 TV if you prefer wide angle. More pure photography.

G

Ah... YES! Brings back memories of the Zeiss 25 on the ZI! 😀

 

[Godfrey]

From the end of the 6th video:
"Now every frame is meaningful again"

The unspoken yearning of digital photographers everywhere.

LOL!

The meaningfulness of every frame, for me at least, was always related to the cost of using film. I experience it any time I want by shooting with a Polaroid SX-70 today. Every time I press the button, I spend another $3. That's meaningful. ;-)

But I doubt that's what Nikon has in mind.

No matter. Another two days and all will be revealed.

G

 

[lam]

From the end of the 6th video:
"Now every frame is meaningful again"

The unspoken yearning of digital photographers everywhere.

This is because, this will be the first "Pay as you go" Nikon dSLR. The camera has a built in payment system which is tied to your bank account directly. Every photograph taken is automatically deducted in wear, technology, and loan costs from your bank account.

THIS is PURE PHOTOGRAPHY of the modern era.

 

[literiter]

This camera had better live up to that classy teaser or Nikon will spend a long, long time getting over it.

I have to say I'm kinda waiting for Nov 5 which is this Tuesday.

 

[NazgulKing]

This camera had better live up to that classy teaser or Nikon will spend a long, long time getting over it.

I have to say I'm kinda waiting for Nov 5 which is this Tuesday.

The scorn it'd invite if it were a failure would be quite a chorus. 😀

As it is, on dpreview, the news piece elicited 1100 comments and counting! 😱

 

[shadowfox]

This is because, this will be the first "Pay as you go" Nikon dSLR. The camera has a built in payment system which is tied to your bank account directly. Every photograph taken is automatically deducted in wear, technology, and loan costs from your bank account.

THIS is PURE PHOTOGRAPHY of the modern era.

Now that is funny! 😀

 

[Highway 61]

Is anyone else stoked on the appearance of the viewfinder eye hole on this camera resembling the F3HP-style circular hole we find on Nikon pro SLRs as opposed to the squinty rectangular ones we find on the D600 and lower cameras? I love this feature but I also fear it's a sign that it's going to be priced accordingly....

My D700 has it too.

And a real switch for metering

My D700 has it too.

The hybrid part will probably encompass being able to set apertures (and meter) with a MF lens by reading your aperture/shutter speed in the VF, a la FE2/FM2, but obviously electronically.

My D700 does it too.

 

[jonmanjiro]

This camera had better live up to that classy teaser or Nikon will spend a long, long time getting over it.

I have to say I'm kinda waiting for Nov 5 which is this Tuesday.

November 5th Tokyo time I expect so you'll either know by Monday night or first thing Tuesday morning in North America.

 

[willie_901]

From the end of the 6th video:
"Now every frame is meaningful again"

The unspoken yearning of digital photographers everywhere.

Thanks for the gratuitous insult.

 

[willie_901]

My D700 has it too.


My D700 has it too.



My D700 does it too.

A lot of people have no idea whatsoever about Nikon's higher quality DSLRs.

I would not carry my D700 with a prime lens everyday because it is way to large and heavy. However it is trivial to learn how to use it with out any automation whatsoever.

 

[shadowfox]

Thanks for the gratuitous insult.

Are you being serious?
I'm a digital photographer too.
Why would I insult myself?

... well, I do insult myself sometimes, but not in this case 🙂

 

[alan davus]

I've been digging out my old Nikkor lenses, giving them a clean and perusing "Evil bay" in anticipation that the DF will be a winner. As long as it's not like every Nikon SLR since the F4 I'll be happy. C'mon the 5th.

 

[doolittle]

Am I the only person here who likes the F4? Solid build, dedicated control dials and switches always to hand. Works with almost every F mount lens, even in matrix meter mode. Here's hoping Nikon follow up the dF with the dF4 😀

 

[Highway 61]

I would not carry my D700 with a prime lens everyday because it is way too large (...)

This is the main concern I have with this otherwise very fine camera. I could live with its 995g weight, yet its size really doesn't fit the Domke bag I use to carry all around 24/24, while my old F2 with DE-1 prism perfectly does it.

And the F2 isn't the smallest Nikon ever.

 

[fireblade]

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot.......

 

[Keith]

One day to go and I'm fairly surprised how keen I am to know all the details about this camera. Nothing recently released has really grabbed me but this is different ... possibly because I have such respect for my D700 but would really appreciate similar performance in a more compact design ... and hopefully less weight.

I'm also quite comfortable with the DSLR/SLR form factor and don't crave a full frame mirrorless as I feel it would offer little advantage to my style of shooting.

Oh my ... I feel slightly giddy! 😀

 

[OurManInTangier]

Ok I've finally succumbed to the interest in this camera. Not GAS as such but as a Nikon user for work the idea of a modern DSLR with simple (old fashioned lay out) and a smaller size has to be intriguing at least. The big question for me is whether it may end up as a potential replacement for my back up D700 or merely be a nice bit of kit for a photographic 'wander.' Or, could it even be a viable option to avoid replacing my D3 bodies, in time, with the D4?

Good times to be a photographer in terms of kit though.

 

[OddE]

Am I the only person here who likes the F4? Solid build, dedicated control dials and switches always to hand. Works with almost every F mount lens, even in matrix meter mode. Here's hoping Nikon follow up the dF with the dF4 😀

-Nah, I love it, too. To the extent that I have two. 🙂

Still eagerly awaiting the DF, though - will be fun to see what they've come up with.

 

[fireblade]

http://www.cameraegg.org/more-nikon-df-specs/



Translated by Google (Comment below for a better translation)

• Df Basic control system is same as the D610.
• Df will use Nikon D4 sensor
• When using non-Ai lens is used, can be selected from the menu on the lens information manual setting.
• Interlock lever formula flip-up.
• It is equipped with a synchro terminal.
• Continuous shooting speed: 5.5 FPS
• Same battery as Nikon D5300.
• Set the aperture value of the (added) non-Ai lens use, use it in conjunction with the actual aperture value of the lens-side sub-command dial side of the body.
• Shutter speed is configurable in the main command dial, can be set in 1/3 steps.

Previous rumored specs of Nikon Df.

• The name will be called Nikon Df which stand for “Digital Fusion“
• Nikon FM2 like design, but with a larger pentaprism
• Most likely be available in two colors – all black and silver/black (a.k.a. as Panda version)
• Standard Nikon F-mount
• Pentaprism viewfinder (meaning the camera will not be mirrorless)
• 16.2MP 36×23,9 full frame sensor (same sensor as in the D4)
• The AF system of the Nikon DF will be most likely the same as in the D610 with 39 points
• SD memory card
• 2016-pixel RGB image sensor
• 9-cell framing grid display
• 3D color matrix metering II
• Native ISO range: 100-12,800 (incl. ISO 50 and ISO 102,400)
• 5.5 fps for up to 100 shots
• 3.2″ LCD screen
• Expeed 3 processor
• Battery:EN-EL14
• Dimensions: 143.5 x 110 x 66.5mm
• Weight: 765g
• No video recording capabilities
• The camera will meter even with non-AI lenses down to full aperture
• The camera will ship with a new special edition Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens to match the look/design of the body
• The camera will have physical controls and excellent build quality (which explains the 765g weight)
• Nikon calls it a “hybrid” camera – not sure what exactly they mean with that
• The Nikon DF will have settings for 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios
• The announcement will be on November 5th right on time for Le Salon de la Photo show that will take place in Paris (November 7-11, 2013)

 

[daveleo]

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot.......

I haven't forgotten - I watch V again every 5th of November.