Nikon Df DSLR Camera (Body Only, Black)

The Nikon Df is a mixed bag. We really wanted to love this camera, but sometimes memories are best left in the past. Given the price, the Df will appeal to the super rich who can afford such gadgets, and a very small group of photographers who are happy to leave the digital age (for the most part)...

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  Amazing low-light capability, Love those dials, Excellent stills, Compatible with older Nikkor lenses

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  Too darn expensive, No video or Wi-Fi, Images dreadful at ISO 204,800

With its retro styling and mechanical dials, the Nikon Df is likely a love-it-or-hate-it proposition for most photographers.

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  Excellent image quality, especially in good light, Impressive high ISO performance, Extensive external controls, Above average dynamic range, Solid feature set

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  Expensive, expensive, expensive, Some external controls are difficult to use, 5.5 fps continuous shooting, No video capture (which may or may not be a drawback)

The Nikon Df is a retro-style SLR camera with a 16MP full-frame sensor. While other Nikon SLRs, such as the D4, are clearly aimed at the professional and enthusiast markets, with all the attendant features of modern D-SLRs, the Df is clearly a “classic” camera approach, intended for “purists.

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  + Professional SLR system in retro design, + Sealed body, splashproof, + Many function elements, buttons, and dials allow the user to set up the camera nearly the same way as an analog SLR system, even without using the LCD menu

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  - Missing swivel monitor, - Missing digital comfort features like WLAN and GPS function (GPS module is available as an option), - Missing video capabilities

The Nikon Df isn't for everyone. This is a product that's as much about invoking nostalgia as it is about capturing the moment. Its control setup is slower than a modern DSLR, but should appeal to those photographers who want a camera that feels more like a camera than an electronic device, and its...

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  Classic styling, Outstanding IQ in bright and low light, High quality JPEG images with pleasant color at default settings, Good blend of traditional and contemporary controls, Works with almost all Nikon F-mount lenses ever made, Gives sensible choice for using aperture ring or command dial, Lots of...

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  Disappointing AF performance drops off in moderate light, Small coverage area of AF array, Locking exposure comp dial is inconvenient (especially with large lenses), Inconsistent use of materials detracts from sense of quality, 1/4000th sec maximum shutter speed, No exposure scale or histogram in...

Having used the camera for the past few months, I understand why the Nikon Df creates so many emotions among photographers. It seems like the camp is divided between those that absolutely hate the Df and those that love and enjoy it.

A full-frame mirrorless camera in a mini F3 body with Wifi and movies? Now that's something I'd go for and I suspect I'm not alone. But a full-frame DSLR that's barely smaller than a D610 and lacking many features most of us now take for granted? That's a much harder sell in today's market.

The full-frame, FX-format Nikon Df takes the same great sensor and processor pairing of the professional Nikon D4, and places them in a retro-styled body that, while occasionally clumsy, is undeniably handsome.

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  Same sensor and processor as professional D4; Great image quality; Arguably the best available-light shooter in its class; Handsome, retro styling; Weather-sealed design; Big, clear full-frame viewfinder; Excellent battery life, Same sensor and processor pairing as pro-oriented Nikon D4, but at half...

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  Expensive; Bulky, yet handgrip is quite modest; Some controls are clumsy; Plastic body panels don't gel with retro aesthetic; Autofocus isn't in the same league as image quality; No AF assist lamp; No movie capture; No portrait grip; Single card slot, Pricetag is close to that of impressive Nikon...

The Nikon Df is the first and only retro-style DSLR on the market. Its very mechanical controls offer a return to the tactile feel of photography. Nikon is essentially taking the image-quality of the top-notch D4 and fitting it - in an even improved version - in a compact full-frame body, yet...

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  Class-leading image noise, Excellent retention of details, Superb dynamic-range, Very fast and responsive, Very-fast autofocus, Ultra-short black-out, Good color-accuracy, Flexible self-timer and exposure delay, Manual focus assist direction indicator, Superb build quality, Excellent battery-life

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  Poor Automatic WB in low-light, Poor placement of mechanical controls, Unusable with gloves, Exposure Delay mode hidden in menu, Bizarre Auto ISO, Shallow hand-grip, Strap eyelet hurts, Live-view not Exposure-Priority

The Nikon Df with its dedicated mechanical dials for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, exposure mode and release mode let you focus on what matters—achieving your creative vision.

As some people have also recognized, there seems to be a romantic side of Nikon that has the tendency to produce old-school cameras. Back in 2001, over a decade into the auto focus era and the rapid transition to digital had already started, Nikon introduced the final installment of the FM/FE series...

I bought a Df last year and just loved it. I got scared with all negative YouTube videos about how the camera was going to take a financial nose dive and how much better the D810 was for the money. They where somewhat right, especially about the D810.

Hi, I purchased my Df used in 2015 less than six months after I had purchased a D 600, upon a recommendation. Needless to say, I did not like the "600" and it sits in its' box awaiting sale to a new home!

I last used Nikon gear back in the last century - not because I didn't like it, but because I had chosen to go with Canon lenses for my own purposes. I have always had a great respect for Nikon but never been able to justify getting their gear - until the Df came along.

The Nikon Df uses the same 16mp CMOS sensor as their professional D4, so it has a very high dynamic range, and it is their lightest full-frame digital camera. It has an all metal construction, with analogue dials for ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, and shooting priority mode, so if you...

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  Weight, Sensor, build quality, battery life, ability to use all current and legacy Nikon lenses.

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  Only a single SD card slot. Videographers need not apply.

I loved this camera's look and feel as I am a big fan of the Fuji X-T1 and X100s. Having a full frame in this body size and format is quite endearing. But having said that, the body isn't as small as the Fuji's and once a Nikkor 24-70 goes on this body, it no longer feels like a walk-around camera.

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  Awesome viewfinder and retro feel in a slightly smaller body

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  ISO dials are hard to turn, max sync speed only 1/200.

A unique DSLR with no competition, satisfies retro urge, but has image quality to match.

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  Beautiful retro style, best low-light sensor on the market, did I say its beautiful?

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  Expensive, silly locks make the dials invonvenient, no manual focus aid.

After hesitating for a long time I made the purchase of the Df. A lot of the reviews that said a better investment would be some of the current models but I owned some very expensive top of the line Nikkor lenses.

If you grew up with film cameras? Well this digital camera is for you! No ifs and no buts! It feels great reviving the good old days when holding this camera. Thank you Nikon for bringing back the memories of the film camera because i can now use all my old F lenses ( 28, 35, 50, 85, 105 mm )from my...