The DSLR is everywhere. You see it around the necks of tourists, against the faces of pro photographers. Since Canon introduced the Digital Rebel in 2003, the DSLR has come to dominate photography outright. That ubiquity is about to come to an end so abrupt, you might not even have time to notice it.
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Do you feel the itch to pick up a brand new DSLR camera, but are not quite sure just which particular model that you would like to settle on? Nikon might help make your choice with the release of their Nikon Df, which is a Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera. Just what will the Nikon Df bring the the table? We are talking about the clever combination of an intuitive, worry-free dial operation alongside superior image quality over a broad range of sensitivities. All of it will arrive in the smallest and lightest FX-format body, which would make the camera extremely portable – good news for those who are always on the move and yet cannot but help themselves from shooting plenty of photos.
There is also the presence of large metal mechanical dials that are located right at the top of the camera in order to enable direct, intuitive operation, where it offers tactile pleasure of shooting with precision mechanics so that shutterbugs are able to feel the joy of creating images which reflect their individual intent. Not only that, the Nikon Df will also provide a system which paves the way for users to focus on shooting with the security that comes from visual confirmation of ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and exposure compensation values, not to mention the convenience of direct adjustment of settings regardless of the moment, even when the camera happens to be turned off.
The Nikon Df will rely on a similar FX-format CMOS sensor, boasting an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, alongside the EXPEED 3 image-processing engine that can be found in the D4 flagship model. You will find that the Nikon Df offers stable, superior image quality under a wide range of lighting conditions. It will also be able to support a broad range of standard sensitivities, from ISO 100-12800, with additional reduction to the equivalent of ISO 50 and expansion to the equivalent of ISO 204800 when necessary.Each purchase comes with the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G(Special Edition) kit lens that will further maximize the portability of the Df. Any takers?
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The Nikon Df puts the 16-megapixel full-frame sensor of the flagship D4 in a camera body that looks like the original Nikon F from the late 1950s.
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Nikon has introduced a new full-frame camera, and it’s no slouch on paper; with a 39-point AF system, with nine cross-type sensors, burst mode of 5.5 frames per second, a 16.2 megapixel FX0format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 image processing, the Nikon Df will keep up with the big boys in terms of image quality. But its most noteworthy feature, and the one Nikon is playing up, is its retro good looks that call to mind Nikon’s classic “F” series 35mm film cameras.
Nikon’s new DSLR is its smallest and lightest with a full-frame sensor, which is a similar refrain to what we’ve been hearing from camera makers lately. Sony only just recently introduced its own full-frame smallish cameras, the A7 and A7R. Where those were mirrorless cameras, this is a true DSLR, however, which explains why it’s a slightly bigger and bulkier affair.
The body-only version of the Df comes in at just shy of $2,800, which is a pretty penny to spend on a camera, but it’s also quite close to the sticker price of the higher-end Sony A7R. Retro cameras in general seem to be commanding a premium, with Fujifilm seeking $1,300 for its fixed-lens X100s, for instance. All of these share a similar rangefinder-style design with ample manual controls on the face.
Nikon’s camera seems to aim for high-end pros more than the others, calling out to old-school photogs with its pyramid viewfinder hump and dedicated dials for just about everything, including ISO, exposure compensation, shutter speed, release mode and exposure mode. It has a threaded shutter release button for use with soft shutter releases and shutter release cables, too, and it works with Nikon’s existing speedlights, FX and DX lenses. It’s shipping with a new AF-S Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8G lens, which should appeal to photographers looking for a classic rangefinder experience in both body and optics.
Camera makers know that the smartphone is eating away at their market share in the general consumer category – the heyday of the pocket camera is gone. The Nikon Df is a prime example of what happens when dedicated camera manufacturers look to their past to find out what they might be able to offer camera buyers that is both special and unique. That also happens to be something they appear willing to pay a premium for.
Standalone cameras won’t die, but they’ll become the province of hobbyists, enthusiasts and specialists, and it’s actually very impressive to see manufacturers like Nikon dip back into their roots to capitalize on that trend, rather than simply ridding the consumer market to extinction.
Calling it a “modern classic,” Nikon has unveiled its new Df DSLR camera, a retro-designed FX-format shooter being targeted towards advanced photographers who need a lightweight FX-format camera. The design is built upon the foundation left by Nikon’s F series 35mm film cameras from days gone by, and is accompanied by technologies akin to that […]
Even at the top echelons of professional photography, the lumbering DSLR is becoming a bore. Smaller shooters with big camera specs are the trend, and with that mandate in mind, Nikon’s releasing the Df. The new DSLR—yes, DSLR, not the full-framed mirrorless monster of rumors—inherits its key guts from Nikon’s flagship D4
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We have been hearing about the Nikon DF for a while now, with the camera supposedly being Nikon’s attempt at a mirrorless hybrid camera with a full-frame sensor, similar to what Sony has done with their recently announced A7 and A7R devices. While the camera has yet to be officially announced, it seems that photos and a listing on Amazon have made their way online. According to Amazon’s listing, which has since been taken down, the camera is expected to retail for a rather pricey figure of $2,746.95 which is the price for the camera’s body only, but if you were to get it with the 50mm f/1.8G special edition lens, the entire bundle will set you back $2,996.95. Amazon has also pegged the camera for a release on the 28th of November 2013.
The camera itself appears to be true to the rumors and leaked images and has been given a rather retro look and will be available in either black or silver. The camera will also feature a host of dials and buttons that allow for greater control over the photographs taken, something professional photographers might appreciate. The retro-styling of the camera along with its modern hardware would definitely be in line with Nikon’s “Digital Fusion” branding of the camera, which is apparently what “DF” stands for. In any case we expect the announcement to be made shortly, so check back with us later for all the official details.
Nikon DF Photos Leaked, Spotted On Amazon For $2,746.95 Body-Only original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Nikon DF appearing in full sooner than later has been pushed in a series of press photos this morning, allowing the public to see the hardware before they know its abilities. What you’ve got here is the embodiment of what Nikon shared in teaser videos ramping up to this week in “Pure Photography” (also […]
If you have been following the rumors, word on the street has it that Nikon has a new camera set for an announcement in the very near future in the form of the Nikon DF. The rumors claim that this device is an upcoming hybrid mirrorless full-frame system by Nikon and supposedly will be styled rather retro-ishly, akin to that of the Nikon FM2. Well in the latest teaser video from Nikon, the camera in all of its glory has been spotted and it turns out that the rumors might be right after all, and that the Nikon DF will indeed bear a close resemblance to that of the Nikon FM2, as you can see in the screenshot above. Unfortunately this is hardly the clearest picture we’ve seen, but if the rumors are to be believed and that an announcement is on the 5th of November, we guess we won’t have to wait much longer to find out!
Other rumored features of the camera includes a similar AF system found on the Nikon D610 and also how there is a possibility that the camera might not come with video recording features, a very odd move given that the majority of cameras offer video capture functionality these days, so for Nikon to not include that feature would seem like a disadvantage. Either way take it with a grain of salt for now, but check back with us tomorrow to see if the rumors of the Nikon DF pan out!
Nikon DF Spotted In Teaser Video original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Nikon has been teasing the photography world lately with a series of seductive videos that hint at some amazing cool camera on the horizon. Will this thing actually be what people expect, and can it rival the recent Sony powerhouses
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