I was lucky enough to get a loaner of a brand new Nikon Df. This is Nikon’s first Retro camera and it quite beautiful to see!
The camera came with a special edition 50mm 1.8 kit lens. When I picked it up I was surprised at the light weight, I though it was a demo that was hollow!
At first look, I became a little overwhelmed seeing all the retro dials and wondered if the camera would be easy to use, but within five minutes of exploring it, I was very comfortable and easily remembered where everything was.
All the dials are analog, with the exception of the aperture dial which I call a crossover, the dial is analog but the readings are digital.
I found the camera to be very responsive. The images are outstanding but they should be since this camera shares its sensor with the top of the line Nikon D4.
What I love:
The camera feels great in your hand.
All the dials have a lock, so you can’t accidentally change them.
When you turn the camera on, all the settings are displayed on the LCD nice and big so even I can see them!
Focusing is quick and accurate
Images are superb!
Images are superb!
Images are superb!
I enjoyed experimenting with the in camera editing.
The camera is a real eye catcher and people notice it. I made a few new friends that approached me to ask about the camera!
Suggestions:
The on / off dial might be easier to use if there was a little lever on the front of it, rather than being completely round. I found that sometimes I needed two fingers to turn it on. The lever would make this a one finger operation.
The program mode dial is a little cumbersome to change, you have to lift to turn and its a bit awkward for me. I also found that while trying to change to one mode I accidentally got another. This could possibly be partially my fault because I need new reading glasses.
The placement of the camera strap connector on the shutter side of the camera seems to get in the way of your grip. I found myself putting the strap between my index and middle finger. Using a Rapid Strap solves this problem.
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