It's here but it appears somewhat of a disappointment
From the front it looks like an oversize FM and from the real like a D 700 but instead of being a simple "retro" SLR that is digital we have a mix bag. If the manual focusing is as hard as with any D SLR' s who need this when one can buy the D 610 for less and with 24 mega pixels. I am intrigued and this is based on what I ahve gathered from the web so I will pass further judgement when I actually see and hold one. But so far it looks like a disappointment. Perhaps i was hoping something totally anachronistic.
Nikon has just released an very interesting new full-frame SLR, which pays homage to their classic F-series of 35mm film SLRs; the Nikon Df. This impressive camera goes hedad to head against Sony's just released Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R cameras, and has that retro look and design that will feel quite nostalgic to those who fondly remember their Nikon F, FM, or FE 35mm film cameras.
The new Df's sports a rugged magnesium-alloy body packed with features taken from Nikon's D-series line of dSLR cameras, including the very useful high level of weather sealing found on the D800, the identical 39-point AF system and 2,016-pixel RGB sensor as found on the D610, a high-quality shutter rated up to 150,000 cycles, the identical 3.2-inch LCD as on the D4, etc. The Df is compatible with most all of NIKKOR's lens offerings, including classic Ai and non-Ai glass.
BTW, the f stands for fusion,
Along w the Df, Nikon has introduced an all new AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G special edition prime lens to be offered in a kit with the Df. Let's hope it has a metal rear ring for attaching to the body. The new lens matches the Df's retro looks, with characteristics taken from their classic Ai NIKKOR optics.
Nikon Finally Releases a Sophisticated New FX-format SLR: the Nikon Df
The new Df's sports a rugged magnesium-alloy body packed with features taken from Nikon's D-series line of dSLR cameras, including the very useful high level of weather sealing found on the D800, the identical 39-point AF system and 2,016-pixel RGB sensor as found on the D610, a high-quality shutter rated up to 150,000 cycles, the identical 3.2-inch LCD as on the D4, etc. The Df is compatible with most all of NIKKOR's lens offerings, including classic Ai and non-Ai glass.
BTW, the f stands for fusion,
Along w the Df, Nikon has introduced an all new AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G special edition prime lens to be offered in a kit with the Df. Let's hope it has a metal rear ring for attaching to the body. The new lens matches the Df's retro looks, with characteristics taken from their classic Ai NIKKOR optics.
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