Testseek.com have collected 146 expert reviews of the Nikon Df and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Df.
January 2014
(77%)
146 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
716 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The full frame sensor and small pixel count make for stunning image quality. ISO6400 can just about be used as the default setting. Auto focus and exposure are consistently perfect. Although the Df is big and heavy it feels well balanced in the hand. And
Fullframe sensor
Small body
Traditional controls
Weatherproof
Compatibility with non-AI lenses. Fantastic shutter sound. D4 image quality without the price tag. Excellent low-light and high ISO performance
Full-frame sensor
Tactile controls
Light weight
The editors didn't like
The price. It costs more than the 36 megapixel Nikon D800 which we consider the best DSLR we have used. You are paying for appearance
'Only' 16MP
No video recording
Expensive
Doesn't always feel like the film cameras it's trying to imitate. Kit lens doesn't come with an aperture ring. Mode dial is so small. Expensive compared to many other full-frame options
The Nikon Df is either a brave attempt to offer a simplified, back-to-basics photography tool, or a cynical attempt to cash-in on the current trend of retro-inspired products - only you can decide. Offering an undeniably lovely old-school design, a pleth...
Excellent image quality, especially in good light, Impressive high ISO performance, Extensive external controls, Above average dynamic range, Solid feature set
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)
With its retro, steam punk-like styling and multiple manual controls, the Nikon Df is one of those cameras that polarizes photographers. Not everyone is going to like or even feel comfortable with the camera's design and the need to depend on sometimes d...
The Nikon Df is great concept, and an absolute pleasure to use. Yet, at 11,499 dirhams for the body alone, it's a pricey beast and we reckon its appeal is slightly niche at present...
Retro design, Extremely low noise and very high dynamic range, Suitable for non AI lenses, The same sensor/image quality as the Nikon D4: extremely low noise and high ISO settings, Cheaper, smaller and lighter than the Nikon D4
Retro design, 16 megapixels, no video, design of the camera menu is not retro
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Published: 2013-12-20, Author: R , review by: dpreview.com
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 Fmount lenses ever made, Gives sensible choice for
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 shutte
The Nikon Df is a product that's as much about invoking nostalgia as it is about capturing the moment. Its control setup, though slower than a modern DSLR layout, will appeal to anyone who wants a camera that feels more like a camera than an electronic de...
Abstract: Nikon Df Review: Nikon's new full-frame retro DSLR certainly looks the part. But can it walk the walk? Find out in our Nikon Df review video.Nikon's retro DSLR turned plenty of heads – and not just for its sleek design. At £2749.99/€3350/$2996.95, the Nik...
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Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Nikon certainly threw a curve ball with the Df. On the one hand it has the first-rate sensor of the D4 in a much more compact and lighter weight body, but the choice of retro controls appears to be a step backwards.They make sense with older manual focus...
Abstract: For those who grew-up with, learnt on or just enjoyed using some of Nikon's classic film SLRs such as the F3 or the FM2, there has been a desire to see Nikon produce a digital equivalent since the arrival of the D1 almost 15 years ago. It's perhaps tha...
Abstract: Months before it was revealed to the public, Jeremy Walker became the first person in the UK to use Nikon's new retro-styled, full frame Df DSLR when he was asked to use it to shoot the images for the brochure. In this exclusive interview with WDC Jere...
