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
Abstract: After being on the wishlist list for many serious photographers for years and teasing us with tantalising video snippets over the past week, Nikon has finally pulled the covers off one of the most eagerly-awaited DSLRs of the year in the form of the .D...
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
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 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...
Published: 2013-11-01, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Abstract: Many thought the Df would be a mirrorless camera, but it is a traditional DSLR with an optical viewfinder sporting 100% coverage and a circular eye window. What's different from previous DSLRs though is a collapsing coupling lever which supports full aper...
If you've been waiting for a retro-styled D-SLR, then the Df is the camera for you. Not only does it embody the vintage charm of days gone by, it also comes with a top-of-the-range sensor with an incredible ISO performance. Although it's lacking certain c...
Amazing low-light capability, Love those dials, Excellent stills, Compatible with older Nikkor lenses
Too darn expensive, No video or Wi-Fi, Images dreadful at ISO 204,800
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...
Abstract: We've got a retro-round up of cameras this week, but they're not as old as they look. In fact, Nikon's £1,654 DF is a full-frame, modern day 16.2-Megapixel snapper that shoots top-notch images to go with its classic styling - but can it compete with th...
Published: 2014-01-25, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv
Solid retro style and build, The best image quality around, Awesome manual control
Sluggish focus in low light, Some fiddly ergonomics, No video capture
The Nikon Df seems to achieve most of what it sets out to: it's suitably classic-looking without compromising too much on handling, it takes amazing photos, and it's taken a very clear aim at purist photo enthusiasts. We'd question the worth of dropping ...
