Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens (Silver)

To me, it's like an iPhone. You either love it, or you hate it, but either way, you are aware it is seen as overpriced. If you hate it, it's overpriced. If you love it, that premium is more worth it. Not the most advanced phone/camera, not the most customizable, but it just works well. No fuss, no frills. I really like this camera. I've been shooting Nikon since I had a Nikon EM. I've owned several of their APS-C models, most recently the 7000. I've used the 3200 and 5300 recently. I currently own a D800 and a Fujix100. Annoying things... 1. Wish it had a wider spread of AF points. Not necessarily 51pt, just a wider spread. The 31 pt system was first used on a dx camera. 2. Wish it had the option for a battery grip 3. Wish that right sided strap lug was not in the way! 4. Wish the on and off switch had a notch instead of just being a dial. 5. Wish it had focus peaking in live view. 6. It can't trigger CLS without sb800 or SB700/910 or third party trigger. 7. Ergonomics-see below. 8. Doesn't focus down to light as low as -2 EV, and no AF assist light!!! Sucks for such a great low-light sensor!!! For me, 6- 8 are the biggest issues. But none of this is a deal breaker. #8 is the worst though...It is solved with a flash though, but then see #6 So how does it compare to the d800? Handling D800 wins big time. I like how the d800 feels in my hand. I like the grip. I like the position of the shutter release button. I have no problem with the menus what so ever. I really don't need all those analog dials. I like how the d800 feels with a fast prime. I can hold the entire camera and shoot it comfortably with one hand. Holding the Df with a large prime and trying to shoot it with one hand feels off balance and awkward. YOu really have to use two hands. You need to grip the camera with the right hand a specific way to avoid that lug and you have to support a heavy prime with the left hand. I imagine the Df won't balance well with a big zoom. I hope Nikon introduces new F2 primes. I'd love to have a 35mm f2 AF-S! Auto-Focus- D800 wins again... don't have an issue with the 39 AF points vs 51 of the d800, i just wish they were spread out over the image a bit more. Not a new complaint. I do think it doesn't focus as fast in low light compared to the d800. But that's not a surprise as I think the d800 focuses down to -2EV (night) and the Df is -1. It feels a bit more hesitant in the dark, which sort of sucks because the sensor is so great for low light. Reminds of how my D7000 used to hesitate. I will say that I do not have to use AFFT on any of my lenses with Df. All my lenses have needed adjustment on my d800. Build- Tie. both are magnesium and weather sealed. Sensor- Tie. each one has their strength. Battery life- Df, but i really wish it took the D800 batteries as i have 3 already. WB- Does not lean towards green like the d800. looks better to me. ANYWAY. blah blah blah. I'm sure you can read online, i think you'll find my opinion is no different than others who have compared the two. How does it compare to my x100? apples and oranges. you can't compare an aps-c mirrorless vs a full frame...I think both cameras have their purpose. I will keep my x100 as it is so discreet. What i love about the x100 is the quiet shutter and the focus peaking. I think if i'm casually going out with friends during the day, the fuji will be my first choice. If i'm going out with a group of people or to a function and the lighting will be decent and focusing not challenging, I'll take the fuji. It's small, not pretentious, and takes very nice images. Why am i keeping it? It's really a great camera despite the negatives I've stated. after 1000 shots, it really is trouble free. As mentioned, it does what it is supposed to without any fuss or frills. Sure it's expensive, but based on absolute dollar number, it's cheaper than a leica, a d4, and some other FX cameras. I think if you are looking for a first Nikon FX camera, get the 610 and save your money for glass. You can buy Nikon D610 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) , Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras , and Nikon 28mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR lens for a smidge more than Nikon 1528 Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens SLR Camera with 3.2-Inch LCD (Silver) . Or even better, buy a Nikon d600 , send it in to nikon claiming "oil spots" and hopefully they'll switch out the shutter for the 610 shutter. Only get the Df if you have Fx glass. If you don't have Fx glass, again by the d610/600. This is my family cam. This is the camera i will take with me when i go out with family and close friends. I really want nikon to make a new 35f2 G Part of me thinks that "Df" means "DSLR Finale". as this should be nikon's last DSLR as they currently make them. They need to move towards a real "fusion" camera with an OVF/EVF with focus peaking and an AF system similar to Nikon 1. *****UPDATE 12/27/2013***** Just wanted to address some of the common complaints I've heard. "It doesn't have SS of 1/8000" -Honestly? who needs 1/8000? I understand if you want to shoot your 1.4 glass wide open during broad daylight, but chances are broad daylight is harsh light and the picture would look horrible because harsh shadows. the BETTER (for a non-pro without big strobes) way to shoot wide open during daylight is with an ND filter that allows you to shoot 1.4 with a SS of 1/250, or whatever your flash works at best and use a flash. Sure you can do auto-FP sync at 1/8000 for fill, but the flash is so weak at that shutter speed. "AF struggles a bit compared to 51 point of the D800/e and D4." Yes it does on the outer focus points. Best results for me have been back button focusing and using the center point and recomposing. Not ideal, but gives me the best results. "no autofocus assist lamp" -I always turned mine off because it's annoying for my shooting needs. If its that dark and you need the bright white AF lamp, your subjects will squint and react negatively to bright "in your face" light. When it's that dark, i use the AF assist lamp on my flash. I will say though, as much as i like the Df, using it has shown me how much camera the D800 is for the money. I'm starting to think that the Df is not expensive for what it is. I think the D800 is a bargain for what it is. *****************UPDATE 1/26/2014******************** Have not used my Fujix100 or D800 in over a month. I've even thought about selling them. The Df really works for me. So far no issues at all. No lock up. no hanging, no focus issues with any of my lenses. Battery last 500+ (I've never tried to see how much i can shoot)

I've had the camera for about a month, and I am really loving it. One major reason I chose this camera vs the competition is the superior low light ability. Image quality at high ISO is stunning, even better than I was expecting. Altogether, image quality in any situation is impeccable. It has a very small form factor for a full frame DSLR. It is lighter than it looks like it should be, but still feels solid. With the 50mm kit lens attached it is a very light weight combo, indeed. I have exclusively used mirrorless cameras over the last few years and don't mind carrying this around a bit, DF is heavier but not uncomfortably so. I like the look and the analog dials (opinions may differ). There has been a ton of criticism about this camera,. some valid , some unwarranted. I'll mention a few and my take on it FWIW: Bad ergonomics - It's a retro design. It has retro ergonomics. I don't think the point of this camera is to mount big heavy zoom lenses on it. With small primes it handles just fine IMHO. Bad AF - I'm a center focus and recompose type of shooter. If you need AF points all over the frame, get a different camera. I have found the af very quick and accurate with the kit lens (haven't tried any other AF lenses yet). However, Wish It could focus in even lower light. It goes to -1ev, for this camera with this sensor it should go lower. Oh well. Only one sd slot - Yeah, wish there were two, but there isn't. Manual focus sucks - I haven't had a problem, the AF confirmation dot is a big help. However, I haven't tried to focus any lens faster than f1.8. It is a shame Nikon didn't put a retro style focusing screen. bummer. Price - It's not cheap. But, if you want it, you can rationalize the cost. I'm sure there are many other complaints I haven't mentioned... So to end this thing, I love the camera. I like it for what it is and I'm not really concerned about what it isn't. No camera is perfect and it is always a matter of tradeoffs when choosing one. I don't have any regrets about this purchase. Cheers !

A few things to know: It is made in Japan. It is beautiful. It is heavy, solidly built and you will look very snobbish photographing with it( Sorry ! making pictures with it.) The buttons give a good feel and you can feel the change. Read the manual first unless you are a duck and photography is an old pond for you. If you have moved from entry level DSLRs to this - there is a learning curve. There is no built in flash and there is no video recording button. There is button for everything ISO,Shutter speed,Exposure comp, exposure mode- rest is adjustable via the menu. ------------------- Update: With some practise and good hand holding technique- the low light pictures are amazing. Many bird photos with 300mm lens and ISO 800 in low light also came out very good. I am beginning to like it more and more. Waiting for David Busch's guide for Nikon Df till then the manual is not too bad. ----------------- The low light performance of the camera is stunning, all you need is a f1.8 aperture lens as 50mm 1.8 or even Tamron 90mm f2.8 and you can get brilliant colours and photos without flash in low light or just a fluoresent bubl. Bird photography with Nikon 300mm F4_ Bower 1.4 TC gives an aperture of f5.6- the autofocus works and the pictures are very good if handheld technique is good. Nikon 300mm + Nikon 1.7TC gives a field of view of 500mm equivalent and even at f8 the autofocusing works .But this combination is best during reasonable light around sunset.

Se trata de una cámara full frame con controles de perilla que facilitan mucho su manejo para aquellas personas que se enfocan exclusivamente en fotografía. No saca vídeo, por lo que debe tomarse en cuenta si se requieren ambas cosas, fotografía y vídeo, este no es el equipo para ello. Es una cámara fotográfica muy recomendable

This is a really nice camera, if your looking for a digital camera which operates like one of the old Nikon film cameras, a few examples the FE2 or FM3A or an FM2N r F3 This is the camera for you. it's for the serious photographer who likes a manual control camera. I use it with the old manual focus Nikon prime len's, AI and AIS len's, and it works perfectly with them, i have six of them, from 35mm up to 400mm and every one give's very pleasing results. It can also be used with Af len's as well if you prefer. It's better suited to slow moving or stationary subjects and is excellent for low light photography, i use it for Landscape and low light and portrait photography and have had some excellent results. some people say its over priced, but believe me the build quality is very good, its mainly of metal construction, unlike most modern Digital SLR's which are mainly made of plastic. Don't be put off by the low 16.2 MP sensor, the sensor is from Nikon's flagship camera the Nikon D4, that's why the Df is very good for low light photography and the quality of your pictures will be of excellent quality. 16.2MP is more than enough for most peoples needs, even a Pro photographer. So this is really a camera for the serious photographer, Amateur or Pro, which would also explain the high price.

I wanted a still picture camera able to do good quality work with and endless choice of good lenses etc. It has the feel and capabilities that I want. Nikon could do some upgrades on the technology with what they have in house but this will keep me content as-is for a long time. CT

I loved it, working fine.