The Df with the 50mm f1.8G limited edition. Handling wise, once set-up properly there is very little need for any extra fiddling when shooting and the complicated looking dials stay there looking pretty – rightfully so and I enjoy shooting the Df in mostly in Aperture-Priority mode. This is how compact the Df is in my average Asian sized hands. Sometimes in the megapixels race of today, we forget there is an advantage in the Df’s 16 megapixels sensor which is simply more forgiving and easy to work with.It is pretty difficult to find a high performing DSLR that can compete with the Df in terms of size.The Nikon Df actually uses the same top-end sensor as Nikon’s top of the line D4, and in many reviews, much positive has been spoken of its ISO performance with some even calling it the King of Low Light.I dug deeper and soon realized 3 reasons and 3 disclaimers. Those who know me know that the cameras in my dry boxes can change pretty fast ( yes, I am ashamed of it so pls keep the nagging for another day) but the Df has managed to make me want to keep it. The Nikon Df is not going to be able to keep up with newer cameras of the likes of the D850 or the Leica Q2 in terms of Autofocus performance, but the Df simply shines where it was designed for – pure image quality. This is actually my favorite setup, if you can accept the front-heaviness. A quick and snappy full frame DSLR with external controls and a lowlight sensor with a very high dynamic range.Back in March 2019, I shared the writeup detailing my personal experience with the released in 2013 Nikon Df and how this controversial camera stood up to its tagline of ‘ Pure Photography‘ here, and now 4 months after that, it is probably a good time to report further on my thoughts.

“When you get over the specs it doesn’t have, and instead look at what it does have, you find a gem. “I couldn’t understand why and, after using it, I’m even more confused,” he says. Burling thinks the 16.2MP, full frame Df is, unfairly, “one of the most hated cameras ever.” We’ve embedded it below and it’s definitely worth watching for Nikon fans. Photographer Mattias Burling who takes second looks at recent classic cameras on his excellent YouTube channel has put out a video titled “5 Reasons to Buy a Nikon DF in 2018 - As underrated as it gets.” We have sung the praises of the Nikon Df on Shutterbug several times before so it’s nice to know we’re not the only ones still infatuated with this retro-styled DSLR from 2013.

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