Appeal of Nikon Df

[sanj]

My vote is #1

So much so that a photo of this camera is my desktop image these days.

 

[Menace]

My vote is #1

Same here

 

[Aglet]

Love it, might buy one, Canon can't make one like it.

 

[J.R.]

Option 4 - looks don't matter because with my eye on the viewfinder, I couldn't care less what my camera looks like. Unlocking and turning one of 7 dials for every change I want to make ... I think I'll pass - not interested.

 

[Kwanon]

I wish it was just butt ugly. Its a lot worse.

the nikon df is the only camera that costs +2500$ and it looks like a 30$ toy camera.

LMAO if i see anyone taking pictures with that thing.

 

[Danielle]

#1 here too.

However, canon can't really make one. That look out dates eos cameras, it's not happening. They won't make an ae-1 digital or any fd digitals. Very unlikely.

 

[Harry Muff]

Don't see the point of it at that price.

 

[LDS]

Unlocking and turning one of 7 dials for every change I want to make ... I think I'll pass - not interested.

Yes, it's an interesting exercies for nostalgic people... but camera UI and ergonomics made huge steps forward since the '70s (especially thanks to the Canon Ts, and electronics). Althogh I still use my A-1 sometimes (it's so small and light, compared to actual cameras!), I would not buy a DSLR resembling it. Maybe I would like to be able to use some of my FD lenses, but I wouldn't care about the camera body look.

 

[cid]

No 1.: I like it, when I saw images I was like WOW, but according to early hands on the ergonomics is not top notch. If canon could produce something similar in terms of design and also add good handling capability, I'll be considering it :

 

[RAKAMRAK]

No. 1

 

[cervantes]

What is interesting is that it has nearly full compatibility with all the old Nikon lenses. Imagine Canon would release a similar FF Camera with compatibility with the FD mount... The used market would go nuts! ;-)

 

[gmrza]

I think it has a similar appeal to a Land Rover Defender.

Owning a classic model can be a fun hobby, but there is not much point in buying a new one (while you still can, in the case of the Defender).

 

[eLroberto]

"I'm a hipster" option is missing ;D

 

[Sith Zombie]

I kinda like it but I wouldn't buy one, even if canon made one. I'm more interested in the new sony A7 really but even then, I just love the form factor of DSLR's and will probably use them until they stop making them.

 

[bholliman]

I answered #4

I owned a Nikon FM2 back in the 90's and kinda like the retro look of the DF, but for a working camera, I'll take my 6D any day. I'm not trying to impress anybody with the look of my photography equipment.

 

[Coolhandchuck]

I like the concept of the camera. No video, only stills. I have not ever used the video mode on my camera. Actually, it would be nice if Canon could have used that space for more still photography features. Thats why I bought the camera in the first place.

 

[Sporgon]

Mines #2.

This camera could have hit the bullseye but; no interchangeable screens for 'real' manual focus, plastic construction ( with an alloy top plate), unnecessarily 'retro', outdated control placement, far too higher price for a plastic camera and to cap it all - your computer will make a realistic film rewinding noise when you download images !

I mean the FM, FE and even th F3 ( without motordrive ) never had power rewind !

OK so you can disable this 'function' but it says a lot about who Nikon are aiming the camera at

 

[sanj]

I kinda like it but I wouldn't buy one, even if canon made one. I'm more interested in the new sony A7 really but even then, I just love the form factor of DSLR's and will probably use them until they stop making them.

God forbid.

 

[sanj]

I answered #4

I owned a Nikon FM2 back in the 90's and kinda like the retro look of the DF, but for a working camera, I'll take my 6D any day. I'm not trying to impress anybody with the look of my photography equipment.

I know what you saying. But I will be honest and tell you that every time I buy a new camera or lens I like to look at it, feel it. Should I be ashamed of myself? Am I too much of a child?
When I get a new car I do take it for a drive with friends to the ice cream shop. Am I a bigger child for doing that.

When I buy a new lens I move the focus/zoom ring, see the writing on it, see the contacts, even look through the lens without mounting it on the camera. I guess I am hopeless....

 

[sanj]

Mines #2.

This camera could have hit the bullseye but; no interchangeable screens for 'real' manual focus, plastic construction ( with an alloy top plate), unnecessarily 'retro', outdated control placement, far too higher price for a plastic camera and to cap it all - your computer will make a realistic film rewinding noise when you download images !

I mean the FM, FE and even th F3 ( without motordrive ) never had power rewind !

OK so you can disable this 'function' but it says a lot about who Nikon are aiming the camera at

Really??? I did not know that. Sounds hilarious.
And is it plastic? It looks so solid!