Nikon Df

Nikon Df
Type:	Full frame DSLR
Lens connection :	Nikon F bayonet
Image sensor :	CMOS
Sensor size:	36 mm × 23.9 mm
Resolution :	16.6 megapixels total; 16.2 megapixels effective
Image size:	4,928 × 3,280 (FX, 36 × 24), 3,200 × 2,128 (DX, 24 × 16)
Pixel pitch (µm) :	7.2
Format factor :	1 in FX format or 1.5 in DX format
File formats :	NEF ( raw data format , 12 or 14 bits / pixel), TIFF , JPEG
Exposure index :	100–12,800 (50–204,800 uncalibrated)
Viewfinder :	SLR
Field of view :	100%
Enlargement:	0.7 times
Screen :	TFT-LCD
Size:	8 cm (3.2 ")
Resolution:	640 × 480 pixels
Operating modes:	manually (M), aperture priority mode (A), auto iris (S), automatic program (P)
Frame rate :	5.5 fps
AF points:	39 measuring fields, 9 cross-type sensors, subject recognition
AF measuring range:	−1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 ° C)
AF modes:	Individual field control, dynamic measuring field control with 9, 21 or 39 measuring fields, 3D tracking, automatic measuring field control
Exposure metering :	TTL exposure measurement with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Measuring range:	0 to +20 EV (matrix or center-weighted metering), +2 to +20 EV (spot metering)
Correction :	± 3 EV
Closure :	electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Shutter speed :	1 / 4,000 to 30 sec, long exposure
Lightning :	only external
Flash control:	iTTL auto flash
Lightning connection :	Hot shoe (ISO 518), flash sync connection (ISO 519)
Synchronization :	1/250 s
Exposure compensation :	-3 to +1 EV
Color space :	sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage media :	1 × SD card
Data interface :	USB 2.0, HDMI mini connector
Power supply:	Lithium-ion battery type EN-EL14a, mains adapter EH-5b
Casing:	metal
Dimensions:	110 mm × 143.5 mm × 66.5 mm
Weight:	710 g (camera body only), 765 g (with battery and memory card)
Additions:	Image sensor cleaning

The Nikon Df (for D igital f usion ) is a digital SLR camera of the Japanese manufacturer Nikon , available since November, 2013. The target group of the manufacturer are passionate amateur photographers as well as design lovers.

technical features

The camera has a 16 megapixel - full-frame sensor . The Multi-CAM 4800 was installed as the autofocus module. The range of functions was geared towards classic photography. It is the first digital camera from the manufacturer to have a shutter speed dial , as is known from analog photography. On the other hand, many functions such as video recording have been dispensed with. The uncompressed live image can still be recorded via the HDMI connection and an external recording device.

The camera is available in Germany alone as a housing or with the kit lens AF-S Nikkor 50 mm 1: 1.8G SE , which has been adapted to the retro design of the camera.

Appearance

The retro design of the housing of the Nikon Df was based on the classic, analog, earlier cameras of the manufacturer such as the Nikon F3 or Nikon FM models . Like its optical predecessor, the camera is available in two color variants - black and black-silver.

equipment

Flash units

The camera is using the proprietary interface Creative Lighting System compatible and supports CLS -compatible flash units all functions such as i-TTL flash exposure or speed sync . Since the camera does not have a built-in flash unit, an unleashed flash is only possible with a master flash or the SU-800 remote control unit .

In addition, the camera is compatible to various degrees with other Nikon flash units and flash units from other manufacturers.

In addition, the camera has a PC flash sync connection for controlling flash systems .

Lenses

The camera has a folding mechanical aperture coupling lever, which makes it compatible with Nikon lenses from before 1977 that have not been converted to the Ai system. With manual exposure control (setting M ) or automatic aperture control (setting A ), the open aperture measurement can be used with simple camera settings . At the same time, the camera has a digital dial that can be used to set the aperture on G and E lenses (without aperture ring). With very few exceptions, it can be used with all lenses of the Nikon F system from 1959 to the present day , making it the Nikon camera with the most comprehensive compatibility with the F bayonet .

WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

A WLAN interface can be added with the WU-1a adapter from the manufacturer's accessory range. Photos can thus be transmitted wirelessly over iOS - and Android - smartphones is also using a suitable app radio remote control of the camera possible.

Accessory interface

The camera has an accessory interface that can be used, for example, to connect a remote release or an external GPS receiver for geotagging the photos inside the camera . Longitude and latitude as well as the height are written directly into the Exif data of the image files. The manufacturer offers the GP-1 GPS receiver for this purpose . Although this does not have a built-in compass, the interface also supports directional information with suitable devices .

Web links

Commons : Nikon Df  - Collection of Images

• Official product page for the Nikon Df

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The new Nikon Df - the unique camera concept. Nikon, November 5, 2013, accessed November 5, 2013 . 
2. ↑ Database with GPS receivers compatible with the Nikon Df