Nikon Df

Nikon Df

Nikon Df

Camera summary

The Nikon Df, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Dec. 20, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 39 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL14,EN-EL14a

The battery of this camera can last up to 1400 shots per charge with the included EN-EL14,EN-EL14a battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points 9
Number of focus points 39

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Optional
DXO color depth 24.6
DXO dynamic range 13.1
DXO low light ISO 3279.0
DXO overall score 89.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Dec. 20, 2013
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Nikon
msrp $1,699.00
model Nikon Df
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier
Lens mount Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 316

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 6.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 1400 shots
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 760 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 204800
Max image resolution 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 12800
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder