CFynn
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I think we can be pretty certain there will be a grip - that is just the kind of accessory Nikon make a big margin on.
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vladi1234567
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I really want to like this camera, but why would any D700 owner upgrade? Slightly better sensor, worse battery life, worse auto focus, slightly better metering, worse shutter speed - I mean, it's been 6 years since D700, and this is supposed to be an upgrade? So far I'm not tempted...
CFynn
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A Pentax full frame when it arrives may look quite a lot like this - but will probably have IBIS and maybe better weather sealing.
CFynn
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If it has an interchangeable finder it will be far more of a digital F3 than a digital FM.
With all the controls it is looking that way anyway.
CFynn
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Any guess as to what that small dial is on top above the control wheel?
The exposure compensation is probably on the other side of the camera together with ISO
And what is that tab or lever sticking our of the shutter speed dial - which seems to have two tier rings ?
The exposure compensation is probably on the other side of the camera together with ISO
And what is that tab or lever sticking our of the shutter speed dial - which seems to have two tier rings ?
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michaeladawson
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I am really excited about the prospects of the DF. Or was until Teaser #5. Now I have my doubts. It now seems like it is more like a standard DSLR, like a D800 with a manual shutter speed dial slapped on top. It has a retro shaped pentaprism and a shutter speed dial. Everything else looks like every other DSLR. Hardly exciting enough to shell out another $3000 for.
But I'll be patient and wait for the real specs on this camera next week. There's a lot we haven't been told yet about the inside of the camera. So I'm still hopeful. I've seen enough of the outside though to have my initial enthusiasm dampened.
But I'll be patient and wait for the real specs on this camera next week. There's a lot we haven't been told yet about the inside of the camera. So I'm still hopeful. I've seen enough of the outside though to have my initial enthusiasm dampened.
Jim Trainor
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"This is the last camera I'll ever buy." (Though that wasn't the first time I had said it)
And now this ... sigh.
And now this ... sigh.
Just a Photographer
Senior Member
Who wants to use such beauty in P mode?
This camera is about 'pure photography' that should disclude the 'dummy' mode....
CFynn
Veteran Member
It certainly seems to have a lot of controls - Nikon just can't seem to resist.
i was more amaze at the Ads, all 5 ads are beautiful from videography to model and story/teaser.
The camera look FAT, i like it. 3K are very reasonable for it, they not gonna do all this ad to sell it for anything 2K or less, .....i might be wrong.
The camera look FAT, i like it. 3K are very reasonable for it, they not gonna do all this ad to sell it for anything 2K or less, .....i might be wrong.
Jim Trainor
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Just look closely at the videos and you'll see the target audience:
The man is alone in uncrowded places, offering surprising glimpses of beauty around him.
He is young, but old enough to have some wisdom. He is a man who doesn’t miss the subtle details.
He dresses simply, but cool. Elegant simplicity.
He travels light. Not burdened with conveniences or technology. Or obligations or messy relationships or complications. He is free.
It is quiet.
It’s just his camera and him.
This man is not me.
He is who I might have once been. Who I want to be.
That's who this camera is for.
The man is alone in uncrowded places, offering surprising glimpses of beauty around him.
He is young, but old enough to have some wisdom. He is a man who doesn’t miss the subtle details.
He dresses simply, but cool. Elegant simplicity.
He travels light. Not burdened with conveniences or technology. Or obligations or messy relationships or complications. He is free.
It is quiet.
It’s just his camera and him.
This man is not me.
He is who I might have once been. Who I want to be.
That's who this camera is for.
Mr Gadget
Senior Member
Nice job! Very insightful and extremely well said! Thank you.
and that would be me!
Actually, more like the D300, the rear dials the same and the build looks to be strong, the D7100 looks a lot more dinky.
Top shutter speed dial ;-) just like old times...
The dial sorry to say looks and sounds 100% plastic to me. My F3HP has a metal dial with rubber grip and the digits on top are anodizied. As my Mk3. I think this can indicate a low price for the Df
Nikonparrothead
Veteran Member
And you are absolutely right. The same holds true for computers, tablets, television sets, coffee makers etc.
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inasir1971
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Apart from the sensor (probably) if the rumors are correct aren't the internals exactly that of a D600 - minus the weather sealing, dual card slots, bigger battery, and flash?
Don't get me wrong, if it has an EVF especially some kind of a hybrid or an interchangeable OVF/EVF it's a winner. A split prism in the center just isn't going to cut it with modern fast lenses* - I thought that we had put the whole focus recompose debate to rest already?
(* I think that we have lenses that are far better at the wider apertures than ever before, we shoot at these apertures more, and view at larger sizes. In short, we expect better focus than what was considered acceptable before.)
Jogger
Veteran Member
Its funny that the pure photography concept basically describes the D700... i guess pure photography needs a retro design as well nowadays.
dv312
Veteran Member
are 2 things that dampen my enthusiasm so far
max speed is only 1/4000: how often speed max out on us using that 50mm f1.8 lens during the day?
Maybe it'll have a builtin ND filter? (A body with this caliber ought to have 1/8000 speed by now)
Size: it looks no smaller than the D600, which is quite thick and heavy , as compared to the A7 or even the FM
Could the large VF house the OVF + EVF?
Or Hybrid just refers to the shutter mechanism as reported in Chasseur D'Images
Will soon find out in a few days
Cheers ;-)
max speed is only 1/4000: how often speed max out on us using that 50mm f1.8 lens during the day?
Maybe it'll have a builtin ND filter? (A body with this caliber ought to have 1/8000 speed by now)
Size: it looks no smaller than the D600, which is quite thick and heavy , as compared to the A7 or even the FM
Could the large VF house the OVF + EVF?
Or Hybrid just refers to the shutter mechanism as reported in Chasseur D'Images
Will soon find out in a few days
Cheers ;-)
rhlpetrus
Forum Pro
I think PASM is on the main SS dial. So this one could be the one for shooting modes as you say. But if S is the top dial, that means that S mode requires use of back dial for controlling SS, which is ok with me (I rarely use S mode, more M and A reserved for flash).
This camera looks wornderful IMO, if price for body is not over 3,000USD, it's going to be my next dslr (provided no issues arise, fingers crossed).
This camera looks wornderful IMO, if price for body is not over 3,000USD, it's going to be my next dslr (provided no issues arise, fingers crossed).
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