Nikon Df - why I shouldn't get one: Please don't flame me for this. It's a serious question. I have been interested in the Df for a while and read a lot about it here. I usually copy...

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Please don't flame me for this. It's a serious question. I have been interested in the Df for a while and read a lot about it here. I usually copy some of the information into a Word doc for my files and recall. I recall reading some where here in UHH about a feature or behavior that left me with the distinct impression of, "I sure don't want a Df after reading this!" But I cannot for the life of me recall what it was nor can I find anywhere that I might have stored the information. Can any of you with younger memories help me? Yes I know, the question is a little vague and I apologize for that. Is there any unique behavior in the Df that is not present in most of Nikon's FX or DX models? I currently use a D5300.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

The Df doesn't shoot video - stills only. There may be other feature issues, have you tried reading some of the reviews of the Df on sites like CNET or DPReview?

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Only one card slot?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

DaveyDitzer wrote:

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Davy, anybody that pays that much for a camera is gonna say they love it. I don't shoot Nikon but just couldn't pay that much for a camera that's mostly a D600, even if they sweetened it with a D4 sensor. Many seem to have enough disposable income and can afford to buy it as a sidekick.
But I'm just not that nostalgic for the good-ol-days either!! ;-)
SS

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Only 16 MP?
No built-in flash?
No auto mode?
Only available in chrome or black, not red?
Price more than the D610?
No wi-fi?
Because Ken Rockwell likes it?

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

DaveyDitzer wrote:

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Gosh, DD, there are a lot of folks here who have never even seen the camera, let alone used one, so naturally there have been a lot of ridiculous comments. On the other hand, do a search here and see what us owners say about the Df.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

rjaywallace wrote:

The Df doesn't shoot video - stills only. There may be other feature issues, have you tried reading some of the reviews of the Df on sites like CNET or DPReview?

Yes I have read the Df information that is catalogued in the UHH directory. Thank you.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

DaveyDitzer wrote:

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I do not quite know what you are referring to, even if I recall some less than glowing review due to weird settings.

That said, a DF is a 'style' more than anything else. Folks who have it are happy with it but honestly they would have been just as happy with less style and more advanced features for a lesser price.

That of course is an opinion among many others... (Wait until you see the reaction to my evaluation)...

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

RWR wrote:

Gosh, DD, there are a lot of folks here who have never even seen the camera, let alone used one, so naturally there have been a lot of ridiculous comments. On the other hand, do a search here and see what us owners say about the Df.

Yes I have read what owners have said and I admit I was falling in love, but I can't for the life of me remember what that significant wart was! Maybe the lack of a flash, but I doubt it. I used several of the film FM and FE cameras and loved them. Just needed to get to auto focus because of my age. My kids kept telling me my shots were getting fuzzy.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

DaveyDitzer wrote:

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No reason "not" to, but it's up to you to decide if you "have" to.
Nice package with great image quality. Low noise and low light capability that just flat out EMBARRASSES anything that Canon has on the market or in the lab.
Body design limited it to one memory card and the slightly smaller EN-EL 14 battery, those are abouts the only drawbacks. Plus it's just plain FUN to shoot.
I liked it so much I bought both versions.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

MT Shooter wrote:

No reason "not" to, but it's up to you to decide if you "have" to.
Nice package with great image quality. Low noise and low light capability that just flat out EMBARRASSES anything that Canon has on the market or in the lab.
Body design limited it to one memory card and the slightly smaller EN-EL 14 battery, those are abouts the only drawbacks. Plus it's just plain FUN to shoot.
I liked it so much I bought both versions.

Both versions: silver and black?
What is your experience with the batteries? It's the same type I use in my D5300 and P7800. Once in a while it seems they go from 3/4ths full to zero in short order, but I'd need to measure before saying that with 100% confidence. And, I am rotating 3 different batteries in the D5300.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Once in a while (the D5300 battery) seems to go from 3/4 full to zero in short order.

Turn off your Wi-Fi and GPS.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Both versions: silver and black?
What is your experience with the batteries? It's the same type I use in my D5300 and P7800. Once in a while it seems they go from 3/4ths full to zero in short order, but I'd need to measure before saying that with 100% confidence. And, I am rotating 3 different batteries in the D5300.

I average about 600 shots per charge, not bad but less than 1/3 of what I get with the D800E and D750.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

MT Shooter wrote:

No reason "not" to, but it's up to you to decide if you "have" to.
Low noise and low light capability that just flat out EMBARRASSES anything that Canon has on the market or in the lab.

LoL, what's wrong with you Davey Boy....., the ONLY person that matters on all of UHH has spoken!!! :lol:
No one else's opinion matters!
Surely all of your credit cards have at least a $2750 credit line...., just whip out your favorite color credit card and call!!!
I'm sure you have a d810 to handle your real needs anyway!! ;-)
SS

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

MT Shooter wrote:

I average about 600 shots per charge, not bad but less than 1/3 of what I get with the D800E and D750.

Depends on what and how you shoot. I don't do sports or weddings. Even with short bursts 200 shots in a day is a high number for me.

Old film habits die hard and I would never use up two bricks of film in a day. ;)