Nikon DF Manual is aimed to fulfill the needs toward information of both technical or instrumental issue among this digital camera product especially for Nikon DF.
Digital camera of the Nikon Df is built around the 16MP full frame sensor from the company’s flagship D4 with the processor and AF system borrowed from the comparatively affordable D610.
It has the same sensor overall score 89 of DxOMark with Nikon D4, the Nikon Df ranked first in a low-light test with 3279 ISO (Nikon D4 with 2965 ISO), but in practice the difference is small.
In a departure from the rest of Nikon’s DSLR lineup, the Df does not record video, only still images; while most reviews were generally positive, this and other built-in limitations of the camera were seen as negatives.
When Nikon DF was firstly released to the market?
The Nikon Df is a full-frame F-mount DSLR FX format camera announced by Nikon on November 5, 2013. Even if it’s already released quite long time ago, but this product is still relevant for nowadays use, especially for you who likes retro camera kind of style.
Nikon DF Specifications
Before to jump into the nikon df manual, here is the technical specification of the product. If you want to know more about the review feel free go to dpreview page at here.
| Body type | |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 |
| Other resolutions | FX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064 |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:02 |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Expeed 3 |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100 – 12800 |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50 |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 204800 |
| White balance presets | 12 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 spots) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal, basic |
| File format | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| RAW (NEF) | |
| TIFF | |
| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor) |
| Phase Detect | |
| Multi-area | |
| Center | |
| Selective single-point | |
| Tracking | |
| Single | |
| Continuous | |
| Face Detection | |
| Live View | |
| Autofocus assist lamp | No |
| Number of focus points | 39 |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 921000 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | TFT-LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes | Program Auto |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual | |
| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe or PC sync) |
| Flash modes | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/250 sec |
| Drive modes | Single-frame |
| Continuous high | |
| Continuous low | |
| Mirror-up | |
| Quiet shutter | |
| Self-timer | |
| Continuous drive | 5.5 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
| Metering modes | Multi |
| Center-weighted | |
| Spot | |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (2 or 3 shots in 1/3 or 1/2-stop intervals) |
| Videography features | |
| Microphone | None |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini-HDMI) |
| Wireless | Optional |
| Wireless notes | via WU-1a wireless mobile adapter |
| Remote control | Yes (Cable release, wireless remote) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | EN-EL14/EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1400 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | No |
| GPS | None |
| GPS notes | via GP-1 or GP-1A adapter |
How much the price when Nikon DF firstly released?
In the first release, the Nikon DF can be purchased for $2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens).
And now, if you’re interested to own this compact digital camera device, you can get it in several online stores by paying of the Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body (Silver) $2,746.95 and about USD 1,00.00 for the used products.
Nikon DF Manual
Feel free to download the nikon df manual user guide at below.
