Nikon DF Digital SLR Camera Body Only - Black

As digital camera technology has evolved, so has the way we control our cameras. Mechanical dials have given way to buttons, menu systems and LCD displays. But what if we could blend the elegant, simplistic control and styling of classic Nikon film cameras like the F, F3 and FM/FE series with the advanced technology of Nikon's exceptional new D-SLRs? Enter the Nikon Df, a thrilling FX-format D-SLR with a unique mechanical operation system and classic styling along with Nikon's flagship digital camera technology. A perfect blend of classic and modern, the Nikon Df offers a more personal shooting style that will inspire a new relationship with your camera—one you may have known and lost over the years—and reawaken your joy for taking photos.

Classic Nikon on the outside; digital Nikon on the inside
The Nikon Df is designed exclusively for taking still photos, enabling high reliability, advanced functions and elegant camera control in our thinnest, lightest FX-format D-SLR. Dedicated mechanical dials for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, exposure mode and release mode let you focus on what matters—achieving your creative vision. Capture stunningly sharp, detailed images with rich, faithful colors, even in low light. The perfectly coordinated AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition kit lens is an outstanding companion, providing the exceptional performance of NIKKOR optics and advanced Nikon lens technology. Its manual focusing ring features the knurling/hatching of classic manual lenses for precise focus adjustments.

Flagship image quality, versatility and reliability
Life is full of diverse (and often difficult) shooting situations. Many of the advancements in digital photography have enabled new levels of versatility—remarkable ISO sensitivity, breathtaking resolution, ultra-fast performance and more. The Nikon Df is no exception. Like our flagship D4, its 16.2MP FX-format image sensor is paired with EXPEED 3 image processing for an optimal balance of resolution, image quality and shooting speed. Its wide ISO range (100–12,800 expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800) lets you capture sharp low-light subjects with crisp edges, shadow areas that reflect proper, natural tonal gradation and highlights with rich, smooth gradation.

Powerful advanced Nikon technologies
It's no surprise passionate photographers are passionate about Nikon—our engineers have invented and perfected some of the world's most important camera features. The Nikon Df continues that legacy of excellence and innovation. It incorporates our outstanding 39-point autofocus system with 9 highly accurate cross-type sensors that work all the way down to f/8. Achieve sharp focus no matter where you subject is within the frame at up to 5.5 frames per second. Quickly adjust white balance with our Spot White Balance feature. Create photos with dazzling dynamic range with built-in HDR and Active D-Lighting. Its rugged magnesium alloy body will withstand harsh conditions, and its 3.2-inch 921K-dot LCD display provides beautiful high-definition views of your shots.

Pair with current and past NIKKOR lenses, Speedlights and more
For over 80 years, NIKKOR lenses have been regarded as some of the finest optics available. In fact, photographers are still using NIKKOR lenses 30 or more years old! The Nikon Df wouldn't be a true classic camera if it couldn't work with those lenses, so we developed a mount system that works with all current AF-S, AF-D and AF NIKKOR lenses. Additionally, a metering coupling lever makes it possible to use both AI (Aperture Index) or non-AI lenses. Use i-TTL compatible Speedlights, the AR-3 threaded cable release, Nikon's new WR Remote System and even Nikon's exciting WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for instant Wi-Fi photo sharing to your smartphone or tablet!

Instantly share your great photos
Attach the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and instantly share your beautiful photos. Connect to the Nikon Df with a compatible smartphone or tablet*, then use it to browse your camera's memory card, import your favorite photos and even see what your camera sees and fire the shutter!

Catch exactly the right moment
When photo-worthy action starts, hold down the shutter button and capture every movement, expression and feeling at 5.5 frames per second, even when shooting with the LCD display in Live View mode. Stop reaching for your smartphone when an important moment happens—except to share the great shot you just caught with the Nikon Df.

Focus exactly where you want it
Whether you're using the viewfinder with its 100% frame coverage or the LCD display in Live View mode, the Nikon Df captures tack-sharp photos. Its 39-point autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors quickly locks onto your subject, and Nikon's unique 3D-tracking uses the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor to recognize and follow it across the frame. When shooting with the LCD display in Live View mode, the Nikon Df uses fast contrast-detect AF, operating at the same speed as the flagship D4, and can display your composition at up to 19x for accurate focus confirmation—perfect for tripod shooting.

Pictures as your eyes see them
The Nikon Df features exceptional metering and onboard intelligence, freeing you to focus on the composition of your shots and, most importantly, the moment that's taking place. Nikon's outstanding Scene Recognition System analyzes your shooting situation, compares it to an onboard database of thousands of scenes and automatically determines the most appropriate exposure, white balance and autofocus settings as well as i-TTL flash exposure when using a Nikon Speedlight.

Embrace highlights and shadows
Built-in HDR automatically combines two photos into one highly dynamic image, and new subject-based Active D-Lighting automatically brightens shadowy areas on your subjects—great for portraits.

WI-FI COMPATIBILITY
This camera's Wi-Fi® capability using the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Wireless Mobile Utility application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Technical Details

Model

Brand : Nikon
Model : DF

Specifications

Effective Pixels : 16.2 million
Total Pixels : 16.6 million
Sensor Type : FX-format CMOS
Sensor Size : 36.0 x 23.9mm

Image Sizes
FX-format : (L) 4,928 x 3,280; (M) 3,696 x 2,456; (S) 2,464 x 1,640
DX-format : (L) 3,200 x 2,128; (M) 2,400 x 1,592; (S) 1,600 x 1,064

Image Formats
NEF (RAW) : 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed TIFF (RGB)

JPEG
JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority) Optimal quality compression available

NEF (RAW)+JPEG : Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Movie : None
Lens Mount : Nikon F bayonet mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Noise Reduction : Yes
Autofocus Type : 39 focus points (9 cross-type sensors)

Focus Modes
Auto (AF)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Manual
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Single-servo AF (AF-S)

ISO Sensitivity : ISO 100 - 12800
Shutter Type : Electronic and Mechanical

Shutter Speeds
Fastest : 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
Slowest : 30 sec. in steps of 1/3

Continuous/Burst Shooting : Up to 5.5 fps
Self-Timer : 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System : 2,016-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II

Exposure Modes
Modes : Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Metering Rang e: EV 0.0 - EV 20.0

Exposure Compensation : -3 EV to +3 EV (in .3 EV steps)
Exposure Lock : Yes
Exposure Bracketing : From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

White Balance
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade

Shooting Modes
S (single frame)
CL (continuous low speed)
CH (continuous high speed)
Q (quiet shutter-release)
Self-timer
MUP (mirror up)

Flash : Hot Shoe
Flash Control : TTL
Flash Sync Terminal : Yes

Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV
increments of 1/3

Viewfinder : Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Monitor Type : LCD
Monitor Size :3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution : 921,000 Dots
Live View : Yes

Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom; photo slide shows; histogram display; highlights; photo information; location data display; and auto image rotation

Storage : SD / SDHC / SDXC

Power Source
EN-EL14a Lithium-ion Battery
EH-5b AC Adapter (Optional)

Interface
HDMI C (Mini)
USB 2.0
X-Sync Socket
Wireless remote controllers: WR-R10 and WR-1 (optional)
Remote cord: MC-DC2 (optional)
GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (optional)

Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 5.6 x 4.3 x 2.6 in. (143.5 x 110 x 66.5mm)
Weight : 1 lb. 9 oz. (710g) (body only)