Nikon Df Digital SLR Camera Body - Black
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Nikon Df Digital SLR Camera Body - Black

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The Nikon Df is a retro-styled, full frame (FX) digital SLR camera that expresses a passion for photography in both form and function. Combined with a lightweight body, traditional dial-based handling and cutting-edge image technology, the Nikon Df places as much control in the photographer's hands as is practical. At the heart of the Nikon Df sits a 16.2MP sensor and EXPEED 3 image processor, ...

The Nikon Df is a retro-styled, full frame (FX) digital SLR camera that expresses a passion for photography in both form and function. Combined with a lightweight body, traditional dial-based handling and cutting-edge image technology, the Nikon Df places as much control in the photographer's hands as is practical. At the heart of the Nikon Df sits a 16.2MP sensor and EXPEED 3 image processor, which enables the camera to shoot images continuously at a rate of 5.5 fps, even in challenging conditions thanks to its weather sealed body and versatile ISO range of 100-12,800 (ext. up to 204,800).

Key Specs: Nikon Df Digital SLR Camera Body - Black

  • 16.2MP FX-format (full-frame) CMOS sensor (same as the Nikon D4)
  • EXPEED 3 image processing engine
  • ISO 100-12,800, extendable up to 204,800
  • 39-point AF system
  • 5.5 fps continuous shooting in both FX and DX formats
  • Separate dials for ISO, shutter speed, exposure mode and exposure compensation
  • Lightweight, magnesium-alloy top, bottom, and rear covers
  • Weather sealed to the same degree as the Nikon D800
  • 100% viewfinder coverage
  • 3.2" 921-k dot LCD monitor
  • Equipped with a hot shoe, no pop up flash
  • No video recording
  • 1x SD Card Slot
  • Approx. 1400-shot battery life
  • Compatible with non-AI lenses via a manual switch on the lens mount
  • Weighs approx. 710 g (without battery): currently the lightest in the Nikon full-frame range

16.2-megapixel FX-format (full-frame) CMOS sensor
Thanks to an optimised balance between the size of the FX-format sensor (36.0×23.9 mm) and an effective pixel count of 16.2 million pixels, the Df delivers images with stunning depth and detail, low noise, and wide dynamic range.

Superb light sensitivity
With ISO 100–12,800, extendable up to 204,800 (equivalent), the Df retains Nikon’s status as the sovereign of low-light shooting . Finely detailed images with minimal noise are possible even when you shoot under challenging lighting conditions.

EXPEED 3
From image processing to transfer, Nikon’s image-processing engine makes light work of data-rich tasks without sacrificing speed and quality. The 16-bit image processing offers optimal colour, perfect tonality, and minimised noise throughout the frame, delivering smooth gradations with abundant detail and tone all the way up the scale to pure white, even when shooting in JPEG. In addition, the powerful EXPEED 3 is fast, accurate, and exceptionally energy efficient, prolonging the camera's ability to endure extended shooting.

Fast performance
Start-up time is approximately 0.14 s* and the shutter-release time lag is just 0.052 s* . High-speed continuous shooting is available at up to 5.5 fps in both FX and DX formats.

Iconic Nikon design: Tactile precision mechanics and flagship image quality
The Nikon Df may incorporate looks from Nikon’s iconic 35mm film SLRs, but it’s built to handle the demands of modern digital photographers. When you’re passionate about photography, you know that taking the picture is as rewarding as enjoying the final images, and the Df boasts the kind of rugged build and superior ergonomics that has made the Nikon name synonymous with durability and reliability. Crafted to respond perfectly to your command, this camera will delight the senses of any photographer who’s passionate about still images—and cameras.

Elegant mechanical dials
Comfort meets control with knurled mechanical dials that make operation simple and secure. The dials let you set ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, exposure mode, and release mode independently, enabling you to access all parameters relevant to still photography without using the camera’s menu.

Full-frame portability
Experience the creative thrill of FX-format photography wherever you go, thanks to a compact body that weighs approximately 710 g without the battery. Built to withstand severe conditions, the camera features tough yet lightweight magnesium alloy top, bottom, and rear covers, and is weather-sealed to the same degree as Nikon’s D800 D-SLR for enhanced resistance to moisture and dust.

Durable shutter unit
The highly accurate shutter unit has been tested to 150,000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/4,000 s and flash synchronisation at up to 1/200 s. Self-cleaning sensor unit: Reduces the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor.

Energy-saving design
Achieves approximately 1,400 shots* (when using the EN-EL14a battery, in single-frame mode). Classic details: The Df body comes in classic black, or silver with black highlights. The textured grip, mechanical dials, and flat top-panel hark back to Nikon’s iconic silver-halide film SLR cameras such as the F2 and F3, and the GUI boasts an original monotone colour.

Vintage glass Compatible with non-AI lenses
Taking its dedication to pure photography a step further than any other D-SLR on the market today, the Df boasts a unique collapsible metering coupling lever that enables even vintage non-AI NIKKOR lenses to be attached directly to the camera. Nikon’s lenses are renowned the world over for their optical superiority, and NIKKOR celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Photographers using the original F-mount NIKKOR lenses broke boundaries, and those same lenses remain well-loved by many today. But it’s never been possible to use them easily with a modern D-SLR, until now.

When shooting with a non-AI lens in A (Aperture Priority) or M (Manual) mode, the Df allows full-aperture metering—equivalent to that of AI lenses. Lens characteristics such as focal length and the widest aperture setting can be easily defined via simple camera settings, enabling the camera to recognise the aperture setting and calculate correct exposure.

Professional-quality still images
The Df’s wealth of cutting-edge image technology ensures still images of the highest possible integrity. Working alongside its formidable image sensor and processing engine, the camera’s highly sensitive AF system and 5.5 frames-per-second frame rate allow even the most unexpected photographic situations to be captured with outstanding precision. Meanwhile, advanced Spot White Balance metering and features such as the dual-axis electronic virtual horizon, high-performance optical viewfinder, and Live View shooting provide valuable freedom of composition.

Highly sensitive autofocus with Multi-CAM 4800 39-point AF system:
Sensitive down to -1 EV, compatible with lenses up to f/8, and featuring four AF-area modes (including 3D tracking), the Df’s AF system delivers fast and precise coverage across the frame, even in difficult lighting conditions.

Spot White Balance metering
The Df enables highly accurate manual white balance settings by letting you quickly assign a Spot White Balance to the specific area of the frame you select during Live View shooting.

Scene Recognition System
The camera’s image sensor and its 2,016-pixel RGB sensor provide precise data to the Scene Recognition System, which optimises exposure, autofocus, and white balance immediately before the shutter is released, ensuring sharply defined images.

High-performance optical viewfinder
The glass pentaprism viewfinder offers approximately 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification, as well as a DX Crop Mode with viewfinder marking.

Large 8 cm (3.2-in.) 921k-dot LCD monitor
with wide-viewing-angle and reinforced glass. Delivers bright, crisp image playback with a wide colour reproduction capacity.

Dual-axis electronic virtual horizon
Roll (horizontal inclination) and pitch (forward or rear inclination) information can be confirmed via the LCD monitor, and roll information via the viewfinder.

Live View
When shooting in Live View, optional assist gridlines for 1:1 or 16:9 image ratios help with composition, and the contrast-detect AF system boasts enhanced operability, accuracy, and speed. You can also confirm exposure simply by pressing the preview button when shooting in M (Manual) mode.

In-camera tools
No matter which kind of photography you focus on, the Df’s range of creative and practical features can accommodate both your preferred style of shooting and your creative vision.

Quiet Release Mode
Perfect for discreet photography, the sound of the camera’s mirror return mechanism is noticeably reduced during the burst. Crop Modes: DX format and 5:4 ratio. The DX Crop Mode can be automatically enabled when a DX lens is attached.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode
Shoots one overexposed and one underexposed frame in a single shutter release. The range can be widened by up to ±3 EV for different looks, full of saturation and tonal gradation, while the smoothness of the edge where the two exposures meet can be adjusted for a more natural appearance.

Active D-Lighting
Nikon’s Active D-Lighting automatically retains the details in both dark and bright areas for stunning images with natural contrast when shooting in high-contrast situations.

Retouch menus
Menus include options to correct red-eye and colour balance, as well as RAW processing and resize options. Filter effects include Skylight, Colour Intensifier and Cross Screen, in addition to Soft filter effects. Quick retouch options include distortion control, perspective control, straighten, and fisheye.

Picture Controls
Customise the look of your stills by fine-tuning parameters such as sharpness, saturation, and hue before capture.

Nikon system
As an FX-format camera, the Df is fully compatible with Nikon’s extensive range of NIKKOR lenses, and the camera comes packaged together with a special edition of Nikon’s popular AF-S 50mm f/1.8G NIKKOR lens. Now boasting a retro look-and-feel to complement the Df camera body, this lens is one of the most popular primes in the Nikon lineup, thanks to its compact, lightweight build and its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture.

Nikon's Compatible Accessories (not included)
In addition to NIKKOR lenses, Nikon’s vast array of photographic equipment and accessories can help you realise your ideas in countless ways. For photographers who want to get creative with light, Nikon’s industry-leading Creative Lighting System includes a range of versatile Speedlights that offer extensive opportunities for on-camera or wireless flash photography. For image transfer, the Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter enables photos to be transferred straight from the camera to a smart device; and support for remote shooting comes via Nikon's WR-R10 Wireless Remote Transceiver and WR-T10 Wireless Transmitter, which let you control key camera functions from a distance even if there are objects between yourself and the camera.

* Approximate measurements are based on CIPA guidelines.

Sample Images

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Product Specification

autofocuspoints 39
autofocussystem Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
batterymodel EN-EL14a
cameralensmount Nikon F
connectivity Hi-Speed USB, Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
fileformats JPEG, RAW
flashsyncspeed 1/200 sec
flashtypes Hot Shoe
framespersecond 5.5
includedaccessories BS-1 accessory shoe cover, BF-1B body cap, EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-24 battery charger, DK-26 eyepiece cap, AN-DC9 strap, UC-E6 USB cable, String for eyepiece cap, ViewNX 2 CD
isomax 204800
isomin 100
liveview Yes
megapixels 16.2
memorycardformat SD, SDHC, SDXC
meteringsystem TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
screenresolution 921000
screensize 3.2
sensorformats Full Frame
sensorsize 36.0 x 23.9 mm
sensortype CMOS (Full Frame)
shutterspeedfast 1/4000 sec
size 143.5 x 110 x 66.5 mm
weight 765
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with a choice of repayment plans over 12, 24 or 36 months 13.9% APR (representative)

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36 month loan with a six month deferral period, 18.9% APR (representative)

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The balance of the finance agreement is payable directly to Novuna Consumer Finance in equal monthly instalments by monthly direct debit. The direct debit payments will commence at the end of the first month following receipt of your goods. The interest rate charged is 13.9% APR (representative). Late payment and early repayment penalties apply; full details of these will be provided in the loan agreement pack.

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  12 Months 24 Months  36 Months 
Cash price  £2,199.00  £2,199.00  £2,199.00
Deposit £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Loan Amount £2,199.00 £2,199.00 £2,199.00
Monthly Instalment 11 x £196.49 23 x £104.63 35 x £74.18
Final Instalment £196.49 £104.63 £74.18
Total Amount Repayable £2,357.88 £2,511.12 £2,670.48
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  Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period
Cash price £300 £300
Deposit £0 £0
Loan Amount £300 £300
Settlement fee £29 £0
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Monthly Instalment - 36 x £11.57
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