Nikon Df FX-format DSLR Camera with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens, Silver - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2019-07-24T15:04:42

This is the best museum camera I know! It has no flash and great low light performance so museum folk have no problem. I have an old SB400 for birthday parties and holidays when light is unpredictable.

NiftyPictures

2019-04-24T01:58:42

An excellent full frame digital from Nikon, and all metal, NOT plastic. The folks at Adorama are very responsive to any issues and went out of their way to be sure I was satisfied with my purchase.

MICHAEL B.

2019-03-13T11:41:54

You either love or hate the Nikon Df. As a film shooter, I love it. It responds to inputs the way I expect. Best of all, it works seamlessly with my collection of AI and pre-AI Nikkor lenses. Mine arrived factory refurbished, with a low shutter count, and it looks and works like new.

Eschol D.

2019-03-12T09:44:15

Beautiful camera. Provides ultimate control and hands-on adjustments for experienced photographers.

JANET A.

2018-09-06T14:31:55

Don't listen to the magazines and 'experts' talking about how it isn't this or that. If you ever had/have a Nikon film camera (&lenses!) this is the easiest transition. It fits in your hand and just works without having to navigate a bunch of menu options that you won't use most of the time anyway.

CHARLES P.

2018-09-06T14:27:42

Everything came as promised. Shopping was easy and the communication on delivery was perfect. Only issue was they sent the wrong size screen protector, but gave me credit for it when I sent them an email noting the mix up. Need to send protector that fits D750 or D800.

CHARLES P.

2018-06-17T20:00:00

Hi, I purchased my Df used in 2015 less than six months after I had purchased a D 600, upon a recommendation. Needless to say, I did not like the "600" and it sits in its' box awaiting sale to a new home! The Df is, it is said, to be "retro" in appearances to the days of FE, FM, and my favorite the F2 of which I still own one, purchased new in 1972. The best thing that I like is the fact that I can use all of my older AI lenses. I am not a fan of the plastic "G" lenses. They require too much work in the menus to get your settings to take a shot when compared to the "M" mode on the Df.. This is the easiest and lightest to use FX digital camera that I have ever owned. It fits my hand more like a glove than the 600 ever did and has a better balance, also. I have not had any problems with the controls as they are, for me, easy to use. So, its only 16. Mb resolution as is my Leica M9, big deal! I have made many a good picture with very fine resolution at 11x14 inches. I have had good results in low light conditions, hand held or on a tripod depending on the lense combination used. My travel pack for outdoor shooting includes my Df, M9, and a Cannon PowerShot G10. Assorted lenses and two tripods round out my equipment. I hope that this series of cameras will be continued for a very long time. John

JohnofTampa

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2018-05-30T11:37:07

this is my wife's camera. She has thoroughly enjoyed it.

THOMAS F.

2017-12-21T19:00:00

This camera brings me back to when I owned the original Nikon F and I have not enjoyed a camera this much in years. The only problem I have with this camera it that it is no good for weddings or any low light event which to me is such a shame as I had to pick up a Nikon D750 for low light shooting. If Nikon reads this review; the sensor is so good, can't you create an update for low light situations, then I would give the Df five stars.

PLKNJ

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2017-07-20T17:54:10

Great Nikon camera with all the nostalgia feeling of film camera controls but with a super sensitive killer digital sensor that creates awesome images. Delivered in a timely manner with a kit containing all you need to get started. Perfect.

Dennis T.

2017-06-03T14:16:43

This camera brings me back to the old days of my using Nikons. The camThe first body was purchased on eBay and the second from Adorama. IT IS $ LESS ON EBAY! So save your money.

PETER K.

2017-06-02T13:20:44

I saw all the reviews, positive and negative...(negative). bad button placement, hard to turn dials, no video, strap hook in the way, etc.... The strap hook doesn't bother me since the strap is relaxed when i bring the camera up to my eye. I can access the aperture wheel with no problems as well as the shutter. (I have a lot of arthritis so it was a concern but found there is no problem) .The ISO wheel is difficult to change while the camera is to my eye however I keep my ISO on auto. I change the back AE-L/AF-L button to 'my menu' to access the ISO auto on/off quickly however I found by changing the EV (while in ISO Auto)(easier for me) (while in Manual Mode) it changes the ISO to higher or lower levels (in Auto). I had a D7100 and although it is a solid camera the DF's sensor is amazing.I'm blown away by the difference. The shutter speed wheel is easy to navigate and you can set it to 1/3 steps to use the back command wheel. I rather use the top wheel as I was always accidentally changing the shutter speed on the d7100. One thing.. to use 'D" lenses you have to pull down the aperture tab on the body mounting base or you'll get an "ERR' message. You have to flip it back for "G" lenses. I don't use video and I rarely ever used the top flash (I use external) so that's not a problem. I heard people saying the camera slows you down but I hadn't noticed any difference between my speed on the d7100 and the DF. I saw people complaining about the right hand body handhold not being large enough. I don't have any problems with it. The battery lasts forever and even though the SD card slot (only one) is on the bottom with the battery it hasn't been an issue. I use a large enough SD card for the shoot and although I know SD cards can fail, I've never had one (knock wood). The 16MP format sensor is large enough for me. I really didn't want anything larger. I can't say enough about the DF. I absolutely love this camera.

James B.

2017-06-02T13:06:48

Love the old school feel, weighty, substantial, with analog -like controls combined with digital back. The full-frame sensor allows me to use all of my old lenses.

Brad S.

2017-04-28T13:37:29

The moment I saw this camera I wanted it as it brought me back to the old days with my Nikons. Waited until there was a sale and finally got one. I have not been so excited about a camera in years.The look the weight and the feel are fantastic adding a Sigma Art zoom lens and I am a happy camper. I switched to Canon when digital first came out because it took Nikon 5 years to catch up with their imaging. Canon is more intuitive and I spent a few hours on YouTube watching videos on how to use and setup the Df. It was not easy but it was well worth it. Its low light abilities are exceptional and I did a shoot with lights indoors and the auto white balance was correct! This had never happened before.Focusing and its sharpness are excellent. This is not an easy camera to master and if you are looking for a camera with video, two recording slots, a touch screen, etc., there are many other cameras to buy. If you are an old pro like me and want the old feel and look of a Nikon, then you will love this camera.

PETER K.

2017-04-25T19:04:02

Consider photography the way it's supposed to be. Intuitive and creating an image like you envision it. If your from the old school of film, then you'll appreciate the shape of the camera and dials on top ( no need for a journey into the menu here). If your from the modern, give me more, generation,then the amazing sensor and electronic features will win you over. Either way, the Nikon Df ,will , for most (professionals and avid enthusiasts alike), keep you passionate about your photography.

CHRISTIAN L.

2017-04-13T08:31:19

This seemed a great value compared to the new selling price. It was. I use this Df with Nikon D prime lenses, you know, the kind with real aperture rings. To my mind it still has too many modern features. I use my D610 with zooms for most commercial work and the Df with primes for the "arty" stuff. Warning: The Df is not for everyone. Use caution.

Richard T.

2017-04-05T19:26:51

I have been on the fence on this camera, I confess to becoming a Fuji and Sony mirror less shooter, and really the Fuji XT1 swung me toward this DF, I have gotten soo used to the aperature on the lens, and exposure time on the dial, click ,, old school setup, and this camera blends so well with my Nikkor lens. Honestly, I got this to return to the old glass, smaller then the D800,, and the controls were easy to set up. So, overall, I give it a gold star, I think it will be a battle horse for me! Thank you Nikon!,

SEBASTIAN V.

2017-04-04T20:00:00

this camera was given to me as a gift and at first I hesitated but after after taking a couple shots, I am content with this camera. I have definitely become a Nikon fan for life

Rocky

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2017-03-22T11:24:12

This is for still photography, not a multi-media recording device. Brings back to life all those per-digital lenses from an earlier era. There is a learning curve, but a lot will be familiar, the 'F' is back!

E F.

2017-02-17T09:13:49

I'm loving this camera! This camera was originally released in 2013, but if you're just a hobbyist or semi-pro and not looking for the best-of-the-world features then this is the most stylish yet powerful DSLR you can get today. I've been shooting photos with various DSLRs over the past 10 years but I have very small complaint about this camera. Actually only one, I wish it had 1/8000 shutter speed. BTW, it doesn't do any video (which I don't care), something you might want to be aware of. About the refurbished quality, I am fully satisfied with Nikon's certified refurbished products. My camera had only 780 counts, which is nearly brand new! No cosmetic frauds, lens is clean, everything is fully functioning. And you get 90 days warranty from Nikon USA so that should be enough to evaluate the condition. One rumor you might want to know. This year, 2017 is Nikon's 100 year anniversary. There's a rumor saying Nikon is planing to release a special model in 2nd half of this year, and it could be the 2nd generation of DF. Might be the reason why Nikon is trying to clear out their current DF inventory. Of course this is just a rumor, co credibility.

Naotake Y.

2017-01-11T10:27:37

Much has been said about this camera, but there is a definite difference in those that it is suited for and those that it is not. If the idea of a leather grip/case sounds great to you, and you get excited to customize your ergonomics that way and change the buttons (and you already know what all of the buttons on an SLR do, do not learn with this. Learn on film) then this camera is perfect for you. If you shoot IN MANUAL MOST OF THE TIME, yes, most of us pros use auto settings sometimes -shutter or aperture priority when the bride is walking down the aisle, don't get cocky with other people's memories- but it's rare that I use any automatic setting when I'm not shooting an event. Portrait, landscape what have you this is in auto. I easily change all manual settings without needing to think about it, and I've only had this camera a short while. It's intuitive if you used (learned on?) an old Film SLR, especially one without auto settings. Or if you give it a day or two, I'm sure it'll be easy. No, this is not the best landscape camera in the world, I do plan on adding a D810A to my kit, but I don't need that now. That is basically a Medium format Camera, slide film replacement, not a 35mm in use. People don't hire me as often for wall size prints, they want an 8-10 or maybe a poster, and this image sensor is PERFECT. The low light performance of this camera *is* better than every other camera -or nearly every camera, check DXO Mark, "low light champ"- in the world. And it is great to be able to shoot in low light without a flash. The sensor is among the best ever put in any Camera, it's a modified version of the D4s, which is still a phenomenal camera. No built in flash? That is 110% a good thing in my book. Pro cameras don't have built in flashes, it is a waste of space if you would only ever use a real flash anyway. Buy a flash. It focuses fine in low light. If it is *dark* add a flash with an IR sensor. This is the perfect camera for not bothering people and getting an image that will get framed. It's not intimidating. That actually does matter, a lot, if you get paid for taking pictures of people. For some people, this camera is the worst and makes absolutely no sense. For some of us, objectively, and even on paper it is the single absolute best camera that has ever been made. And that is without getting into how great it looks (it does, sorry, don't hate) and how incredible the craftsmanship is. Modern cameras, modern... things... simply are not made to this standard unless you pay for the absolute best. And sorry, this is the case here. Unless you buy a Leica you will not find a better fit and finish, a more finely and precisely made actual physical camera body anywhere. I don't get paid (well, very little) for pictures in the wilderness but that's why I do the other stuff. And out there or while traveling this is the perfect toughest little camera. Also, thank GOODNESS for the file size. With decent glass (the kit lens is, you guessed it, perfect) you can crop the hell out of these images and still have plenty of clarity left for an 8x10. But you won't fill up hardrive after hardrive with bloated files. And you can still cobble together a panorama in photoshop. Anyway, the best camera is the one you have with you. This camera has not left my side since I got it and I have not a single complaint. Actually, I DO wish it had dual card slots. But it's a minor issue in real life, dual slots are not a realistic back up tool. I would just like to have more options in-studio with tethering. Minor quibble. I learned long ago that in a professional environment durability is worth twice as much as any technical mumbo jumbo. My nikons have survives shoots that would have destroyed their competitors.

Ricardo E.

2016-12-22T08:07:27

It's about to disappear so grab one while you can. Not as easy to focus as its full size equivalent but still remarkable given its portability. Access to battery and memory card is annoying and fiddly. The door comes off very easily and does not go back on quickly. Battery seems to go out very suddenly. These are things to adjust to. A new version of this camera is due soon. I have found the DF to be a major value, especially as a light and unobtrusive second camera if I'm shooting two-fisted.

MARTHA B.

2016-12-13T13:01:40

Very sharp images come out this light camera. Good pics without breaking your neck!

Glorianna T.

2016-10-20T08:32:52

I am a mixed shooter, in that I shoot Canon, and Nikon, AND I also have clients that prefer film, so I have quite the extensive collection of older Nikkors, are are still (if not better than the new one!) perfectly useable. The Df is a perfect camera, for getting lots of extra miles from those lenses, and the results I have gotten so far, have been great. So far the only fault I can find is the location of the memory card. Not bad, just more of a process to retrieve it from the camera to download the images. Very pleased, highly recommended. -Jim

James D.

2016-08-15T20:00:00

Essa Nikon era o meu sonho de consumo desde que foi lançada. Eu queria a prata, mas infelizmente estava em falta. Foi a preta mesmo e não me arrependo nem por um minuto, apesar do preço alto, que ainda estou pagando, é ótimo poder comprar no Brasil com garantia de 3 anos da Nikon.

Andre R.

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2016-04-17T11:44:05

I hesitated to buy a Df after many years shooting with the D700, which is an amazing camera. I tried the D800 but the re-design of the grip made that camera absolutely painful to hand hold for an extended period of time. I was concerned the Df with an even smaller grip would not work for me. But I bought a used copy of the camera to give it a try and found the grip a delight in my hand. And having a camera considerably lighter than the Df helped as well. For years I've been shooting with Nikon manual focus lenses, all of which had to be modified to work with the D700. Now with the Df I can use older lenses that have not been modified. The fact that these old lenses are so beautiful when mounted on a silver Df is like frosting on the cake. The real beauty is in the D4 sensor used by the Df. I'm getting amazing photos with this camera with wonderful dynamic range. And shooting manual focus with the standard viewfinder is not a problem as all. I expect IF Nikon releases a second iteration of the Df, this time with the D5 sensor, that I'll give that camera a test as well. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the original for years to come. My kit of manual focus lenses is VERY happy, and so am I.

CURTIS G.

2016-01-13T19:00:00

Still in late 2014, I moved to my current camera Nikon Df, which is much more controversial than other previous cameras. However the Df’s design, manual controls, the image output and their low-light capabilities, combined with the prime Nikkor lenses is a clear reason to buy it.

Petr U.

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2015-11-20T19:00:00

The D700 and the F6 at one time were my favorite Nikon bodies. The D800 and later the D810 produced outstanding images, but the files choked the life out of my computer and the bodies were heavier than I had come to like. My dilemma, I couldn't go back to the D700 and I didn't want to stay with the 800 series. Enter the Nikon Df. Paired with the Nikon Noct 58mm f/1.2, the 105mm f2.5 ais, the 85mm f/1.4 ais and the 200mm f4 ais, I can now produce images to rival my D810, surpass the D700 and compete with the F6. I love this camera. On the street, no one is threatened by it. It has a character all its' own and the old glass adds to that mystic. If Nikon produces an upgrade, I will be among the first to purchase it. But I will never sell my current Df. I love this camera so much that I did sell my first copy to purchase the Gold Edition. Come on Nikon, Dfs.

Chaps

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2015-11-03T19:00:00

This camera i light,smal and fast.For Me is perfect. Is so intuitive I can shoot around fast. I am not miss a built flach. Iso control in my finger all timeIf any miss is only shutter speed 1/8000. If You are an old school picture taker who ooesn't careabout video and you funny manual setting You like this camera very much.

StanJag

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2015-10-13T20:00:00

OK, so I'm an old dude, and have been taking pictures for a very long time. I still haven't found anything that improves on my old Nikon FE model (the first to use a battery, which scared a lot of buyers). What could be easier - focus, turn the aperture until the needle in the viewfinder gets up toward the middle, and snap. Nothing you don't need. What I'd really love in a new digital camera is to somehow convert my FE to take and output great digital pictures. This Df is not that camera - there are lots more bells and whistles here. That said, the Df is wonderful - not just the styling cues, which are great, but it's all about The Pictures. The sensor and processor and the low-light capability are just stellar. The fact that I can still use ALL my wonderful old lenses from back in the day is more than I could have asked for. Until Nikon makes a simple digital FE replacement, this is the best there is.

FastFrank

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