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Check this out - http://nikonrumors.com/2013/11/04/this-is-the-nikon-df.aspx/

In reply to Brian: Looks cool, but I'm guessing we have to pay through the nose for that? If it's metal and durable, I'd be seriously interested; if (easily-breakable) plastic, then not so much.

In reply to Brian:
Similar styling to my knackered old Nikon FA.

In reply to Brian:

I don't understand all this faux retro thing - if you want to enjoy the sense of shooting using an 'analogue' camera then why not just by a second hand one and shoot film !

If you want the benefits of a modern digital camera then just use one of the latest models with all its benefits.

In reply to David Ponting:

WEX have it with 50mm f1.8 for £2750 !

In reply to Henry Iddon:

Because not all the developments have been positive.

A good digital sensor & electronics married to manual focus and a decent range finder is an excellent combination for some jobs.

In reply to Brian:

Does that thing support F mount lenses? If so then I'm very interested.

In reply to Brian:

Blimey, could they have made it any uglier!?

In reply to ChrisJD:

Hardly matters. If you have any sense you don't buy the first camera when a new system comes out anyway. Hopefully they will fix the styling along with most of the bugs on the second or third iteration.

In reply to davidbeynon:

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-nikon-df-digital-slr-camera-with-50mm-le...

In reply to chris fox:

it is horribly tempting, although I can't justify a new camera at all right now.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Well it would matter to me.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Most DSLR's can be used as manual focus and unless I'm misunderstood this isn't a rangefinder.

It just seems pointless to me, esp in an SLR package ( which is pretty ugly looking as ChrisJD says ).

To me they've made a fashion accessory. From a practical point of view there are plenty of other options.

I can see the appeal to some extent with a retro looking compact such as the Fuji X100s which tips a wink at retro styling.

I think the most interesting camera Nikon have brought outs recently is the Nikon A - which all tho it has compromises is very small and yet very high quality.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Do you mean split scene focus, which maybe this has? It's not a rangefinder though.

In reply to Tom Last:

I was talking in general about why people liked retro cameras, not specifically that one.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Sorry, fair enough. I'd love Fuji to release a digital equivalent the old G-series rangefinders, if they haven't already.

In reply to Brian:

What on Earth is the point?

It'll be dreadful for manual focussing, as all modern AF SLR's are. It looks dog ugly and it's not even cheap!

"This is a serious camera for serious people which is to be used for 'pure photography', not videos"

Erm. The D4 does videos, it's still pretty good at taking pictures too! I don't see why the people so opposed to video can't just ignore it as a function.

In reply to David Ponting:

Just out of curiosity, how many cameras have you broken? I've broken many more metal ones than plastic ones. I think the durability of plastic cameras is very under-rated.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Interesting comments -

http://fstoppers.com/the-nikon-df-represents-everything-wrong-with-photogra...

In reply to Brian:

Actually in fairness to the Df, I've thought of a redeeming feature!

If you use the 45mm f/2.8P on a regular Nikon (D4, D800, whatever) it looks a bit silly. It'd still be rubbish to focus on the Df, but it would look less silly.

In reply to Henry Iddon:

TBH my ideal camera would probably be something like a digital version of a Minox 35. High quality 35mm sensor, aperture priority mode only and a very sharp, fast prime lens in a compact body.

Unfortunately nobody is ever going to make one.

In reply to davidbeynon:

The Sony RX-1 comes pretty close to that brief.

Plus the Sigma DP Merrills

In reply to davidbeynon:

Fuji x10 is close...

In reply to davidbeynon:

Nikon A - for size and image quality it can't be far off.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Panasonic GM-1 with 50m f1.4

Now that's a small package with fast sharp lens.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Not full frame but the Ricoh GR may be the closest option

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr/

I have the GRD II, same chassis and it comfortably slips in the pocket, great performance for a wee camera and an incredibly sharp lens. the GR can only be better. I've seen the work of a few street shooters with the GR and the results are fabulous. I've got the eye piece for mine.... it's now worth more than the camera!!