The Nikon DF Experience

[@ChrisMarxen]

This camera aged extremely well. I wouldn't by a D4 today. I DID buy this one 4 weeks ago. You hit the nail on the head unknowingly talking about the Zf. The Z mount and the EVF kills the entire idea. The Df is and will remain so unique with the analog dails, the small form factor, the OVF and the f mount. Plus the sensor paired with the older lenses also gets you closer the the "film look" in your images, not only in shooting experience. And there's your recepit for high, used priced.

[@trevor9934]

Thanks for your perspective on the Df. I am a retired photographer and love the Df because it harkens back to the same cameras I began my career with and were designed by Tetsuro Goto, whose swansong in camera design this unit represents. The big mistake is to compare it to contemporary cameras - to me, that's not the point. It is an homage to those cameras, and not intended to be a 'hipster' camera or a replacement for a modern camera. I still shoot Ca non, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus and Sony and they are all great tools, and technically superior, but that's not the point of the Df: when I want to savor the experience and enjoy the process of taking an image in its own right, I reach for the Df. It's not about the tech, it's about the experience... The camera is a reflection of a strong thread within Japanese culture called Wabi-Sabi - which embraces imperfection, accepts that things age and seeks to work within those constraints. So, the so-called failures of the camera are a harkening back to both the era and Japanese culture - something not a lot of digital natives will be familiar with. I have never had an issue with focusing, but I use single point centre focus, with the AF-ON button assigned to BBF and the EF-L assigned to Exposure lock. So, I set the exposure, then place the centre on the point of focus, lock it, compose and shoot. It takes far longer to explain that to execute!

[@silviu_antone]

I have a DF paired with a Nikkor 35 mm f2 D and the af is great. With a 50 mm 1.4G works perfectly. And the colors and the character of the photos are outstanding. Also in low light is a great camera. Went to many concerts and it is absolutely smashes newer cameras.

[@JV-tg2ne]

I like the 50mm 1.8 a little better with the Df - seems to auto focus faster and more reliably

[@ALWH1314]

I have a silver version Df, it’s the only DSLR body I kept after converting to mirrorless, love the images and how it feels in hand. Sitting next to my new Zf, it still looks sexy.

[@xaviergut8232]

My favourite camera of all times! Thank you, Samuel!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Nice :)

[@あーるた]

日本からです🎵✨ZFが発表された現在、私は密かに、そして虎視眈々とDF狙ってますw

[@victorlim5077]

Prices have dropped so still a great buy.

[@rnwnsfla]

Most handsome camera in the world.

[@YuriPrado]

Fantastic video! The Df was my first full frame camera back in 2017…sold it in 2020, got one back in 2022 and never letting it go 😉

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

That intro will be in the history books!!! LOL. & yes,,,,, I do love my Df. Interesting, I have no focusing issues at all but must admit I am primarily a center focus kind of guy. Total tool for me. Takes me back to my Fm days. Feels just right.

[@markchan5516]

I have a silver Df - one of my fav Nikon cam especially the low light sensor performance.

[@ivunchow]

Thought it was gimmicky when it first came out but it’s growing on me now. Actually kinda cool and will sit nicely with the rest of my film Nikons 😌

[@SamuelStreetlife]

If you decide to buy one, you know which link to click😎 haha

[@brusselssprout1]

Love mine. Sold my silver one 18 months ago, immediately regretted it and bought a black one (from MPB). I agree with most of the findings expressed in this video, except two: I personally find the electronic rangefinder very reliable, even with my fastest lenses. And I find the AF very adequate, even in low light, as long as you pick contrasty edges. I tried the third party split screen hack, and messed up the viewfinder in the process (dust specks, finger smudge). Not worth the hassle, hard to see and less precise than the electronic rangefinder. I also have an issue with drive selector getting switched too easily onto continuous. That one certainly deserved a lock. Also annoying: the eye cup is not locked in the same way as on D850, and unscrews way too easily, begging to fall off without you noticing. Had to replace mine 3 times. But all in all, the Df is probably my preferred DSLR of all time, and the IQ always makes me smile. You should try it with a Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZF2 rather than that cute Voigtlander. That is one of the best combos ever. Thanks again for your very entertaining and informative photo walks!

[@NovaDNG]

Lost my eyecup twice too... And I decided to glue the third one on lol

[@anothervisionofthings]

Your videos are getting better and better, really loved the vibes, you definitely deserve the like & views :)

[@fernandoalberdi6212]

Thanks!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you!!! Appreciate the support

[@Kevon420]

The D780 is my favorite DSLR ever! Though the Df styling is gorgeous, and the build quality & experience is a ton of fun.

[@weisserth]

Age of a camera sensor is irrelevant. Take a look at the 5D, 5DII, 5DIII and 5DIV, their sensors do not differ too much in terms of real world output you get from any of them and they are many years apart. I picked up a 5DII for peanuts recently, it's crazy what value you get from used DSLRs right now. It feels like the early 2000s again when I bought most of my film cameras, they were dirt cheap then, as DSLRs are cheap now. Nice video Samuel.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

The 5D Mk II is such a classic. I miss mine. And I know it would still do the job today even shooting professional work. That's why I started using DSLR's again. Everything so affordable and the performance is still great.

[@TravelPhuket]

That was the best photography opening I have ever seen! Great! Great! Great! 😊

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Thank you for the video, it was cool. However, if I may say you need to try some lenses that suit the Df a bit more. Try a few portraits with the 58 f1.4G and the 85 1.4, both environmental and classic portraits. To me this camera isn't about the dials and looks, who cares, it's about the fantastic files it can produce in the right hands, they are just something special. On top of that it is small and fun to shoot as it slows one down making it all about light and composition, not snap, snap, snap. It takes me back to what photography really is. I love my Df but also shoot a Z8 /Z6ii combo with some nice lenses. My favourite Z lens is the 50mm f1.2S, it renders like an older lens but with modern precision. I don't quite care for the Z 1.8 primes for portraits and environmental shots, they are a bit dry and characterless but superb for landscapes, product shots and architecture. We are lucky that Nikon allows us to mix the lenses from the mounts as I also use a few F-mount ones on the FTZ, I prefer the rendering of some of them. Thank you Nikon.

[@amalfrancis9590]

i don't even care about the df and i still watched this vid from beginning to end cuz this was so much fun! 😍

[@_zakkus]

bought it, thought it was gimmick, sold it, regret selling, bought it again after a year, elevates my mood every time i pick it up now

[@joseandressanchez3588]

Las cámaras nunca se hacen viejas, nos hacemos viejos los fotógrafos. Todavía hay Leica M6, Pentax 67..... Que funcionan perfectamente y tienen más de 40-50 años. Tengo una D70 que compre en 2004 y todavía da unos resultados muy buenos. Gracias por el video

[@alberte58]

The Nikon Df camera can work with f-mount non-AI (Auto Indexing) lenses from 1959 upto 1970, so very flexible like the Nikon F4 film camera who had also a adjustable AI lever (could be switch off to accommodate non-AI lenses). Nikon made some great lenses in that era. Non-AI lenses would destroy (!!!) your Nikon D850 camera (plastic AI lever will break !!!), so be careful with that. Great images and great introduction in the Nikon Df. For a hipster appreciation you need other clothes to “communicate” with these people like F-stoppers did, but could be that people from Hamburg are cool with a Nikon Df or D850. I think they appreciate quality gear …. Note that your F100 also not have a adjustable AI lever to accommodate non-AI lenses!!!

[@GODSPEEDseven]

We humans are often defined by emotion in various ways. Art in most forms is somewhat of the expression of this emotional state... I do believe photography to play a strong role in sharing our own perception of what is around us and how we view it. Just like music, colours, shapes, etc... can have an impact on emotion, why couldn't a camera affect our perspective of feelings? Isn't this also why marketing works so well, they pull at our emotional chords and we open our wallets to feed this emotional need. Nice video Samuel.

[@myahya1987]

That intro killed me 😂😂😂 I think today, the DF is probably one of Nikon's more underrated Full Frame cameras..

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Definitely the most unique digital Nikon!

[@kevykev555]

I've been contemplating the DF for the last 3 years and you've helped me cure my GAS! (Verdict, I wish there was a D850 in a DF body, the DF is in my opinion the best looking digital camera ever made)

[@screachog-reilige]

I never understood why Nikon didn't take making retro style digital cameras more seriously. the Z FC looks great also, and yet most of their modern cameras don't look great at all

[@AlejandroRVfoto]

I had a DF once and I loved it. To solve the autofocus issue I bought the Yongnuo YN-622N flash controller because his infrared light beam, and with it was snappy just like a D4S or other modern focus system. If I could buy another now, of course I would do it.

[@pontussvensson1233]

Hello! How does it work? Do you just insert the flash trigger in the hotshoe of the DF, or do you have to set anything up for it to work properly? And is there any down side to using this method? Thinking about buying one myself :)

[@AlejandroRVfoto]

​@@pontussvensson1233 Hi!, you just need to ON the trigger and focus with the shutter button or the rear AF button (I used like that, the rear button to focus with the main center focus point and recompose to shot), the infrared light will illuminate every time you focus with the way you choose. You don't need to set something in the menu (like Flash sync or something else) because the light just let the AF system "see under zero EV". Maybe some to notice is the infrared light may could distract your subject for a second but it is way less noticeable than the light beam of any Nikon with light lamp to focus. People get used to the infrared light very quickly. (I worked in classical music concerts and they told me they not distracted with my equipment) Cheers!

[@danddd1]

I find the focusing fine with AF-D lenses. I do use center weighted to match the operations of my Nikon FM and the D series lenses with the aperture ring seems to be the best way to use this camera with AF lenses. It's a very fun to use camera. I wanted one FX frame camera that was as fun to use as my Nikon FM and this fits the bill. Still, my M4/3 Panasonic G9 with the Olympus Pro lenses seems far superior at even a lighter weight than the Df. Fun to have both systems.

[@protestagain]

I'm an old Olympus shooter, with a new OM-2 back then. Twenty years ago I went digitally with Nikon, and bought a lot of Nikon analog cameras and the best lenses from that era. Then I went to m43 when it arrived, with the Metabones Speedbooster to use with Nikon glasses. I have analog MF and LF cameras, but I missed a real Nikon FX camera. Two years ago I found a nearly unused one. When you mention the Split screen to Df, I'm gonna get one. I already have it on my Canon 5D MkIi (with Nikon F adapter). Yes, I bought it first, a nearly unused studio camera, nearly just for Nikon F optics and T&S. I'll do mostly B&W with all of my stuff, and nearly all with manual lenses. I think Nikon Df might go down in history as a collector item. Big thanks for a nice review.

[@christopherbgriffith]

You needed the silver version to attract the hipsters! 😂 As an owner of the Df for about 3 years now, I feel this is a very fair review. I can’t bring myself to sell it, even though the AF can be super frustrating at times. The colors just blow me away - it’s the only camera I’ve ever used where I’ve made zero adjustments in post to some images. I have learned some techniques for getting the AF to work a bit better. It seems like it may be relying heavily on contrast-detect instead of phase detect, so I find if it can quickly focus on an “edge” of my subject - like the transition between clothing and skin - then quickly recompose it almost always nails it. It’s just very slow - I have to adjust my shooting style to give it time to catch up to what I’m doing. I’d love to try out the D750 or D850 because I suspect I’d love them - but I don’t need more cameras. 😅 Also a note on lenses. It seems like it was designed with the D model lenses in mind, since you can couple the aperture rings on those to the body and then you have a more Fuji-like experience. I’m also not a huge fan of the PASM dial, as I’m primarily a Fuji shooter and I’m used to that system. I pretty much leave the camera in manual mode and I have the ISO dial setup to be the MAX ISO, allowing me to quickly throttle the auto setting, but letting it make decisions the rest of the time. I find that leads to the least futzing.

[@Kevon420]

The D780 is for me Nikon's best DSLR, an absolute joy to use and even more straightforward than the D850 - unless you need high resolution I'd take the D780 all day. Honestly if the Df was based on the D780, it would be the perfect camera. I can only hope whenever Nikon releases the full frame Zf they base it on the upcoming Z6 or Z7 mk.III and do not under-power it as just a "gimmick" camera.

[@JanneRanta]

I want a modern camera with a split screen prism so bad.

[@rec11fdc]

I put one in my Nikon Df. Very cool indeed!

[@jamesmorrison-knight3477]

That intro was hilarious! Love the ironic over-the-top vibes. Also I don't understand why the D850 and even this Df are so adored when in my opinion the sensor in the D700 is Nikons best ever

[@sonholee5769]

I looked at d700s on eBay for fun (I already have too many bodies) and the shutter count on them were all super high. Which means they were all well loved and used. But probably won’t last that much longer.

[@jamesmorrison-knight3477]

@@sonholee5769 Don't concern yourself with the shutter count too much. Mine is well past 200,000 and still going strong. I know someone that has more than 350,000 and has had no issues

[@slothsarecool]

I never understood the hate for this camera at the time, it was great.

[@kevinmarkham6385]

also… they did do a mirrorless version of the df: the zfc. one of the downsides to both cameras is the weight of both of them. people think lighter cameras are better but they don’t feel anywhere as reliable. when you pick up a heavy camera it feels good and indestructible. and when you pick up a camera that weighs half of that it feels hollow, plasticky, and cheap

[@SamuelStreetlife]

That's true!

[@DannyChau7]

Hi Sam, Another great video, thank you. Just to say one can print beyond 60" wide with a decent full frame or APS-C sensor from 6MP onwards with knowhow and good RIP (Rasterized Image Processor) software, inkjet printing uses dithering method and has nothing to do with the 300dpi resolution requirement used in press printing where it has to be optimise because of the dot gain in the screen used. So there's no problem for the Df (or most decent digital cameras) to print and fit almost any size wall from my experience and understanding of making huge prints. I have made 60" wide prints from the 6mp Epson RD1 camera and look every bit as good as any film camera without jaggies at least 10 years ago (and that is done without the aid of any plug-ins). On top of this, I recently made some large A0 in store display prints for a top fashion brand and when I looked at the camera metadata, it was shot on a Nikon D3. What makes these prints looking great is the film look and feel, opposed to prints made from modern higher resolution cameras that makes the prints looking decisively digital. My advice for anyone who is looking to make giant prints of your own work to hang in your home, is to visit pro fine art print labs in your area and see if they can help you with your size requirements.

[@kunstfuhrer]

Thank you brother fot that one, it is so soulful, I felt like we are walking the same streets despite I live in another country

[@dromoli]

Hey Samuel, I was wondering what strap you have on that Nikon Df. For instance at 1:46.

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Comments from a Df User. I’m one of the guys who has been using the Nikon Df for 10 years. And still do …because I haven’t found another that I would like to replace it with. For people who want to be hipster, they normally get a film camera. Ok lomo cameras too. The silver version of the Df would have more of that effect rather than the black version. Note: 10 years ago the hipster use to be a rare and novel type, but today the meaning of hipster is lost when half of young people in every city looks like one. It’s not for event photographers because the continuous shutter release is too slow. It’s not an efficient, streamlined machine for the street photography either. It’s not a performance machine. It’s for slower, methodical photography. The Df is made for people who do stills (no video function), prefer mechanical buttons/dials which can become familiar, with a good quality sensor that also allows much older Nikkor lenses (yes I use this feature too once in a while) to be used. It’s quite amazing actually. I think the ergonomic fit is not great. The right hand does not have enough depth to make a secure grip. Also my pinky finger is underneath the camera body, basically supporting half the camera weight. So I can never hold the Df with one hand carefree. The shutter release button is not sensitive enough. After years of using it, I still fire shots later than I wish. Even worse, the deep button release sometimes makes a slight shift in my composition or causes a blur. The aperture dial was designed too shallow. Even today it’s not comfortable to use. The functional physical buttons are more preferable than navigating by digital screen for setting adjustments. For focusing, I stopped the habit of shooting with shallower depth of field, so I rarely have focusing issues.

[@hendrixg]

I was like, I wonder if Samuel has a new video, BOOM, here we are!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha :) Nice timing! I took my time with this one...

[@Audiolot27]

Great Work Samuel! I still love your Style and Storytelling... Here is my off Topic Tipp: Nikon Z30 with 26mm 2.8 Nikon Z.... Trust me.... it could be a the new Streetcamera....

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Yes! Since the 26mm was announced I was thinking the same :D A little wide for Full Frame for me but on APS-C it is almost a 40mm!

[@Audiolot27]

@@SamuelStreetlife Absolut! Ein weiterer Vorteil wäre sogar die Schärfe am Rand bei APS-C... Ich habe die Z30 schon mit dem 28mm 2.8 und es ist auch so klein und liegt super in der Hand! (ich habe sehr große Hände) .... passt sogar noch in meiner Jackentasche und ich konnte meine Kinder beim Roller fahren ganz entspannt fotografieren...🤗

[@mipal7]

Man! I thought Los Angeles has a lot of graffiti! LOL! As a professional photographer myself, I still use my Nikon D4s for work (in addition to newer bodies) and that sensor still amazes me! Paraphrasing Ansel Adams - It's not the camera folks! It's that big thing just inches behind the viewfinder! LOL!!! Thanks Sam!

[@obscur_yoann]

That Ivan like intro 😂 Oh I am inside 😅 Great video for that nice camera 👍

[@davidgifford8112]

Got a Df (second hand) a few years ago. From a file quality perspective it feels very much like a cutdown D4. I like the colours. It can use the oldest F mount AF lenses I Don’t find focusing a particular issue but it will miss focus when I’m chasing my 5year old. Otherwise excellent as a family shooter, a walk around and holiday camera, as long as you are only interested in stills. Biggest gripe is the front dial as it doesn’t roll reliably with one finger. Second gripe is the grip which feels weedy compared to modern cameras, it is ok when used intermittently.

[@leander79416]

I am owning the Df, the D810 and a Fuji X-T1, your conclusions can be fully confirmed, you said it all 👍 well done review - thank you

[@thdto3998]

‘Samuel goes out for you’😂❤️love it Just inspired me purchase the camera, cause I’m passionate about photography rather than the specs

[@GeraldGarcia]

I typically spend half an hour on the treadmill so this vid was perfect for that. Fun and entertaining as usual, thanks.

[@Mindartcreativity]

15:28 You would be a good history teacher😂 „In winter there was nothing to do, the servants got bored so they decided to drink and party“ Geniale Erklärung😂

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha, but that's the story 😂

[@thegoodthingz]

"what matters is what others think of you" - All introverted people left the chat

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha :D

[@JKiffAbal]

@@SamuelStreetlife hey where did you get the strap on the df from ?

[@Kukimuncher]

Lol

[@martin-ds3hd]

My favourite camera before mirrorless. Just reallly miss a tiltscreen and the screen should be brighter, more D750like. But I'm in love with the sound of the knobs and also it was smaller than the other fx DSLR.

[@eliedelorme9945]

I love the intro and of course this amazing camera. The best I have ever had with the Nikon F5. Coming back to Nikon after a long time using canon eos ds1 I,II,III ans the beautiful canon L lens. This Df came on the market too lately otherwise I’d stay with Nikon. This Df delivers accuate pictures ( colors, IQ sharpness. My ultimate camera. Bye bye Canon.

[@surjosanu5257]

I'm using Df, is an amazing camera

[@TimBlahkeks]

Finally a person telling me how accurate the focus indicator is for manual. So many reviews just talk about autofocus slow.

[@izustun9851]

I was considering the buy DF but somehow it ended up with buying a Zfc with 23mm f1.4 lens. I think the prices of Df is still much more than It is supposed to be.

[@kevlarnegative]

Congrats on your sponsor! Mpb is awesome. Been using for years in UK and now in Europe.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Nice! Yeah me too. Bought something from the UK site before they had a German site haha.

[@clintwoosley9512]

Great colors. Thanks for putting together another beautiful video.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Clint! Glad to know you enjoyed it!

[@dailystupidandinterestingv7794]

good review... a common misconception is you can't print larger with low MP count.... back in the day we were printing 20x30 shots from a D70 6mp.

[@dave-blake]

Great review, thanks for sharing. you don't happen to know what strap that is? It looks nice and soft.

[@eyeofalchemy]

That's for giving me exactly what I was looking for. Was contemplating getting a DF and now my mind has shifted a bit.

[@yanerussky5296]

I hope prices on this camera are not going to increase after this video! I always wanted one =-)))

[@pauka13]

Watching this right before Nikon announcement of their new retro style fx camera! Hopefully we will have a modern version of this beautiful tool!

[@joe_tographer]

The amount of work, creativity, and thoughtfulness that goes into your videos is inspiring.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you Joe. I try my best and sometimes it works :)

[@sailiu9757]

I used it once in 2015, I have always liked the camera, and now I often pay attention to it, but second-hand cameras are still very expensive.

[@rofi3930]

Great video as always, i just wanna ask so lately i really want to go oustside to just shoot, but when i woke up in the morning i lost of all that motivation any suggest or tips to you know bring back that spirit?

[@patpaw]

Loved it Sam, excited for your MPB partnership ✌

[@sdhute]

I’d love to see a zdf. I’ve found the df new in box but it’s more expensive then the d850. I’ve started with mirrorless but have been enjoying older DSLR cameras. I do enjoy that what seems to be better build quality.

[@markchan5516]

After rewatching this clip, I just realised I have the same gear set you’re using - Nikon Df, D850, Ricoh GRIII/GRIIIX. I still have a Fuji X100F but rarely used. Hit me up if you plan to come visit Singapore! 😊

[@laxcdn]

I got rid of my D750 for a X-T1 and am struggling with switching back to Nikon with a DF, but they are so expensive here. I still have a bunch of Nikon lenses I use with the Fuji.

[@lukedecena6176]

Thanks for taking the extra kilometers Samuel. Been looking for a Df in my local used market, dont know why they didnt continue this one and they released the crop-sensor plastic nikon Zfc. Great review!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Luke! Maybe we will see a Full Frame ZF some day. Would be cool! Always nice to have a different option.

[@victorlim5077]

I think I will buy the Black Edition Zfc and mount some Voigtlander lenses on it. 😍

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Do it haha. Should be a fun setup.

[@camelotvanerven9667]

Got the Z f/c black, great compact camera, beside my M10.

[@BADWOLFinaForest]

Hi! Thank you for this brilliant video and for your nice opinion about the Df 🙏🏼 I was wondering what is the brand of the strap you have on it, I’m looking for exactly the same strap as this one for many times now! Thank you for your help 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@jklphoto]

Modern Nikon focus screens are not optimized for manual focusing Samuel. They have no focus aids like a split screen. You are trying to use the Df with lenses designed for the Nikon FM era. Perhaps a Zeiss lens with depth of field scale would suit your purpose better? It would enable zone focusing for street use. This would be a better fusion of analog and digital platforms. Wondering if you tried your 28mm from the D850 on the Df while you had it?

[@triumph_cv]

If it's any consolation I thought you looked cool standing on the street with the DF around your neck Samuel. 🤣👍

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha! I felt cool :D

[@danielmaluba7862]

Funny, I have this camera but it's sitting unusable on a shelf because I attempted to replace the view screen with the split image focus one. Well, that did not go well! I removed the original ok, but was completely unable to load the new screen! I could also not put back the original one, because the casing would not close. But before this drama, I enjoyed shooting with this and was happy with the images. I don't know if Nikon could fix this?

[@garyhooper3064]

I've been thinking of getting one so I could use my nom-ai lenses. I really wish Nikon would have included that feature on more cameras.

[@alozor13]

i still use a d4. i love that sensor (along the d700). it's a big heavy beast but so am i. granted, it doesn't look as photogenic sitting next to a latte than a Leica M... but whatever.

[@lorenzopiermattei]

I LOVE NIKON DF

[@JV-tg2ne]

I still use mine - great little rig

[@alfredoguadarramam]

I Town one Df and agree 100% with all your comments. Just one mine, with Nikon AF lentes, focus just work perfect, and in particular, with the kit lens 50mm f1.8G not just focus but image is very very good, looks like Nikon really found which of Lis lentes match very very good this camera. Rgds from Mexico

[@AbrahamMusalem]

Love ya dude. Great video

[@SamuelStreetlife]

[@-grey]

The images look really nice, the D850 still looks a little better, but overall your shots have a texture to them that doesn't look so modern. It would be interesting to see if that holds up with the update to this camera: the Nikon Zfc and maybe the new 26f2.8 lens, if you were willing to try it out. I enjoyed the structure of this video a lot, it felt there was a lot of variety. ✌️

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

I agree. The D850 is indeed a superior machine. It’s a performance camera that professionals can use without any worry.

[@francisjacobs2077]

Approche intéressante. Cela me donne envie d'en acquérir un et d'utiliser mes anciennes optiques Ais.

[@taneltinnuri8985]

Sam, did you had any specific reason you changed your Ulron 35 to nokton 40?

[@andrewbutton5580]

I put a split screen in mine. I don't use AF lenses. Only retrofitted ancient glass.

[@rohdiamant80]

had to stop the video at the 19 minute mark to appreciate the extra mile! STARK!!! 🙂

[@ElusiveFrame]

This escalated rather quickly. 😂 Your humor is gold. 📸

[@Atokinox]

For the sensor goodness you should try nikon d700 and d200

[@junichinomura4810]

great review and gear experience samuel

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Junichi :D and for the question hehe

[@junichinomura4810]

@@SamuelStreetlife 😁👍📸

[@dubanhernandocastanedamora7196]

For my the big problem with the dslr wit vintage glass is the focus. For using vintage glass I prefer the mirrolees 😊

[@maxwellwellmax878]

" Doesnt Matter what you think, what matters is what other people think of you! " 🤣🤣

[@LetsGoFilm]

I had the Df but couldn’t nail the focus, seemed like the viewfinder prism was out of alignment. I tried playing with diopter, changing lenses, and even changing the viewfinder piece Anyone had a similar problem?

[@bobamarmstrong]

I had the same problem with a Nikon D80. I think that it is the prism. I couldn't change it, that's why my only choise was to rely on the dot focus confirmation in order to take a good pic

[@bryanotero123]

U need glasses

[@charlesdelacruz7479]

Love these videos very clean lol love your vibe cheers

[@miquelf]

Nice video edit and storytelling!

[@abelb8612]

Great compositions. Proper exposure helps a lot also. I like your indoor shots better than the fair photos, which looks more amateurish. Maybe a telephoto lens would have made it better, making you closer to the subjects. So, a split prism can be installed in a digital camera when you have manual focus lens?

[@Flinches]

Surprised your haven't made a video about adobe camera raw supporting GR profiles now

[@SamuelStreetlife]

I wanted to do that in my last video where I presented the new film simulation but I forgot to do that haha. They added the profiles right before christmas last year! Great news for GR users.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

how would you compare the Df to let's say the Nikon D700? Considering those cameras served kind of the same purpose of getting the flagship sensor into a lower end body (D3 for the D700, D4 for the Df) The D700 is also a looot cheaper so I dunno if getting the Df is super worth it if you don't care about the looks

[@SubterraneanBruh]

I still want one

[@JezLerman]

Great video, thank you for posting it and I really, really appreciate that 10K walk you made in the cold weather. I came here to see that Nokton Voigtlander lens of yours in action. Salivating here. As I write this, Nikon have just released the Zf, exactly as you predicted, so can you now DM me the winning numbers of next week's Euro lottery? Hey, even if I had the money I wouldn't buy the Df or Zf as I'm building a small system around a D700, a D7200, a couple of primes, maybe a VR zoom, and that Voigtlander lens of yours might just be included in their, too...

[@kristoffergo6294]

Best intro ever!:)

[@gaarakabuto1]

This is the only DSLR camera that it didn't bother me as much, it's the only camera that both size and ergonomics are more reminiscing of the mirrorless standards than the DSLR ones.

[@johntravena119]

The opening is the perfect parody of the Df commercials! 😂 To find a hipster you gotta find a humorless man with a confrontational attitude with a nose ring and a beard full of pork and pickle juice. I covet this camera. For me I’d rather have 16 Megapixel files cause they’re smaller and cheaper to store and I’m not gonna print anything bigger than that. Also you can hand hold slower shutter speeds on smaller sensors. This sensor definitely has a certain look and has a reputation for being as close to Leica as Nikon ever got. Glad I watched your review cause the manual focus problems wouldn’t be worth it to me. Probably won’t be able to get this camera out of my imagination until I try one though!