Nikon rates the Df’s AF as effective only down to EV –1 ... After focusing manually with our old lens, we yearned for a split-image focusing screen—alas, there is no such option for the Df. Switching ...

and its focusing screen is not an ideal match for older manual focus lenses. Nikon also curiously decided to drop support for video recording from the Df, resulting in a camera that's an odd mix ...

and it would die in a hurry while shooting video — and partly just a reflection of Nikon’s focus on still photography with the Df. The Df is one of the smaller, more compact and portable full ...

According to Nikon, the Df doesn't have a user-changeable focusing screen, which is a shame. But the company has the same official take on the D800, and there are after-market solutions available ...

AF System: The convenience and precision of Nikon’s 39-point AF system is proof-positive of the benefits of modern technology. With 39 selectable AF points throughout the frame for precise focus, the ...

and a clear sign that Nikon has intended the Df to be a serious proposition to serious photographers. The camera only comes with a 39-point AF module - thankfully, the focus points aren't permanently ...

and its focusing screen is not an ideal match for older manual focus lenses. Nikon also curiously decided to drop support for video recording from the Df, resulting in a camera that's an odd mix ...

As it has the same sensor and image processor as Nikon's range ... for manual focusing as the enlarged view enables the focus to be placed very precisely. Predictably, the Df's live view ...