The Retro-Styled Nikon Df DSLR Was Both Behind and Ahead of the Times

The Retro-Styled Nikon Df DSLR Was Both Behind and Ahead of the Times

While Nikon's vintage-inspired Zf and Zfc mirrorless cameras have proven exceptionally popular with photographers, they are not Nikon's first foray into a retro-styled digital camera. No, that was 2013's Nikon Df, arguably the most bizarre DSLR Nikon ever released. 12 years later, people are returning to the Df and appreciating all its novel charms.

The Nikon Df doesn’t do video, but still costs US$1,000 used because it’s a beautifully awkward photography gem

Nikon’s only retro-themed DSLR doesn’t look nearly as authentic as the retro cameras of today, but its bulbous form factor, optical viewfinder and stills-only design give it an appeal all of its own