Another new nikon FF?

tuco · 10-23-2013, 02:38 PM

A lot of wild speculation going on with this retro camera. I think we'll just have to wait a few weeks and find out.

I have a XP1 and the retro-style camera design on that camera does not translate well to a modern camera. And by that I mean a film rangefinder you could just wrap your hands around it to hold it. No problem. The controls were on the top and the lens. But in the case of the XP1, the back is so filled with buttons that it makes it is difficult to hold with man-size hands and not inadvertently push unwanted buttons.

So making a modern retro-style camera it would be wise to keep it simple and not load the back up with buttons unless it has something of a hand grip to its design.

**qblade** · 10-23-2013, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by tuco

A lot of wild speculation going on with this retro camera. I think we'll just have to wait a few weeks and find out.

I have a XP1 and the retro-style camera design on that camera does not translate well to a modern camera. And by that I mean a film rangefinder you could just wrap your hands around it to hold it. No problem. The controls were on the top and the lens. But in the case of the XP1, the back is so filled with buttons that it makes it is difficult to hold with man-size hands and not inadvertently push unwanted buttons.

So making a modern retro-style camera it would be wise to keep it simple and not load the back up with buttons unless it has something of a hand grip to its design.

Excellent point, tuco. KISS certainly should apply to this retro-design camera. I would hope the back is rather sparsely filled.

KungPOW · 10-23-2013, 11:07 PM

nikon has a teaser video now:

You Tube

Alizarine · 10-24-2013, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by KungPOW

nikon has a teaser video now:

Yup, and it shows as much as a hotshoe, the front of the new lens, and we hear a shutter sound that may or may not be the actual one in the upcoming camera.
It sounds like my old K2...

Winder · 10-24-2013, 10:13 AM

More on the Nikon video teaser | Nikon Rumors

mecrox · 10-24-2013, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by KungPOW

nikon has a teaser video now:

Nikon - Pure Photography #1 - YouTube

I wonder whether "It's in my hands again" is the right voice-over for a film showing a man in a raincoat doing something funny at belt-buckle level.

Nesster · 10-24-2013, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by mecrox

I wonder whether "It's in my hands again" is the right voice-over for a film showing a man in a raincoat doing something funny at belt-buckle level.

Especially as Nikon doesn't look to bundle a zoom with the camera...

tuco · 10-24-2013, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Especially as Nikon doesn't look to bundle a zoom with the camera...

Price aside, this camera seems like it would be right up your alley.

Nesster · 10-24-2013, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Price aside, this camera seems like it would be right up your alley.

My alley is full of the D600.

Winder · 10-24-2013, 02:15 PM

The name will be "Nikon DF" | Nikon Rumors

The new retro FX DSLR camera will be called Nikon DF. The interesting part is that DF will stand for "Digital Fusion". I also have two new bits of information:

The AF system of the Nikon DF will be most likely the same as in the D610 with 39 points.
The Nikon DF will have settings for 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The strange part here is the 16:9 ratio since the camera is expected not to have video.
"I am now 100% sure that the D4H specifications I posted yesterday were 100% fake. Sorry about that."

Wired · 10-24-2013, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The name will be "Nikon DF" | Nikon Rumors

The new retro FX DSLR camera will be called Nikon DF. The interesting part is that DF will stand for "Digital Fusion". I also have two new bits of information:

The AF system of the Nikon DF will be most likely the same as in the D610 with 39 points.
The Nikon DF will have settings for 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The strange part here is the 16:9 ratio since the camera is expected not to have video.
"I am now 100% sure that the D4H specifications I posted yesterday were 100% fake. Sorry about that."

hopefully that means that the price has the chance of being more realistic as well.

tuco · 10-24-2013, 02:50 PM

Wait for the 2nd generation of this camera.

bossa · 10-24-2013, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

I'm still hoping they are waiting for announcements of others and see their price points.
They must have one more shot for the 2013 — they simply can't leave it at this.

Agree 100%

Nesster · 10-24-2013, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuco

Wait for the 2nd generation of this camera.

or the Nikon DM2 = titanium shutter manual focus manual exposure manual metering stripper model, but with a wheel for G lens compatibility

Wired · 10-24-2013, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

or the Nikon DM2 = titanium shutter manual focus manual exposure manual metering stripper model, but with a wheel for G lens compatibility

Pretty sure I got an LX for that...but no DA compatibility. :P

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10-23-2013, 02:38 PM	#91
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	A lot of wild speculation going on with this retro camera. I think we'll just have to wait a few weeks and find out. I have a XP1 and the retro-style camera design on that camera does not translate well to a modern camera. And by that I mean a film rangefinder you could just wrap your hands around it to hold it. No problem. The controls were on the top and the lens. But in the case of the XP1, the back is so filled with buttons that it makes it is difficult to hold with man-size hands and not inadvertently push unwanted buttons. So making a modern retro-style camera it would be wise to keep it simple and not load the back up with buttons unless it has something of a hand grip to its design.

10-23-2013, 03:27 PM	#92
qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Originally posted by tuco A lot of wild speculation going on with this retro camera. I think we'll just have to wait a few weeks and find out. I have a XP1 and the retro-style camera design on that camera does not translate well to a modern camera. And by that I mean a film rangefinder you could just wrap your hands around it to hold it. No problem. The controls were on the top and the lens. But in the case of the XP1, the back is so filled with buttons that it makes it is difficult to hold with man-size hands and not inadvertently push unwanted buttons. So making a modern retro-style camera it would be wise to keep it simple and not load the back up with buttons unless it has something of a hand grip to its design. Excellent point, tuco. KISS certainly should apply to this retro-design camera. I would hope the back is rather sparsely filled.

10-24-2013, 02:57 AM	#94
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by KungPOW nikon has a teaser video now: Yup, and it shows as much as a hotshoe, the front of the new lens, and we hear a shutter sound that may or may not be the actual one in the upcoming camera. It sounds like my old K2...

10-24-2013, 10:13 AM	#95
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	More on the Nikon video teaser \| Nikon Rumors

10-24-2013, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#96
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Originally posted by KungPOW nikon has a teaser video now: Nikon - Pure Photography #1 - YouTube I wonder whether "It's in my hands again" is the right voice-over for a film showing a man in a raincoat doing something funny at belt-buckle level.

10-24-2013, 12:01 PM	#97
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by mecrox I wonder whether "It's in my hands again" is the right voice-over for a film showing a man in a raincoat doing something funny at belt-buckle level. Especially as Nikon doesn't look to bundle a zoom with the camera...

10-24-2013, 12:09 PM	#98
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Nesster Especially as Nikon doesn't look to bundle a zoom with the camera... Price aside, this camera seems like it would be right up your alley.

10-24-2013, 01:09 PM	#99
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by tuco Price aside, this camera seems like it would be right up your alley. My alley is full of the D600.

10-24-2013, 02:15 PM	#100
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	The name will be "Nikon DF" \| Nikon Rumors The new retro FX DSLR camera will be called Nikon DF. The interesting part is that DF will stand for "Digital Fusion". I also have two new bits of information: The AF system of the Nikon DF will be most likely the same as in the D610 with 39 points. The Nikon DF will have settings for 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The strange part here is the 16:9 ratio since the camera is expected not to have video. "I am now 100% sure that the D4H specifications I posted yesterday were 100% fake. Sorry about that."

10-24-2013, 02:19 PM	#101
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Winder The name will be "Nikon DF" \| Nikon Rumors The new retro FX DSLR camera will be called Nikon DF. The interesting part is that DF will stand for "Digital Fusion". I also have two new bits of information: The AF system of the Nikon DF will be most likely the same as in the D610 with 39 points. The Nikon DF will have settings for 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The strange part here is the 16:9 ratio since the camera is expected not to have video. "I am now 100% sure that the D4H specifications I posted yesterday were 100% fake. Sorry about that." hopefully that means that the price has the chance of being more realistic as well.

10-24-2013, 02:50 PM	#102
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Wait for the 2nd generation of this camera.

10-24-2013, 03:51 PM	#103
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Uluru I'm still hoping they are waiting for announcements of others and see their price points. They must have one more shot for the 2013 — they simply can't leave it at this. Agree 100%

10-24-2013, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#104
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by tuco Wait for the 2nd generation of this camera. or the Nikon DM2 = titanium shutter manual focus manual exposure manual metering stripper model, but with a wheel for G lens compatibility

10-24-2013, 05:55 PM	#105
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Nesster or the Nikon DM2 = titanium shutter manual focus manual exposure manual metering stripper model, but with a wheel for G lens compatibility Pretty sure I got an LX for that...but no DA compatibility. :P