Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
"Pure Photography" with IBIS? Nah... I don't think so. That wouldn't be in harmony with the marketing of this camera. Nikon doesn't offer IBIS with any other DSLR bodies, so why start with this one? If it is the D4 sensor, and an improved version at that, very useable ISO 25,600 will be within reach and another 3 stops available for coal mine interiors. I've even seen surprisingly clean photos taken at 51,200 with the D4. 204,800 is 6 stops better than a 3,200 film equivalent, the best one could hope for with an FM2 or 3A. So there has been some progress.
Add an f/1.4 prime or two (no, I don't think they intended the use of f/3.5-5.6 consumer zooms with this camera), and there isn't a place on earth that is dark enough for the DF not to deliver decent photos.
The thought has crossed my mind to sell all my other gear except the F6 and the needed lenses if the DF keeps its promises. With all my complaints and whining about useless, modern camera technology, it seems like an obvious option. As opposed to the E-M1, this camera has the same format and lens mount as my favourite film camera, which means that I would be able to alternate seamlessly between the two. It won't happen overnight but it might make me the happiest photographers on earth some time in the future
Add an f/1.4 prime or two (no, I don't think they intended the use of f/3.5-5.6 consumer zooms with this camera), and there isn't a place on earth that is dark enough for the DF not to deliver decent photos.
The thought has crossed my mind to sell all my other gear except the F6 and the needed lenses if the DF keeps its promises. With all my complaints and whining about useless, modern camera technology, it seems like an obvious option. As opposed to the E-M1, this camera has the same format and lens mount as my favourite film camera, which means that I would be able to alternate seamlessly between the two. It won't happen overnight but it might make me the happiest photographers on earth some time in the future