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Official Df Image Thread

  
 
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p.24 #1 · p.24 #1 · Official Df Image Thread


Once you have one you will love it, I was in the exact camp your in had a D800e and x100 - I pre-ordered a DF at release used it for a day and sent it back- I then started seeing results from others and decided to try it again- fast forward a couple of months and I now Df and Sony RX1- sold my D800 and all my zooms also sold off the x100s in favor of the RX1 (mainly for the 35mm F2 lens- best 35 ever IMO) so my normal carry kit is the DF with 24mm 1.4 and 58mm 1.4 and the sony for the 35- My second carry option is the DF with the 35 Sigma and 85mm 1.4- travel and business trips (night out- family day trips just take the RX1) 2 weeks ago I thought I missed my D800 and purchased a used one on the board - I used it for a weekend and re-sold it my main reasons:
- light balance performance is so much better on the DF
- size and weight (I forgot how massive the d800 was)
- low light high ISO the DF kills the d800 IMO
- battery life on the DF is fantastic

What I don't like:
- I miss the pop up flash for fill in
- sd card slot with battery
- strap lug placement
- I wish the grip was a bit deeper - I keep my RRS L plate on to add a little more bulk

I hope they do a refresh and keep the same sensor

Overall I love the camera

John

aut0maticdan wrote:
Really digging this thread for its photos and experiences. Please keep it going. I've gone through a lot of emotions with this cam from pure excitement on initial announcement to disappointment when I found out about its "issues" and a lot of back and forth since then. I've played with the one on display in B&H multiple times and love its size and weight and ergonomics. I LOVE the sensor like I did the d700. I don't think I've ever sweat a piece of kit for such a long time! It seems like if they ever did a follow up,
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Aug 06, 2014 at 09:55 PM
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p.24 #2 · p.24 #2 · Official Df Image Thread


suhsin wrote:
Here are my contributions:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14493511270_feced04773_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14700037033_e86d5f1b87_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/14677787014_67c5b2117a_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/14493502658_f320ee2896_b.jpg
Enjoy!


Wonderful series! I did enjoy viewing them. Such sharp resolution, especially the BIF photo..wow.



Aug 06, 2014 at 10:07 PM
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p.24 #3 · p.24 #3 · Official Df Image Thread


I'm pretty content with my gear, surprisingly the D810 didn't kick on my NAS.

In fact I'm so content I decided to jump into another expensive hobby...

Taken with Df + 35mm f/1.4G, nothing special just quick snap and a comparison with my D3 + TC-14E + 70-200mm VR I






Aug 07, 2014 at 02:30 AM
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p.24 #4 · p.24 #4 · Official Df Image Thread


I'm moving away from paid work for a while because I'm a stay at home Dad and my oldest daughter will be playing softball for a traveling team and for the HS team her freshman year. I use to shoot the D3s and moved to the D800 and for the most part I love the D800. But like a lot of you I am getting pulled in by the DF. Would I be accurate in comparing its AF to the AF on the D7000. I actually have zero issues with my D7000 for covering softball. I do notice the improvement when I use my D800 but not really enough where I choose it over the D800. I prefer the D800 just because I like the files better. The D7000 does all right though. I'm wondering if The DF would be a nice middle of the road image maker between the D7000 and D800. I'm mostly talking file quality and file size but in FX. I know about the other limitations. I am more of a prime shooter theses days and in Oregon good high ISO is a bonus. I don't want to go back to a big D3s, even though I love this body. A used DF seems like it could be a nice option to avoid the $2700 sticker. Anyone have any feed back on the AF over all for sports if you have good technique. Over all this would be a camera for my pleasure, shooting wild life, daughters sports, a few jobs here and there and some fine art. I guess I'm on the fence with this tempting body. It appears to be an awesome body for shooting primes.


Aug 07, 2014 at 03:22 AM
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p.24 #5 · p.24 #5 · Official Df Image Thread


I asked gilgabo what this was but he claimed he couldn't see it. Either I have a really huge artifact hanging around on my monitor or he looked at the wrong photo. Here is a crop of his photo on page 22. What is that black thing either hanging off the bridge or growing up from the water in mid-span? I thought it might be a medieval siege engine that got stuck under the bridge, but I don't think they would have marked it with lights way back when. If anybody knows, please enlighten me.





What is this thing?




Aug 07, 2014 at 08:27 PM
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p.24 #6 · p.24 #6 · Official Df Image Thread


DF+105 DC







Aug 08, 2014 at 08:38 PM
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p.24 #7 · p.24 #7 · Official Df Image Thread


df+105 dc







Aug 09, 2014 at 03:27 PM
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p.24 #8 · p.24 #8 · Official Df Image Thread


ok, well, I'm taking the first step. I placed a rental order for the Df, 58/1.4 and Zeiss 135/2. Basically that's my current wish list.

thanks guys! I don't think think this will be a cheap.



Aug 09, 2014 at 08:29 PM
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p.24 #9 · p.24 #9 · Official Df Image Thread


aut0maticdan wrote:
ok, well, I'm taking the first step. I placed a rental order for the Df, 58/1.4 and Zeiss 135/2. Basically that's my current wish list.

thanks guys! I don't think think this will be a cheap.


that's going to be one nice and expensive setup! i'm tempted to explore the zeiss



Aug 10, 2014 at 01:09 AM
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p.24 #10 · p.24 #10 · Official Df Image Thread


NDF_7797-20140302-13H33 by carolynanddaniel, on Flickr


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p.24 #11 · p.24 #11 · Official Df Image Thread


Excellent choices. It may not be "cheap" but if the funds are available, it's well worth it. I'm 1/3rd of the way (Z 135/2) to that end.


Aug 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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p.24 #12 · p.24 #12 · Official Df Image Thread


DF+105DC

jpeg sooc

thanks for the previous likes!







Aug 10, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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p.24 #13 · p.24 #13 · Official Df Image Thread


Same old story, been super busy. Hopefully this weekend I can find some time to catch the Chicago Air and Water show!

Df + Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC AE:




Aug 13, 2014 at 09:08 PM
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p.24 #14 · p.24 #14 · Official Df Image Thread


Back to the Df after a run with the XT-1. These are all high ISO and sun going down but you have to show your kids :-)
Greg

















Aug 13, 2014 at 10:52 PM
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p.24 #15 · p.24 #15 · Official Df Image Thread


chuhsi1 wrote:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/13963283479_49e0bc1ac9_b.jpgNDF_7797-20140302-13H33 by carolynanddaniel, on Flickr


Love this shot! Very nice!




Aug 13, 2014 at 10:55 PM
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p.24 #16 · p.24 #16 · Official Df Image Thread


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DF and 85mm 1.4


Beautiful shots, and I agree..amazing color tones. Very nice!




Aug 13, 2014 at 10:57 PM
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p.24 #17 · p.24 #17 · Official Df Image Thread


A few from camping over the weekend

DF with 24mm 1.4 and 58mm 1.4



























Aug 14, 2014 at 02:34 PM
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p.24 #18 · p.24 #18 · Official Df Image Thread


John, these are all nice. I have always loved the Triumph triple. The light is really handled well in all!
Thanks for sharing!
Greg



Aug 14, 2014 at 09:36 PM
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p.24 #19 · p.24 #19 · Official Df Image Thread


another DC option
105 DC







Aug 15, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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p.24 #20 · p.24 #20 · Official Df Image Thread


johnmondy wrote:
Once you have one you will love it, I was in the exact camp your in had a D800e and x100 - I pre-ordered a DF at release used it for a day and sent it back- I then started seeing results from others and decided to try it again- fast forward a couple of months and I now Df and Sony RX1- sold my D800 and all my zooms also sold off the x100s in favor of the RX1 (mainly for the 35mm F2 lens- best 35 ever IMO) so my normal carry kit is the DF with 24mm
...Show more

John, how does Siggy 35mm Art balance and otherwise handle on the Df? Thank you.



Aug 15, 2014 at 01:32 PM
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