Remember The New Nikon Df On The 5th Of November

The Fifth of November 

Remember, remember! The fifth of November,

The Gunpowder treason and plot;

I know of no reason 

Why the Gunpowder treason 

Should ever be forgot! 

Talking about the Fifth of November, many of us can simply think of Guy Fawkes, the member of the foiled Gunpower plot who was arrested while attempting to blow up The House Of Lords in the UK in 1605. Of coz, I can also remember the very sexy Natalie Portman in the 2006 movie, V For Vendetta. 

More recently, we can also think of the Anonymous Group's annual 5th of November operations  over cyber space and their latest attacks on Philippines and Australian websites just a couple of days ago.

Individuals appearing in public as Anonymous and wearing Guy Fawkes masks

Source: wikipedia

Talking about the Anonymous, I certainly respect this group of cyber freedom fighters and in fact, I have been paying very much attention on their recent movements. To me, reading news about Anonymous is certainly more exciting than watching my favourite Manchester United beating Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Champions League. Sometimes, we as commoners felt helpless at times and  look forward for a saviour to come along to save the day, Anonymous gave commoners the hope that we are waiting for. 

Time magazine has also named Anonymous as one of the 100 Most Influential, number 36 to be precise. The 5th of November has such an interesting story behind. However to the photography universe, the 5th of November has another meaning; The 5th of November is the day that Nikon announced the all new Full Frame Df DSLR!

Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The All New Nikon Df

Its certainly very exciting to see yet another Full Frame from Nikon and adding to its large sensor camera line up since the day the Japan camera manufacturer release its first Full Frame, the D3 back in 2007. 

The Nikon Df DSLR is a very classically designed camera with mechanical dials and buttons but along with modern Nikon digital technologies.The Df stands for Digital Fusion and this new camera is armed with a 16MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor inside and fully compatible with Nikon’s range of lens including classic non-AI lenses. It offers an ISO from 100 to 25,600 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204,800 equivalent ) and  maximum 5.5 fps continuous shooting.

With a 39-point autofocus system with 9 cross-type AF points, which is similar to the new Nikon D610. Unlike the D610, the Df only has a single SD card slot.

The All New Nikon Df

Its certainly interesting for Nikon to annouce a new camera on the 5th Of November.

And with this new retro styled Df from Nikon, I am excited about what Nikon's rival, Canon have up on its sleeve, perhaps a retro-designed Full Frame EOS M?