High expectations for the debut of Nikon's "Z fc"! Dare to guess the figure of the "Df" successor (Manabee News)-Yahoo! Journalism

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Nikon's digital SLR camera "Df" likes beautiful designs and still has deep-rooted fans.

Nikon "Z fc" has been on sale for more than a month. This APS-C format reflector has received a lot of attention for both men and women, young and old, and has also been reported by many media. as the company's camera, this is the best part that has not been seen for a long time. [photo] "Df without mirrors" is expected to feature the film SLR inscription machine "F3" designed by the famous Italian designer Chiusiallo. On the top cover of the fuselage featuring the manually focused film SLR "FM2" The simulation shows the arrangement of the mechanical dial, and the fuselage itself is also reminiscent of the size and weight of film SLRs in previous years. With regard to operability, although it is the impression of the old camera, it is not very bad, but it is more intuitive and easy to understand, which is beyond the completion of the level. What makes people shine all of a sudden is the enthusiastic users of full-size digital SLR "Df", which debuted in 2013. Since the release of Z fc, the Facebook team gathered by Df users has become the topic of Df follow-up patterns. With the hit of Z fc, a full-size model with the same concept can also be considered. Therefore, this time I want to boldly predict the "full-size Z fc" according to my own opinion, which in other words is "Miller-free Df". The theme of the appearance is the famous machine "F3" or the first model of impression, not to mention the example of Z fc, which is one of the film SLR "F", "F2" or "F3". "Df" is not an impression of a particular model, but given the success of Z fc, it is likely that some models will be demonstrated. Considering the style of Z fc, I think "F2" is more powerful, but considering the degree of completion and popularity of the camera, it may be "F3". Keep a low-key grip on the blackbody, there should also be a red vertical line. Of course, the perimeter of the five covers will be a shape reminiscent of the model. The apron around the installation may not be the same as the Z fc, or may be slightly bulged. Personally, I think having an apron will make your shape closer to F3. With regard to the layout of the operating assembly, Z fc will be used as the benchmark. The rewind lever on the left side of the top cover should be equipped with an ISO sensitivity dial and a coaxial photography mode lever conversion lever, and an exposure correction dial should be provided at the right film counter. Among them, with regard to the exposure correction dial, because it is located on the left side of the top cover in "Df", it is not operational and unpopular, so it must correspond. The subcommand dial at the front desk will also be similar to Z fc. As the body grows, the side of the dial also increases the thickness of a circle, including the sense of click, the maneuverability will also be improved. For the back of the camera, you need a sub-selector and AF-ON button to select focus as quickly as "Z7II" and "Z6II". The main command dial is also the same as the secondary command dial in front of the camera, the width of the operating surface increases the thickness of one circle, and should be easy to operate. The LCD will be tilted rather than a variable angle type with protruding hinges to maintain an intelligent body shape. When I come to this class, I think selfies are rarely taken. Considering the main use of still pictures, even the tilting type will not feel inadequate. Of course, an LCD monitor with a size of more than 3 inches and a resolution of more than 2 million points is appropriate. In addition, the appearance is related to the release hole on the shutter button, and the accessory shoes should be set on the top of the five covers like the professional model "F3P" of F3. Even if the device is based on Z5, there is something annoying about the critical equipment that you want EVF to pay attention to. Considering the level, I want to be based on Z6II, but considering the cost, take "Z5" as the basis of Hartz. Of course, the Z5 also prides itself on effective 24.32 million pixels and inadequate resolution, with a maximum shutter speed of 120000 seconds, and a jitter correction mechanism with a 5-axis compatible sensor shift, so there should be no complaints. The EVF is 3.69 million points in the Z5, but if you decisively create a high definition of 5 million points, it will be close to the single-lens reflective OVF (optical viewfinder), which does not seem to be suitable for the follow-up model of Df. If you want the image of a film camera, painting will also want something to match it. In image control, you want to simulate the Belvia of Fuji film and Kodak chromium of Kodak, or the Try X of black-and-white film. Of course, in addition to the degree to which the parameters can be adjusted, it will be interesting to add a sense of granularity that can get a more film-like effect, peripheral dimming that darkens the four corners of the picture, a fading effect, and so on. As a gadget, it would be interesting to have a film-like frame and a frame with holes (perforations) opened at regular intervals at the top and bottom of the image, or a frame for installing slides. In other parts, I want the card slot to be a dual SD. If the slot is not shared with the battery slot at the bottom, but next to the fuselage, there is no need to remove the camera one by one from the tripod in order to replace the card, such as when the camera is set on the tripod. The fuselage of the dustproof and drip-proof structure is also a mast. Although it looks like a film SLR, the part related to shooting hopes to turn it into a simple and robust camera. With regard to price, if it is based on Z5, I am glad to be cheaper than the previous model Z6II. "full-size Z fc" also thought of "mirrorless Df", writing down the hope, led by enthusiastic Df users, many photography enthusiasts feel the same way. To what extent it will be, and whether it will appear or not? this is very worrying. It is reported that the second generation does not appear in Df, which is related to sales. As something judged by the manufacturer to be unprofitable, not to mention manufacturing, the development cost can not be prepared. Under such circumstances, the popularity of Z fc can be said to be a light for us photography enthusiasts, and the future of "full-size Z fc" is worth looking forward to. This is my personal story. In the moistureproof library that contains cameras that are often taken out because of work and interests, the only DSLR now is Df. The day of Miller may not be far away. Author: Oura Takeshi Takeshi was born in Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Department of Art and Photography of the University of Japan, he worked as a magazine photographer and design company as an independent photographer. In the future, we will carry out various activities centered on camera magazines, general paper and Web media. Member of the Japanese photographers Association (JPS).

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