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The camera's design should tickle the fancy of the photo-nostalgic folks.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
In the Df, the lever on the top right of the lens mount (facing you) collapses, which allows you to attach pre-1977 lenses without jumping through hoops.
On the left side are ISO and exposure compensation dials, while on the right you've got shutter speed (including the ability to control speed in 1/3 steps via other controls) with a drive mode switch and a PSAM switch. All the dials lock independently, which is nice. There's also a tiny status LCD.
The placement of the SD slot in the battery compartment is a bit disappointing, but Nikon claims there's plenty of clearance to open the compartment while mounted on a tripod.
