The magic of classic style and modern filling

In the full-frame camera segment, Nikon has twice delighted connoisseurs of the aesthetics of classic film cameras FM2/FE series: a retro SLR camera **Nikon Df** was released in 2013, and a full-frame mirrorless camera was released in 2023 **Nikon Z f**.

Are these stylish cases purely fashion accessories, or do they contain serious technical reserves? strength?

1. Mirror firstborn Nikon Df

Nikon Df received a sensor from the flagship **Nikon D4** (16.2 MP) and a reinforced mechanical shutter. Metal disks shutter speeds and ISO are made of milled aluminum.

• Declared shutter life Df:150,000 operations.
• Actual mileage:Df owners take good care of their equipment. Average mileage is **200,000 – 300,000 frames**. The shutters last almost forever.

2. Mirrorless masterpiece Nikon Z f

Nikon Z f (24.5 MP) is equipped with the latest EXPEED 7 processor, 8 stop stub and high-speed mechanical curtains.

• Declared shutter life Z f:200,000 operations.
• Silent Shutter support:As with the entire Z series, you can shoot with a quiet electronic shutter with zero mechanical wear.

Comparative review of retro models

Model	System type	Declared resource	Reading EXIF
Nikon Df	DSLR (DSLR, F-mount)	150,000	ShutterCount tag (100% accuracy)
Nikon Z f	Mirrorless (FX, Z-mount)	200,000	Separate Mechanical/Total tags