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I can understand the range finder attraction: in terms of physical dimension and shape, it makes a lot of sense as it's very easy to pack in a small bag or a large pocket. However, an old fashion SLR form factor? It doesn't make a lot of sense in terms of form factor IMHO.

 

The problem is not with the old-fashioned SLR form factor but that the Df is not using this form factor. Nikon manual SLRs like the FM/FE/FM3a were all very small, comparable to Leica rangefinder cameras. The EM, FG, FG-20 were even considerably smaller.

 

If anything, then only the AF module can lead to inevitable bulk here. I doubt that the LCD or sensor thickness can be a significant cause, since Leica manages to keep the thickness of their digital bodies comparable to the film ones.

 

If the AF module is the cause, they should consider that people that would buy such a body for their pre-AI or AI lenses do not care about AF and would favor a more compact body.

 

The other possibility of course is that Nikon designed in a lazy way without even considering saving space or weight and just used D600 internal components and a fancy skin.