Nikon Zfc

The all-new Nikon Zfc offers an exceptional blend of performance, convenience, and creative possibilities. Experience a new level of imaging excellence with its advanced features and intuitive design. Whether you’re capturing stunning photos or recording high-quality videos, the Zfc is designed to elevate your creative endeavors. 

Product Highlights

The Nikon Zfc seamlessly blends heritage design with cutting-edge technology, offering photographers a unique and captivating shooting experience. Let’s explore some of its standout features that make it a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Key Features:

• APS-C Size: The Zfc features an APS-C size sensor, delivering exceptional image quality and performance in a compact form factor.
• 20.9 Megapixels: With a resolution of 20.9 megapixels, the Zfc captures stunningly detailed images with vibrant colors and impressive clarity.
• ISO 100-51200: From bright daylight to dimly lit environments, the Zfc’s wide ISO range ensures excellent low-light performance and minimal noise across various shooting conditions.
• 6 EXPEED: Powered by Nikon’s advanced 6 EXPEED image-processing engine, the Zfc delivers fast and responsive performance, allowing photographers to capture fleeting moments with ease.
• Eye-/Animal-Detection AF: Whether shooting stills or videos, the Zfc’s advanced autofocus system features Eye- and Animal-Detection AF, ensuring sharp and focused images of both human and animal subjects.
• Heritage Design: Inspired by classic Nikon film cameras, the Zfc boasts a retro-inspired design that pays homage to Nikon’s rich photographic legacy, making it a stylish and iconic accessory for any photographer.
• Vari-angle Monitor: The Zfc is equipped with a versatile vari-angle monitor that can be tilted and rotated to accommodate various shooting angles, including high-angle and low-angle compositions.
• Creative Picture Controls: Explore your creativity with Nikon’s Creative Picture Controls, allowing you to apply unique artistic effects and filters to your photos directly in-camera.
• Touch Screen: The intuitive touch screen interface makes navigating menus, adjusting settings, and selecting focus points a breeze, offering a seamless and user-friendly shooting experience.
• 4K UHD/30p: Capture stunningly detailed 4K UHD videos at 30 frames per second, bringing your cinematic visions to life with remarkable clarity and realism.
• Self-portrait Mode: Perfect for capturing self-portraits and group shots, the Zfc features a dedicated self-portrait mode that optimizes settings for flattering and well-exposed selfies.
• SnapBridge: Seamlessly transfer photos and videos to your smart devices with SnapBridge, Nikon’s convenient wireless connectivity feature, ensuring easy sharing and backup of your precious memories.
• Premium Exterior: Crafted with attention to detail, the Zfc features a premium exterior finish and tactile controls, exuding quality and sophistication in every aspect of its design.

Advantages

Embracing Iconic Inspiration

Inspired by the legendary Nikon FM2, the Zfc seamlessly blends vintage design elements with modern technology, offering photographers a unique and stylish shooting experience reminiscent of classic film cameras.

Premium Exterior Customization

One of the standout features of the Nikon Zfc is its range of six premium exterior color options, allowing users to customize their camera to suit their individual preferences and lifestyle. From timeless black to vibrant pastel hues, the Zfc offers a style statement for every photographer.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Designed for everyday use and easy portability, the Zfc boasts a compact and lightweight body that fits effortlessly into any bag or purse. Its flat design ensures hassle-free transportation, making it the perfect companion for photographers on the go.

Hands-On Control and Creativity

With three individual dials and a small aperture window, users can enjoy the tactile experience of manually adjusting settings before capturing each shot. This hands-on approach adds a sense of creativity and control to the photography process, allowing users to fine-tune their settings with precision.

Versatile Vari-Angle Touch Screen Monitor

Equipped with a vari-angle touch screen monitor, the Zfc enables users to shoot from various angles and perspectives with ease. Whether capturing selfies, vlogging, or exploring different shooting styles, the versatile monitor offers flexibility and convenience in composition.

Clear and Detailed Imaging

Featuring a Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 20.9 effective megapixels and an ISO range of 100-51200, the Zfc delivers clear and detailed images in any lighting condition. The sensor ensures minimal noise and captures textures with precision, preserving every detail of the scene.

Advanced Autofocus Capabilities

The Zfc includes Eye-Detection AF and Animal-Detection AF, automatically detecting and tracking the eyes of both humans and pets for sharp focus, even in motion. These features are available for both stills and video recording, ensuring consistently precise focus on subjects.

Creative Expression with Picture Controls

With 20 Creative Picture Controls, users can apply various creative effects to both photos and videos, previewing them in real-time for immediate feedback on the desired look and style. This versatility allows photographers to express their unique vision and creativity effortlessly.

Seamless Connectivity with SnapBridge

Utilizing the SnapBridge app, the Zfc can be easily connected to a smart device for seamless photo transfer, sharing, and firmware updates. This connectivity option enhances the user experience, providing convenient access to photos and updates on the go.

Shutter Options

Exploring Shutter Variability

The Nikon Zfc offers photographers a diverse range of shutter options to accommodate various shooting scenarios, ensuring optimal performance and flexibility in capturing moments.

Mechanical Shutter Versatility

Equipped with an electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, the Zfc provides reliable and precise shutter operation. This mechanical shutter offers traditional functionality and is well-suited for general photography needs.

Smooth Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter

In addition to the mechanical shutter, the Zfc features an electronic front-curtain shutter, enhancing overall shutter performance. This innovative feature minimizes shutter vibrations, resulting in smoother operation and sharper images, particularly at slower shutter speeds.

Silent and Swift Electronic Shutter

For situations requiring silent operation and high-speed shooting, the Zfc offers an electronic shutter option. This silent shutter mode ensures discreet shooting, making it ideal for capturing candid moments without disturbing the scene.

Adjustable Shutter Speeds

The Zfc provides a comprehensive range of shutter speeds tailored to different shooting modes and preferences. Utilizing the dedicated shutter-speed dial, photographers can select speeds ranging from 1/4000 to 4 seconds, including bulb and time modes, as well as flash sync, for precise control over exposure.

Enhanced Control with the Main Command Dial

By utilizing the main command dial, photographers can further expand their shutter speed options, ranging from 1/4000 to 30 seconds in 1/3 increments. In mode M (Manual), shutter speeds can be extended up to an impressive 900 seconds, offering unparalleled versatility for long-exposure photography.

Imaging Performance

Advanced Image Sensor for Stunning Results

The Nikon Zfc mirrorless camera is equipped with a high-quality image sensor that ensures exceptional image capture, delivering stunning photos with remarkable detail and clarity.

Nikon DX Format Sensor

Featuring a sensor size of 23.5 x 15.7 mm, known as the Nikon DX format, the Zfc’s image sensor strikes a balance between performance and portability. This sensor size allows for excellent image quality while also contributing to the camera’s compact and lightweight design.

High Pixel Count for Sharpness

The image sensor boasts a total pixel count of 21.51 million, ensuring that each image captured by the Zfc is sharp, detailed, and full of lifelike clarity. Whether capturing portraits, landscapes, or other subjects, users can rely on the Zfc to deliver stunning results every time.

Versatile Photography Capabilities

With its advanced image sensor, the Zfc is well-suited for a wide range of photography needs. From capturing intricate details in portraits to sweeping vistas in landscapes, the Zfc excels in delivering images that meet the highest standards of quality and creativity.

Conclusion

The Nikon Zfc emerges as a standout choice, catering to the diverse needs of both amateur and professional photographers. Its impressive blend of features, user-friendly interface, and affordability positions it as a compelling option in the mirrorless camera market. Despite its budget-friendly price tag, the Zfc doesn’t compromise on image quality. Equipped with advanced imaging technology, including a high-quality Nikon DX format sensor, it consistently delivers stunning photos with exceptional clarity and detail.

Technical Specifications

Type: Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Lens Mount

• Mount: Nikon Z mount
• Compatible Lenses:
  • Z mount NIKKOR lenses
  • F mount NIKKOR lenses (with mount adapter, restrictions may apply)

Image Sensor

• Type: CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format)
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
• Effective Pixels: 20.9 million
• Total Pixels: 21.51 million

Storage

• File Format:
  • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit
  • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine, normal, or basic compression
  • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control System

• Modes: Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls
• Customization: Selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media

• Compatible: SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards

Viewfinder

• Type: OLED electronic viewfinder
• Coverage: Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical
• Magnification: Approx. 1.02x

Monitor

• Type: TFT touch-sensitive LCD
• Size: 7.5-cm/3.0-in.
• Resolution: Approx. 1040k-dot
• Vari-angle: Yes

Shutter

• Type: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
• Speeds: 1/4000 to 4 s (mechanical shutter); 1/4000 to 30 s (electronic shutter); bulb, time

Release

• Modes: Single frame, continuous L, continuous H, continuous H (extended), Self-timer
• Frame Advance Rate: Continuous L: Approx. 1 to 4 fps; Continuous H: 5 fps; Continuous H (extended): 11 fps

Metering System

• Type: TTL metering using camera image sensor
• Modes: Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted
• Range: -4 to 17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens)

ISO Sensitivity

• Range: ISO 100 to 51200 (expandable to ISO 102400 and ISO 204800)
• Control: Manual, Auto ISO sensitivity control

Autofocus

• Type: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
• Detection Range: -4.5 to +19 EV (without low-light AF)
• Focus Points: 209 focus points

Flash

• Control: TTL flash control
• Modes: Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, and more
• Wireless Flash: Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

White Balance

• Options: Auto, natural light auto, direct sunlight, and more
• Bracketing: Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL

Video

• Frame Size and Rate: 4K UHD; 30p, 25p, 24p; Full HD; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
• File Format: MOV, MP4
• Compression: H.264/MPEG-4
• Audio Recording: Linear PCM (MOV), AAC (MP4)

Connectivity

• USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB)
• HDMI: Type D HDMI connector
• Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
• Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Available

Power Source

• Battery: One EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Charging: EH-7P Charging AC Adapter (available separately)

Dimensions/Weight

• Dimensions: Approx. 134.5 x 93.5 x 43.5 mm
• Weight: Approx. 445 g (with battery and memory card); Approx. 390 g (camera body only)

Operating Environment

• Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

Supplied Accessories

• EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• MH-32 Battery Charger
• DK-32 Rubber Eyecup
• AN-DC23 Strap
• BF-N1 Body Cap