Nikon Zfc

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Nikon Zfc
Nikon Z fc 3 aug 2021a.jpg
Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
ReleasedJuly 23, 2021;3 years ago (2021-07-23)
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS sensor
(Nikon DX format)
Sensor size 23.5 mm × 15.7 mm APS-C
Sensor maker Sony
Maximum resolution 5,568 × 3,712
(20.9 effective megapixels)
Film speed ISO 100–51200 (standard)
ISO 100–204800 (expandable)
Recording medium SD card
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF
Focus areas209 points
Exposure/metering
Exposure TTL exposure metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure metering TTL exposure metering
Flash
Flash none
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter
Shutter speeds 30s – 1/4000s
Continuous shooting 5fps / 11fps (expand)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder XGA EVF (1280x960 pixels, 2360000 'dots')
Image processing
Image processor EXPEED 6
General
Video recording4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
LCD screen3.2-inch variangle TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1.04 million dots
BatteryEN-EL25
AV port(s)USB Type-C, HDMI Type-D
Data port(s) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Dimensions 134.5×93.5×43.5 mm (5.30×3.68×1.71 in)
Weight 390g (body only)
445g (includes battery)
Latest firmware 1.80 / 23 April 2025;2 months ago (23 April 2025) [1]
Made in Thailand
Chronology
Predecessor Nikon Z50
Successor Nikon Zf

The Nikon Zfc, announced on 29 June 2021 and released in July 2021, is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with the Nikon Z-mount with a MSRP of $960 body, in the US. [2] [3]

Contents

It is based on the DX-format Nikon Z50 and has a classic design with control dials, similar to the Nikon FM2, an F-mount film camera launched in 1982. The body is made from magnesium alloy and carbon composite materials. The Zfc launched with a silver body and 6 premium exterior colors, but as of 2025, the Zfc has 26 styles available: a silver body that can be customized with 12 premium exterior colors (white, mint green, coral pink, amber brown, natural grey, sand beige, midnight grey, chalk blue, mustard yellow, crimson red, walnut brown, olive green) [4] and a "Black Edition" with a black body [5] with the same premium exterior options, with which Nikon also announced the Nikkor Z 40mm ƒ/2 SE lens (Special Edition) in November 2022. [6] The set includes a Nikkor Z 28mm ƒ/2.8 lens (Special Edition) designed to match the body. [7] The silver body is also distributed in a bundle with a silver version of Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (SL).

On 12 September 2024, Nikon announced four "HERALBONY" limited editions of the Zfc, featuring designs created by neurodiverse artists. Nikon and HERALBONY selected four works of art of more than 2,000 pieces in the HERALBONY licensed collection. The selected artworks are "Yurinoyoakeri" by Masaharu Honda, "Cone Flower" by Masahiro Fukui, "Joyful Time" by Teppei Kasahara and "Samba" by Momoko Eguchi. [8]

The name "fc" is taken from the "f," which represents the fusion of Nikon's history and technology, and the "c," which represents the casual use of a camera with a classic design. [9] On 2 July 2021, Nikon announced that the Zfc "may not be available by the launch date due to higher than expected reservations". [10] [11]

The Zfc won the Camera Grand Prix 2022 Editors Choice R&D Award. [12]

See also

References

  1. "Z fc Firmware 1.80" . Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. Byford, Sam (2021-06-29). "Nikon's Z FC is a film camera revival in mirrorless form". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. "Nikon Z fc Review". DPReview. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  4. "Nikon Z fc Silver". nikon.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  5. "Nikon Z fc Black + Nikkor Z DX 16-50 VR". nikon.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  6. Burgett, Gannon (2022-11-09). "Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE". dpreview.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  7. 株式会社インプレス (2021-06-29). "ニコン、クラシカルデザインのAPS-Cミラーレス「Z fc」。ズームキット15万円/単焦点キット16万円". デジカメ Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  8. "Limited Release of a Premium Exterior Nikon Z fc Camera Model in Collaboration with HERALBONY". nikon.com. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  9. 株式会社インプレス (2021-06-30). "写真で見るニコン Z fc 実機の質感をチェック FM2との比較写真も". デジカメ Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  10. 株式会社インプレス (2021-07-02). "ニコン、「Z fc」の品薄を予告。"想定を超える大変多くのご予約"". デジカメ Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  11. "Nikon Japan: Some Z fc camera shipments delayed, 28mm F2.8 orders delayed indefinitely". DPReview. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  12. Camera Grand Prix 2022