Nikon Zfc

Nikon Z fc
Z fc
+ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR SL (silver)
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeMirrorless interchangeable lens camera
ReleasedJuly 23, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-07-23)
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS sensor
(Nikon DX format)
Sensor size23.5 mm × 15.7 mm APS-C
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution5,568 × 3,712
(20.9 effective megapixels)
Film speedISO 100–51200 (standard)
ISO 100–204800 (expandable)
Recording mediumSD card
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF
Focus areas209 points
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL exposure metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL exposure metering
Flash
Flashnone
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter
Shutter speeds30s – 1/4000s
Continuous shooting5fps / 11fps (expand)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderXGA EVF (1280x960 pixels, 2360000 'dots')
Image processing
Image processorEXPEED 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
Dimensions134.5×93.5×43.5 mm (5.30×3.68×1.71 in)
Weight390g (body only) 445g (includes battery)
Made inThailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon Z50
SuccessorNikon Zf

The Nikon Z fc, 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 only, in the US.[1][2]

It is based on the DX-format Nikon Z 50 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. Overall, the Z fc has fourteen styles available: a silver body in 13 colors (black, white, mint green, coral pink, amber brown, natural grey, sand beige, midnight grey, chalk blue, mustard yellow, crimson red, walnut brown, olive green)[3] and a "Black Edition" with a fully black body,[4] with which Nikon also announced the Nikkor Z 40mm ƒ/2 SE lens (Special Edition) in November 2022.[5] The set includes a Nikkor Z 28mm ƒ/2.8 lens (Special Edition) designed to match the body.[6] The 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 Z fc, 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.[7]

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.[8] On 2 July 2021, Nikon announced that the Z fc "may not be available by the launch date due to higher than expected reservations".[9][10]

The Z fc has won the Camera Grand Prix 2022 Editors Choice R&D Award.[11]

  • Z fc + NIKKOR Z 28 mm f/2.8 SE
    Z fc + NIKKOR Z 28 mm f/2.8 SE
  • Silver Z fc in various colors (top fltr: Sand Beige, Mint Green, Natural Grey; bottom: Coral Pink, White, Amber Brown)
    Silver Z fc in various colors (top fltr: Sand Beige, Mint Green, Natural Grey; bottom: Coral Pink, White, Amber Brown)
  • Z fc + Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8 F-mount lens (with FTZ adapter)
    Z fc + Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8 F-mount lens (with FTZ adapter)
  1. ^ Byford, Sam (2021-06-29). "Nikon's Z FC is a film camera revival in mirrorless form". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  2. ^ "Nikon Z fc Review". DPReview. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. ^ "Nikon Z fc Silver". nikon.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  4. ^ "Nikon Z fc Black + Nikkor Z DX 16-50 VR". nikon.com.au. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  5. ^ Burgett, Gannon (2022-11-09). "Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE". dpreview.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Limited Release of a Premium Exterior Nikon Z fc Camera Model in Collaboration with HERALBONY". nikon.com. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Nikon Japan: Some Z fc camera shipments delayed, 28mm F2.8 orders delayed indefinitely". DPReview. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  11. ^ Camera Grand Prix 2022