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Nikon Zfc Review

Joseph

Maio 21, 2023

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After the success of the Nikon Z50, Nikon has released the Nikon Zfc, which is the company’s second mirrorless camera with an APS-C crop sensor. Even though the two cameras are almost the same inside, it is abundantly evident that the experience of taking pictures with each one is unique. Therefore, the new look of the Nikon Z fc is the primary topic of discussion during this review.

There are currently two APS-C cameras, two second-generation full-frame versions, the Nikon Z6 II and the Nikon Z7 II, and the Nikon Z5, which are all part of the current Nikon Z portfolio. The native lens lineup for full-frame is far more developed than that for APS-C, with 17 lenses instead of just two specialized zoom kit lenses. The new Z 28mm f/2.8 SE lens, which was released alongside the Nikon Z fc and which we used for this test, is a compelling 42mm f/2.8 equivalent lens and an attractive combination with the Nikon Z fc.

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Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera with 28mm Lens Bundle with FTZ II Mount...

• Bundle Includes: Nikon Z fc DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body with NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens (SE) and Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter
• Superb Image Quality: 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED 6 processing engine

Last update was on: Outubro 1, 2023 1:27 am

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• Bundle Includes: Nikon Z fc DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body with NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens (SE) and Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter
• Superb Image Quality: 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED 6 processing engine
• Easily Send Images: Send images and stay always connected using the free Nikon SnapBridge app and a compatible smart device
• Intuitive Design: Easy access to Auto Mode, quick settings and the Menu help guide
• Compatibility: Compatible with NIKKOR Z lenses as well as F Mount NIKKOR lenses using FTZ Mount Adapter (sold separately)

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Nikon Zfc Design

The design of the Nikon Z fc can be appreciated by everybody, regardless of whether or not they are fans of the Nikon FM2. The camera has an exquisite appearance. We fondly remember the Nikon FM2, an aspirational camera for photography enthusiasts. However, the careful attention to detail in redesigning the Nikon FM2 for today is impressive.

Not a single feature about the Nikon Z fc is not appealing. When viewed from the front, the camera has almost the same proportions as the FM2, which indicates that it is a tiny and lightweight device. Everything about it, from its physical factor to design elements, screams FM2. Even the typeface is a direct reflection of that.

The vista that you get from the summit is just as breathtaking. Even though it is slimmer than the FM2, it still has exposure settings for ISO, shutter speed, and an exposure compensation dial. One of our favorite features is the little window with an LCD readout of the current aperture setting. Nikon has accomplished a significant portion of its goal, but they still need to work on its lenses.

Alongside the release of the Z fc, Nikkor also introduced a new Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE lens, which, much like the camera, has a decidedly vintage appearance. However, this limited edition full-frame lens has no aperture adjustment ring. Why is this the case? Even while there is a complete set of exposure controls on the camera’s top plate, there is not an aperture control ring on the lens, and you won’t find one on any other Nikon Z lens either. We found this to be a significant oversight.

Nikon Zfc Features and Performance

Even with the classic appeal and a focus on manual control, the Nikon Z fc is no slacker and has a feature set that can compete with similar cameras.

The camera has a quick start-up time and may begin taking pictures less than a second after it has been powered on. No dawdling here. When used in everyday situations, Z-series lenses focus swiftly and softly and provide the option to focus manually. An on-screen touch tracking auto-focus remains fixed on your target, and the Z fc recognizes faces and eyes with speed, precision, and dependability that is decent.

While the viewfinder is active, press the OK button to bring up a manual AF selection area. Still, you cannot use the available touchscreen to swipe through the public areas to choose an autofocus region.

In the “extended” mode, capturing high-speed action scenes at up to 11 frames per second is possible while maintaining continuous auto focus and exposure. However, the camera is only compatible with the older, more slowly operating UHS-I SD card. This means that those sequences are sustained for approximately 22 frames, equivalent to two seconds, and you will need to wait some time for those frames to be processed before you can resume regular full-speed operation.

The continuous high setting has a considerably lower frame rate of only five fps, but the burst length is more significant because you will receive roughly 35 frames. To reiterate, it takes some time to delete such files to recover the capacity to capture everything. The Z fc is excellent for brief bursts of action but does not support longer-running action situations.

Nikon Zfc Image quality

Because the Nikon Z fc has the same 20.9-million-pixel APS-C sensor as the Nikon Z50, we may anticipate it will produce images of the same high quality. And aside from a few handling modifications that may affect the photos you are obtaining ? like the at-hand exposure compensation dial ? things are indeed the same, which is not harmful.

The 20.9-megapixel sensor can control noise, as all settings up to ISO 6400 appear clean, particularly those with an ISO lower than 800. If you want to prevent the adverse effects that noise might have, a good rule of thumb is to avoid using the highest two ISO values, which in this case are ISO 25,600 and ISO 51,200. The dynamic range is impressive, and incorporating an HDR option is straightforward and efficient.

One of the several available automatic white balance (AWB) settings is the ability to keep the warm tones captured in the photo. However, the dominant colors in a scene can affect the temperature and hue of other colors. For instance, a dominant blue can make skin tones look little yellow, green vista results in overly magenta elsewhere, and so on. Colors, in general, look great right off the bat; however, dominant colors in a scene can impact the temperature and hue of other colors. Therefore, it is still considered a routine problem by AWB.

The default color profile offers a revivingly modest saturation, which is more analogous to what one would get in a neutral color profile in other color management systems. In-camera raw editing enables modifications to various settings, including exposure (up to 2EV), white balance, color profile, and image mode.

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Nikon Zfc Final Verdict

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Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera with 28mm Lens Bundle with FTZ II Mount...

• Bundle Includes: Nikon Z fc DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body with NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens (SE) and Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter
• Superb Image Quality: 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED 6 processing engine

Last update was on: Outubro 1, 2023 1:27 am

Check Price

• Bundle Includes: Nikon Z fc DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body with NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens (SE) and Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter
• Superb Image Quality: 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED 6 processing engine
• Easily Send Images: Send images and stay always connected using the free Nikon SnapBridge app and a compatible smart device
• Intuitive Design: Easy access to Auto Mode, quick settings and the Menu help guide
• Compatibility: Compatible with NIKKOR Z lenses as well as F Mount NIKKOR lenses using FTZ Mount Adapter (sold separately)

The Nikon Z fc is a design achievement that differentiates itself from the Nikon Z50 by providing a unique shooting experience at an affordable price. The adjustable screen is another brilliant feature that perfectly exemplifies Nikon’s ‘fusion’ of traditional and modern elements.

More experienced photographers may be disappointed by the absence of weather sealing and a bigger full-frame sensor, especially when considering the variety of native lenses now on the market. But for everyone else, the Z fc is a beautiful combination of classic styling and the powerful shooting capabilities of a mirrorless camera.

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