You Can't satisfy everyone... and that's extra true when it comes to a niche camera like this. Check out my Z Setup Guide - updated for the Zf: geni.us/ZFguide

I love the articulated screen. This camera is everything I wished for. Controls on top just like my FA film camera. Perfect!

I would have liked a silver Zf.

Wouldn't it be cool if it had a special mode which would simulate the FE analog viewfinder display ... the green needle on the left showing the shutter speed setting, the floating needle that shows the select shutter speed when in auto mode, and especially a simulated split screen focusing prism to use as a manual focusing aid. It could all be done with software. Something that truly captures the simplicity of the Nikon FE shooting experience with manual focusing.

Matt you are the best teacher ever

Excellent review. Thanks!

4k 60fps it’s amazing for me as a wildlife photographer, thank you so much for sharing your opinion about this amazing camera 👌👌👌

the screen folded back makes it look even more like my old FM2 ! i do love the retro feel here. i really like the form factor & with the 40mm lens, you can fit in any bag. this camera is on my shopping list for next year to go travelling with.

Thank you for talking about the battery. Other reviews hardly mention it. Great to know that Nikon hasn't compromised.

Two days ago I got to play around with the new Nikon ZF for the first time at Photopia in Hamburg and wanted to share some thoughts as well. First off, I think the camera looks amazing and Nikon nailed the retro aesthetic. Picking it up I was surprised at how substantial of a camera it is. It feels dense, very solid, and really high end. Just holding it, it has a more premium feel then even the “pro” bodies like the Z8 or Z9 imho because of the all metal construction. The dials feel really good also - much better than the ones from the ZFc and even my analog cameras. Even compared to the Fuji cameras the ZF is a significant step up in quality and feel. The only thing I was concerned about was the the “vlog” style screen but I was pleasantly surprised by its build quality also - it’s not flimsy at all. However, it is not a small camera and even with the 40mm lens or my adapted 55mm f/1.2 one handed shooting isn’t really an option without the accessory grip, which in my eyes is a must if you plan on using any heavy glass. Since I still only shoot with my DSLR and analog cameras only and haven’t been convinced by mirrorless camera tech quite yet, I wanted to test out the EVF experience as well as the auto and manual focus features. Starting off with the EVF my thoughts on it are “good, not great”. Its large and bright, however I do still notice pixels when looking through it and especially when panning I still get distracted because its not 100% fluid. Its not laggy by any means, but its no optical system either. The Z8 viewfinder is leaps and bounds ahead in that regard. That being said, it’s perfectly usable and absolutely fine - it just didn't wow me at all. The autofocus on the other hand is something else. Its fast, accurate and reliable from what I could see. Significantly better than what I’ve experienced with the earlier Z cameras. The eye tracking works wonderful and sticks very well - it works as advertised and coming from a DSLR its quite the game changer. I was very curious how it would work when adapting old glass, so I put on my 55 and have to say that the eye tracking feature that lets you punch into the eye without having to pan manually makes manual focus fast and accurate. I loved that feature. Focus peaking also works well enough, however I wasn’t convinced that its accurate enough for critical focus with very shallow depth of field lenses. Finally some more random thoughts that came to mind: The shutter noise is very pleasant. Not important by any means, but it just has a very satisfying tone to it. Especially when shooting in burst mode. The shutter button feels amazing. Quite different to a normal shutter release, but with very nice haptics. The lack of buttons on the body would be something Id need to adjust to coming from a DSLR where I never open a menu for anything. All in all. Great camera.

Great take on this new camera. For decades I shot canon, from film into DSLR’s. About 8 years ago now I switched to Olympus micro four-thirds, mirrorless. As canon nor Nikon were moving forward. As I have aged, we will leave it at that, I really appreciated the reduced size and weight of all my equipment overall. Currently using an OM-1, since Olympus has sold out to OM Solutions. Still very happy with the micro four-thirds mirrorless but, concerned for the future. The Nikon Zf has a lot of features that Olympus has had for years, won’t go into specifics. The main difference is Nikon being full frame obviously. I am a serious amateur with a website and belong to several photography clubs in our community. Not a “Pro”, because I don’t sell my work. I like everything I am seeing, love the retro look, like the dials without having to dive into a menu, size is right. My concern is I do quite a bit of outdoor, wildlife and action photography. I have had my Olympus - OM cameras in some very harsh conditions from Africa, to ice cold conditions, to extreme wet conditions, etc, etc, with never a failure. Olympus was one of the first to do in camera 5 axis IS, which is a deal breaker for me not having to use a tripod all the time. As a matter of fact I seldom use one since switching. Now Nikon and others have adopted these systems and are great. Sounds like Nikon has really updated their in camera IS system. This is the first camera in awhile I really have some interest in. 24mg full frame really is not an issue for me, especially since it will handle higher ISO’s better. Would really like to see a toggle switch for focus point adjustment instead of taking eye off the viewfinder and using a touchscreen. Price point for price point very much in the range I am comfortable with. Big thing is I am heavily invested in Olympus lens and equipment which would mean a complete swap over. Time will tell as more real world use comes out. I have never shot with Nikon and that really is not an issue. If you understand photography and the basics of it, one should be able to pick up any camera no matter it’s cost or name brand and get good results. If you come from film days like I have where you had nothing automatic and you had to calculate everything, then todays cameras are dream machines. One just has to decide how they are going to use the camera and choose accordingly. Again, great take on this new model.

Thanks for the great review

This is my favorite Nikon camera at the moment. Sony has the A7C2 and A7CR but by Nikon adding that micro sd I think it got ahead plus the design is beautifully done.

I got it and I love it. Great companion to my D850.

I am very interested in the Zf but one thing I'm wondering about is will there be any possible overheating issues because this is the smallest body so far that uses the high performance expeed 7 processer and I know my Z8 sometimes can get pretty warm depending on what it is doing so if you can test that then that would be interesting to me

I'm just wondering, that at 9:00 you're talking about the sensor shield, but I could not find any option in the menus to get it working. How did you manage to do that?

Matt, thanks again for a reasonable and thoughtful review. There is no perfect camera, it's all about tradeoffs and Nikon clearly knocked it out of the park for a lot of people, including potentially myself. Keep up the good work!

I thought it didn't have a sensor shield like mechanism, is it a setting you turn on or off in the menus ? Thanks Matt

My first Nikon and I haven't been this excited about a camera since my A9

Hi, do you know if they fixed the common problem of previous z models not showing the true depth of field when the camera 's aperture is smaller than f:5.6. thanks!

Matt, I would love to see how well the Zf works with Voightlander Z mount lenses. Especially the Voightlander 50mm f1.0. Many thanks for another thoughtful video. 👏

I had my first Nikon DSLR in 2008 with the D300, it took me seven years before thinking I needed an upgrade and bought the full frame D610 in 2015. It’s now eight years and I’m thinking I need another upgrade and the ZF looks a really good step up. I was looking at the Z9 but the RRP put me off,plus the weight etc etc then the ZF gets released and WOW what a great camera for the money. I can see a backlog of orders though. I’m thinking of sticking with my older 80-400 AFS with the FTZii but may hire a ZF with the FTZii first to see how it performs

Hi Matt, great video. I love the Design of the Zf so much. On my Z6ii I use the ISO Automatic and the back button focus a lot. The Zf doesn't have an ISO button. Do I have to go to always to the menu to activate ISO automatic? And there is no AF-ON button either. Is it still possible to use the backbutton focus? Thanks Olaf from Germany

Thanks for breaking it down! Considering Nikon Z sensors are one of the best options for adapting M mount lenses, I think the ZF is going to be pretty solid with Voigtlander/Leica manual lenses. Smallish form factor, rugged, great focus assist, and low level of corner smearing with adapted stuff. Id really love to see it with a m mount small 35/50mm :) Also It would be great if you can compare high iso performance (im guessing z6ii levels?). Cheers!

I certainly could use it, as my everyday camera with the 26mm 2.8 on it. For that kind of camera I don't need a full grip and the flippy screen is certainly no deal breaker (use a z30 as well) albeit I prefer the z6/7/8/9 kind of screen. However, it makes more sense economically to wait a while and see what Nikon brings to the table with the z6 III and hopefully z7 III and replace my current main body - the z7 first gen - with one of those (or a z8) and then relegate the z7 to everyday cam use. So it's going to be down to what comes up as replacement for my z7 and then it will be wallet/reason/impulse decision if I get the Zf as evereyday cam or relegate the z7 first gen. Impulse might win over reason here, life's supposed to be fun, too! ☺

Now, Nikon needs to start making smaller metal-body lenses with an aperture ring to go with this camera, similar to the Fuji's 35mm F2, 23mm F2, etc.

What is your experience using it in complete manual mode using the EVF ? I would like to see about adapting Nikon f manual lens and other vintage lens to it via third party adapters.

I love the previos F , not having 2 cards was my deal breaker. I dont care that it has a micro sd, it has two cards. Exackly what i needed . Love the retro style. 24mp is perfect, would have love 30mp. $2k is a great value

looks very nice, thinking about finally upgrading from my om-d em10 mk II have been wanting to switch to full frame for a while and having great auto focus would be great

I started my professional career with Nikon F cameras. It seems appropriate that I get a couple of Nikon ZF bodies and then search for those old manual lenses I loved. I've been using Canon digital since the 10D but may put the current kit on the block it the ZF delivers what I expect.

Great video Matt, I will definitely upgrade from ZFc! Just a question, what watch are you wearing in the video. Thanks

Photo newbie here. Would the Zf be fine for macro photography and bird photography? I’m tossing up between this and the z7ii with the larger megapixels. I just worry that z7ii might be better to crop down and not lose detail compared to the Zf or should I be looking at an aps-c for the reach? 😅

Thanks for your insights Matt! I've seen a few comments that nikon updated the colour science with the z8/z9 relative to the z6/z7. Where does the zf sit?

Hi Matt, my Zf camera will be shipped to me on, or around October 12th. Just in time to go in my travel bag for my November Brisbane, Noosa, Melbourne, Sydney trip. I bought a Z6 mk2 last month because I like using it, and that will not change with the Zf. I have the Z8 as my main camera. I have a reason for owning each camera. I don't think about what features are missing. Rather, how I can make best use of the features that are available to me. I will likely take the Zf with me when I go out at night to restaurants or to the Sydney opera house.

I've been thinking of moving away from my xt3 and this has looked really good

I would like to know about it's weather proofing/sealing. High winds, blow dust and rain. That sort of thing.

Pre-ordered. It's got pretty much most of my wish list. I wish it was ~33mp, but I can live with 24.5mp.

This is a very useful review, thank you. Everyone is referring to the retro style, but I haven't seen anyone talk about the SLR shooting experience, the way we did in the 80s. That is why I will probably buy this camera and look forward to using it with just the dials. But where are the Nikon lenses with aperture rings? Using the front wheel for aperture doesn't fit with the SLR experience. I look forward to your review with third party lenses, hopefully you can talk about Voigtlander and Zeis. I'm also interested to see how info is presented in the viewfinder.

I’d be interested in how high speed shooting (eg @8 & max fps) is compared to Z6ii ? Does the Expeed7 make a difference, or does it go into a lagged ‘slideshow’ type mode?

For me...The fact that it has a fully articulated display ... makes it a must buy. Elsewise...I would have upgraded to Z5 long ago.

longstanding question, does it have the ability to use flash assist beam for focusing in the dark or is the Z way not flash compatible yet again

Thanks Matt for another helpful video. You mentioned @8:58 that you can close the shutter on the Zf to change lenses. How does that feature work? The Nikon videos made no mention of it. Also, is there a way to program U1-U3 settings? Thanks.

Great video Matt, thank you. I am curious about the subject detection in MF. I am considering ordering a Zf and pairing it with the Voigtlander 50mm f1.0 Nokton. Curious how well the subject detection with zoom feature works for grabbing focus. Have you tried this? Thoughts?

I would be very tempted but the cost of replicating all my Fuji lenses in the Z system is the deal breaker - plus I do like the aperture rings on the Fujinon lenses tbh. Still, as someone who goes back with Nikon film cameras a long way I am super happy that they have had a run of successful releases. Maybe one day when the Zf camera and Z lenses are available second hand at prices I can justify…..

Not a fan of the Floppy screen but not a deal breaker either. I will buy this camera with the 40mm and be very happy. Add it to my kit as a street shooter and back up.

I'm a Fuji shooter and despite having a good set of lenses covering nearly everything you might ever need, I am seriously attracted to this camera - even though it would involve selling all my Fuji kit to justify owning it. I can't quite put my finger on why it is so attractive but looking at the glass options, the 14-30f4, 28f2.8, 40f2 and 105mm would be my initial set up and in all honesty probably cover the range I need the most. I like the retro style cameras (obviously) because after 40+ years of leisure and some pro photography dials me more to me than wheels.

It looks really interesting, deff a blow to what Fuji has been doing. But, I wish it was smaller. As in as small as a classic Nikon FE or Fujifilm X-T1/2/3

To me there are Three features that define the potential of this camera: 8 stops of vibration reduction can be a game changer, the pixel shift feature, if well executed could make it a superior landscape camera that punches waaaay above its price point and several pros/reviewers have commented favorably on how the image quality, as expressed by looking at prints is close to 45 megapixel images shot on a z72. This might be the best deal in photography.

The retro style takes me back to my Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II days.

I must say the flippy screen is super annoying in actual use (for composing low-angle horizontally oriented shots; low-angle verticals are actually better with this type of screen) but I might just buy this one anyway for the other ergonomics and specs.

This camera was designed for the enthusiast that likes the feel of their old film cameras. I really don't think it's designed for the working professional. That's what the Z6ll, Z8 and Z9 are for.

Speaking of the Hasselblad X2D, what would be your best adapted lens? For portraits

Nice video Matt as always. A nice looking camera but I'm another where the real deal breaker is the swing out screen because you can't easily use L brackets with them. I don't have a full frame Nikon mirrorless yet and am waiting on the Z7ii to be updated. But if they put that type of screen in it, I'll have to settle on a Z7ii or just keep using my D810 forever.

Hi Matt, do you know why electronic shutter is only up to 1/8000th ?

Matt, Great reflection on these pros and cons. I took the dive on release day and pre-ordered it. All things equal, had they announced a Z6iii and the zf at the same time, i probably would opt for the 6iii for the better grip. But i DO love the flip out lcd (yes, for stills shooting!), and value the IS/vr improvements and Nikon’s ever evolving color science, so full speed ahead! ;-)

Thinking about different options for a retro styled camera, I think Nikon could have added the possibility of a retro styled battery grip which also includes a couple of CF Express slots and maybe another stacked module underneath the grip to offer GPS and/or a wireless transceiver, a bit like the accessories once available for the F range of SLR's. I wish Nikon would stick to one design for a battery grip though, which could be moved between camera bodies as needed.

Does this model have customizable user settings (U1, U2, U3)?

great video, could you also do Leica M lenses with the techart AF adaptor on the ZF body? many thanks

Is old lens doesn't have discrepancy when mounting it? Is old 50mm will see the same or at the same distance? Hope I can watch a video sample comparing old and new mounted to see discrepancy. I'm trying to research about measured distance of flange distance few mm difference with dslr and mirrorless Nikon.

The specs of the Zf are just totally perfect for me, retro design included! And the micro SD cardslot is just genius IMO. When I'll get my Zf, I'll buy a SD micro card with 1TB and leave it in forever. It'd be exactly like having internal memory! I never take the second card out of my other cameras anyway. Could you do some sports shooting while testing it, Matt? Thanks

I don't mind the screen at all. I loved the screen on the xpro-3, being able to hide the screen and just shoot like film is a fun way to shoot. If you really need to chimp you can use the evf as well. If anything a version of the xpro3 screen that would just swivel when opened with the hinge on the bottom would be awesome.

Thanks Matt. Great video as usual. Z f is nice and probably many people will buy it. I am Nikon shooter , but the UK price £2299. Is crazy. Usually Nikon stuff here costs similar amount in £ to USD. I don’t understand why in this case is different. Z6 is at £2069.00. I already have Z7 & Z7II - great stuff.

So I preordered this as I won’t get charged for it until it is shipped because it is a new Nikon product (always back ordered into oblivion). But my personal rational is this: I shoot work with a d850 and d810 ten pair currently. Got about five lenses for that setup. And I have a Fuji x100v I do for casual stuff I really wanted to get into the zmount in a seamless more cost effective way but did not like the z6 or even z7 bodies. I honestly fancy the z9 but need it to drop in price so I will wait for its successor more likely. But what I think I am going to do is take advantage of the fuji x100v hype and sell for its bloated resale value to fund this. Though it is bigger than the V it will get me the feel I enjoy with the fuji, a full frame, and a gateway to the z system. The V is like 1700 used now which is insane. But if the V successor had ibis or something and maybe a xt5 sensor it might make me reconsider. So many choices

Can't say I have a deal breaker. The Zf is aimed exactly at my hobbyist heart. The one drawback I see (besides no blackout free evf, which is fair at this price) is they didn't rethink the retro dials and get rid of the PSAM dial, like Fujifilm. Nitpicky, I know.

Many thanks for the great introduction to the Zf. I'd like to see a test of the "mini sd" card. How does this impact shooting in real world situations? Many thanks.

This ZF to me is a good compromise for what it offers and price point? expeed 7, 3 D tracking and that B&W dial are features that are very inviting? I'm seriously looking at getting one as a backup for my Z8. Think I'll stick the 40mm permanently on this ZF. That micro SD is a good redundant back up too...

It's a cool camera and reminds me of the FE2's I had decades ago, but my deal breaker is that it looks like I can't control it electronically via a Camranger or something like that.

I mostly shot wildlife, which means using my Sigma 150-600 on an old D810. I’m looking to update my camera for something with better auto focus and can handle higher iso. If it’s smaller and lighter, even better. That’s my bugbears with the D810. I’d like to see how this works for wildlife and lowlight those but the lack of the grip with a big lens is my concern. It’s £2300 in the UK at the moment. It’s tempting but there’s still some doubts about whether it is for me. If it had been closer to the z6II styling, that would have worked better for me. To the £2300, I still need to add a ztf adapter and potentially a grip.

The one thing really annoying me is the absence of a second function button. But it will do wonders with my vintage lenses thanks to the new manual focus system

Great stuff Matt, happy about how you covered the Zf thus far :) Im really into the market for one, and im getting close to pulling the trigger. Coming from Df earlier and also adapting vintage lenses already but on a APSC sensor i really think this is the best of all worlds for me. I will however have to sell my leica and one lens, so keeping a Cron 50 V4 that im going to use on analog M and on the Zf :) I know the value of the ZF wont really compare as it most likely will drop in value so much faster than my M240. Still, i feel as a tool its much more suited overall for what i do. Please as you said do some adapted lenses videos! :) I have a host of F lenses and also some M42 and Zeiss and Zuiko so really looking forward to someone showing what that experience is like on the Zf.

Thanks for the details, would you rather use the ZF or D780 for professional work? Taking in to account ergonomics and overall AF, tracking etc. It looks great for a take everywhere camera but in terms of usability, with anything bigger than the Z 24-70 F4 it seems a bit of a handful. Thanks!

09:00: how did you get the shutter down Matt? I can't see this option in the camera.

Been looking for an alternative to my Olympus system and this looks like it.

… Appreciate you Matt. I am increasingly suspicious of mainstream reviewers being nothing more than cheap salesmen, but this seemed a fair review. It would be good to see a pre-AI Nikon lens compared on a ZF and a DF. Comparison of images and ergonomics!

Spec-wise the Zf pretty much hit everything I hoped for in the Z8 - better AF, 10-bit video internal and fully articulating screen at half the Z8's price. I looove the look of the retro body and they've done it really well, but the only thing holding me off is the grip and button layout and how it would function from a practical, all day use standpoint vs Nikon's regular bodies. Thinking it's probably a case of waiting for the Z6iii as a working photographer that hopefully has similar specs but I feel in my soul the Zf will likely suck me in with some kind of impulse buy at some point

I hope these sell well and Nikon releases more portable SE lenses. Coming from Fuji, this is my only con.

At 9:01 you clearly show the camera being with a closed sensor as a dust shield, but I cannot find any place in the setup to enable this feature, how did you enable the Zf to enable dust shield mode upon power-down?

Got mine and am f*cking happy!

This Zf is tempting but I prefer the ergonomics of a z5. Going to stay with my z5 until the z5ii is released. i am hoping the z5ii gets the BSI sensor, stays with Dual SD slots and newer processor for better AF.

Thanks for all your Nikon wisdom, Matt! I’m thinking of trading in my D850 (backup to my Z9 ) so that I have a smaller camera for backup mirrorless that will work better on a gimbal for video b-roll shoots and for a travel camera. What do you think? And what lens would you recommend for general b-roll corporate, industrial video to start - kit 40mm or a zoom?

Call me a Nikon fanboy if you want, but I think this is the most charming digital camera in years (certainly in 'full frame' format) and if I had the money I would chose this over anything comparable. I think it's got more charm than any of the Fujis simply because it's not mimicking another brand, and the 'crop factor' is really a digital mindset. To have a analogue camera aesthetic with a true analogue image size feels more genuine some how, like the Leica Ms. If Nikon or a third party don't make a retro battery grip for it to help with ergonomics for bigger lenses then they are insane. Then again, I'd also like them to make an M mount digital rangefinder, so what the hell do I know?

Granger. I’m proud of you. Just a stranger on the internet. I’m proud of you, man. Keep it all up. Get strong and stay strong. Also, man I need to quell my GAS lol

That is me! I have a Fujifilm XT4 and I absolutely hate the articulating screen. I don't do video so i prefer the quickness of a tilt screen for photography. I will never purchase another camera with an articulating screen.

Would it be worth upgrading from the Z6II to the Zf? I don't know. I can't make up my mind.

Everyone - including ridiculous Froknowsphoto - complaining about the Zf not being a modern design Z6III just doesn't get it. I pre-ordered my Z f in Bordeaux Red from Nikon this week with the 40mm f2 SE. I was looking for a camera of this kind in full frame FOR A VERY LONG TIME. Thank you Nikon.

I had the D800e and the tones from that 36mp sensor were gorgeous. Wish the new ZF had similar mp size.😑

I'd love to get a ZF style camera, although I'd prefer a higher MP sensor. If they bring out one with 45mps at some stage, I'd be super-tempted as I really like the dials, and the small size.

Screen type - zero need for a flippy and for me it’s a big negative. But - I’m happy Nikon is offering them on entry level and prosumer bodies AS LONG as they keep the tilt screens on the higher end bodies. I think a flippy makes perfect sense on the Zf, Zfc, and Z30. This Zf is everything I’m looking forward to in the Z6III, other than cards and screen type. Maybe a res jump to 33? Also hoping the Z6III is compatible with the MB-N11.

Nice video Matt but could you clarify one point please? You state that the Nikon Zf is able to put a shield over the sensor to protect it when changing lenses. i know the Z8 and Z9 can do this but according to other, reputable Nikon experts, the Zf does NOT have this function. This feature could be a deal-breaker for some people so your comments would be most welcome.

I do not know it's still on a preorder. I can be more certain in the end of October.

I love the style! Like my Fuji's but with FF ! And I do enjoy the screen, having only a tilt screen has limits for me at least. I would love to try it with a long zoom lens! Has anyone done that???

Hi, Matt! So, is there 8 stabilization stops in Zf or not? Perhaps these 8 stops appear when the Focus Point VR technology is working? Z8 5.5 stops, Zf 8 stops, and who will say "wow"?)

I think Nikon hit it out of the park with the zf. When people first talked about wanting one I figured it would be just like a z6 II in a retro body with one card slot. Instead we got a z6 III in a retro body with 2 card slots. And they didn't dumb it down. This camera even has a couple of things that the z8 and z9 don't have. At least not yet. I think this camera is geared more for street photographers, travel and for people who want to jump on the nostalgia ship. Trends have a way of coming back around. Bell bottoms came back not once but twice. If I was buying a camera solely for street photography this would be the camera. But I need a full size grip and no screen blackout in my next camera. I don't think the z6 III or z7 III will have a stacked sensor so it's looking like I'm going to have to save up for a z8. I still think Nikon needs to follow up with the z6 III and a d500 replacement. We need an apsc version in a z8 body.

Is it still using the same 10 year old 24mp sensor ? Don’t get me wrong I really love the output of my D780 and D610 but it also has its limitations sometimes. I think that 36MP would have been a perfect step forward

I would love to see a review of the black and white mode in one of your reviews. My favorite genre is street photos and processing my NEF files into black and white, particularly with a Tri-X filter, because I just love the classic grainy, photojournalist look. It would be great to get your impressions of the b/w mode, how it works, etc. How does it save the b/w images - are they monochrome NEFs? are they saved as HEIC or jpgs?

what they talking about thats one of the main reasons why i want it. If it did not have the articulating screen i wouldnt think to get it. i been wanting to upgrade for a while now and the only reason i didnt is because they didnt have articulating screen, now that this camera has it i will definitely upgrade.

With the latest firmware, you have three slo mo video selections that you use for great slow motion video!

I really want to get the zf. But my budget is very limited. I think ill get second hand z7. Priced around 1500s with low shutter count

It’s a lovely camera! Does it have extended shutter for long exposure? Thank you for the rundown.

As an old fashion photo only shooter, I prefer tilt screen like on Z9 over flip screen, but it’s tolerable. The complain about lack of grip is understandable, but for traditional shooter like me holding camera with left hand underneath the camera it’s just like using my F2. Just preordered a Hermes orange color Zf.