Hey Everybody ! I hope you find this video useful. What do you want to know about the Z fc ? what do you think about the Z fc ? Let me know in the comments below ... I was really surprised by the Autofocus performance and all the features the camera comes with out of the box. thank you for watching !

Well, I’m sold on it already. Utterly beautiful, and considering the quality of the Z lenses, there’s no question it will produce terrific images.

It reminds me of the beloved FM I had in the 80's.

This is a camera for me! Nikon did it, it’s the dream Nikon run & gun hybrid Z mount. 🥺🙌🏾

Just preordered a 28 kit, since the 28 is a FX lens a full frame we might see a FF zf in the future!

Looking forward to see the full frame version of Zfc!

This might be perfect for my father, who is looking to get back in to photography after 25 years.

Looks promising! Hope Nikon will Release a Nikon ZF

I would absolutely love a full frame Z6ii-eques version of this camera. love the design the viewfinder looks just like my Fm2 that I absolutely adore!

This is a great way to start the day !! Thanks for your work !!

Wow. The eye-AF looks really nice, with only a single expeed 6. Hopefully some day Nikon will bless us lowly Z6/Z7/Z50 users with this firmware.

so helpful.... preordered earlier but this sealed the deal. your videos are brilliant. (you also helped me with my decision to buy the z6ii- so good). thank you.

Yes for sure I'd love a full frame version!

After 50 years of film photography, and years of Nikon DSLR photography, I'm sold on the this mirrorless camera, for old time sake. I too would love it as a full frame camera, so come on Nikon make an old man happy. Thanks again Ricci for a great review.

Dude that lens placement on the edge of the table really gave me anxiety attacks :) Great review...love that vintage Nikon look I wish all the models of Nikon gets that vintage look.

Hi Ricci, Thank you very much for this useful info. Appreciate your effort to put all these thing up for good use.

Simply beautiful camera… ❤️❤️

Excellent review Rikki, just found your channel. Love your approach and presentation. This new Nikon offering reminds me of my old FM2 as well. (Think someone else said that too!) Subscribed.👍🇦🇺😎

Holding out for the Zf !

Very well and clearly explained, without a lot of hype. Thank you, excellent review

I'll go to work happy today and probably be day dreaming a lot of owning one of those... Thanks again Ricci for another wonderful video.

Thanks, Ricci!

Gorgeous camera. Bravo Nikon.

Hi! Awesome Video. Looking forward for a full frame of this camera. Looks promising use, for starting a mirrorless & enthusiastic (non professional) photographer. Thanks a lot.

Nikon, please develop some retro look compact DX VR prime lenses. 14mm DX VR, 18mm DX VR and 35mm DX VR. Camera looks beautiful. 😍

I really love this design

Cracking video Ricci, as always you educate us on new products! I’ve been a Nikon exclusive shooter for over 35 years and am excited by what Nikon is doing today in 2023! Likewise Nikon UK is lucky to have you on board so we don’t have to guess at spec and performance of it’s products! 👏😀👍

I've got and worked with an FE2 and can't wait for this beuty!

Hello and thank for this excellent review of the Nikon Z fc. it is one of the most in depth reviews. I love the retro look and I already own the full frame df. What I would like to see covered and it seems that no one covered these features as yet, is the benefit and uses of having Wi-fi and Bluetooth built-in. This is important for someone like me who never had a camera with remote connectivity. Many thanks again for the excellent, unbiased review.

Fully articulated screen, finally! I will happily upgrade to a new model if Nikon gives us a good FX camera with that screen, will be super helpful in Astro shots with low camera positions!

It seem to be a lovely camera! New to your channel and really liked this video, great quality and nice to watch, thank you!🤗

Thanks, feel better now that I've seen this. I ordered the Black and Brown version kit 16-50mm this morning and will make final decision when I see in person. I have the Z6ii and will take this for easy walk arounds when I need small and light camera, plus I just love the retro look and takes me back to my film days with my F3. I don't think I'll have it very long as I think my daughter will talk me into taking it back to college.

Absolutely beautiful camera, not practical for me personally, but I love it. I hope they Throw that tilty screen on full frame cameras >.>

Awesome video ! I was kinda disappointed at first with the reveal but after watching your detailed analysis im kinda liking this camera. I'm on the verge of switching to mirrorless so would love to see a Zfc - Z6ii comparison. Thanks for the great video !

I’ve been toying around picking up the Z50 for vlogging but was waiting to see what was in the works. Thank you Nikon for creating such a beautiful camera! Reminds me of my FM2n that I still shoot regularly. The flip out screen and advanced autofocus system definitely sells it for me as the vlogging camera ive been waiting for. I will be purchasing this camera to pair with my Z6 & Z7

Merci pour ce test 🙏

Thank you for the first look & impressions. I hope they make a retro-style full-frame version of the Z fc. My D500 covers my APS-C slot very well.

Looks awesome Ricci, Can't wait to get one of these in my hand. Just like you an FX version would be amazing and that would certainly become my daily shooter - I'm thinking a ZF based on a Nikon F3 - The gorgeous classic black with the red stripe - FX sensor, and chuck us a 35mm f2 with the AIS style design WOULD BE AWESOME. Top work fella!

Great presentation. Just pre-ordered one!

Bought mine yesterday with the 28mm se lens , and love the feel and looks

I would be very interested to see you make a comparison video between the Zfc and the Z5

Really informative video and impressive AF performance from an attractive design. I hope the Z fc will sell well for Nikon. Not a priority for most but as a retro enthusiast, I would enjoy seeing coverage of the manual focus assist functions, focus peaking etc, when using adapted manual lenses, vintage or new.

This is by far the best z fc first impressions/review and i had to dig so hard in youtube search to find it. It's so sad to see great videos buried in the youtube algorithm =/

Great review. Love the song choice as well. Had to Shazam LOL

Hi Ricci, always love your 'first look' videos! I would really like to see how the Zfc works with existing Z lenses that most users are likely to have e.g. 24-70 f/4S and the 1.8S primes. Also, would like to see how the camera works with the FTZ and old AIS lenses. I'm mostly interested in how it feels to hold and operate, given so many of us Z users are attuned to the industrial design ergonomics of modern Nikon cameras.

I can't agree with you more on the full-frame!! I would also like to mention that I will prefer that I can use the same battery as other Z series. Thanks for the video. The most in-depth one that I can find. Just ordered mine. I will use it with my Z7II

Looks like direct competitor to fuji cameras. I hope nikon does not abandon this line like they did with the V1.

Gotta have one! That looks sweet

Very detaild and informative video. very helpful, thanks.

Absolutely true! Full Frame ..missing.. that would change a lot.

Informative and very helpful,especially the AF information. Thanks very much

brother this is a really cool review especially the autofocus.! thanks to u i bought this camera! cheers from Malaysia 😀

fully agree with everything you said. Including the need for an FX version!! With a full frame I would pay double and get it immediately. As is, I am still thinking about it.

That retro look is what attracted me to the Fuji x series cameras. This reminds me of that minus a grip. While it looks like it might be more manageable as far as holding it, a grip gives users more confidence.

I'm glad I discovered your channel, really like your review, thanks

I pre ordered it already. It reminds me so much of my FE2. Together with the 28mm f2.8 se it’s a wonderful setup for walk around. It’s an addition to my Z6ii and Z50. That’s maybe crazy but I like the Z50 for its grip with bigger lenses.

Great vid Ricci! I was wondering if you could do a vid comparing different speed boosters (metabones, zhongyi, kipon) on the z fc. I think it makes a lot of sense for people wanting to slowly transition into z to put a speed booster for f mount on this. It would save them a lot of money too.

Thanks Ricci. Very interesting. I would also love to see a full frame version.

Ricci, it's always a pleasure to see your videos - thanks. I have some 45 years with Nikon and if I were nostalgic, I'd want it to look like an F2 with a basic prism finder. Pro grade F-mount FX primes and single digit F and D experience followed by Z 7 now Z 7ii. The Z FX "S" glass is phenomenal and there's no looking back. The ergonomics of the Z cameras is excellent. I would have liked some of the controls for manual operation on the outside, but do not want to lose the display on the top of the camera. I do not necessarily want retro design. And have never been a fan of grips and winders. Looking at my glove size, my hands are large, not extreme, and there are no issues in holding Nikons as-is. It's a pity that some of the Z/S lenses do not have the display, turning them into an E version of the S class. I would want better information about depth of field added for all lenses, a better organization of menus that have a relation but are in different chapters of the menu system today. And I really need a constant EV dial. If I shoot manual and measured EV=13 1/125@f/8 and now want to go to f/2, I need to adjust two things instead of one. A constant EV dial would get me to 1/2000@f/2 in a couple clicks on a single ring and all the in between settings are at EV 13. As to DoF, I want to be able to set my camera up quickly for a depth of field starting at distance i and ending at distance j. The reason is we often cannot focus shift+stack and we may not have a lot of time to fire test shots - the sophisticated computer in the camera and the lens database have enough power and data already, I presume. Just give me a DoF scale on the back display when I need it. Yes, it's more elegant on the lenses with display, I get that. As Nikon apply the laws of physics to the aperture value of the MC 105/2.8S (I have it) I assume that what I see on the lens's display comes from the camera and I would not be surprised to see different DoF on a Z 6(ii) than on a Z 7(ii) because of the smaller circle of confusion in the Z 7(ii), even. Or, Nikon san, do not hold me hostage any longer.

I like, I want one, and that 28mm 2.8. I would sell my Z50 for this. I would also like to see a FF Zf as well.

Once again Ricci Talks has the real information and a great overview of a new product. I like the design because of my fond memories of my old Canon A1 which was my main camera I traveled to about 50 of my 91 countries. The 28 is a great walking around FL for tourism using DX. Although I never have a problem with AF on my Z6 which has caused my D850 to sit on the shelf 90% of the time, the tracking speed and distance were impressive on the FC. Unless my income improves a lot this coming year (my main two businesses are incoming tour operator companies in St Petersburg Russia, one of the most photogenic cities on earth and the border just opened yesterday for visitors from more countries, a hopefully sign) my next investment will be a Z72 for the larger files my studio clients want so I can move fully to the S lenses. One question those of us who used retro cameras when they were cutting edge instead of nostalgic, how would you rate the responsiveness of the FC. Does the capture occur faster than the Z6/7. That is one thing my DSLRs are better at, hitting peak action with fast subjects. In the same vein, what it the relative blackout time compared to Z6/7. If a lot shorter, this could be my action camera.

Thanks for this very informative video. I wondered if you could compare it (autofocus mainly) to the z50 and z7ii. Thanks a lot!

Great video as always, but I wonder if using the shutter speed to buffer light (instead of an ND) helps the camera with AF -- I know some other APSC mirrorless (fuji) see this difference.

Amazing design. I want the full frame version.

I too would love see a FF version. I'd love to see a z version of a SP.

Ricci, very helpful coverage. I have been eagerly anticipating this puppy since the very first rumors. (I'd actually just purchased the Z50 but returned it when rumors of this came out). I've put in a pre-order with the 28mm lens. And, like you say, I'd also LOVE to see a full frame version of this, maybe with the higher resolution Z7ii sensor. I'd buy that as well and use it with primes. I've pre-ordered the 28mm f2.8 but given it will be sometime before i can get my hands on it, if you could share more of your findings on the image quality of that lens, that'd be much appreciated. Thanks again, Craig

Awesome review and I love your work here. G

Thanks really excellent - Very interested in the ZFC as a 2nd camera

That AF is amazing....

Brilliant video on the Nikon z fc perhaps you would consider a video on setting up this camera. And yes I bought one and love it.

I just bought the Z50 with the Small Rig which makes things a lot easier for moving the tripod mount and no blockage of the battery and SD card compartment. Got the wooden handle also to place the microphone on top of the handle also. Should compare it to the Zeds all types. Especially the auto focus and I agree that the dials will slow you down but makes you think about how to take the shot. Any estimated price yet for the Z fc?

D700 and loads of film bodies including an FM are my tools. This rocks my world. I'm in.

Have been shooting Canon for 2 decades but this little camera really peaked my interest. Perfect weekend camera or for small family trips, It has eye auto focus and priced better than a Fuji. I just wish the 28mm lens would have an aperture ring. Any case I might just pick one up for fun and play with it for a few months. Thanks for the review.

Thanks for another great video. I recently bought a Z7 II, which I had planned to complement with a Fuji X100. But this will be a much better choice for a smaller camera. It reminds me of my first Nikon, the FA. Obviously demand is already huge, and then there’s the question of money as well…

So beautiful.

Great video, thanks a lot Ricci! 🙂👌

Great video, thanks! l have my eyes on the 28mm this camera has stock for my z6 (I've also watched your video of that lens, of course!). l film all my hiking videos with a z24mm f1.8s, but that 28 mil is so small and compact... Sweet!

It looks like Nikon's Fuji competition - an adapter to use Fuji lenses would be very cool. Also, since the sensor and processor are most likely identical to the Z50, there will be uproar if the Z50 doesn't get the software upgrade (after a suitable commercial delay of course)

I would love to see Nikon Zf (full frame) version, it makes sense to have a Nikon Df successor.

Hello! Thank you for a good introduction to what I considered a wonderful Nikon piece, I'll be following whatever else you come up with about this camera, I'm certainly planning to get it. How about telling us more about lenses for it ???

A great view Ricci. Ive got a Nikon D5500 and looking to go mirrorless - full frame is out of my price bracket.

Great overview -- thanks for what you, man :)

Excellent video. Question: Did the AF improve only with regards to tracking/eye AF/animal AF...or when not using these settings...is it the same as Z 50...or also improved? thanks

Hello Ricci, thank you for useful interesting review. Just couple of questions please. Does it have U1/U2 custom modes? And if i want to switch from single shot to 5 fps or 11 fps mode do I need to go to menu or there is a quicker way?

I would be interested in a full-frame camera with a similar style. Really love the look.

Hi Ricci, have greatly enjoyed your various talks about the new Zfc and have preordered. Only starting using Nikon earlier this year (gave up with Olympus) and purchased a D780 which is great but I do find the autofocus slow when shooting birds of prey and, last week, puffins. Will the Zfc be quicker and do you think the animal eye focus will work well with birds? Many thank. Terry

A comparison with the DF would be great fun. The handling and usability would be a complete slam-dunk for the Zfc of course, but the comparison of the old DF full frame 16Mb Raws vs the modern 20Mb DX Raws would be fascinating.

thanks ricci，really in-depth and useful review compared to other previews

Thanks for your Review! It's look like a great start into the Z-Mount universe :-)

Hey Ricci, fantastic review btw! I know this camera lacks full IBIS, but there is some stabilisation - can you elaborate on this? All being well, it looks like I will be retiring my D7200 and pairing this with my FE2. Good times...

Your wish is Nikons command (Zf). Thanks for taking the time to test the Auto Focus as with my eyesight that is my key consideration. Nice they gave it a tough Magnesium body too. Now the only thing i need to decide is which ZF, full frame or apsc? You definitely got a thumbs up from me.

Okay,I'm sold. I'm a weddings, portraits photographer. When we can gather again, I'll be the one with the new Nikon.

Looks great. I wish it had a joystick and a 23 F/2 lens to go with it! Still thinking about getting it to go with my Z6II.

Thanks for your video. I use Z50 for bird photography. Do you think the new Zfc ergonomics could be suited for bird photography and big lenses like 70-200z?

Oh, I really like to buy one. It reminds me my first camera a Nikon FG which I still use after 40 years, also kept a Nikon Df also due to the style. Really regret switching to Sony before Nikon Z came out.

Looks great. I wish it had IBIS and shutter speed of 1/8000. Great to see 3 by 3 framing and wide-area Auto focus. Looking forward to comparison to Z50 and Z6 II

I love that full frame idea, maybe a Nikon Zfc Max

Thank you for all the useful details shared. Kindly how important is the IBIS for amateur use to take nice "travel" photos and especially short videos (of products, food, ... for social media)? The aesthetics and ergonomics of the Nikon ZF C please me, but the options (including the IBIS) of the Fujifilm XS 10 seem very interesting.

I might have missed you mentioning IBIS on this ZFc. Hurrah that focus shifting is available though.

NICE REVIEW ! Thank you ricci