Nikon Z fc

[...] Loved it so much I bought another for backup/prime lens. [...] The ability to charge in-camera helps with battery life. I just plug in my portable phone charger into the side on breaks. Another bonus is the Nikon editing software (free) allows you to drop your Adobe Lightroom $ubscription. [...]

I have had my ZFC for about 3 years. [...] It is an excellent travel camera as its weight is just over 400 grams. [...]

I’ve been shooting this camera for the past year and has been absolutely fantastic!!!! This camera does everything my DSLR can do and it’s smaller and lighter making it very convenient. [...] An xtra battery and the rig grip are key but that’s about it. Fantastic little camera that can handle just about everything except for maybe shooting in a hurricane (lack of weather protection) but can do it. Mine set up with dx 16-50mm and dx 18-140 is all I need and this camera brings back the absolute joy of photography and by keeping this set up simple it offers the challenge of shooting without all the fancy gear for which I feel it performs great!! I love mine and gets the most use out of all my cameras!! Remember kids, it’s not the camera but the person who is shooting who is making the photographs. [...]

[...] When I hit the upload, the camera shut itself down and would not restart. [...] This camera was just over one year old, purchased directly from Nikon and had less than 1,000 actuations. The camera worked perfectly until I tried to upload the firmware. Note - I own over two dozen Nikon cameras including four Z series and I am very familiar with the update procedure. [...]

I purchased a black Nikon Zf in August 2025 and I love it but it is heavy, when my favorite seller reduced the price of the Nikon Zfc kit to $996.00 in May 2026 I purchased the silver Zfc kit and I've been very happy with it for the most part. It would be perfect and Nikon would have sold more of them if the camera had IBIS but since it doesn't I use Z mount DX VR lenses or small light weigh primes such as the TTArtisan 35 f1.8II and the Viltrox 28 f4.5 lenses!

If you’re shooting video with this camera, I recommend doing everything in Manual mode. I actually own two Nikon Z fc cameras, with a 16–50mm lens on one and a 50–250mm lens on the other. [...] Make sure to go into the camera’s menu and turn this feature off. [...]

In the beginning I was a bit underwhelmed by the plasticky feel of the body, so you better take care, but in the meantime I love this lightweight camera very much! I also have to confess that I started taking pictures with Minolta SLRs in the 1980s, so I love the retro design and I never had a problem holding the old SLRs so I don’t have problems holding the Zfc. It works perfectly fine, and so far hasn’t let me down a single time.

There is one thing the Z fc does better than Fujifilm...ISO performance and color and build quality. The Z fc is close in build quality to the Fuji, but the buttons, layout, dials and screen felt higher quality. [...] The Z lens lineup is growing fast, and IMO, having owned many crop and full frame sensor cameras, the 20MP Nikon DX sensor is the best in it's class and IMO not even the R7 or XT5 come close to it's performance. [...]

[...] Yeah, Fuji has a lot of lenses in APS-C format, but many of them are also expensive. [...] The lack of such a zoom is actually the main thing that swings me from Fuji to Nikon. [...] the FX lenses (whether Z or F mount) work great on the Z FC, and Fuji lenses are also expensive. There is no shortage of lenses for this camera. If anything, there's an overabundance, and you'll spend all your money on lenses if you don't watch out.

I'm using the Z fc for my A-rolls - bought it for the flip screen, because the Z 50's screen flip downwards and doesn't work for me. [...]

It’s a lovely little camera and agree with you about the leatherette plastic! 😂 I’d have thought they’d be copying the Z50 🤔 that said it’s not much different in my opinion to my X100v My wife has the Zfc and we both love it and she’s bought a fitted leather case which imo improves the feel and grip and adds protection for the battery flap! I sure the lens roadmap will improve however it’s never been on Nikons agenda even with the f mount so thank heaven for the third parties like Viltrox with the apsc 1.4’s

I have a Zfc camera and to me it is a very capable "weekend" camera, where I can take it with me anywhere, without having the feeling of doing a serious photographic "assignment" as such. [...] It is a great camera to use, bridging the inadequacies of a phone camera and the complications of a fully pro camera. [...]

[...] I do use it as my primary filmmaking camera for YouTube because what it does, it does so well. [...]

[...] This is how I use it actually. [...] I use it in Aperture or in Shutter priority (depending on the scene).

[...] I really debated if I wanted to buy this particular camera but I've found as a "Grab and Go" kit where I can put it and the the 3 lenses in a small bag and take off...It's really quite good. [...] The issues you brought up with ISO controls don't bother me...never owned a Fuji camera and I developed muscle memory quite quickly to get to the controls when I need them. [...]

Some cameras with slower sensors suffer from the rolling shutter effect where fast moving subjects get distorted because the subject or the camera is moving. [...] These days this is the least of your worries with a camera with rolling shutter. I got a Nikon Z-fc, knowing from the reviews that it would have a rolling shutter, because I don't mind these types of distortions. [...] And you see that in photos as horizontal streaks of rapid changes in white balance. [...]

[...] The camera is fine. [...] The battery door sucks. [...]

I use my Zfc with a SmallRig and Voigtlander VM lenses… if you are comfortable with manual focus, the camera becomes compact and even more fun… I wish they had built a Zf based on Z5… full frame and IBIS would have made this camera amazing for my taste.

[...] Two seemingly similar cameras, but quite different to use. I miss the function buttons of the Z50 when on the Z fc, but love the faster auto focus on the prettier of the two. [...]

I've had my Zfc in black since summer of '24. [...] It's a great camera. [...] I just have a bunch of picture control presets emulating film with a Voigtlander Nokton D23mm f/1.2. [...]

[...] Im a Nikon fan boy so I have a Z6ii and I bought a Zfc for a get around camera and for my g/g to vlog with. I bought the Smallrig grip which makes it much easier to use. Like you say its a shame the ISO button does not have a Auto option.

[...] I have been using a Z fc for 5 months now alongside my Z7 and I also have a lot of older DX lenses that the Z fc works well with using the FTZ. It has become my main walking around camera and it’s just fun to use.

I own several of them. [...] It is a very good camera. [...] I used the Fuji cameras back in the film and large format era. The Fujifilm camera I would take the Nikon Zfc and the Fujifilm I don’t own. [...] The CAMERA I think should be Zfc II!

I purchased one in black this year. I have been using it now for about 8 days for street photography & it handles very well. Its size & the look of the camera is great.

I just got one with the 28mm F2.8 in like-new condition for $699. I'm pretty happy with it. Cheers Rick

I love my Zfc as a daily companion... I use it more often than my Z6iii haha

I love this camera, I also own a nikon z6iii and a sony a7iii but the zfc is my go-to travel camera.

I bought the kit and like it. [...] The battery door is flimsy. [...]

I bought the kit. Great camera! [...] The plastic battery door is very flimsy, though.

a few digital shots from the renaissance faire this weekend. my favorites are yet to come, these are just the only ones i've had time to edit so far. 📷 Nikon Z fc + 7Artisans 35mm f1.4 photography

I am considering going full frame Nikon or full frame Panasonic since Fuji are mostly APSC. I got the Nikon z fc for the look, nicely reminds of older Nikon or Nikkormat film cameras:) (shallow I know)

As said in my profile, I'm not a professional photographer, but I'm a passionate amateur. I have a Nikon Z FC with a kit lens and some 135mm 2.8 lenses, a 50mm 0.95 lens and an old 50mm 1.8 M42. I transfer my photo through wifi on to my phone and edit in Snapseed, that's my process

Went with the Nikon Z fc 4K Mirrorless cam kits it came with a Z 28mm f/2.8 lens & I got a Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-63 lens. Spare battery has to be exchanged cause I goofed and got the wrong one.

How about a Megadap E to Z adapter and using Sony’s plethora of APSC lenses? I’ve had good luck with this on the full frame side and Lightroom even shows the Nikon body and the Sony lenses for all adjustments!

For auto iso. It s good for just stay it on auto and play w dial.. Dial it to min if you want lowest iso. And up to make the range you want. Eq. min to 1200 etc. I wanted this setting on my D700 how to change iso quick from auto and make the range iso on the fly. I think this is better than fuji dial w Auto. All you need to do is set auto. Play w dial minimun fixed, dial up you got your range.

The Zfc needs the Smallrig plate to become perfect. You get an AS plate and a nice handle and the plastic battery door is protected, too. I have the TT Artisan 35 F9.5 which works perfectly.

[...] I have many cameras. I bought the SmallRig grip with Arca plate asap. [...]

[...] I do have film cameras as well, Nikon F, F2, F3, F4, F5. [...]

It is such a fun and capable little camera to use. I've found that the f/1.4 Viltrox AF primes are perfect mates for the Zfc.

[...] Nikon does have a wide angle zoom dx z mount finally on their roadmap so that will help as well. [...]