@Apple Pear there are small but important differences in design between the f4 and the Zfc de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_F4#/media/Datei:Nikon_F4_mit_Bodycap.jpg
This is a much better video review of a retro-style camera than Kai's review of the Df from his DigitalRev days. A lot more polished, and he actually seems to be reviewing this camera for what it is: A retro-inspired digital camera that's not taking the place of any of their existing Z-line cameras.
I've been obsessed with Canon and Sony for a while... My first camera was a Nikon D5600 and now this got me looking at Nikon again. 👀 Especially with the colors. I love the Amber Brown!
Personally, I still wouldn't. Even with FF, Nikon just swings short every single time in comparison to Fuji. But, I get it. If they hit a homerun, I'm right there with ya.
@@LetsGoFilm I sure hope so, because I don't understand the value prop for this camera. It's worse than a Fuji in every way. I really just want a full-frame X-T4, and Nikon would be back in the game!!
@@CaptTerrific In fact Nikon's APSC cameras usually sold more than those full frame models, for example D5000 series and D3000 series. So it's understandable that Nikon decided to make a APSC Zf prior to a full frame Zf
its really cool how Nikon are reviving the sturdy, functional look and layout of old analogue slrs with their mirrorless cameras. It would be cool to see this trend extended to DSLRs too so that plastic ergonomic Canon eos look may become a thing of the past.
I just pre-ordered. It was love at first sight with this one. Miss my old FE 2 and FM. Loving the flippy screen mainly for the protection of the LCD screen. Many times the camera winds up in the purse and I’ve already smashed one LCD screen. I’ve been much more careful since that incident.
The best service program for Tornado NKN cameras is the ability to change the region, open languages, display errors, shutter counter and much more. Test it, it's simple.
The controls are almost exactly X-T1, right down to the non-threaded shutter button. O.o. Good to see Nikon showing analogue styles some love though. Maybe Canon will follow suit.
Ah so good to see Kai and Lok together, I miss the old digital rev days, you’re the reason why I began to take photography seriously! I was heart broken when I didn’t hear you talking about bokeh!
Could this be the new Nikon teaser strategy to get the community excited again and longing for a FF version plus other wishes? If yes, the reactions and results are overwhelmingly obvious. They did the dual card slot upgrade thing in Z7 II pretty quickly. The ball is back in your court Nikon! Patience is gold
I feel really bad because Nikon made my favorite film cameras, but they don't take APSC seriously enough. Lens mount is huge and requires massive adapter to use old glass, and the lens lineup sucks. Fuji is still my go to for film like digital shooting and I don't see that changing soon.
This camera is a great argument for a Fuji X to Nikon Z adapter, and since Viltrox makes lenses and adapters for both mounts, I bet they will be one of the first companies to make an adapter.
I am not sure how soon, bit Viltrox announced they would release a 23mm, 33mm and 56mm 1.4 lens for nikon z apsc. With those three lenses you would be able to do a lot, similar as the sigma trinity for sony apsc
It’s a good first step for Nikon. Hope it sells well and they make a full frame version. I am a fuji X user and will definitely switch to Nikon if there is a full frame Df 👍🏼
I made this switch just recently. Went from Fuji X-T4 to Nikon Z5 (and the 14-30mm f4) because of the ff-sensor. Very satisfied with Nikon, amazing image quality. A Nikon Zf full frame would be so cool as an addition for, say, street photography or for travelling.
@@naveennarayan1777 the Df sensor came from a top of the Line camera, Film is very dated but people can still make great images with it so being old and dated shouldnt prevent one from making great work.
I’d say X-T30 :) But yes, 7 years after Fuji introduced the X-T1, Nikon decides to enter the crop sensor retro game. Two issues. One, they can’t compete with Fuji’s lens catalog at this point. Two, because their lenses lack aperture rings, they’re still saddled with the PASM dial. That means, for example, if you have a shutter speed set on the physical dial then switch to P or A, that dial is out of the equation AND shows an incorrect value. Ditto the ISO dial. My Df was the same way. As long as you have to set the aperture with a “soft” dial and not an aperture ring, the lovely retro controls are pretty to look at but don’t function as efficiently or intuitively as a standard front/back dial for shutter speed and aperture and an assignable button for ISO.
Kai seriously has been a huge inspiration to me, I preordered his new book! I can't wait to get it keep making great videos man I really love your content.
The looks are awesome, but that's not why I'm excited about the Zfc. It's about these dials for shutter speed and ISO! The one thing I loved about Fuji over everyone else. I miss the simplicity of the film cameras. And being able to hide the screen is a huge bonus. Sometimes, I just want to eliminate distractions on my camera.
Gabriela J This camera is outclassed and out numbered by the Fuji X series and their lenses. If Nikon wants to compete, it should go ff. This will not sell as well as they think. They have the space for ff sensor. Why not?
@@RyanTroy if you know how to use a digital camera in manual mode, you know how to use an FM2. You set the ISO to match the film that you’re using and just worry about the aperture and speed. They are really easy cameras to use.
Sweet, a digital mirrorless version of my FE and FM. I've been waiting for this camera for ten years so I had to go Fuji in the mean time. Nikon, take my Fuji money.
And do away with all be amazing Fuji lenses? I wouldn't be jumping ship too early. Canon and Nikon could have come over to the mirrorless scene long ago but they chose to hold off. If Fuji ain't broken why try and fix it. It's just another tool at the end of the day.
@@mjfalcon007 Exactly it's just another tool. That's what somebody said when I jumped ship from Nikon DSLRs to Fujifilm back in 2012. Now I have both X and some Z tools now and I can tell you from my own experience that I like what's coming out of the Z system and also I still have all my F glass that are still amazing. Honestly of all the XF lenses I got only three are considered "hard to let go" but you know what, the Z and F mount equivalents are just as good and in the Z version is bit sharper if I need.
Thats how we pronounce it here in the UK ( Kai is British of Hong Kong Chinese decent ) and its the original pronunciation btw, its only Webster whom decided to change our British language and spellings because he had an issue with some of the French inflections within our language. We spell Harbour with the u, you spell it Harbor without because he changed it, the same goes for Aluminium.
Anytime someone says well thats about all you need to know about, there is a cover up of gaffe features or a blunder of some type. I do like the lil f stop window beside the shutter speed, smart choice.
Definitely a nice dressed up Z50. Just be aware of the no IBIS on this camera if you are planning on doing any hand held vlogging. Other than that I think it will be a good little system.
I have a pair of Nikon FM2 bodies with motor drives and assorted Nikkor lenses. If I am correct, this camera with an adapter, can use the manual lenses that I bought for them. Since this camera was designed to look like the FM series, they should have made it identical in size and put a screw hole in bottom, so that the FM motor drive could be attached, not as a real motor drive, but as a battery less grip for balance for easy handing the camera.
It will be amazing if nikon make a Full frame version of this camera, or taking the shape of the beautiful nikon F3 pfff gorgeous digital camera ir will be.
I think they missed the mark by making this an APSC. They could have possibly stolen a lot of Fuji shooters making this FF since Fuji has basically said they’ll never go FF. Just my opinion though ! Looks awesome to me. The FM2 is my favorite SLR I’ve ever used.
I'm liking your comment mainly because the FM2 is my favourite too. :-) They're really bulletproof. I had a few but have kept just one - the one my Dad gave me in 1986 when I went off to live in Australia. Over the years I've only had to change the foam on the mirrorbox once I think. It still works flawlessly.
@@Jaydcoke yessss they’re amazing cameras. I miss mine, but I enjoy rangefinders more so my canon p is my main film body currently. Maybe one day I’ll go back to the FM2n. I do miss that 55mm 2.8 micro. Beaut of a lens even when adapted to my fujifilm body.
@@unluckyraven101 neither do I, I shoot fujifilm and don’t plan on ever changing. But a lot of the “fujifilm” shooters always cry that they need full frame and want Fuji to make a full frame camera. If they need FF that bad, we’ll the go shoot Sony or canon is what I say. The real life differences between FF and apsc now a days is so minuscule IMO. If you aren’t a paid pro, it doesn’t even matter.
@@Holl.Mvrk. yeah, I’m honestly very happy with Fujifilm. I’ve seen side by side comparisons and you only really see a difference at extremely high iso. The xtrans sensor is pretty amazing imo. I hated the noise bayer sensors produced. I also like how much customization Fuji gives me. You just don’t get that from other manufacturers. I’ve gone from raw only to using jpgs much more often. I might tweak contrast a little in post but it’s really made photography fun again.
zFM2 anyone? What a sexy beast, and the camera is n't bad either. It's the prettiest, most stylish camera I've seen in many a year or perhaps is that because I like the retro styling like my E-M10? Back to the future with Marty McKai. Great review.
I didn't buy the Nikon D f... No video... This Nikon Z Fc.. Is an all in one for me.. Retro looks, mirrorless, has video, flippy screen, can have manual feel, but can go full auto.. I passed on to the other nikon mirrorless cameras as well, too black blobs.. Sometimes you want your tools to look nice too.. And of course that is just me. P. S. No pop up flash? Aaarrrggh!!
@@PrinceMeowmers I shoot with an X-T2 and love it. But the Nikon looks exactly like my old Nikon FM film camera that i have owned since 1984, aged 14. And still use. Would be kind of cool to have them both in the bag. But you are right, not going to give up my Fuji system for the Zfc. Especially if it ends up being like Canon's EOS M series cameras, unloved and forgotten by Canon. A couple of token lenses and then put out to pasture.
If there were more lenses out for this camera already, I'd be more interested.... for now my attention is still fixed on the Fujifilm cameras and lenses...
The problem with fuji is that if you grow your skills a bit and decide to upgrade to FF, you are screwed. And here you can just buy a Z5 for example and your 28 2.8 (42 F4) will become a starting kit option.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д I thought the DX lenses weren't compatible with the FF cameras. Either way, for me at least there's no benefit to full frame. The lenses are bigger, heavier and more expensive, and the cameras are more expensive as well.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д Fuji would argue you can get their medium format cameras which are gradually becoming more compact, cheaper, and more competitive in AF performance. For lens lineup alone tho I went from an XT4 back to Sony personally.
@@grainynesh6232 I've used APS-C cameras for a very long time, but there are some gains in IQ of FF cameras (low light, dynamic range, basically a lot less noisy shadows). And I prefer the size of modern Z cameras to something like Z50. IMO if anybody prefers APS-C then fuji have no alternatives.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д I'd argue the advantages are marginal these days, but yeah as a professional Full Frame is probably the way to go. For me, high-end APS-C definitely beats entry-level FF.
Full frame matters much only when you actually need it. This is a hobbyist style camera to carry around in your spare time. A cropped sensor is more than enough.
Shoutout to Adobe Premiere for the wonderful random green flashes in the video
Doesn't Kai edit in FCP?
no random green flashes for me.
Thought it was my internet or TV acting up.
@@bigmasss Then you weren't paying attention.
@@Verdoux007 thank you for your kind valuation of my video watching. Would you kindly tell me the time of the green flash so i could improve my skill.
They literary could grab a Nikon F4 and put a full frame mirrorless sensor and sell it as the Nikon F4z. I would buy that in a heart beat.
same, but only if this camera would have the same features as the F4 and no video features
I'd love to have an F4 shaped digital body (but with control dials).
@Apple Pear there are small but important differences in design between the f4 and the Zfc de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_F4#/media/Datei:Nikon_F4_mit_Bodycap.jpg
F4 is such a beautiful piece of aesthetic design. Why can’t we have digital cameras that look as interesting and unique as the F4 still does today?
@Prashanth Panicker 😂
SO glad camera makers are including analog dials 🙌
Fuji and Olympus have been doing it for years.....
this camera is awesome
@@philipae27 Exactly! Love Fujifilm, but it'll be nice if Nikon/Canon can introduce some competition to the 'XT' series
This is a much better video review of a retro-style camera than Kai's review of the Df from his DigitalRev days. A lot more polished, and he actually seems to be reviewing this camera for what it is: A retro-inspired digital camera that's not taking the place of any of their existing Z-line cameras.
I've been obsessed with Canon and Sony for a while... My first camera was a Nikon D5600 and now this got me looking at Nikon again. 👀 Especially with the colors. I love the Amber Brown!
Just imagine a "Zf" with the styling of the F3/H and the innards of the Z7/Z6... Nikon, please make that come true...
And do a hard as nails, titanium top-plate version labelled as the F3p.
@@andrewsanjayprasad That would be amazing too!
This, with IBIS would literally be the only camera I would ever need...apart from my uncle's old F3/T and my Pentax 67
hell yeah
@@DiggingForFacts that would be pretty killer
Cool camera! Now we want a full frame version of this camera!
is that what you want?
Full. Frame.
@@RyanTroy yes, why wouldn't we want it?
We need next generation of Nikon DF then ^^
@@PitlordWeedsmurph thank you! Good things will happen to you today!
If they make a full frame version, I would sell all of my Fuji gear and move back to Nikon
If it is a full frame, similar to Z5, I will consider to buy one, even though I already had a Z7.
I'd sell my Z6ii for this without a doubt but till then I'll keep it this way
Personally, I still wouldn't. Even with FF, Nikon just swings short every single time in comparison to Fuji. But, I get it. If they hit a homerun, I'm right there with ya.
Lol same
Heavy
I would get this in a heartbeat. Been shooting an FE forever
I just adore m FE.
Agreed. Adapted F mount manual lenses on this could be incredible. Modern FE/FM
If I wanted an APS-C retro body camera, I would choose Fuji.
I own an F3, F5 (both bought new) and sold my Nikon digital cameras years ago.
Agreed. Also a film shooter here, F2AS and an F. I wanted to shoot digital I’d grab a D700/D3.
Think you need to re-export to fix those green flashes
I saw green flashes too
I get the same thing
yep, right around 0:45
I saw it too
If building a "retro" mirrorless camera why not include better compatibility with retro lenses? AF-D AF motor anyone?
Maybe Nikon should improve their FTZ adapter
can't make money off of used lenses
Because they want you to buy a new lens from them.. That is where they make their money.
They're a business, not a hobbyist collective. They don't make money off of ancient lenses on the used market.
i mean you can adapt then use it in manual like you did with the retro cameras...
It looks so cool. Surprisingly cheap as well for the special edition.
yessss i have to make sure i buy one!
Judging by the name, perhaps we can expect a full frame version Zf coming?
Nikon will probably use this as a test for feedback on a FX version
@@LetsGoFilm I sure hope so, because I don't understand the value prop for this camera. It's worse than a Fuji in every way. I really just want a full-frame X-T4, and Nikon would be back in the game!!
@@CaptTerrific you and me both. A full frame xt4 is my dream camera.
The XT4, sony autofocus and a full frame sensor is all i ask for in one body
Hmm would that be the Z FF?
@@CaptTerrific In fact Nikon's APSC cameras usually sold more than those full frame models, for example D5000 series and D3000 series.
So it's understandable that Nikon decided to make a APSC Zf prior to a full frame Zf
If this ever pushed Fuji to go full frame I’d be so ridiculously happy 😂
I´m a Nikonist since ever and waiting for a Nikon Z FX (full frame) type! The most beautiful body in the digital era after Df!
its really cool how Nikon are reviving the sturdy, functional look and layout of old analogue slrs with their mirrorless cameras. It would be cool to see this trend extended to DSLRs too so that plastic ergonomic Canon eos look may become a thing of the past.
All mirrorless should look like this.
Like vinyl for photography, feel this camera will do well. Ricci's video shows amazing eye focus.
Viltrox already announced their primes for Nikon Z DX. So we get a few more lenses soon ...
I just pre-ordered. It was love at first sight with this one. Miss my old FE 2 and FM. Loving the flippy screen mainly for the protection of the LCD screen. Many times the camera winds up in the purse and I’ve already smashed one LCD screen. I’ve been much more careful since that incident.
The best service program for Tornado NKN cameras is the ability to change the region, open languages, display errors, shutter counter and much more. Test it, it's simple.
The controls are almost exactly X-T1, right down to the non-threaded shutter button. O.o. Good to see Nikon showing analogue styles some love though. Maybe Canon will follow suit.
canon M6 Markii shows they might be headed that way
X-T10
He just showed the Nikon Df which predates the XT-1 and Nikon has the Fe film SLR.
Canon embraced the (D)SLR ergo look early doors with the T90 and EOS1, so they'd have to go back to the early 70s F-1 for proper classic.
Canon is already far ahead for their design with their T-series and EOS cameras
The Zfc is a sexy looking camera.
I love the retro look of this camera, and Fujifilm cameras.
They’re very aesthetically pleasing.
Exactly what we need. In full frame.
would you buy it over the z7 ii though?
Ghaa I want one so bad but I only recently bought my Nikon D5600. But I know what I’m switching to in the future!!
Jeeeez, can somebody just make a retro look small FULL FRAME camera, but not so expensive like Leica ? Fuji Xpro with Full Frame is my dream camera.
I would go nuts for a digital full frame Canon QL 17 GIII.
Same here! Really want a full frame rangefinder-like camera (except Leica)
I've said this before, if Fuji released a full frame X100 or Xpro body it would make Leica change their price structure overnight!
GFX50r?
@@kenrhem It's huge.
They need to make a Zfx body...💪 Looking the same as Zfc.
Agreed!
Love the glasses. They look smashing!
Exactly, what brand are they?
Love your humor. Born to be on camera. Cheers for the review.
Finally my dream camera!
hell yeah!!
Ah so good to see Kai and Lok together, I miss the old digital rev days, you’re the reason why I began to take photography seriously! I was heart broken when I didn’t hear you talking about bokeh!
I'll dig out my old silver FM and walk around looking all fresh!
I won’t need this, but will likely get it, with the 28mm lens. No need for a full frame version, this will do nicely for me.
As a 8 year Df owner, A full frame Zf would be amazing. I'd buy that in a heartbeat
Still worth buying?
So will tons of other people!
Could this be the new Nikon teaser strategy to get the community excited again and longing for a FF version plus other wishes? If yes, the reactions and results are overwhelmingly obvious. They did the dual card slot upgrade thing in Z7 II pretty quickly. The ball is back in your court Nikon! Patience is gold
I agree. Waiting patiently for Nikon to find a way to squeeze a FF sensor and the IBIS mechanism into that beautiful compact retro body.
"FC" stands for Fuji Copy
lmfaoooo nahhhhhh
Damn, Kai rockin' the Rolex Batgirl!
Nice!
Y3s, he should make some luxury watch vids.
I feel really bad because Nikon made my favorite film cameras, but they don't take APSC seriously enough. Lens mount is huge and requires massive adapter to use old glass, and the lens lineup sucks. Fuji is still my go to for film like digital shooting and I don't see that changing soon.
This camera is a great argument for a Fuji X to Nikon Z adapter, and since Viltrox makes lenses and adapters for both mounts, I bet they will be one of the first companies to make an adapter.
I am not sure how soon, bit Viltrox announced they would release a 23mm, 33mm and 56mm 1.4 lens for nikon z apsc. With those three lenses you would be able to do a lot, similar as the sigma trinity for sony apsc
hopefully we can change your mind on that
If Nikon decides to make a full frame version of this, I'm buying it right away!
Same here
@@HoLeeChit11 ... same here..but they'll jack up the price!
im buying the dx version as well
I like the personality. Nikon is giving Fujifilm a run. Not a professional camera, but fun to use.
It's obviously Z 'for Chris' Niccolls, because that poor man has been asking for this for years now.
@ 7:10 - whatever camera is being used to record...looks like it's struggling to focus lol
the Zfc does looking pretty Flippin' Cool
It’s a good first step for Nikon. Hope it sells well and they make a full frame version. I am a fuji X user and will definitely switch to Nikon if there is a full frame Df 👍🏼
Yes at first i was skeptical but now im in love with it
Wasn't the original Df full frame?
@@CockatooDude Yes it is. But the tech/spec in it with the expensive retail price didn't make sense. There are better full frame camera for the price.
@@roychow2650 It's significantly less expensive now than when it came out. A lightly used Df and the new Zfc are around the same price.
I made this switch just recently. Went from Fuji X-T4 to Nikon Z5 (and the 14-30mm f4) because of the ff-sensor. Very satisfied with Nikon, amazing image quality. A Nikon Zf full frame would be so cool as an addition for, say, street photography or for travelling.
Soooooooooo its a dressed up Z50?!?!?!, damn it, every guy selling a Df on Ebay is jacking up the price right about now.
...but the Df sensor is old... (excellent.., but dated). I'm still trying to decide between the two., of course Df is also more expensive.
@@naveennarayan1777 the Df sensor came from a top of the Line camera, Film is very dated but people can still make great images with it so being old and dated shouldnt prevent one from making great work.
nahhh it has usb c and a flippy screen
Great! They made a Fujifilm X-T3! :-D
Closer between an X-T1 and X-T2.
I’d say X-T30 :) But yes, 7 years after Fuji introduced the X-T1, Nikon decides to enter the crop sensor retro game.
Two issues.
One, they can’t compete with Fuji’s lens catalog at this point.
Two, because their lenses lack aperture rings, they’re still saddled with the PASM dial. That means, for example, if you have a shutter speed set on the physical dial then switch to P or A, that dial is out of the equation AND shows an incorrect value. Ditto the ISO dial. My Df was the same way. As long as you have to set the aperture with a “soft” dial and not an aperture ring, the lovely retro controls are pretty to look at but don’t function as efficiently or intuitively as a standard front/back dial for shutter speed and aperture and an assignable button for ISO.
I missed your videos a lot. I'm not even looking for a camera but you guys are just so funny.
I really like how Nikon respond to feedback
lol is that sarcasm?
Kai seriously has been a huge inspiration to me, I preordered his new book! I can't wait to get it keep making great videos man I really love your content.
I regretted that I didn't buy the retro Nikon Df dSLR with sensor of Nikon D4 in 2013. Now there is a second chance.
Yessss make sure you grab one!
The looks are awesome, but that's not why I'm excited about the Zfc. It's about these dials for shutter speed and ISO! The one thing I loved about Fuji over everyone else. I miss the simplicity of the film cameras. And being able to hide the screen is a huge bonus. Sometimes, I just want to eliminate distractions on my camera.
i need this fullframe version, will sold leica body if that happened.
you cant sell the leica!! noooooo
Full Frame and Full Mg Body.. Take my money!
Is your Leica full frame?
I would buy a ZF yesterday.
This camera and my Meike 25mm f1.8 Z lens would be a classy combo
Nikon gonna sell million of this camera.
Those glasses!
Some similarities with the re-released Pen F from a few years ago.. certainly the flip screen. Definitely buying this Nikon
I wish it had IBIS. I don’t know why I would pick this over the Fuji X-S10 except for the body style and ergonomics
well the lenses for it has vr which should help with it
@@RyanTroy you mean the 2 zoom lenses made for DX sensor in the whole system ?
Nikon, please make a full frame version of this. Maybe with Z6 II innards. Will fly off the shelf.
7:52, look at the size of that mount!!! Why is this not ff!? WHY!!!?
Maybe because FF already has some and APSC for Z series only nikon z50 ^^
Gabriela J This camera is outclassed and out numbered by the Fuji X series and their lenses. If Nikon wants to compete, it should go ff. This will not sell as well as they think. They have the space for ff sensor. Why not?
Kai is a prophet! He even got the name correct = full frame version called Zf.
Nice little camera, love the analog control.
But...
No IBIS, and no weather resistance is a big turn-off :(
OH BOY , i need it! , thinking of an F7z gave me goosebumps . I do see Nikon making a comeback with the retro style .
honestly if nikon keeps up the retro style they could probably win back a piece of the market
I still have my FM 2 🤭 man this is so similar like my FM 2 ❤️
teach me how to use one lol
@@RyanTroy if you know how to use a digital camera in manual mode, you know how to use an FM2. You set the ISO to match the film that you’re using and just worry about the aperture and speed. They are really easy cameras to use.
Sweet, a digital mirrorless version of my FE and FM. I've been waiting for this camera for ten years so I had to go Fuji in the mean time.
Nikon, take my Fuji money.
And do away with all be amazing Fuji lenses? I wouldn't be jumping ship too early. Canon and Nikon could have come over to the mirrorless scene long ago but they chose to hold off. If Fuji ain't broken why try and fix it. It's just another tool at the end of the day.
@@mjfalcon007 Exactly it's just another tool. That's what somebody said when I jumped ship from Nikon DSLRs to Fujifilm back in 2012.
Now I have both X and some Z tools now and I can tell you from my own experience that I like what's coming out of the Z system and also I still have all my F glass that are still amazing.
Honestly of all the XF lenses I got only three are considered "hard to let go" but you know what, the Z and F mount equivalents are just as good and in the Z version is bit sharper if I need.
Exactly what I’ve been waiting for!
im so excited!
I always enjoy Kai's humor. I honestly hope he won't be offended if i kid him about pronouncing aluminum "AL-YU-MIN- EE-YUM".
Thats how we pronounce it here in the UK ( Kai is British of Hong Kong Chinese decent ) and its the original pronunciation btw, its only Webster whom decided to change our British language and spellings because he had an issue with some of the French inflections within our language. We spell Harbour with the u, you spell it Harbor without because he changed it, the same goes for Aluminium.
Go film! Real photography!
100% agree with the full frame version of this. The legacy/vintage nikon lenses will look so good:)
Could be also nice to see Nikon SP style camera with Full-Frame sensor.
Anytime someone says well thats about all you need to know about, there is a cover up of gaffe features or a blunder of some type. I do like the lil f stop window beside the shutter speed, smart choice.
I will get this definitely just because of the look and the price point yeaaa🥰🥰😍
Definitely a nice dressed up Z50. Just be aware of the no IBIS on this camera if you are planning on doing any hand held vlogging. Other than that I think it will be a good little system.
I have a pair of Nikon FM2 bodies with motor drives and assorted Nikkor lenses. If I am correct, this camera with an adapter, can use the manual lenses that I bought for them. Since this camera was designed to look like the FM series, they should have made it identical in size and put a screw hole in bottom, so that the FM motor drive could be attached, not as a real motor drive, but as a battery less grip for balance for easy handing the camera.
if they make a fullframe version, i'm jumping ship again and sell all my sony gear!
thats what i like to hear! #NikonGang
I love my Nikon Z. I’m glad they got it right on the first couple of tries. (We will just forget about Nikon 1…)
I switched from Nikon to Olympus, and it is so good, I am not going back!
Classic, the C stands for Classic
From a Sony + Film camera user, well done Nikon!
that made me smile #NikonGang
Same price as X-S10 without IBIS, no lenses, no internal flat video recording. This is a camera for turnips
It has internal flat recording, just no internal log
@@romanpul that's not truly flat though, it has severely reduced dynamic range
Sweet beautiful cam! Very good presentation!!!!!
It will be amazing if nikon make a Full frame version of this camera, or taking the shape of the beautiful nikon F3 pfff gorgeous digital camera ir will be.
Definatly saving up to buy one off them will look nice with all my Nikon film cameras
hell yeah next thing i need is a nikon film camera
I think they missed the mark by making this an APSC. They could have possibly stolen a lot of Fuji shooters making this FF since Fuji has basically said they’ll never go FF. Just my opinion though ! Looks awesome to me. The FM2 is my favorite SLR I’ve ever used.
I'm liking your comment mainly because the FM2 is my favourite too. :-) They're really bulletproof. I had a few but have kept just one - the one my Dad gave me in 1986 when I went off to live in Australia. Over the years I've only had to change the foam on the mirrorbox once I think. It still works flawlessly.
@@Jaydcoke yessss they’re amazing cameras. I miss mine, but I enjoy rangefinders more so my canon p is my main film body currently. Maybe one day I’ll go back to the FM2n. I do miss that 55mm 2.8 micro. Beaut of a lens even when adapted to my fujifilm body.
Nah, Fujifilm XT4 is better than the Nikon. I also don’t need full frame to create great photos.
@@unluckyraven101 neither do I, I shoot fujifilm and don’t plan on ever changing. But a lot of the “fujifilm” shooters always cry that they need full frame and want Fuji to make a full frame camera. If they need FF that bad, we’ll the go shoot Sony or canon is what I say. The real life differences between FF and apsc now a days is so minuscule IMO. If you aren’t a paid pro, it doesn’t even matter.
@@Holl.Mvrk. yeah, I’m honestly very happy with Fujifilm. I’ve seen side by side comparisons and you only really see a difference at extremely high iso. The xtrans sensor is pretty amazing imo. I hated the noise bayer sensors produced. I also like how much customization Fuji gives me. You just don’t get that from other manufacturers. I’ve gone from raw only to using jpgs much more often. I might tweak contrast a little in post but it’s really made photography fun again.
zFM2 anyone? What a sexy beast, and the camera is n't bad either. It's the prettiest, most stylish camera I've seen in many a year or perhaps is that because I like the retro styling like my E-M10? Back to the future with Marty McKai. Great review.
no IBIS what a bummer
I didn't buy the Nikon D f... No video... This Nikon Z Fc.. Is an all in one for me.. Retro looks, mirrorless, has video, flippy screen, can have manual feel, but can go full auto..
I passed on to the other nikon mirrorless cameras as well, too black blobs..
Sometimes you want your tools to look nice too..
And of course that is just me.
P. S. No pop up flash? Aaarrrggh!!
Perfect, looks stunning. And APS-C, better still. No interest in FF and FF lenses. This is perfect.
They're not too expensive if you avoid first party. Love my tamron 28-200!
Buy a Fuji then, not this garbage
@@PrinceMeowmers I shoot with an X-T2 and love it. But the Nikon looks exactly like my old Nikon FM film camera that i have owned since 1984, aged 14. And still use. Would be kind of cool to have them both in the bag. But you are right, not going to give up my Fuji system for the Zfc. Especially if it ends up being like Canon's EOS M series cameras, unloved and forgotten by Canon. A couple of token lenses and then put out to pasture.
I hope they release a full-frame counterpart to properly use old Nikkor lenses.
I assume it stands for “Z fusion classic”.
lmfaooo good one
I thought full control
@@luanzondervan7402 The "Df” in Nikon Df stood for "Digital Fusion”. That was their 1st attempt at merging digital with nostalgic styling.
Could stand for Gen Z Fun Camera.
Very nice camera, loving these since I'm a film shooter - would consider a digital body as this one !
heck yes!
Hey Kai you've got a brand new Shutter Rev 80's haircut? Perfect fit for this review. Just add some synthwave.
Nice little retro camera! Cheers!
Still waiting on a company to do this with full frame.
leica. It's only possible because they use extra mirrors to compensate for the too small flange to sensor distance
Kai's new glasses are real thicc
If there were more lenses out for this camera already, I'd be more interested.... for now my attention is still fixed on the Fujifilm cameras and lenses...
i really like it
- Mum, can I have Fujifilm?
- No we have Fujifilm at home!
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Fujifilm at home:
The problem with fuji is that if you grow your skills a bit and decide to upgrade to FF, you are screwed. And here you can just buy a Z5 for example and your 28 2.8 (42 F4) will become a starting kit option.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д I thought the DX lenses weren't compatible with the FF cameras.
Either way, for me at least there's no benefit to full frame. The lenses are bigger, heavier and more expensive, and the cameras are more expensive as well.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д Fuji would argue you can get their medium format cameras which are gradually becoming more compact, cheaper, and more competitive in AF performance. For lens lineup alone tho I went from an XT4 back to Sony personally.
@@grainynesh6232 I've used APS-C cameras for a very long time, but there are some gains in IQ of FF cameras (low light, dynamic range, basically a lot less noisy shadows). And I prefer the size of modern Z cameras to something like Z50. IMO if anybody prefers APS-C then fuji have no alternatives.
@@СергейМогутов-ъ4д I'd argue the advantages are marginal these days, but yeah as a professional Full Frame is probably the way to go. For me, high-end APS-C definitely beats entry-level FF.
Sadly because this isn't full-frame, I can't justify purchasing it.
you can! DO IT FOR AESTHETICS!!!
@@RyanTroy ass-that-thiccs
Full frame matters much only when you actually need it. This is a hobbyist style camera to carry around in your spare time. A cropped sensor is more than enough.
Very nice, might actually sell my d700 and F mounts for this
It looks like this should have been FF at that size.
There will be one I guess…
Depending how this performs, they will probably do kne
Size doesn’t correlate with FF or apsc….price does
Kai, typical Nikon chill! Waiting the end of the vids to hear it's missing full frame sensor!