Nikon Z fc Quick Tutorial For Beginners (Easy)

[@geographic213]

This is by far the best tutorial on how to use this Nikon Z-fc, you couldn’t make it any clearer, thank you. 😊

[@attrell]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@muhammadzhafranbahaman6401]

Second to that. He explains really well! Thanks, @Chriss Attrell.

[@acykablyatley]

Third, great work Chris!

[@corky252]

I'm a professional photographer just getting into mirrorless. Very good tutorial and explanation. Should be compulsory viewing.

[@craptastic1983]

Agree

[@davebarker1394]

Nikon should include a link to this in their camera boxes, it's simply exceptional! It's also that rare youtube video, information from start to finish with no padding or self promotion. Thanks Chris.

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!!!

[@carlosgurrola6889]

I agree. Best Zfc detailed vid on yt

[@dennarb]

This video is a remarkable achievement in clarity and concision. I taught photography for over 30 years and could never be so. informative in such a brief period.

[@attrell]

Wow thank you so much!!!

[@meeplechat5046]

Thank u so much for a great video. I just got the camera and was dreading reading the manual. Thanks to you breaking everything down to understandable and basic concepts, I can get off auto mode and actually learn photography! So excited. Thank you!

[@attrell]

Thank you! You'll love that camera!

[@tomtubetastisch]

Thank you so much. Even as a native german speaker,your tutorial is better for me to understand than any german video at YT. And very clear.

[@attrell]

Oh wow thank you!

[@JoeLopez]

This is one of the best photography tutorials I’ve ever seen. Well done.

[@trentdickson9340]

I was overwhelmed trying to figure out the settings on my new camera and this video was a life saver! Thank you! I feel way more confident in trying out my camera

[@attrell]

Glad it helped!

[@toripuru_wav]

thank you for this gem, 10 years from now someone gonna get this camera for the first time and stumble upon this tutorial. wish you great health sir.

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@CynthiaWinward]

I'm a seasoned photographer but this was so helpful for learning the basics of my new Z fc. Thank you!

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@loftlike]

The great thing about this video is that some parts actually apply to photography in general as well. The value study using monochrome is a great tip.

[@attrell]

Absolutely!

[@broncofan165]

Probably the best video out there on the Zfc! I find myself coming back to this video just to brush up every now and then. One thing I noticed, you don't actually need to press the button down first to change the shutter speed, at least if you're switching between 2-4000. I completely agree that button is annoying though, particularly for the iso dial. Thank you for the great info!

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!

[@a2d3]

Wow, this was so thorough and well explained. I had been feeling more than a little lost before watching this. Thank you for making it so easy to follow and understand.

[@attrell]

Thank you!!

[@brianbirkland9567]

Just ordered this camera yesterday and can't wait for it to arrive. The knobs and switches seemed a bit intimidating in the store but this video was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you so much.

[@attrell]

Oh wow thank you! I think you will love this camera

[@youtubeuser94]

Great beginners tutorial, thanks. It taught me a lot about my new camera. I especially appreciate that this video isn't called "BEGINNERS information that you MUST ABSOLUTELY know" or other crappy clickbait title. Liked and subscribed! 😊

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sashagirl357]

You are an excellent teacher, Chris! I just purchased a used Nikon Z-fc after a long hiatus from photography and your videos are helping me so much. Your initial settings make sense and helped me get oriented to this camera. I love this camera because it reminds me so much of my very first SLR, the Nikon FE. Looking forward to watching a lot more of your tutorials. Thank you!

[@attrell]

THank you!!

[@Pantoja3136]

Chris, I recently purchased a Nikon Z fc camera and came upon your excellent video. I watched it entirely and a few days later, I watched it again. This is a great tutorial and I will constantly refer to this to refresh my memory and learn the most about this camera. Thank you and greetings from Central Florida.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

[@AmerObied]

I don't usually comment on videos but I think I must tell you this was very helpful and cleared all my doubts about this camera. I was "coming for the retro look" but now I am "staying for these cool features" Cheers!

[@attrell]

I appreciate that!

[@thomaskraus834]

I have had Nikon cameras since the 1970's. I kept progressing and the cameras got heavier and bulkier. After getting a P1000 I noticed how that monster was like carrying a cinder block everywhere I went. I wanted to get a camera that was feather light yet had many possibilities for pictures and videos. Night time, time laspe, trains and architecture are my hobbies and the Zfc fits the bill for these nicely.I am very happy with the camera and your tutorials have really inspired me to get to know it better. Thanks for the great videos. I load them on my iPhone and watch them over and over as I am riding the rails to my next photo shoot.

[@attrell]

THank you!! THat is exactly why I love this camera, so easy to carry around!

[@jesskiblin5251]

Hundred percent the best tutorial for this camera thank you so very much

[@attrell]

You're very welcome!

[@forceninewinds]

I have recently obtained a ZFC as a media officer for a youth orginisation I volunteer for and was really unsure about how to get it working for me. This video has proven so useful and in the space of 20 minutes I have learned more then I have done in the 2 months since I recieved it. Hopefully my shots will start coming out better and will even help me with getting to grips with the basis of the Z6 I currently have on loan from a colleague which I intend to purchase from them in a few months! Thank you for this massively useful video!

[@attrell]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled you found this useful!!

[@nor271092]

Thanks

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!!!

[@paytonwitalec5645]

Thank you so much. I just started my photography journey yesterday with the zfc as my first ever camera. This is exactly what I needed. Amazing tutorial.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! You'll love that camera!

[@dinad.g.6466]

Same!

[@JSL1986]

Perhaps the best tutorial of this camera that I have seen. Thanks for the explanation and the fabulous examples. Greetings from Chile.

[@attrell]

Wow, thanks!

[@CSJR]

This is the best tutorial I've seen this far. It's clear and shows results I can work toward. Thank you so much.

[@attrell]

Glad it helped! Thank you!!

[@rodneymarsden3003]

@@attrell Lots of detail here. Wonderful! I can't wait to get my hands on this camera.

[@sergiofutbol123]

This video convinced to get the Z fc as my first mirrorless camera and after a day and half I'm already close to being full manual thanks to this video. Watched like 3 times now lol gotta start taking notes. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@Augiee31892]

I initially clicked on this because I wanted to know whether ZFc's features are worth it to upgrade from my little nikon J3 but ended up wanted to re-try all the things mentioned in this because of how similar the UI between old J3 and this one lol. Such a thorough yet concise explanation. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@attrell]

Thank you!!

[@AliSparkles]

I'm so happy I found your tutorial. Really useful tips and explanations of some of the functions of the camera. I purchased a Nikon Z fc a couple of weeks ago, and your tutorial has been great. I can't wait to start experimenting and using many more functions and features. Thank you.

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickjsmale]

Brilliant video. Just got my Z FC yesterday and spent the day trying to understand all the settings Got a bit confused by some of them. Then came across Chris Attrell's beginners video and this helped immensely. Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@attrell]

I am so pleased! You'll love that camera!

[@mohanmuthu677]

Great Video, Chris. I just got my Z fc today and had been playing with it. But after viewing your video, I have learnt more controls. I am from India and though I have been photographing for more than 15 years now and well aware of the controls, you video made it a lot easier to use Z fc. I look forward to more videos from you. Well Done !!!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@julenegaray8382]

What an amazing tutorial!! Just got this camera and you could not have explained it better. Got a new fan today!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@nancydeceuninck1092]

This video was better than a two-day course I followed a few years ago. Thanks a lot!

[@attrell]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@danylevichmart]

best tutorial ever with nikon z fc!!!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@tOkiOchris]

I just bought my very first "professional" camera (had point and shoot as a teenager and using my phone now lol). I know nothing about photography but after watching this video I felt a bit like a professional 😂😂. Thank you for the thorough explanation. I can tell I have a lot to learn still but this was a great intro.

[@attrell]

Thank you! You'll get amazing shots with this camera!

[@caskraker]

Great tutorial. It helped getting up to speed with the Z fc. My settings have evolved though, mainly to have full control in street photography. Maybe it might help some people: I use M mode, with aperture set to the manual focus ring of my lenses. That way I can control Aperture, Iso and Shutter directly. I usually set the shutter speed as required and adjust the ISO dial to the light conditions. That leaves the aperture ring to finetune my exposure. I tend to use centre weighted as my metering mode. I have the little button next to the shutter set to AF settings, allowing the front and back dials to change AF modes and area. Lastly I set the Fn1 button to change between single, L or H firing. Together with both wheels I can quickly set any speed I want. When there is no time to tweak exposure I just set the camera to P mode and make the shot. And I always use back button focus. Once you get used to that it is the best way to focus a scene. Continuous AF is always my default, when just pressing the focus button once it works as S AF, keeping it pressed makes it Continuous. Best of both worlds.

[@wockamalendu]

I just bought a zfc camera and I want to know how it can handle all camera features easily. Hope this is the best as you clear all camera features

[@attrell]

You'll love that camera!

[@laribieber100]

I just bought the Z fc and this is helping me A LOT. thank you sm for your kindness! :)

[@attrell]

I'm so glad!

[@RoughRidersTV]

Thanks for the vid. Just got the Zfc today and total newb on photography. Nice video...a lot of info coming real fast but great thing about video is you can watch it over and over until it sinks in. Thanks for sharing.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! You will love that camera!

[@mruthiunjayanramachandran8908]

Very useful narration of the camera and its functions. Thank you

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christopherjohnson4369]

I am incredibly new to photography. This is the first camera I’ve owned besides my phone and the windup disposables as a child. I thought I made a bad investment because all my photos were trash but this video is a complete game changer

[@attrell]

I am so thrilled! You will love that camera. I like it better than my pro camera because it is so light and easy to carry and does amazing work.

[@michelecintramika8482]

When you can, buy an external flash to use it down, and you'll see the quality of your photos go from zero to one hundred percent.

[@christopherjohnson4369]

@@michelecintramika8482 I'll keep that in mind! I am trying not to let the excitement of a new hobby make go into full Gear Aquisition Syndrome but i will add it to the list. First thing is spare battery, then a nice tripod.

[@michelecintramika8482]

@@christopherjohnson4369 I agree with you. But everyone should prioritize a speedlight. All you need is a cheap camera and a cheap lens and the speedlight will make all the difference. The speedlight is indispensable.

[@sedattemur2325]

Thank you for a very good beginner's tutorial video.

[@GilbertSandoval]

OUTSTANDING! Tutorial, you saved me so much time. Thanks a Million. I would have gladly pay for this tutorial.

[@attrell]

You're welcome!

[@proper4]

You were a great teacher, so helpful for a short period of time

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

You are a great teacher! Thanks!

[@attrell]

Wow, thank you!

[@sga04]

I Am trying to get started learning a little bit of photography and just wanted to say your video is the best i have found on this camera, good Job

[@attrell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ShelleyGuenther]

Thank you so much for this - great content, , consice, and easy to understand with great examples of real-life subjects!

[@davidmaskew]

I really like the look of this camera. I'm looking to get back into photography and want to downsize my kit from my old Canon gear. If I can get a reasonable amount for my lenses I think I will put the money towards one of these and maybe get a better lens than the stock one.

[@yam421]

Merci, c'est clair et suffisant pour la prise en main pour commencer.

[@RichardJelbert-x5z]

Thank you for such a great instructional video. I keep loosing my way, your video has helped me focus on the important things I needed to learn first. Thanks again

[@attrell]

You are so welcome!

[@shirokuro73]

Hi! I don't have a Nikon, I recently got a Fuji, however your video popped up in my feed! I just want to say, I thought your video was an excellent tutorial on the basics, and as a beginner myself, even with a different camera, I found this really helpful! Thank you!

[@attrell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jimbolic0809]

What an amazing tutorial video. Helped me a lot with understanding my camera. Thank you!

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KatieBuonpane]

I was so lost. I am so thankful for you and your clear explanations.

[@attrell]

Glad I could help!

[@maryblain1]

Great tutorial. I just bought my first Nikon camera. Thank you so much for posting this video

[@attrell]

You're very welcome!

[@benoithoyos9148]

Yes... The best tutorial. Well done with talent! Hi, from Belgium

[@willy-waller]

Merci . Votre tutoriel est parfaitement complet et pédagogique.

[@privateguy6745]

OMG, you have such an easy manner when you explain things. Great tutorial! I just became a subscriber.

[@attrell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@victorlim5077]

Some interesting tips here especially using the Monochrome pic profile. Thanks.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mvkath]

thank you so much, this was the best tutorial. looking foward for more nikon zfc videos and tips!

[@attrell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@grahamdownie4919]

Brilliant !!! Best video tutorial on this camera to date. Thank you !!!

[@attrell]

Thanks!!

[@赵冠男]

very easy to understand, so helpful, i just bought it

[@attrell]

Glad it helped!

[@eefm99]

I loved this video. A lot of useful information, but also easily digestible. This video is on the good side of KZbin. Thank you.

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!

[@kindasketxh]

Phenomenal video! I've always been so confused switching to manual settings but you explained everything so well!

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oc2phish07]

Excellent video Chris, I have been able to use most of your comments on my new Nikon Zf. Many thanks.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@idknuggitisstillhere]

Thanks for this Chris. Woulnd't of known about the vast smart features this camera has! Great video and really well explained

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@jamesconradtucker]

I know everything you said, yet still I have to say "thank you". Great job, Chris, and making the Nikon Zfc a model to base points on.

[@attrell]

Wow, thanks!

[@BigCherch]

Thank you for putting your time and effort into making this video. It was great to follow along with camera in hand. Keep up the good work!

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@BlueRidgeRider]

A fantastic video! So many videos assume that we know a lot. Growing up I shot film, always manual. When I switched to digital I kept the camera in auto most of the time. I didn’t understand ISO on a digital camera. I liked your explanation so much that I just ordered a Nikon Z fc 😁. I’m looking forward to learning all I can about it.

[@attrell]

You'll love that camera!

[@hazelsword]

Thank you so much for creating such a great tutorial! A wonderful and very valuable contribution for beginners!

[@attrell]

THank you!

[@vivianacastano4729]

Very informative! Thank you very much for this tutorial! 😃

[@attrell]

You're very welcome!

[@DC90_]

Thanks Chris. I just bought this camera and I learned so much from you

[@attrell]

Glad I could help! You'll love that camera!

[@ejr2716]

This is wonderful… thank you ( from the UK!) for such a clear and helpful tutorial! I felt so confused about how to set up and start photography again with this camera -first camera for very many years! - and this has given me so much info 😅

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@laurakarhunen1679]

Amazingly informative and clear tutorial! Great way of explaining how to start using more manual modes. I don't usually comment on videos, but wanted to say Thank you!

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Throwholic]

Very helpful - thanks a lot. I had a Nikon before, but just bought this camera. Really good explanations.

[@attrell]

YOu will LOVE that camera!

[@sajeevan123x]

Excellent tutorial

[@attrell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danylevichmart]

You are perfect teacher !

[@MariaRodriguez-uq7ry]

What would be a good affordable lens for portraits and smooth bokeh effect for the zfc??? Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@unwrangler11]

I just got a Nikon Zfc and appreciate your tutorial on using it~

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@superpav9329]

Thank you so much!! Keep the videos coming I was so lost before this video-you are awesome great presentation 🙏👏

[@attrell]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BrettAndBear]

Thank you. I just purchased the Z fc and this video has been very helpful.

[@attrell]

Great to hear! You will enjoy that camera, it's fantastic!

[@deantoney1262]

Really liked this video. I have just purchased this camera and needed a quick set up and orientation. This video did the trick. Thanks Chris. you did a great job.

[@attrell]

Glad it helped!

[@supertr3mp]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Chris!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@robertlesaca4776]

Excellent tutorial.

[@attrell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@narjissebengeloune6867]

Thank you so much for this amazing video . I am new to photography and this was soooo helpfull.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lonewolfcreative]

Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased a Nikon Z fc and at first try, kind of panicked. It is very different from my Canon cameras. A little more complicated at first. I think you have the only true tutorial for this camera and you explain things well. This video was and continues to be very helpful to me. So again, a super super thank you for this!

[@michaelbuckley8986]

Wonderful presentation thanks for sharing👍

[@attrell]

Thanks for visiting

[@umakantdhawale9729]

Sir Thank you very much for greate video to learning something new .🎉

[@JoeLanzetta-bd3ze]

Great tutorial for the ZFC thanks Chris!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@scottmoehring2112]

Excellent instruction to get started quickly! This video alone could get anyone through the first several months of shooting - maybe longer! I like your gentle nudges to try some settings and experiment with a little intent. Question: For long shutter speeds with your camera on a tripod, do you do anything to prevent any tiny jiggle when you are pushing the shutter?

[@attrell]

Thanks! I just press gently, that works just fine.

[@sebastianbalbin6022]

Excelente tutorial, muy claro y completo. Mil gracias por compartirlo

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@lynelljansen8057]

great advice. Saving this one one. I plan to eventually purchase this camera.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pepper6253]

Thank you great video best explanation of aperture mode.and love the hint regarding MC.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@acm97files]

This is really very helpful and I am going to practice these two shooting modes techniques that you have shared; and thank you very much for your time and sharing your knowledge. I am glad I clicked this video 🤩 I have just bought this Zfc camera a week ago, for our upcoming trip to Alaska, and I am excited to learn how to use this camera and get beautiful scenery shots and nice photos🤞🏼🤩📸🎞️📸🤩

[@attrell]

Hope you have a great trip! You'll love that camera!

[@acm97files]

@@attrell thank you! I am contemplating between Z5 and this Zfc, any difference between the two as far as performance?? I see plus/minus on each one and the only thing I am liking about the Z5 is it has two card slots and has a grip which the Zfc does not have. But I like that I can flip the LCD monitor on the Zfc. Any thoughts??

[@attrell]

@@acm97files Z5 is also full frame. That is very helpful. If I had to choose, I would get the Z5.

[@SharonBell6123]

Thank you! I just got this beautiful camera and you are so much help!

[@attrell]

You're so welcome! You will love it!

[@meganmcelroy8506]

Thank you so much for making this video. I agree with the other comments- this was incredibly helpful. I’ve been feeling stuck in auto mode and regretting my purchase. Now I feel confident enough to play around with aperture mode and start to actually make use of this camera. Thanks again. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.

[@attrell]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@1977dobermann]

Thank you very much for your dedication in the making of this video. For those of us who own a Z Fc, this video is a jewel 😀

[@attrell]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@quocvnguyen7117]

Thank you for the great video. I have a question: for the exposure compensation feature, how exactly does it change the brightness of the photo? Does it change the ISO, shutter speed or aperture in the background? I thought only those 3 can change the brightness.

[@Keith.W]

Chris thanks so much for making this video, it is very informative and concise.

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@flaviamaria2923]

I imediatly subscribed. Very well explained

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@michellemariie3]

Wow i really like this video. Very informational as I am doing research into switching from film to auto camera. Could you do a follow up video on fully manual? What about the different types of lenses that can go on the camera?

[@pjc3163]

Excellent tutorial, I found a lot of information applies to my Z5

[@attrell]

That is also a great camera!

[@jos3zavalar3cillas]

To focus on low light, could you recommend a use external light? Aputure F7 is enough or is it too much?. Saludos 🇲🇽

[@attrell]

Yes in low light at that f-stop you will want an external light for sure.