Nikon Zfc First Look - Mirrorless Camera with Awesome FM Film Camera Styling

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[@RiveTheRat]

Shoutout to Adobe Premiere for the wonderful random green flashes in the video

[@oscara.2636]

Doesn't Kai edit in FCP?

[@bigmasss]

no random green flashes for me.

[@slr7075]

Thought it was my internet or TV acting up.

[@Verdoux007]

@@bigmasss Then you weren't paying attention.

[@bigmasss]

@@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.

[@davidtester863]

SO glad camera makers are including analog dials 🙌

[@philipae27]

Fuji and Olympus have been doing it for years.....

[@RyanTroy]

this camera is awesome

[@davidtester863]

@@philipae27 Exactly! Love Fujifilm, but it'll be nice if Nikon/Canon can introduce some competition to the 'XT' series

[@vwdiver512]

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.

[@xxGravyBabyxx]

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.

[@MrJueKa]

same, but only if this camera would have the same features as the F4 and no video features

[@thebluereverend]

I'd love to have an F4 shaped digital body (but with control dials).

[@MrJueKa]

@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

[@penchiselcamera]

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?

[@penchiselcamera]

@Prashanth Panicker 😂

[@theory8sf]

Cool camera! Now we want a full frame version of this camera!

[@RyanTroy]

is that what you want?

[@TimsWildlife]

Full. Frame.

[@PitlordWeedsmurph]

@@RyanTroy yes, why wouldn't we want it?

[@Ikyphoenix]

We need next generation of Nikon DF then ^^

[@theory8sf]

@@PitlordWeedsmurph thank you! Good things will happen to you today!

[@TechOutAdam]

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!

[@NightmareHank]

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.

[@michaell5038]

Like vinyl for photography, feel this camera will do well. Ricci's video shows amazing eye focus.

[@MrJohnr47]

I would get this in a heartbeat. Been shooting an FE forever

[@cwbaldwin61]

I just adore m FE.

[@danielcorry4136]

Agreed. Adapted F mount manual lenses on this could be incredible. Modern FE/FM

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Exactly what I’ve been waiting for!

[@RyanTroy]

im so excited!

[@chandler1390]

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!

[@camerathencoffee]

Your humor adds an extra layer of beauty to any gear that you review Kai ☺️ Thanks for this one!

[@LlamaFluff]

It looks so cool. Surprisingly cheap as well for the special edition.

[@RyanTroy]

yessss i have to make sure i buy one!

[@jd3330]

If they make a full frame version, I would sell all of my Fuji gear and move back to Nikon

[@hand31]

If it is a full frame, similar to Z5, I will consider to buy one, even though I already had a Z7.

[@TheSlackassCrew]

I'd sell my Z6ii for this without a doubt but till then I'll keep it this way

[@joshkmaillet]

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.

[@Jayysam95]

Lol same

[@thebadmanreturns]

Heavy

[@laluwahyupiw]

I've been waiting for this camera. It looks so awesome.

[@RyanTroy]

i can shed a tear!

[@Nicole-zr1me]

If this ever pushed Fuji to go full frame I’d be so ridiculously happy 😂

[@photogrifmike]

I'll dig out my old silver FM and walk around looking all fresh!

[@bokehintheussr5033]

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.

[@ohnoflicks]

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.

[@a.w2776]

Love your humor. Born to be on camera. Cheers for the review.

[@musicdefinesgravity]

This camera and my Meike 25mm f1.8 Z lens would be a classy combo

[@jamrihjaafar4428]

Finally my dream camera!

[@RyanTroy]

hell yeah!!

[@TryinaD]

Enjoyed this review and how you make the specs feel entertaining. You really have a talent for narration and a nice voice!

[@YuriPrado]

Yay!!!! Finally! Thanks for the heads up mate ✌🏽

[@RyanTroy]

no problem

[@MatzRios]

Just imagine a "Zf" with the styling of the F3/H and the innards of the Z7/Z6... Nikon, please make that come true...

[@andrewsanjayprasad]

And do a hard as nails, titanium top-plate version labelled as the F3p.

[@MatzRios]

@@andrewsanjayprasad That would be amazing too!

[@DiggingForFacts]

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

[@RyanTroy]

hell yeah

[@MatzRios]

@@DiggingForFacts that would be pretty killer

[@assafrutenberg]

Love the glasses. They look smashing!

[@Baidwan8o8]

Exactly, what brand are they?

[@kristoffergo6294]

100% agree with the full frame version of this. The legacy/vintage nikon lenses will look so good:)

[@jamestom2510]

I absolutely love it

[@WatchmanNiel]

Exactly what we need. In full frame.

[@RyanTroy]

would you buy it over the z7 ii though?

[@gkanai]

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.

[@legionchef]

Agreed. Also a film shooter here, F2AS and an F. I wanted to shoot digital I’d grab a D700/D3.

[@carlosserra9528]

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!

[@Sabundy]

I am loving the retro design 🙂

[@ewwthatsgross]

this is literally my nikon fe2 but digital, im in love

[@RyanTroy]

hell yeah!!

[@Gremlack13]

The Zfc is a sexy looking camera. I love the retro look of this camera, and Fujifilm cameras. They’re very aesthetically pleasing.

[@wildfeuer]

Sweet beautiful cam! Very good presentation!!!!!

[@jayerjavec]

Beautiful AF! And I mean AF ... Buying! Perfect for holidays and to relax my back from carrying all this glass.

[@zenodio3D]

Damn, Kai rockin' the Rolex Batgirl! Nice!

[@olafschermann1592]

Y3s, he should make some luxury watch vids.

[@MrPhotoman007]

They need to make a Zfx body...💪 Looking the same as Zfc.

[@RyanTroy]

Agreed!

[@cratesurprise1259]

I missed your videos a lot. I'm not even looking for a camera but you guys are just so funny.

[@MatVicens4]

Kai! (

[@Hunt3rNz]

Think you need to re-export to fix those green flashes

[@JacobPrater]

I saw green flashes too

[@MrKelsomatic]

I get the same thing

[@quanmly]

yep, right around 0:45

[@fdphy]

I saw it too

[@ishu87]

Those glasses!

[@Johnybulletproof]

OH BOY , i need it! , thinking of an F7z gave me goosebumps . I do see Nikon making a comeback with the retro style .

[@RyanTroy]

honestly if nikon keeps up the retro style they could probably win back a piece of the market

[@mamulcahy]

Thank you Kai!

[@alexsilva_co]

Great! They made a Fujifilm X-T3! :-D

[@mrmarzo]

Closer between an X-T1 and X-T2.

[@jamespkuzman]

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.

[@you_don_t_know_jack4351]

Judging by the name, perhaps we can expect a full frame version Zf coming?

[@LetsGoFilm]

Nikon will probably use this as a test for feedback on a FX version

[@CaptTerrific]

@@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!!

[@Das644]

@@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

[@RyanTroy]

Hmm would that be the Z FF?

[@you_don_t_know_jack4351]

@@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

[@edinburghtumuran916]

Got to have one of those! Cool retro Nikon! Cool review Bro!

[@rawalker666]

Definatly saving up to buy one off them will look nice with all my Nikon film cameras

[@RyanTroy]

hell yeah next thing i need is a nikon film camera

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

I really like how Nikon respond to feedback

[@RyanTroy]

lol is that sarcasm?

[@karimarfaowi]

If Nikon decides to make a full frame version of this, I'm buying it right away!

[@HoLeeChit11]

Same here

[@naveennarayan1777]

@@HoLeeChit11 ... same here..but they'll jack up the price!

[@RyanTroy]

im buying the dx version as well

[@felixdamith1]

Wonderful looking cameras … another type of photography… “vintage - funky “ .. thanks for the review

[@patrick.771]

Viltrox already announced their primes for Nikon Z DX. So we get a few more lenses soon ...

[@GlendaSiagian]

I still have my FM 2 🤭 man this is so similar like my FM 2 ❤️

[@RyanTroy]

teach me how to use one lol

[@pmoiteiro]

@@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.

[@wyw3237]

Phenomenal!

[@RCodyWanner]

i really like it

[@cwbh10]

As a 8 year Df owner, A full frame Zf would be amazing. I'd buy that in a heartbeat

[@unbroken1010]

Still worth buying?

[@jsprite123]

So will tons of other people!

[@markchan5516]

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

[@victorlim5077]

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.

[@davidsala9549]

Nice little retro camera! Cheers!

[@robalexwar]

Nice, I like it.

[@jbmaru]

Hey Kai you've got a brand new Shutter Rev 80's haircut? Perfect fit for this review. Just add some synthwave.

[@IAmMiko]

I will get this definitely just because of the look and the price point yeaaa🥰🥰😍

[@ThePhantomPhotographer]

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.

[@KarmaElectronics.]

i like it!

[@cccycling5835]

I’ve had my Z50 for a year now and it has impressed me a lot, I would have bought this one if it had been out. Nikon mirrorless 👌 If they release a zf full frame Z6 I will be very tempted to get a second Z6, let me put it that way 😉

[@lensineer]

If building a "retro" mirrorless camera why not include better compatibility with retro lenses? AF-D AF motor anyone?

[@GungKrisna12]

Maybe Nikon should improve their FTZ adapter

[@HueNost]

can't make money off of used lenses

[@terrywbreedlove]

Because they want you to buy a new lens from them.. That is where they make their money.

[@gyozakeynsianism]

They're a business, not a hobbyist collective. They don't make money off of ancient lenses on the used market.

[@markawilliams4860]

That would be a matter of the ftz adapter. Hopefully we see a mk.ii ftz with a motor in it.

[@roychow2650]

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 👍🏼

[@RyanTroy]

Yes at first i was skeptical but now im in love with it

[@CockatooDude]

Wasn't the original Df full frame?

[@roychow2650]

@@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.

[@CockatooDude]

@@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.

[@pixelgenau2982]

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.

[@kyle6209]

Beautiful camera

[@matlynwood6225]

C might be for classic. Great video Kai.

[@tankerbruja]

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.

[@riverclark2796]

canon M6 Markii shows they might be headed that way

[@David_Bowman]

X-T10

[@fjphoto23]

He just showed the Nikon Df which predates the XT-1 and Nikon has the Fe film SLR.

[@borderlands6606]

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.

[@GungKrisna12]

Canon is already far ahead for their design with their T-series and EOS cameras

[@dr.nariata6924]

i need this fullframe version, will sold leica body if that happened.

[@RyanTroy]

you cant sell the leica!! noooooo

[@drasiritzbir]

Full Frame and Full Mg Body.. Take my money!

[@KamenKunchev]

Is your Leica full frame?

[@nicvortec]

I love it

[@pshearduk]

Some similarities with the re-released Pen F from a few years ago.. certainly the flip screen. Definitely buying this Nikon

[@FiruzRahimov]

Could be also nice to see Nikon SP style camera with Full-Frame sensor.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

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.

[@RyanTroy]

Yessss make sure you grab one!

[@haiway85]

speaking about awesomeness, your hair looks awesome bro

[@quentinsaison835]

Like this video! Now we need a real test, out of the nikon canteen. Can't wait!

[@sooovann8908]

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

[@RyanTroy]

well the lenses for it has vr which should help with it

[@sooovann8908]

@@RyanTroy you mean the 2 zoom lenses made for DX sensor in the whole system ?

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Soooooooooo its a dressed up Z50?!?!?!, damn it, every guy selling a Df on Ebay is jacking up the price right about now.

[@naveennarayan1777]

...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.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

@@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.

[@RyanTroy]

nahhh it has usb c and a flippy screen

[@ashokan134]

Love it

[@Vincent.Morreale]

Very nice camera, loving these since I'm a film shooter - would consider a digital body as this one !

[@RyanTroy]

heck yes!

[@nicolaiecostel]

Classic, the C stands for Classic

[@feartheduck6664]

Go film! Real photography!

[@max-lee]

that looks so good. kinda the same size as my old canon film camera.

[@romandulce999]

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.

[@OneSingleBreath]

I would go nuts for a digital full frame Canon QL 17 GIII.

[@ricedumplings3767]

Same here! Really want a full frame rangefinder-like camera (except Leica)

[@Caballeroshot]

I've said this before, if Fuji released a full frame X100 or Xpro body it would make Leica change their price structure overnight!

[@kenrhem]

GFX50r?

[@romandulce999]

@@kenrhem It's huge.

[@Redhead7624]

Nice little camera, love the analog control. But... No IBIS, and no weather resistance is a big turn-off :(

[@stigmatedbrain]

you boy, you rock!

[@jh0bags]

I got that same shirt, love it.

[@zerixos]

if they make a fullframe version, i'm jumping ship again and sell all my sony gear!

[@RyanTroy]

thats what i like to hear! #NikonGang

[@cccycling5835]

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…)

[@llr3zall151]

7:52, look at the size of that mount!!! Why is this not ff!? WHY!!!?

[@Ikyphoenix]

Maybe because FF already has some and APSC for Z series only nikon z50 ^^

[@llr3zall151]

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?

[@CreeseWorks]

The aesthetics on this are too clean 🔥

[@RyanTroy]

yessssssss

[@mirabella2000]

Beautiful camera 😍😍

[@gyozakeynsianism]

All black would be PERFECT, like the XT-3.

[@msc25]

no IBIS what a bummer

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Woot!

[@user-rn9sb8wu4h]

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".

[@jane1975]

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.

[@MotiveCap]

Kai's new glasses are real thicc

[@Russellhawker]

Perfect, looks stunning. And APS-C, better still. No interest in FF and FF lenses. This is perfect.

[@ABoringTool]

They're not too expensive if you avoid first party. Love my tamron 28-200!

[@PrinceMeowmers]

Buy a Fuji then, not this garbage

[@Russellhawker]

@@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.

[@xmlthegreat]

It's obviously Z 'for Chris' Niccolls, because that poor man has been asking for this for years now.

[@speedandstyletony]

Kai is a prophet! He even got the name correct = full frame version called Zf.

[@nikitis13]

I ended up watching the whole video for the entertainment value even though I jus needed some info on the camera. So Kai... well done, it's a "two birds with one stone" for the viewers.... Nice camera by the way. I think I want one just for the aesthetics of the hardware. 🤫

[@charleskoonu]

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.

[@Holl.Mvrk.]

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.

[@Jaydcoke]

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.

[@Holl.Mvrk.]

@@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]

Nah, Fujifilm XT4 is better than the Nikon. I also don’t need full frame to create great photos.

[@Holl.Mvrk.]

@@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.

[@unluckyraven101]

@@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.