Good combo with the Voigtlander and I have to say, far better looking than the silver version. A full frame ZFc would be soo atractive to so many fuji guys too. FM3A is such a great design.
No, it wouldn't ..... the "fuji guys" that like this type of camera like it because of all the manual controls that Nikon does NOT have ..... the zfc is like a hipster camera that looks the part but really doesn't give you the ability to interact with the camera like you actually could a vintage Nikon
As a Nikon shooter(own a Z9 and a bunch of z glass) I am not attracted to this camera at all.I would rather buy a Fuji XT5.A Zfc full frame , then I am all in !
It's a nice color and actually looks very much like the all time classic black FM3A and so nostalgic to see it next to the beautiful F3HP too. Another great video!
Great video! You have catched those aesthetics with the Voigtländer perfectly. As a Nikon Z-System user i'm looking forward to buy this combo because it's looks like they were made for each other.
I'm not really a Nikon fanboy but if they come out with a FF version it will be an instant buy from me. Hopefully Voigtlander comes out with a few Z mount lenses too. Great combo!
I’m still waiting for a full frame version of this. And it would be even more sweet if it was styled after the F3. I legit have the money set aside and am just waiting for Nikon to come out with it. If this is the Zfc (fc stands for Fusion Casual), then I’m eagerly waiting for the Zfp (Fusion Professional).
Looks stunning! Also the combination with 50 apo-lanthar looks incredible. I am eager to see the results. I hope you can also find 23mm nokton from Voigtlaender. That would be my combination for the Z fc!
Looks nice and I love that Nikon keeps at least dipping their toes into the retro design (the APO Lanthar looks great on there). But against the Fujifilm X-T5...? I dunno. The Nikon is less expensive, but you're giving up 40MP, dual card slots and IBIS. And I still think the Fujifilm has a more cohesive design. It'll be interesting to see if Nikon gives us the rumored full frame version of the Zfc. The Df didn't quite work back in 2013 (too chunky). I'd love to see a Zf that hones closer to the 1980 F3 design, as opposed to the 1970's FM/FE design...that would be an instant buy for me. PS: I will *never* sell my F3HP; arguably the greatest 35mm manual focus SLR ever made, and produced for 21 years!
Thanks Robert. It’s not a camera that will compete against the X-T5, but probably an X-T30 etc. I also hope they go full frame as well. It was hard to let go of the F3HP, but the next camera is quite hard to find and had an offer I couldn’t pass on so to speak :)
Should make it an instant classic sans rear screen and an advance lever as a thumb rest-> just like the venerable Leica M10-D. oh and all brass and black paint
@@ofeykalakar1 It's not a Leica. It has no wish to be a Leica. Those of us who savor and appreciate the classic Nikon designs would find it appalling of Nikon to deface it with "Leica-like" tropes or details. If you want a Leica, there certainly are plenty available. Leica will empty your wallet and your bank account for them, but that is all part of the incredible Leica experience.
“Who’s your Daddy right here”? 😂 How do you not have a million subscribers already?! Love love love all of your videos. Looking forward to your upcoming APO Lanthar reviews.
There is Nikon NX Tether which you can download for your computer. Regarding Capture One: It should work if they added the support of this camera model.
@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas Also only works for Z9 as capture one. I think i need a Nikon WT-7 Wireless Transmitter and it doesn t worth it. Maybe if an older version works
Should release this worldwide. I have tried the silver version and the top and bottom plastic feels very flimsy. I'd love if they make it with metal for a full retro feel. And absolutely no apsc primes apart from the 28mm. I'd prefer compact primes made for apsc than putting on the bigger FF primes on it.
@@btonelli unfortunately not available here in India. Let alone the new all black version, Nikon is only offering the default silver version and none of the other colour options here.
@@btonelli But yes, that's what I mean, the DF and the ZFC are largely the same camera if you look at it purely in terms of overall style and availability of manual controls .... Sure, one was an SLR, one was mirrorless so there is no box/prism in the new one but the style other than elements not needed to work around the mirror box is basically the same thing ... they stopped way short of delivering a real manual controlled camera in both cases.
- I hope the full frame ZF is like the F3, but the F3 with a standard viewfinder, not the HP (the HP viewfinder is too high, aesthetically) - The Nikon DF was already inspired by the F3, but only in part. It also had FM2 touches. - I have bought a brand new F3 and I use it, because that's what they are for.
Great review. You nailed it with it not being brass, an old FM2 is an aesthetic joy. If it was a high quality brass body FF with a fast 50 then it would be an alternative to an Leica M11, but as it is it is a toy like copy… and a 28mm F2.8, yuck.
@@btonelli I do think that if Nikon just went with a pure manual focus camera and a good EVF it would become an instant enthusiast classic, maybe you could be to Nikon what Lenny Kravitz is to Leica and they could make one especially for you... anyway your videos are great, positive and natural. Thank you for the great work.
Pricing is different depending on market so it’s Challenging. For example here in Singapore, cameras and lenses tend to be more expensive than US or even Europe at times.
Hi Jimmy, that was exactly what I thought before reading your comment. It would be truly excellent if it had a brass top plate. I still kick myself that I didn’t get the last of the black paint M10R instead of my M11. Obviously the M11 is better logically in every way, but the brass top plate, the engraving and a very good 40MP sensor… wow the M10R black paint will be a classic, the ultimate base plate model.
@@marcusoutdoors4999 yeah m10r bp is awesome. I bought it at release and never even considered the m11. It’s too much of a departure from the Leica tradition that it just feels more like another mirror less camera out there. No doubt it takes great photos but hack even my m9 takes great photos.
Damn that’s a sexy combo. I’m talking about you and the Camera. 🎉 just kidding 🧐 in all seriousness you should start posting affiliate links so we can easily purchase and you get some credit
Hahaha thanks 😊 Yeah I haven’t developed the relationships yet for affiliate links to some of these products I’m reviewing but hopefully in time that will happen. Thanks for the support though, greatly appreciate it
I’d love Nikon to come out with a super luxury version of a camera. Like on par with Leica or Hasselblad. Limited edition, just the best and unnecessary over build quality and highest res screen etc etc. Like how a Lexus is to a Toyota. Ya know, there’s a reason why I’m not in charge over at Nikon because of silly ideas like this (one of the many many many reasons), but I’m one of those who’d pay twice as much for a luxury Nikon with build quality on par or better than a Hasselblad.
This Black Edition Z fc is such a beautiful camera, but I really don't need it as I already have the silver edition, but it is so tempting. Ghosh, I hate you Nikon.
I don’t understand why make it a special edition ! So stupid is not not even funny ! I never liked silver cameras and I’m Not going to spend crazy money for buy the black version .. I would like to know who’s the genius coming out with this idiotic ideas Well they can keep it 😂 Thanks Nikon
Lol Two different cameras. One is an homage the other is the actual thing. The Zfc is good for what it is, but build quality to film cameras from years past is not comparable for the most part
Good combo with the Voigtlander and I have to say, far better looking than the silver version. A full frame ZFc would be soo atractive to so many fuji guys too. FM3A is such a great design.
Yes it’s much better in black. The FM3A is a sexy camera. While I like the F3 design more, functionality wise the FM3A is superior I believe
Agree. Full frame will be more attractive
No, it wouldn't ..... the "fuji guys" that like this type of camera like it because of all the manual controls that Nikon does NOT have ..... the zfc is like a hipster camera that looks the part but really doesn't give you the ability to interact with the camera like you actually could a vintage Nikon
As a Nikon shooter(own a Z9 and a bunch of z glass) I am not attracted to this camera at all.I would rather buy a Fuji XT5.A Zfc full frame , then I am all in !
Agree on a possible Full Frame Zf being a homage to the F3. I think a bigger viewfinder hump will look great like the F3. All black is the way.
Fingers crossed they do that
If it had red lines like F3 it would be perfect.
I guess Nikon is developing a full frame camera.
Zfc = APS-C
Zfx = Full frame
I hope so.
Hope so too
It's a nice color and actually looks very much like the all time classic black FM3A and so nostalgic to see it next to the beautiful F3HP too. Another great video!
Thanks Clarence! Yes the F3HP is beautiful
Very cool looking camera, especially with that 50mm APO lens. I used the F3HP for around 25 years and this certainly brings back memories.
Impressive. The F3HP is a workhorse
Should make it full frame and add the vertical red line like the F3, PERFECT
Would be great to see a digital f3
Great video! You have catched those aesthetics with the Voigtländer perfectly. As a Nikon Z-System user i'm looking forward to buy this combo because it's looks like they were made for each other.
Thank you for watching. Yes they look great together!
Great unboxing and overview. It's so great to hear an American say Nikon correctly!
Living in Asia will teach you the right way to say it haha 😂
@@btonelli Haha, it certainly worked :) I just ordered my Zfc Black this week, waiting on it to be delivered. Can't wait
I'm not really a Nikon fanboy but if they come out with a FF version it will be an instant buy from me. Hopefully Voigtlander comes out with a few Z mount lenses too. Great combo!
The Voightlander lenses for Z mount are already out. 5 or 6 currently available if I am not mistaken.
Yes quite a few. All really good performing
FF version? It’ll never happen.
@@JP1050xit already happened tho🤨
will we ever see a black version of a full-frame ZFc? =P
I hope one day
Voigt makes Z APO’s too. Beautiful lenses. The Nikon FM3A kit lens was the 45AiP Tessar pancake lens.
Yes always wanted to try that lens but hard to find
Beautiful 😍🔥
Indeed
Any autofocus lens recommendations to pair with this camera? Light weight and aesthetics being the priority, and sharpness isn't a concern.
The new 26 f2.8 is nice. Same with the 40mm and 28mm. All are really good
@@btonelli Would you recommend the Laowa 33mm f/0.95? I wonder if the rectangular lens hood would look nice on the Zfc.
@@shang-hsienyang1284 I’ve tried one. They are fun lenses. Not sure how it would look on this camera but why not :)
Z9 - manual lens etc etc
💯
Indeed
Stunning combo, I have the silver with Silver Viltrox 56mm lens ..Love it, I also wishing and waiting for a Full frame Zf2
Yes let’s hope for that in 2023 🙏
I’m still waiting for a full frame version of this. And it would be even more sweet if it was styled after the F3. I legit have the money set aside and am just waiting for Nikon to come out with it. If this is the Zfc (fc stands for Fusion Casual), then I’m eagerly waiting for the Zfp (Fusion Professional).
Would be fantastic
Looks stunning! Also the combination with 50 apo-lanthar looks incredible. I am eager to see the results. I hope you can also find 23mm nokton from Voigtlaender. That would be my combination for the Z fc!
Indeed. Yes will be doing a follow up vid soon
Would love to see a review of the zfc with the voigtlander manual lenses! So interested to know if the experience is comparable to a Nikon SLR
Coming soon :)
How did you get the black edition with the 28mm? Thanks!!
From the Nikon store in Singapore
@@btonelli oh!! why there's not that option here in the US. So bad! it's a great combo!! thanks man!
Damn that looks good..
Indeed. It’s 🔥🔥
a camera of beauty
Indeed
Looks nice and I love that Nikon keeps at least dipping their toes into the retro design (the APO Lanthar looks great on there). But against the Fujifilm X-T5...? I dunno. The Nikon is less expensive, but you're giving up 40MP, dual card slots and IBIS. And I still think the Fujifilm has a more cohesive design. It'll be interesting to see if Nikon gives us the rumored full frame version of the Zfc. The Df didn't quite work back in 2013 (too chunky). I'd love to see a Zf that hones closer to the 1980 F3 design, as opposed to the 1970's FM/FE design...that would be an instant buy for me. PS: I will *never* sell my F3HP; arguably the greatest 35mm manual focus SLR ever made, and produced for 21 years!
Thanks Robert. It’s not a camera that will compete against the X-T5, but probably an X-T30 etc. I also hope they go full frame as well.
It was hard to let go of the F3HP, but the next camera is quite hard to find and had an offer I couldn’t pass on so to speak :)
The Nikon is half the price with the bright and clear classic SOOC Nikon colors. And no X-Trans Nausea in post!
Should make it an instant classic sans rear screen and an advance lever as a thumb rest-> just like the venerable Leica M10-D. oh and all brass and black paint
@@ofeykalakar1 It's not a Leica. It has no wish to be a Leica. Those of us who savor and appreciate the classic Nikon designs would find it appalling of Nikon to deface it with "Leica-like" tropes or details. If you want a Leica, there certainly are plenty available. Leica will empty your wallet and your bank account for them, but that is all part of the incredible Leica experience.
“Who’s your Daddy right here”? 😂 How do you not have a million subscribers already?! Love love love all of your videos. Looking forward to your upcoming APO Lanthar reviews.
Lol! You are very kind Ben. Thanks for the support. Hopefully I’ll get to that number soon
I have the silver Zfc but the new black looks stunning!
Agree
Looks great. Nicer than the silver ZFc.
agree
can it connect live view with capture one?
To be honest I don’t know. I’m guessing yes but really not a camera one thinks of to shoot with Capture One
There is Nikon NX Tether which you can download for your computer. Regarding Capture One: It should work if they added the support of this camera model.
@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas Also only works for Z9 as capture one. I think i need a Nikon WT-7 Wireless Transmitter and it doesn t worth it. Maybe if an older version works
I have to say, this black edition body is totally on-par with the Fujifilm body aesthetic!
Yes very much so
That's gorgeous. I still prefer the silver however. A F3 would be amazing!
F3 is fantastic
I already have the silver version, but I think that the black looks cooler!
Black looks great!
Great move from Nikon for their Z lineup. It simply resembles the Nikon F
Yes. Let’s hope for more of these retro inspired cameras that tap on their illustrious history
Should release this worldwide.
I have tried the silver version and the top and bottom plastic feels very flimsy. I'd love if they make it with metal for a full retro feel. And absolutely no apsc primes apart from the 28mm. I'd prefer compact primes made for apsc than putting on the bigger FF primes on it.
It’s available worldwide but only through Nikon directly
@@btonelli unfortunately not available here in India. Let alone the new all black version, Nikon is only offering the default silver version and none of the other colour options here.
I see. I’ll ask here to find out more info on it
@@btonelli much appreciated
I'm waiting for the full frame version they've been developing. Not to replace the Df, or the various F's, FM's and FE's, but to have another.
Hope this is true
I mean they DID a full frame version right?
Not really. That was a Df camera back in the day
@@btonelli But yes, that's what I mean, the DF and the ZFC are largely the same camera if you look at it purely in terms of overall style and availability of manual controls .... Sure, one was an SLR, one was mirrorless so there is no box/prism in the new one but the style other than elements not needed to work around the mirror box is basically the same thing ... they stopped way short of delivering a real manual controlled camera in both cases.
- I hope the full frame ZF is like the F3, but the F3 with a standard viewfinder, not the HP (the HP viewfinder is too high, aesthetically)
- The Nikon DF was already inspired by the F3, but only in part. It also had FM2 touches.
- I have bought a brand new F3 and I use it, because that's what they are for.
I hope it resembles the F3 as well, but let’s see what Nikon decides to do
Are there photos vintage or just the image is vintage?
Photos are the same.
So it’s not a brass. What is it then? Aluminum, plastic?
Magnesium Alloy
Great review. You nailed it with it not being brass, an old FM2 is an aesthetic joy. If it was a high quality brass body FF with a fast 50 then it would be an alternative to an Leica M11, but as it is it is a toy like copy… and a 28mm F2.8, yuck.
Thanks for watching. Hopefully they do a brass full frame in the future
@@btonelli I do think that if Nikon just went with a pure manual focus camera and a good EVF it would become an instant enthusiast classic, maybe you could be to Nikon what Lenny Kravitz is to Leica and they could make one especially for you... anyway your videos are great, positive and natural. Thank you for the great work.
That would be awesome but they would probably choose someone much more suitable than me. Haha. Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated
Is there a law that prevents mentioning the price of cameras? just wondering.
Pricing is different depending on market so it’s Challenging. For example here in Singapore, cameras and lenses tend to be more expensive than US or even Europe at times.
If it were full frame, it could compete with Leica M series❤
Hmm if they made it in brass perhaps. Hopefully they do one day
Hi Jimmy, that was exactly what I thought before reading your comment. It would be truly excellent if it had a brass top plate. I still kick myself that I didn’t get the last of the black paint M10R instead of my M11. Obviously the M11 is better logically in every way, but the brass top plate, the engraving and a very good 40MP sensor… wow the M10R black paint will be a classic, the ultimate base plate model.
@@marcusoutdoors4999 yeah m10r bp is awesome. I bought it at release and never even considered the m11. It’s too much of a departure from the Leica tradition that it just feels more like another mirror less camera out there. No doubt it takes great photos but hack even my m9 takes great photos.
@@marcusoutdoors4999 I’m sure Leica will bring a black paint M11 in some form into the future. It was too popular not to
If fujifilm made their XT-5 with the same black as the Zfc black, it would have been an easy choice over the silver.
Agree. This Nikon black is fantastic
Very cool.
Indeed
I have the Zfc silver with the 26mm f2.8 and it's a perfect sexy little street photography/travel camera.
Agree
But its still an apsc camera with a ff mount. Dnt expect nikon to come out with some cheaper high quality apsc lenses for this thing
I’m trying the voigtlander ones now and they are fantastic especially the 35 f2 APO Macro
Damn that’s a sexy combo. I’m talking about you and the Camera. 🎉 just kidding 🧐 in all seriousness you should start posting affiliate links so we can easily purchase and you get some credit
Hahaha thanks 😊
Yeah I haven’t developed the relationships yet for affiliate links to some of these products I’m reviewing but hopefully in time that will happen. Thanks for the support though, greatly appreciate it
I’d love Nikon to come out with a super luxury version of a camera. Like on par with Leica or Hasselblad. Limited edition, just the best and unnecessary over build quality and highest res screen etc etc. Like how a Lexus is to a Toyota.
Ya know, there’s a reason why I’m not in charge over at Nikon because of silly ideas like this (one of the many many many reasons), but I’m one of those who’d pay twice as much for a luxury Nikon with build quality on par or better than a Hasselblad.
I’m not sure they are aiming for that market now, but a limited edition run would be nice
This Black Edition Z fc is such a beautiful camera, but I really don't need it as I already have the silver edition, but it is so tempting.
Ghosh, I hate you Nikon.
It is, and it’s quite limited too
I have the silver zfc but damn that's a sexy camera
Yes it is. Really looks good in person
@@btonelli thanks for showcasing it. Don't see much of it on YT. I want this and or the hypothetical ZF
@@KibbitUpIt no prob. I believe this is the first real world showing of it
They should make an Z fc HP
Soon A ZF clock is tic toc tac .
Haha 😂
@@btonelli still ticking slowly to September release ? ZF
@@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800 not sure 😂
@@btonelli it is coming sooner than ...........there are now leaked better photos
@@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800 haha yes I know. And I think some specs are still wrong but will see soon enough
Such a shame they pressed forward with the side hinged flippy flappy take forever rear LCD screen. It’s rubbish.
Flippy screen helps with video and more creative photography angles but understand how some may not like it.
Just get a Fuji! Nikon doesn't have full support for apsc
Lol it’s a fun camera and if there is traction I’m sure more lenses will come
This camera is a great addition to the Nikon Z System.
Cheap junk. X-T5 is on a whole level above this camera. Don't waste your money.
One camera is almost twice as much as the other.
I don’t understand why make it a special edition ! So stupid is not not even funny ! I never liked silver cameras and I’m
Not going to spend crazy money for buy the black version .. I would like to know who’s the genius coming out with this idiotic ideas
Well they can keep it 😂
Thanks Nikon
Well it’s not crazy money I don’t think and I think they felt Silver would be more popular but black seems to be the go to color now
Show the cameras not your triangular face!
Lol 😂
ZfC is utterly CRAP compared with my Nikon FM2T which is the real deal and so considerably superior
Lol Two different cameras. One is an homage the other is the actual thing. The Zfc is good for what it is, but build quality to film cameras from years past is not comparable for the most part
@@btonelli The ZfC is no homage to the FM2n; the ZfC is more like a homage to a economy priced SLR from the late 70's
Black zfc with Voigtlander APO 35mm for that nifty-fifty-equiv. bliss!!
Yes indeed