Nikon Z fc

26 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Nikon Z fc. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the performance and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback, but opinions are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Z fc is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon Z fc Review: Retro goodness | Trusted Reviews

It's not the only retro-inspired mirrorless camera out there, but the Nikon Z fc's personality makes it a great choice for a travel camera

Gorgeous FE-inspired retro styling ; Lightweight build ; Fast, accurate AF ; Vlogger friendly features

No in-body stabilisation ; No headphone input

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Timothy Coleman (techradar.com)

Nikon Z fc review

A triumph of design at an honest price

Beautiful design ; Useful vari-angle touch screen ; A well-struck balance of old and new ; Great value

Needs more native lenses ; Grip less suited to large lenses ; No UHS-II support

The Nikon Z fc is a triumph of design that offers a different shooting experience to the Nikon Z50 at a great price. The vari-angle screen is also an inspired choice that embodies Nikon's old-meets-new 'fusion' concept. More advanced photographers...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

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Nikon Z fc reinvents a 1980s camera to deliver retro looks and handling to a new generation of photographers and videographers

Stylish design ; Growing lens lineup ; Manual controls ; Touchscreen

‘Only’ an APS-C sensor ; Lacks the waterproofing

The Nikon Z fc is a desirably retro-fashioned yet affordable entry point into Nikon’s growing Z series mirrorless camera lineup, providing access to a growing number of lenses and accessories. There are plenty of manual controls for photographers who...

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Z Fc review: Retro reinvention

We thought this retro camera was going to wow us. Instead it's rather proven that sometimes ideas from the past are best left there. Clearly there's

Fairly priced entry into Z mount ; Decent image quality potential - if you invest in the right lens ; Retro dial-based controls

Plasticky build quality ; Slow kit lens doesn't represent camera's true capability ; Autofocus not a patch on Canon's EOS R ; Not full-frame - just to avoid any doubts

We thought this retro camera was going to wow us. Instead it's rather proven that sometimes ideas from the past are best left there. Clearly there's future potential here, but the lens range needs to further develop before there will be the maturity...

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

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Nikon's retro rocket is big on charm

Striking old-school looks ; Great autofocus performance ; Useful flippy screen

No in-body image stabilisation ; Not many retro-style Nikkor lenses (yet) ; No headphone input

Come for the style, stay for the performance

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

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The design of the Nikon Z fc is a throwback to 80s film cameras. But its specs are unmistakably new, and it boasts an APS-C sensor and Nikon's Z mount – which is compatible with any Nikkor Z lens. We took it to our test lab to find out whether it's a...

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Goondu review: Nikon Z fc September 15th, 2021 | by Wilson Wong Audio-visual 0 The Nikon Z fc. PHOTO: Handout

The Nikon Z fc sports retro looks and shoots quality images but its lack of supporting lenses and awkward controls make it less attractive.

Sep, 2021

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Nikon Z fc APS-C Mirrorless Camera Review

John Riley has been putting the classicly styled Nikon Z fc APS-C Mirrorless Camera, with the Nikon Z-Mount, through its paces to find out how good it is at capturing images.

A terrific small APS-C format camera that delivers the goods and offers a multitude of dials and buttons to allow access to all the main functions. Add gorgeous retro styling and lenses to match, and we end up with something that many photographers...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Nikon Z fc July 3rd, 2021 | by Wilson Wong Imaging 0 The Nikon Z fc. PHOTO: Handout

The Nikon Z fc builds on the company's previous mirrorless cameras and may be a handy camera for street photography.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon Z fc Review

Beautiful vintage aesthetics ; Visible, discrete control dials ; 11fps burst rate and 4K30 video ; Articulating LCD ; Large, sharp EVF ; Dust and splash protection

Clumsy tracking focus interface ; Omits headphone jack ; 8-bit video format ; No in-body flash

The Nikon Z fc is one of the most stylish swappable lens cameras you can find for the price, but its autofocus performance lags behind competitors and some ergonomic choices don’t make much sense.

Oct, 2022

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