Nikon Z Fc

From afar the Nikon Z Fc is certainly eye-catching, bringing retro appeal in its design ethos. Problem is, up close, it's rather plasticky and not a patch on Fujifilm's longer-established X series range in terms of build. Furthermore, as we thought when...

Taking photos with my 1967 35mm Nikkormat FTN makes me feel powerful. Its all-metal body with mechanical springs, gears, and levers create a loud, satisfying “clunk” with every shutter press and deep “zip” when advancing the film. Its silver metal body...

Modern features wrapped in an elegant film-camera inspired body, the Nikon Z fc is easy to use and affordably priced, perfect for content creators of all standards.

If you're like me, you were all about the hype machine before the Nikon ZFc was announced. Nikon sold the camera to all the world as something super lightweight. And indeed it is. But it also feels kind of cheap. They took the Z50 and stuffed it into a...

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 will find very appealing indeed. It speaks volumes that after an extensive review of the kit, it still hits the spot that says “I want” regardless of the question of whether or not “I need”, but the quality and handling are there as well. It all adds up to a very desirable bit of kit.

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 might...

The Nikon Z fc is an APS-C mirrorless camera that successfully brings back the design of the company's film cameras. It offers plenty of hands-on controls, a vlogger-friendly fully articulating touchscreen, excellent still and video quality, and plenty...

Nit picking for sure though on a camera broadly constructed to meet Nikon’s usual high standard and which has much to recommend as a device that anyone learning the photographic ropes won’t easily tire of. Ultimately if you prefer a modern-looking Nikon mirrorless then the Z50 is a great option – but if the vintage bells-and-whistles hold an extra appeal and such nostalgia tweaks those heartstrings, then the Z fc is the one.