Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera with 28mm Lens
Blending classic looks with modern performance, the refurbished Nikon Zfc checks off all the boxes on a content creator's wish list: stylish and sleek retro design, impressive image quality with the Z mirrorless system flexibility, and it's optimized for vlogging and video applications.
The Zfc is a DX-format mirrorless camera sporting a 20.9MP CMOS sensor, which pairs with EXPEED 6 image processing to realize quick shooting performance up to 11 fps, UHD 4K video recording at 30p, and sensitivity up to ISO 51200. Despite its classic looks, this camera is updated for contemporary content creation and features a fully articulating touchscreen LCD, supports live streaming, is compatible with external microphones, and has an advanced 209-point AF system with full-time subject tracking and eye-detection AF.
Focusing on the physical design, the Zfc stands out as a clear reference to Nikon's classic SLR film camera heritage, and features several familiar physical controls on the body, including dedicated dials to adjust ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. The body also features a 2.36m-dot OLED EVF and supports SnapBridge wireless connectivity for pairing with a mobile device for remote camera control. Also benefitting on-location shoots and longer takes, the Zfc also supports in-camera battery charging and on-the-go power via the USB C port.
20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor and EXPEED 6 Image Processor
The DX-format 20.9MP CMOS sensor is paired with the EXPEED 6 image processor to provide a versatile mixture of high sensitivity, nuanced image quality, and fast overall performance. At native values, a sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200 permits working in a broad array of lighting conditions, and can be further expanded up to ISO 204800 for extreme low-light conditions. The mixture of resolution and sensor size also contributes to clean image quality and smooth color transitions with reduced noise throughout the sensitivity range. In addition to benefitting image quality, the EXPEED 6 processor also affords a wealth of speed throughout the camera system, including a top full-resolution continuous shooting rate of 11 fps.
Besides imaging, the sensor's design also incorporates a 209-point hybrid autofocus system, which uses both phase-detection and contrast-detection methods to quickly and accurately acquire focus for both stills and video applications. This focusing system also supports Eye Detection AF, which uses facial recognition to help lock focus onto subjects' eyes.
UHD 4K Video Recording
Capable of recording more than just stills, the Zfc supports UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording at up to 120 fps, for slow-motion effects, along with the ability to save movie files to the in-camera memory card. In-camera time-lapse shooting is also possible.
Heritage Design with Intuitive Functions
Precision carved aluminum dials with engraved markings and mechanical controls for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. Intuitive functions also enable easy access to auto mode, quick settings, and the menu help guide.
Body Design and Connectivity
- A large 3" 1.04m-dot LCD screen is available for bright, clear, and vivid image playback and live view shooting. The screen has a vari-angle design, which benefits front-facing selfie captures, and it is also a touchscreen for more intuitive operation, navigation, and settings control.
- A 2.36m-dot electronic finder is present for comfortable eye-level viewing. It has a 1.02x magnification and uses NIKKOR optics to guarantee a sharp, clear image.
- A robust magnesium alloy chassis is both dust- and weather-resistant to benefit working in harsh climates and inclement conditions.
- Built-in SnapBridge connectivity to enable seamless transfer of low-resolution imagery as well as remote shooting capabilities. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi enables communication between the camera and a smart device and, additionally, the mobile device can remotely trigger the shutter and display a live view image from the camera to enable working from a distance.
- Live streaming and web conferencing via separately purchased USB Type-C cable.
- 3.5mm stereo mini-pin jack provides plug-in power
- Included EN-EL25 rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides approximately 300 shots per charge.
- Compatible with NIKKOR Z lenses as well as F-mount lenses using the separately purchased FTZ Mount Adapter.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens
The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) from Nikon is an ultra-compact and lightweight FX-format prime lens with a traditional Nikon heritage design. This Special Edition lens inherits its design from the classic NIKKOR lenses released around the same time as the Nikon FM2 film SLR camera, with features that faithfully reproduce the designs of that time, such as knurling, and a prominent control ring. The lens is designed to be a versatile wide-angle lens well-suited to a range of subjects, including landscape, architecture, and reportage. With an f/2.8 max aperture, this fast, bright lens offers beautiful details at a standard focal length. Complementing the optical design, a multi-focus system, which employs two stepping motors, helps to realize impressively fast, accurate, and quiet focus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to suit both stills and video needs. Additionally, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings. It makes for a great carry-around lens for spontaneous moments at any time of day.
Compatible Formats
Compatible with FX and DX format Nikon Z-Series mirrorless cameras
Custom Control Ring
The control ring rotates to control focusing, aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation
Autofocus Features
Two fast stepping autofocus motors operate in near silence. the internal focus lens features a rear-focus design that divides the elements into specific lens groups, with only the rear lens group moving for focusing for faster, smoother operation. The position of the focus groups is precisely controlled, resulting in extremely accurate and high-speed AF control
A/M (Auto-Priority Manual) F Mode
Enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation
Multi-Focus System
The position of the focus groups is precisely controlled, resulting in extremely accurate and high-speed AF control. Also, by effectively reducing aberrations, superb imaging performance is delivered across the entire shooting range including close distances.
Super Integrated Lens Coating
Multilayer lens coating achieves high transmittance in a wider wavelength range. This coating system effectively reduces the ghost and flare effects that are likely to occur in backlit situations, helping you achieve high-contrast images with rich gradation. Ghost and flare effects caused by internal reflections particular to digital cameras are also effectively minimized for outstanding color balance and reproduction capability, superb optical performance.
Optical Design
- 9 Elements in 8 Groups, 1 aspherical element
- Aperture Diaphragm
- 7 Rounded blades
- Angle of View
- FX Format: 75°
- DX Format: 53°
Items Included
- Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera
- Nikon EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.6V, 1120mAh)
- Nikon MH-32 Battery Charger
- Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap
- DK-32 Rubber Eyecup
- AN-DC23 Camera Strap
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens
- LC-52B Front Lens Cap
- Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
Key Features
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 6 Image Processor
- UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
- ISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps Shooting
- 209-Point Hybrid AF, Eye Detection AF
- Time-Lapse Movie
- Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- USB Type-C Connectivity
- NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE Lens
Nikon Zfc Specs
Key Specs
- Lens Mount: Nikon Z
- Sensor Resolution:
Actual: 21.51 Megapixel
Effective: 20.9 Megapixel (5568 x 3712) - Image Sensor: 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- ISO Sensitivity Range:
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 204,800)
Video
100 to 25,600 in Manual, Auto Mode - Internal Recording Modes:
H.264/MOV/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps - External Recording Modes:
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps - Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) - Video I/O: 1x Micro-HDMI Output
- Audio I/O: 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Type: Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- Battery:
1x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Included)
• Approx. 300 Shots
Imaging
- Lens Mount: Nikon Z
- Sensor Resolution:
Actual: 21.51 Megapixel
Effective: 20.9 Megapixel (5568 x 3712) - Image Sensor: 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) Crop Factor: 1.5x
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- Built-In ND Filter: No
- Capture Type: Stills & Video
Exposure Control
- Shutter Type: Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter 1/4000 to 15 Minutes
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds - Bulb/Time Mode: Bulb & Time Mode
- ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 204,800)
Video
100 to 25,600 in Manual, Auto Mode - Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
- Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
- Metering Range: -4 to 17 EV
- White Balance:
2500 to 10,000K
Presets:
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade - Continuous Shooting: Up to 11 fps at Maximum Resolution
- Interval Recording: Yes
- Self-Timer: 2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
- Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
- Image File Format: JPEG, Raw
- Bit Depth: 14-Bit
Video Capture
- Internal Recording Modes:
H.264/MOV/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps - External Recording Modes:
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps - Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Slow-Motion Only
- Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
- IP Streaming: No
- Built-In Microphone: Stereo
- Audio Recording:
MOV: LPCM Audio
MP4: AAC Audio
Interface
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Video I/O: 1x Micro-HDMI Output
- Audio I/O: 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
- Mobile App Compatible:
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge - Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
- Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.): GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
- Display Size: 3"
- Resolution: 1,040,000 Dot
- Display Type: Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
- Type: Electronic (OLED)
- Size: 0.39"
- Resolution: 2,360,000 Dot
- Eye Point: 20 mm
- Coverage: 100%
- Magnification: Approx. 1.02x
- Diopter Adjustment: -3 to +3
Focus
- Focus Type: Auto and Manual Focus
- Focus Mode: Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
- Autofocus Points: Phase Detection: 209
- Autofocus Sensitivity: -4.5 to +19 EV
Flash
- Built-In Flash/Light: No
- Flash Modes: First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
- Maximum Sync Speed: 1/200 Second
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Dedicated Flash System: TTL
- External Flash Connection: Shoe Mount
General
- Battery
1x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Included)
• Approx. 300 Shots - Shoe Mount: 1x Hot Shoe
- Tripod Mounting Thread: 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
- Material of Constructio: Magnesium Alloy
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.8" / 13.5 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm
- Weight: 13.8 oz / 390 g (Body Only)
Packaging Info
- Package Weight: 2.15 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 9 x 8.6 x 6.5"
