Nikon Zfc

{{Short description|Digital camera}}

{{Infobox camera

| camera_name = Nikon Zfc

| image_name = File:Nikon Z fc 3 aug 2021a.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Zfc
+ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR SL (silver)

| maker = Nikon

| type = Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

| sensor_type = CMOS sensor
(Nikon DX format)

| sensor_size = 23.5 mm × 15.7 mm APS-C

| sensor_maker = Sony

| recording_medium = SD card

| res = 5,568 × 3,712
(20.9 effective megapixels)

| lens_mount = Nikon Z-mount

| lens =

| focus = Hybrid AF

| exposure = TTL exposure metering

| flash = none

| frame_rate =

| shutter = Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter

| shutter_speeds = 30s – 1/4000s

| iproc = EXPEED 6

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| metering = TTL exposure metering

| emode = Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]

| mmode =

| farea = 209 points

| fmode =

| cont = 5fps / 11fps (expand)

| viewfinder = XGA EVF (1280x960 pixels, 2360000 'dots')

| speedRange = ISO 100–51200 (standard)
ISO 100–204800 (expandable)

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| rearLCD = 3.2-inch variangle TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1.04 million dots

| storage =

| battery = EN-EL25

| dimensions = {{Convert|134.5|*|93.5|*|43.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| weight = 390g (body only) 445g (includes battery)

| interface_AVout = USB Type-C, HDMI Type-D

| interface_Data = IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy

| vidrecord = 4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

| body_comp-feats =

| madeIn = Thailand

| footnotes =

| date = {{Start date and age|2021|7|23}}

| predecessor = Nikon Z50

| successor = Nikon Zf

}}

The Nikon Zfc, announced on 29 June 2021 and released in July 2021, is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with the Nikon Z-mount with a MSRP of $960 body, in the US.{{Cite web |last=Byford |first=Sam |date=2021-06-29 |title=Nikon's Z FC is a film camera revival in mirrorless form |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/29/22555091/nikon-z-fc-announced-price-specs-release-date |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Nikon Z fc Review |url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z-fc-review |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=DPReview}}

It is based on the DX-format Nikon Z50 and has a classic design with control dials, similar to the Nikon FM2, an F-mount film camera launched in 1982. The body is made from magnesium alloy and carbon composite materials. The Zfc launched with a silver body and 6 premium exterior colors, but as of 2025, the Zfc has 26 styles available: a silver body that can be customized with 12 premium exterior colors (white, mint green, coral pink, amber brown, natural grey, sand beige, midnight grey, chalk blue, mustard yellow, crimson red, walnut brown, olive green){{Cite web |title=Nikon Z fc Silver |url=https://www.nikon.com.au/nikon-z-fc-silver |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=nikon.com.au}} and a "Black Edition" with a black body{{Cite web |title=Nikon Z fc Black + Nikkor Z DX 16-50 VR |url=https://www.nikon.com.au/z-fc-black-nikkor-z-dx-16-50-vr |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=nikon.com.au}} with the same premium exterior options, with which Nikon also announced the Nikkor Z 40mm ƒ/2 SE lens (Special Edition) in November 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/5058791799/nikon-unveils-retro-inspired-black-edition-z-fc-and-40mm-f2-se |title=Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE |accessdate=2024-04-30 |date=2022-11-09 |first=Gannon |last=Burgett |website=dpreview.com}} The set includes a Nikkor Z 28mm ƒ/2.8 lens (Special Edition) designed to match the body.{{Cite web |last=株式会社インプレス |date=2021-06-29 |title=ニコン、クラシカルデザインのAPS-Cミラーレス「Z fc」。ズームキット15万円/単焦点キット16万円 |url=https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1334490.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=デジカメ Watch |language=ja}} The silver body is also distributed in a bundle with a silver version of Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (SL).

On 12 September 2024, Nikon announced four "HERALBONY" limited editions of the Zfc, featuring designs created by neurodiverse artists. Nikon and HERALBONY selected four works of art of more than 2,000 pieces in the HERALBONY licensed collection. The selected artworks are "Yurinoyoakeri" by Masaharu Honda, "Cone Flower" by Masahiro Fukui, "Joyful Time" by Teppei Kasahara and "Samba" by Momoko Eguchi.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-12 |title=Limited Release of a Premium Exterior Nikon Z fc Camera Model in Collaboration with HERALBONY |url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0912_imaging_01.html |accessdate=2024-09-15 |website=nikon.com |language=en-US}}

The name "fc" is taken from the "f," which represents the fusion of Nikon's history and technology, and the "c," which represents the casual use of a camera with a classic design.{{Cite web |last=株式会社インプレス |date=2021-06-30 |title=写真で見るニコン Z fc 実機の質感をチェック FM2との比較写真も |url=https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/pview/1334587.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=デジカメ Watch |language=ja}} On 2 July 2021, Nikon announced that the Zfc "may not be available by the launch date due to higher than expected reservations".{{Cite web |last=株式会社インプレス |date=2021-07-02 |title=ニコン、「Z fc」の品薄を予告。"想定を超える大変多くのご予約" |url=https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1335781.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=デジカメ Watch |language=ja}}{{Cite web |title=Nikon Japan: Some Z fc camera shipments delayed, 28mm F2.8 orders delayed indefinitely |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/5678872169/nikon-japan-some-z-fc-camera-shipments-delayed-28mm-f2-8-orders-delayed-indefinitely |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=DPReview}}

The Zfc has won the Camera Grand Prix 2022 Editors Choice R&D Award.[http://www.cjpc.jp/gra/2022/grandprix22E.html Camera Grand Prix 2022]

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File:Nikon Z fc with Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE - by Henry Söderlund (51675302954).jpg|Zfc + NIKKOR Z 28 mm f/2.8 SE

File:Nikon Z fc (51598157997).jpg|Silver Zfc in various colors (top fltr: Sand Beige, Mint Green, Natural Grey; bottom: Coral Pink, White, Amber Brown)

File:Nikon Zfc with FTZ Adapter and Lens.jpg|Zfc + Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8 F-mount lens (with FTZ adapter)