Nikon Z f mirrorless camera

A heritage design inspired by the iconic FM2 

The influence of Nikon’s heritage is clear in the detail when it comes to the Z f. The retro-inspired look mirrors the iconic FM2, as does the adoption of the dials, shutter-release button, and the addition of Nikon’s logo from the 1970s. All the dials are made of brass – ensuring a premium, high-quality feel. Image-makers will be able to choose from six different premium exterior colour options, in addition to the all-black standard model, to personalise their camera and further match their individual style. 

New functions that expand the possibilities for image expression 

In addition to the conventional monochrome Picture Control, the Z f has been equipped with two new Picture Controls: flat monochrome and deep tone monochrome. A dedicated black and white position has been added to the photo and video selector to enable immediate switching between controls. The camera is also equipped with a variety of other inspiring functions and features, including Creative Picture Controls and pixel-shift shooting – a feature that the Z f is the first to support. 

Enhanced video performance for diverse needs 

The new camera offers some exciting video features including in-camera 10-bit H.265 recording, as well as being capable of recording up to 125 min of 4K UHD. Further functions have been inherited from the Z 9, including the ability to adjust ISO sensitivity in steps of 1/6 EV and the display of a red frame during video recording. 

Superior performance using cutting-edge technologies 

The Z f is powered by the latest EXPEED 7 imaging-processing engine, enabling high ISO capability. As well as having the same nine types of subject detection featured in the Z 8, the tracking performance when subject detection is used has also been increased for the Z f. The camera is further supported by in-camera vibration reduction and improved electronic VR, which both improve the quality of images when shooting dimly lit or dark indoor situations.

• The first Nikon camera to support video recording in shutter-priority auto mode. When this mode is selected, the user selects the shutter speed, and the camera adjusts the aperture 
• 3D-tracking (photo mode only) and Subject-tracking AF (video mode only) have been added to AF-area mode options 
• Pixels used to create images and those used for AF achieve the optimal exposure for each process, making it easier to focus on the intended subject, even when that subject is silhouetted against backlighting or the scene is dimly lit or dark 
• The range of coverage and number of focus points used in auto-area AF mode have been increased for better focus acquisition performance with distant or moving subjects 
• Options available for custom wide-area AF mode have been increased, improving effectiveness for scenes with multiple subjects 
• Adoption of the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine reduces noise in flat portions of subjects and increases image quality 
• The first full-frame Z-series mirrorless camera to be equipped with a vari-angle monitor 
• Vertical-orientation image playback and <i> menu display during playback provide efficient support for vertical shooting 
• The first Z-series camera to support Touch Fn for adjustment of camera settings while framing pictures in the viewfinder 
• The high processing ability of the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine enables High- Speed Frame Capture+ (C30), which achieves high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 fps 
• Equipped with a Pre-Release Capture function capable of recording images buffered up to one second before the shutter-release button is fully pressed 
• Provides a skin softening function and a portrait impression balance function for users to better achieve the portraits they intended 
• Features a Rich Tone Portrait Picture Control that better captures details of the subject’s complexion 
• Utilizes deep learning technology to identify the scene when capturing still images in auto shooting mode, realizing optimal exposure control in accordance with the scene 
• Superior dust- and drip-resistance enables worry-free shooting, even in harsh
  environments 
• Equipped with two memory card slots, one supporting SD cards and the other Micro SD cards 
• Dual coating has been adopted to protect the image sensor from dust 
• Supports the merging of NEF (RAW) images shot with pixel shift shooting, with use of NX Studio Ver.1.5.0. The functions of Picture Control Utility 2 have been consolidated so that adjustment, application, and management of Picture Control can be completed within one app 
  
  

SPECIFICATION

Effective pixels

Approx. 24.5 megapixels (full frame/FX format)

Viewfinder refresh rate

60 fps

EVF

Approx. 3690k-dot, 1.27-cm/0.5-in. Quad-VGA OLED

Shutter speed

1/8000 to 30 s, extendable to 900 s

Continuous shooting speed

Continuous H: Approx. 7.8 fps, continuous H (extended): Approx. 14 fps　　

High-speed frame capture (C30): Approx. 30 fps*

* Fixed to JPEG [L] and NORMAL.

ISO sensitivity

Photo: Lo, 100 to 64000 to Hi 1.7

Video: Lo, 100 to 51200 up to Hi 2.0

Autofocus

Single-point AF: 273 points, coverage area: approx. 89% vertical × approx. 88% horizontal

Auto-area AF: 299 points, coverage area: approx. 89% vertical × approx. 96% horizontal

Viewfinder magnification

Approx. 0.8×

Vibration reduction

Yes

Image processing engine

EXPEED 7

Image quality (file format)

RAW (lossless compression/high efficiency★/high efficiency)/

HEIF (MIAF standard 10-bit recording)/JPEG

Video 

3840×2160 (4K UHD): 60p,

Frame size/frame rate

1920×1080: 120p/60p/30p

Video compression and other features

H.265/264, N-Log, HLG 

Note: RAW video in-camera recording not supported.

Maximum recording duration in normal temperature

4K UHD/60p (DX): 125 minutes

Monitor

8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot, vari-angle TFT

USB power delivery and charging

Yes

Interface

SuperSpeed USB (Type-C) × 1, HDMI (Type D), external mic input, headphone output

Camera on-board VR

8.0 stops (when Z 24-120mm f/4 S is attached), focus point VR

Media

SDXC (UHS-II) × 1 + microSD (UHS-I) × 1

Network

Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)/ Bluetooth

External battery pack

No

Dimensions (approx.)

144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0 mm/5.7 × 4.1 ×  2.0 in.

Weight (approx.)

Approx. 710 g/1 lb. 9.1 oz. (With battery and media.)