Nikon Z FC - An Open Thread

Peter123 said:
If he presses the i button on the back of the camera it brings up a series of “boxes” for most used instructions.
Then press the focus modes box and manual focus is one of the options. As Pete says, control ring is then the manual focus ring.
Quick and easy.

All this will be in the manual.
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He found a guide on YouTube which showed exactly what you posted. Appreciate the reply as it was bang on The latest ‘struggle’ is to get his phone to connect as a remote as it keeps failing at the same point..... appreciate the help
 
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Lovely Lewis, are they with the 16-50? Have to say I'm tempted to get one but there never seems to be a deal on these lol
 
Lewis McGrady said:
I used an 18-105 lens from my D90 with an adapter for the ones at the beach. All the others are with the 16-50 that came with the camera, it also came with a 50-250 that I didn't use for any of these photos
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Nice job Lewis. I’ve found the 16-50 is remarkably good for what it is.
 
Anyone looking at the Black Zfc and tempted? I'm tempted to order one, but they haven't got the price yet on the Nikon site for the one with the 16-50. Tempting to pick up a used 16-50 and then body only TBH as there are plenty of used ones around.
 
PeteStewardson said:
Anyone looking at the Black Zfc and tempted? I'm tempted to order one, but they haven't got the price yet on the Nikon site for the one with the 16-50. Tempting to pick up a used 16-50 and then body only TBH as there are plenty of used ones around.
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It does look sweet for sure... I won't get one though, I'm actually thinking of moving my ZFC & 16-50 on. Shooting with the Z7ii just ruins me for almost anything else! :ROFLMAO:
 
Yeah I'm using a Z9 so anything is ruined from Nikon for me. Want something as more a carry round, keep being tempted by a Zfc although I'm sure I'd prefer a Z6/7 instead but then it's a larger camera again, although significantly smaller and lighter than a Z9 :ROFLMAO:
 
PeteStewardson said:
Yeah I'm using a Z9 so anything is ruined from Nikon for me. Want something as more a carry round, keep being tempted by a Zfc although I'm sure I'd prefer a Z6/7 instead but then it's a larger camera again, although significantly smaller and lighter than a Z9 :ROFLMAO:
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I hear you Pete, but the Z9 is a big lump for travel/everyday. As you know he Z6/7 series are much more manageable for that.

I bought the ZFC for precisely that reason but in fairness the difference in weight/size isnt massive.

I also have an X100v which I love the feel & look of, but in honest truth I prefer the images I get from the ZFC - even with the little 16-50! Heresy I know :ROFLMAO:
 
Yeah I wouldn't have a problem lugging a Z6/7 series around, but the prices of used ones seem to have gone up so the zfc is cheaper right now.
 
PeteStewardson said:
Yeah I wouldn't have a problem lugging a Z6/7 series around, but the prices of used ones seem to have gone up so the zfc is cheaper right now.
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Yes, they seem to have bounced back a little.

Just put my ZFC up for sale on the forum.
 
PeteStewardson said:
Anyone looking at the Black Zfc and tempted? I'm tempted to order one, but they haven't got the price yet on the Nikon site for the one with the 16-50. Tempting to pick up a used 16-50 and then body only TBH as there are plenty of used ones around.
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I did say to myself when the Zfc came out, if they did a black one, I'd buy it, I actually didn't think that they would, so I bought the Z50 with the 16-50 lens for holidays, I've been thinking about the Zfc since Nikons announcement, today I bit the bullet and ordered one with the 28mm SE lens, there's no mention of when they'll be shipped.
 
Nikon photographer said:
I did say to myself when the Zfc came out, if they did a black one, I'd buy it, I actually didn't think that they would, so I bought the Z50 with the 16-50 lens for holidays, I've been thinking about the Zfc since Nikons announcement, today I bit the bullet and ordered one with the 28mm SE lens, there's no mention of when they'll be shipped.
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The black version does look nice!
 
Decided I’m going to hang on to the ZFC for a little while longer. I do quite like it to be fair, so going to give it more time as a more everyday carry than the Z7.
 
PeteStewardson said:
So I noticed Nikon had the black Zfc in stock today so just went for it. :)
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I ordered mine the day after they were announced, it arrived today, in my mind it looks so much better than the silver, but there again, I've always preferred black cameras
 

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PeteStewardson said:
Anyone looking at the Black Zfc and tempted? I'm tempted to order one, but they haven't got the price yet on the Nikon site for the one with the 16-50. Tempting to pick up a used 16-50 and then body only TBH as there are plenty of used ones around.
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I ordered one with the 28mm f/2.8 a couple of days after they were advertised. It was delivered today. Unfortunately, my wife was at home and answered the door. I later told her it was a Christmas present for her. It's still in its shipping box, unopened, underneath the dining table. I'm going to be in awful trouble when she finds out. I'm under strict orders to buy no more cameras. Whatsoever.
 
Mine arrived today. Not had chance to do anything with it yet, looks great but it's lighter than I thought. Actually feels like it could have been a bit heavier to give it a more quality feel
 
PeteStewardson said:
Mine arrived today. Not had chance to do anything with it yet, looks great but it's lighter than I thought. Actually feels like it could have been a bit heavier to give it a more quality feel
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You get used to it. I also expected it to be heavier than it is.
 
THIRTYFIVEMILL said:
You get used to it. I also expected it to be heavier than it is.
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It's perfect for me, I took my Z50 and 2 lenses to Croatia in September, much nicer than taking my Z5 with the 2 S lenses with me, we had enough luggage with us,so a lightweight camera was a bonus.
 
Nikon photographer said:
It's perfect for me, I took my Z50 and 2 lenses to Croatia in September, much nicer than taking my Z5 with the 2 S lenses with me, we had enough luggage with us,so a lightweight camera was a bonus.
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That's primarily why I bought mine. Lugging a D810, 12mm, 16-35mm, 24-70mm and tripod around is a bit problematic at the moment.
 
Just reviving this thread. Other than the Viltrox 13mm what other wider options are available other than the 16-50? Have the 28mm and it’s too long for me as I prefer 28mm on full frame as a walk around focal length.
 
PeteStewardson said:
Just reviving this thread. Other than the Viltrox 13mm what other wider options are available other than the 16-50? Have the 28mm and it’s too long for me as I prefer 28mm on full frame as a walk around focal length.
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I'm hoping the Nikon 12-28 DX lens will be released this year, but I've heard nothing about it apart from it being on the road map
 
What with all the other gear I have my little ZFC doesn't get much love, but when I do make the effort and go out with it, I'm always happy with the results

ZFC & 16-50mm


ZFC_1815 by Dave Young, on Flickr
 
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