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Nikon Zf
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Nikon Zf

The Nikon Zf is a full-frame (FX) mirrorless camera that masterfully combines heritage aesthetic styling inspired by the iconic FM2 film SLR with cutting-edge Z mount imaging technology. At its core, the Nikon Zf features a 24.5-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor paired with the flagship-grade EXPEED 7 image processing engine inherited from the Z8 and Z9. This technological foundation empowers the Nikon Zf with high-speed computational intelligence for recognizing and tracking 9 distinct subject classes, continuous shooting speeds reaching up to 30 fps in high-speed electronic capture, and an ultra-crisp 3.69-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder.

The photographic distinction of the Nikon Zf stems from its tactile mechanical interface harmonized with industry-leading stabilization and image capture tools. The Nikon Zf incorporates precision-machined brass mechanical dials for shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO sensitivity, accompanied by a dedicated sub-lever to seamlessly toggle between standard color and specialized monochrome profiles like Flat Monochrome and Deep Tone Monochrome. Furthermore, the Nikon Zf is the first Nikon camera to introduce 5-axis in-body image stabilization with up to 8.0 stops of compensation, featuring revolutionary Focus-point VR and high-resolution Pixel Shift merging up to 96 megapixels.

In practical field operations, the Nikon Zf excels across street photography, travel documentation, environmental portraiture, and versatile video creation. Its 3.2-inch fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen LCD provides effortless composition from high, low, or front-facing orientations. The intelligent dual memory configuration comprising one UHS-II SD card slot and one MicroSD card slot gives the Nikon Zf reliable overflow and backup recording capabilities without compromising its classic slim profile, while USB Power Delivery keeps the camera energized during demanding shoots. Combining nostalgic tactile charm with modern imaging mastery, the Nikon Zf represents an inspiring fusion of heritage and performance.

  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 25MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 4K at 60fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 Color Sampling
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Specifications

Year 2023
Sensor 24.5 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon Z
IBIS Yes
Weight 710 g
Launch Price USD 1,999
Current Price USD 1,897 (Feb/2026)
Battery 380 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
Zf
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.5 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
BSI CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Expeed 7
Low pass filter
OLPF Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100 - 64000 (expands to 50 - 204800) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
273 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
SLR-style mirrorless
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
144 x 103 x 49 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
0.5-in 3.69M-dot OLED (Quad VGA) Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.20″ Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2,100k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Vari-angle touchscreen LCD Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K at 60fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n/a/ac) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery (supports USB Power Delivery) Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 30 fps electronic (C30); up to 14 fps continuous Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
1x SD slot (UHS-II) + 1x MicroSD slot (UHS-I) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 1,999 In 2023, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 1,897 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
Mount
Nikon Z Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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