I purchases the Nikon Zfc as a second camera to my Nikon Z6; primarily for blogging videos, and as a camera to take around on hikes with my significant other. Having a screen that fully articulates to face front is a game changer. No longer do I have to use the finicky app to see myself from my phone. It's also great for taking couple selfies. Having dials on the top reminds me of old film cameras, and I find it incredibly useful because I often shoot in Manual mode, and love being able to control ISO from a dial. You really can't go wrong with this camera. That being said, this is not a top-grade professional camera, and you'll notice that in certain areas, none of which were a deal breaker for me. Basically, I wouldn't go and shoot a wedding with this camera as my ... MoreI purchases the Nikon Zfc as a second camera to my Nikon Z6; primarily for blogging videos, and as a camera to take around on hikes with my significant other. Having a screen that fully articulates to face front is a game changer. No longer do I have to use the finicky app to see myself from my phone. It's also great for taking couple selfies. Having dials on the top reminds me of old film cameras, and I find it incredibly useful because I often shoot in Manual mode, and love being able to control ISO from a dial. You really can't go wrong with this camera. That being said, this is not a top-grade professional camera, and you'll notice that in certain areas, none of which were a deal breaker for me. Basically, I wouldn't go and shoot a wedding with this camera as my only camera, but who would? It's not designed for that, and lacks redundant card slots, etc. It fits a certain niche perfectly, either as a second camera if you do a lot of blogging, or simply love the function and feel of older film cameras.

This camera is a beast, and I love it. I cut my teeth on a Canon AE-1 Program shooting weddings with my dad, and I missed that 35mm feel. Enter the Zfc. I have ALWAYS shot Canons and Olympus, but this Nikon changed my mind. The creative control and skill requirements native to a 35mm SLR, fused into a pure digital body. Not only that the color saturation doing outdoor photography and portraits alike is amazing--I shot my wife and my father-in-law's Christmas picture and they both loved it. I give the Zfc two thumbs up. Portrait example (c)Priceless Treasures Photography.

For about $100 more than the very similar Nikon Z50, you can get this retro-styled mirrorless APS-C camera that will remind old-timers of the Nikon FM film camera series. It uses the same sensor and has features similar to the Z50, but adds more dial-oriented controls for some functions, including shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. Once you master these faux old-style controls, you'll be more comfortable with this stylish camera.Nikon does give you a way to return to more conventional operation, however. With the shutter speed dial set to 1/3 Step, you can select shutter speeds using the command dial (and apertures using the sub-command dial, as always.) Set the EV dial to the C position, and you can add/subtract exposure compensation in five different ... MoreFor about $100 more than the very similar Nikon Z50, you can get this retro-styled mirrorless APS-C camera that will remind old-timers of the Nikon FM film camera series. It uses the same sensor and has features similar to the Z50, but adds more dial-oriented controls for some functions, including shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. Once you master these faux old-style controls, you'll be more comfortable with this stylish camera.Nikon does give you a way to return to more conventional operation, however. With the shutter speed dial set to 1/3 Step, you can select shutter speeds using the command dial (and apertures using the sub-command dial, as always.) Set the EV dial to the C position, and you can add/subtract exposure compensation in five different ways, including a redefined control ring or with EV added to the i menu.Unlike the Z50, this camera has no flash, which is generally a good thing, as the Z50's flash is useful mostly for fill (and cannot serve as a controller for off-camera flash.) The fully-articulated LCD monitor is a big plus, especially for vloggers and shooting selfies. In Self-Portrait mode, the camera reverses the monitor image, so you see yourself as you appear in a mirror (or in Zoom calls.)The 21MP sensor is fine for most applications. There are a few limitations of this camera. The in-camera Flash Control menu system doesn't seem to work with the SB-5000, but functions fine with the SB-300, SB-400, and SB-500. (All other flashes can be adjusted using the flash's own controls.) Some adapters, such as the various Sony E-mount to Z-mount adapters cannot be used with this camera (nor with the Z50.) There is only one Fn button on the front of the camera, pre-defined as the WB control rather than depth-of-field button. Thankfully, Nikon has done away with the virtual zoom in/zoom out screen icons and replaced them with real buttons.Overall, a great entry-level camera with some advanced features, like time-lapse, interval shooting, and focus shift. Although Nikon is seriously lagging behind Sony (and even Canon) in the mirrorless market, the retro-design should help the Zfc to sell well, and, perhaps, even cannibalize some sales from the older Z50.