Nikon Z fc

With the Zfc, Nikon is primarily appealing to fans of the classic camera feel, as Fufilm also does to some extent. As a result, photographers may prefer the simpler, modern operation that the APS-C mirrorless also offers instead of the more traditional one - or opt for the older (and cheaper) sister model 750 with almost identical image quality...

APS-C cameras have several advantages in practice. They are generally more compact and less expensive than full-frame cameras. This is why they are particularly popular with beginners who want to photograph and film with a system camera for the first time. If you look around in the price category up to around 1000 euros, you will find a number of cameras with an APS-C sensor...

The complete switch by manufacturers from DSLRs to mirrorless system cameras means that the housings of current cameras have also shrunk significantly compared to the past. This is logical, as manufacturers no longer have to accommodate bulky mirror boxes in their housings. Nevertheless, there are still considerable differences in size and weight even in current cameras...

The Zfc is a modern system camera designed with great attention to detail in the look of the classic SLR models of the FM/FE series from the 1980s. The choice of materials and manufacturing quality of the camera body are impressive, but not to the same extent with Nikon's APS-C lenses for the Z bayonet...

With the EOS R7, Canon is just about at the top of the test field. In terms of the camera's performance, this is perfectly acceptable; in terms of input dynamic range alone, it is in a league of its own. But, as I said, it's still a close call. Especially as the other cameras can also put up some very strong arguments against the Canon...

With the Z fc, Nikon is primarily appealing to fans of the classic camera feel, as Fujifilm also does to some extent. As a result, photographers may prefer the simpler, modern operation offered by the APS-C mirrorless camera instead of the more traditional one - or opt for the older (and cheaper) sister model Z 50 with almost identical image quality...