Nikon announces Z fc, a DX-format mirrorless camera with a retro design
GadgetByte Nepal
Jun 30, 2021
Nikon has launched its retro-style Z fc with modern features and components. The camera is styled like its classic FM and FE film SLRs from the ‘80s, with dedicated controls for shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Nikon Z fc in Nepal.
Over on the back, it has a fully articulating 3.0-inch touchscreen display. It is a TFT panel with 1040k dot resolution. Unlike the Z50, it flips out to the side. Likewise, you get a 1cm 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with 7-level manual brightness control.
Moreover, the camera also has Z-mount, which means you can mount all the new full-frame Z mount lenses. There’s a support for the SnapBridge app that helps transfer media from the camera to Android or iOS devices.
Nikon is also launching the mirrorless camera in six additional colors with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, which will be sold exclusively through Nikon USA. We expect the price of Nikon Z fc to start from NPR 130,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.
Nikon Z fc Overview:
Body
The Z fc takes its design inspiration from the classic Nikon FM2 film camera, but the internals is as good as the mid-range Z50. The body is largely made out of plastic but has a textured leather material on the front and aluminum dials on the top. The camera has three dedicated sliding switches to manually adjust settings while capturing images and videos.Over on the back, it has a fully articulating 3.0-inch touchscreen display. It is a TFT panel with 1040k dot resolution. Unlike the Z50, it flips out to the side. Likewise, you get a 1cm 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with 7-level manual brightness control.
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Features
The Z fc shares many components with the existing Z50 model, including the 20.9 megapixels DX-format cropped CMOS sensor and Expeed 6 processor. The sensor can shoot at up to 11 fps with full autofocus. Similarly, you can do 4K video recording at up to 30fps with face and eye detection autofocus.Moreover, the camera also has Z-mount, which means you can mount all the new full-frame Z mount lenses. There’s a support for the SnapBridge app that helps transfer media from the camera to Android or iOS devices.
Rest of the specs
Asides from that, the Z fc supports USB power delivery and USB charging. There’s a micro HDMI for external recording, a stereo microphone, and a mono speaker setup. However, there is no headphone jack. It weighs around 390 grams and is available in standard two color options — Black and Silver. There will also be six additional color choices available for purchase on the official website.Nikon Z fc Specifications:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.8-inch
- Weight: 390 grams
- Sensor: 20.9MP CMOS
- Image Processor: Expeed 6
- Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT panel, 1040 dots resolution
- Viewfinder: 0.39-inch 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder, 7-level manual brightness controls
- Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Port: USB Type-C, micro HDMI
- Storage Media: SD and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
- Audio: Stereo microphone, Mono speaker
- Battery: EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Video: 4K videos up to 30fps
- Compatible app: SnapBridge (iOS | Android)
- Colors:
- Standard: Black, Silver
- Exclusive: Amber Brown, Coral Pink, Mint Green, Natural Grey, Sand Beige, White
Nikon Z fc Price in Nepal and Availability
The retro Z fc will retail for $959 for the body only or in one of two kits: with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR for $1,099 or with the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) for $1,199.Nikon is also launching the mirrorless camera in six additional colors with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, which will be sold exclusively through Nikon USA. We expect the price of Nikon Z fc to start from NPR 130,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.
| Nikon Z fc | Price in the US | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Body | USD 959 | NPR 130,000 |
| w/ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | USD 1099 | NPR 150,000 |
| w/ NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) for $1,199 | USD 1199 | NPR 165,000 |
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