Overview
The most powerful entry yet in Nikon's line of digital throwbacks, the full-frame, creator-inspired Zf Mirrorless Camera combines vintage design with modern technology. It features advanced Z-series capabilities, delivering timeless imagery with a classic style.
Iconic Design Inspiring Elite Performance
The Zf's body design retrieves the filmic, steel-feel functionalism of vintage SLRs, while its insides are outfitted with the latest features, turning its iconic silhouette into a modern and tactile shooter.
Immersive and Intuitive Design
Recalling the FM2, Nikon's mechanical workhorse, the Zf's machined edges, knurled dials, and marbled texture offer a sensual experience. Made from precision-carved brass, the dials for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation have engraved markings for superlative manual control. The mechanical shutter fires with an audible click. A dedicated black-and-white mode with two monochrome recipes is available.
The electronic viewfinder, housed in a prism-shaped design, can be manipulated by touching the 3.2" vari-angle rear LCD screen, allowing focus point movement, subject tracking, and display mode toggling while using the viewfinder. The rear screen is fully articulating and front-facing for easy navigation at various angles.
Other Design Features
- Dual memory card slots offer flexible file storage capabilities; one SD and one microSD permit overflow, segregated, and repetitive saving options.
- A robust magnesium alloy chassis is dust and weather resistant for working in harsh climates and inclement conditions.
- Compatible with optional MC-N10 Remote Grip and AR-11 Soft Shutter Release.
Full-Frame Sensor, Full-Speed Processor
24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
A 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor is used for all-around shooting, impressive low-light image quality, and fast readout speeds. The back-illuminated design affords clean high-sensitivity output for reduced noise at high ISO values. The Zf features a high-resolution photo mode that combines multiple exposures to create a single 96MP file.
EXPEED 7 Image Processor
- Utilizing the same processing engine as the Z9 and Z8, the EXPEED 7 Image processor provides fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick handling.
- Enhanced with Deep Learning technology, the camera features an auto mode that adjusts aperture, ISO, and shutter speed based on the shooting situation.
- Extremely fast 30 fps burst rate with silent mechanical shutter and 14 fps burst rate with mechanical shutter.
- Pre-release capture records up to 30 JPEGs a full second before the shutter is released.
Advanced Video, Autofocus, and Stabilization
UHD 4K Recording and Versatile Video Control
- New shutter-priority exposure mode lets you record with a fixed shutter speed, making smooth adjustments to ISO and aperture.
- Oversampled from 6K, UHD 4K video recording is possible with full pixel readout up to 30p, and Full HD 1080p video recording is supported up to 120p for slow motion playback.
- Internal recording up to 125 minutes directly to a memory card with 10-bit H.265 in SDR/HLG/N-log tone modes.
Fast and Intelligent AF
- The Zf's autofocus system recognizes a wide range of subjects and uses Deep Learning technology for precise focus and tracking.
- Eye-Detection AF for photo and video locks onto the eyes of people, pets, and birds, even when they're small in the frame.
Vibration Reduction
- In-body 5-axis sensor-shift Vibration Reduction compensates for up to 8 stops of camera shake with Z-mount lenses.
- Focus point vibration reduction system applies stabilization to the area around the active focus point.
Key Specs
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity (Photo) | Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended) |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity (Video) | Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended) |
| Internal Recording | H.265/MOV/MP4 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 × 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Video Output | 4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 3840 × 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 × 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 to 30 sec (Manual) 1/8000 to 4 sec (Shutter Priority) |
| Shutter Speed (Mechanical) | 1/8000 to 30 sec (Manual) 1/8000 to 4 sec (Shutter Priority) |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity (Photo) | Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended) |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity (Video) | Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended) |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording | H.265/MOV/MP4 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 × 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Video Output | 4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 3840 × 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 × 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Recording Limit | 2 hours 5 minutes maximum |
| IP Streaming | No |
Interface
| Video I/O | 1× Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1× 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1× USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1× USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Focus
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
General
| Operating Conditions | 0 to 40°C, up to 85% humidity |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 144 × 103 × 49 mm |
| Weight | 630 g (Body Only) 710 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
What's Included
- Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera (Silver & Stone Gray)
- Nikon EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- Nikon UC-E25 USB Cable
- Nikon BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
- Nikon AN-DC27 Camera Strap
- Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap
- Nikon DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
- Barcode: 85412
- UPC Barcode: 9322250002384
- Supplier Code: 790131