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Z fc fuses classic design with Z series technology. Small size with big image quality. 4K videos with full-time Eye-Detection AF. A flip out vlogger screen with live streaming capabilities. This is a camera you think you’ve seen before. But the performance is entirely new.
Cutting-edge Z series tech.
What sets the Z fc apart is the 20.9MP DX CMOS sensor paired with the EXPEED 6 engine and the light-gathering advantages of the wider Z mount. Together, they give you clean, professional looking videos and stills, even in low light.
The Z fc is designed around Nikon’s revolutionary Z mount, the widest lens mount of any comparable camera system. A wider mount means more light, and more light means more of everything good—sharpness, contrast, accurate focus, low-light performance and image quality.
Take a moment and appreciate the world around you from fresh perspectives. The Z fc employs a 3.0-in Vari-angle monitor—the first in a Z series camera. Effortlessly shoot vertical shots from low angles.
The Z fc’s sensor is practically covered in focus points—87% coverage to be precise. That means wherever your subject is within the frame, a focus point is locked on. Compose the way you want.
Nikon’s intelligent Eye-Detection AF for video and stills quickly locks onto eyes—humans, dogs or cats—and follows them. This is especially useful when you can’t be behind the camera, for first-person videos and selfies.
ISO sensitivity goes all the way up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 204,800) with superb sharpness, detail and clarity. Create after hours and in less-than-ideal lighting.
Add uniqueness to your videos and stills with 20 Creative Picture Controls, all visible in real-time while you shoot through the viewfinder or Vari-angle display. Now, filters are part of the vision rather than an afterthought.
Comprehensive video, vlogging and streaming capabilities. Record 4K Ultra HD video at 30p, 25p or 24p full pixel readout with no cropping. Combined with NIKKOR Z lenses, you’ll maximize the sensor’s resolution and produce videos with lifelike depth and clarity.
The Z fc’s Vari-angle display can face forward for easier vlogging and first-person recording. This activates self-portrait mode, bringing key camera controls to the monitor so you can conveniently touch and tap adjustments.
Look your absolute best with the Z fc and a NIKKOR Z lens. Simply connect the camera to your computer with a USB Type-C cable (sold separately)—it provides power too—and compatible software like the free Nikon Webcam Utility. You’ll get sharpness, clarity and flattering depth of field unlike a typical webcam.
The whole time you’re recording, the autofocus system is working, making precise adjustments to keep your subject in sharp focus. This means you can be the one in front of the camera, even streaming live, with total confidence in your footage.
Capture high quality sound in-camera using the Z fc’s built-in stereo mic or a dedicated third-party external mic. The 3.5mm stereo mini-pin jack provides plug-in power. Monitor your audio levels on-screen, including a clipping indicator, and make gain adjustments in real-time.
Pair your smart device to the Z fc from the SnapBridge app once, and your phone and camera are always connected. You can transfer videos and stills manually or set the app to automatically import every still you take, then edit and post your work with your favorite phone apps.
Tough, lightweight magnesium alloy frame protects the Z fc against life.
When you don’t need the touchscreen LCD, it’s safely protected within the camera.
OLED viewfinder with 100% frame coverage. 1.02x magnification. Real-time preview of exposure, settings and effects.
Prefer to let the camera determine the best exposure settings for your situation? Switch the camera to Auto and Nikon’s serious onboard intelligence will take over for you.
Not sure what a setting does? Just tap the (?) button and a brief explanation will pop up in the viewfinder or on the Vari-angle display. It’s like having a quick reference guide built into your camera.
Assign the menu items you use most to the i-Menu. Create separate i-Menu settings for video and still modes. You’ll have a one-click dashboard of the settings you rely on most.
Introducing a special edition, classic designed 28mm prime lens. One of the Z system’s smallest, lightest full-frame primes. Get excellent image quality with its street smart 28mm perspective—42mm on DX cameras (35mm equivalent) and fast f/2.8 max aperture. This is the lens for being spontaneous.
On a DX-format Z camera like the Z fc or Z 50, the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) performs like a 42mm (35mm equivalent). That’s a great all-purpose view for videos, snapshots, portraits—just about anything. On a full-frame Z camera, it delivers a classic 28mm view, the perspective of choice for street photography, architecture, interiors and situational portraits.
A shout out to the Nikon lenses of the ‘80s, the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) brings a touch of classic style to any Z camera. The unique knurling around the control ring is based on Nikon design drawings from that period—a lovely balance of form and function. The typeface and NIKKOR logo echo the era, completing the classic look.
The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is so compact and lightweight, you’ll forget it’s even there. A classic compact prime, it doesn’t extend or retract, so it’s always ready. Take it wherever you go as your main walk-around lens or as a lightweight second lens.
With a close focusing distance of 0.63 feet (0.19 meters), NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) rewards you for getting close to your subject. The wide perspective and deep depth of field let you incorporate more background information into your videos and stills.
The larger Z mount draws even more low-light performance from the wide f/2.8 aperture. Capture the mood of dimly lit situations with clarity and sharpness.
A classic 28mm is an outstanding video lens. The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) greatly suppresses focus breathing to prevent angle-of-view shifts during recording. Make smooth iris adjustments that create a natural shift in brightness. And all the while, the dual stepping motors are operating in near silence to preserve your audio integrity.
Traditional primes focus by moving one group of lens elements with one motor. The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) divides that work between two focus groups and two high-speed, ultra-quiet stepping motors moving in sync with each other—a first for a non S-line Z lens. This multi-focus system focuses faster, but it also reduces distortion at the frame edges and close range scenes.
The smooth control ring can be customized for the way you shoot. Use it for precise manual focusing or to adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.
Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Built-in Flash | No |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Focus Modes | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Lens Filter Size | 52 mm (Front) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 53° |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.63' / 19.2 cm |
Mount Type | Nikon Z |
Focal Length | 28mm |
Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.7" / 71.5 x 43 mm |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
Electronic Shutter | <strong>Electronic Front Curtain Shutter</strong><br> 1/4000 to 30 Second<br> Bulb Mode<br> Time Mode<br> <strong>Electronic Shutter</strong><br> 1/4000 to 900 Second<br> Bulb Mode<br> Time Mode |
Lens Mount | Nikon Z Mount |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Image Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
Recording File Format (Image) | JPEG, Raw |
Recording File Format (Video) | <strong>H.264/MOV/MP4</strong><br> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p<br> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p<br> |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 20.9 MP |
Light Metering Modes | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) <br> External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 209 |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Camera Body Weight | 13.8 oz / 390 g (Body Only) |
Extended ISO | 100 to 204800 |
Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Battery Type | EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Approx. 300 Shots) |
Weight | Lens: 5.6 oz / 160 g |
Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.8" / 13.5 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm |
Megapixels | Actual: 21.51 Megapixel<br> Effective: 20.9 Megapixel (5568 x 3712) |
Compatible Media | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Screen Size | 3" |
Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot |
Connectivity | USB Type-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Brand | Nikon |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |