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Capture your iconic moments.

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.

New

Black/Black

Classic. Tactile. Modern.

Designed in the spirit of classic Nikon cameras.

Precision carved aluminum dials with engraved markings.

Mechanical controls for shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation.

Vari-angle vlogger screen that hides away when you’re not using it.

 

Seven stylish colors.

In addition to the classic black and silver, you can get the Z fc in one of seven premium exterior colors. Limited quantities available*. Get one before they’re gone!

New

Black/Black

The tools of creativity.

Cutting-edge Z series tech.

Quality that thrills.

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.

It all starts with the Z mount.

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.

Freedom to compose.

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.

Set your sights.

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.

Lock eyes.

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.

Get your shot.
Whatever the light.

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.

Video done right.

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.

From the short film Mend by Kitty Peters.

Watch the full film

Watch Kitty’s first impressions of the Z fc

The vlogger monitor you’ve been waiting for.

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.

Live streaming and web conferencing.

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.

Autofocus. Automated.

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.

Add an external mic.

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.

Always connected.

Nikon’s SnapBridge is the only smartphone connection system that I’ve ever been able to get to transfer images consistently.

—Amateur Photographer (publication)

Image transfers. Wireless and automatic.

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.

Grab the remote.

When you can’t be behind the camera, pull out your compatible smartphone and use it to control the Z fc. See what the camera sees, change camera settings like aperture and shutter speed, then take the video or still.

Set-up is a snap.

  1. Open the SnapBridge app
  2. Tap Remote Photography
  3. Allow phone to switch to Wi-Fi®
  4. Start capturing videos and stills!

Always up to date.

SnapBridge wirelessly updates the Z fc’s firmware to the latest and greatest. When paired, the app will notify you of any updates and send the firmware directly to your camera’s memory card for a quick and easy—and totally wireless—install.

Tough. Sophisticated.

Magnesium alloy frame.

Tough, lightweight magnesium alloy frame protects the Z fc against life.

Hideaway touchscreen.

When you don’t need the touchscreen LCD, it’s safely protected within the camera.

Classic round eyepiece.

OLED viewfinder with 100% frame coverage. 1.02x magnification. Real-time preview of exposure, settings and effects.

Built to be easy.

Auto mode with Nikon intelligence.

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.

Help at the touch
of a button.

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.

i-Menu. Your menu.

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.

And lenses to match.

Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR - Silver

Compact and lightweight thanks to its retractable-lens mechanism so it’s your ideal walk-around lens. Capable of shooting wide-to-normal angle images—everything from landscapes to street scenes to portraits all captured clearly with 4.5 stops of Vibration Reduction. Plus a classic silver finish to match the Z fc.

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Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)

With a design inspired by the manual focus lenses used when the Nikon FM was released, this special edition lightweight, ultra-compact, fast prime completes the look of the Z fc. Take it everywhere and capture spontaneous moments anytime of day.

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Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 (SE)

At home on the Z fc, the popular 40mm f/2 adds a vintage look. Featuring checked knurling, contrasting silver band, retro Nikkor logo and typeface, all with the versatile 40mm field of view (60mm on the Z fc), fast f/2 maximum aperture and natural soft bokeh.

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SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App

System Requirements:

Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2:

Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.

Compatible cameras:

Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50/Z50II, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500

As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:

D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under license.

All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.

* Quantities of exterior color models are limited. For repair/replacement purposes, exterior color models may be replaced with black exterior color.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels

    20.9 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    15.7 mm x 23.5 mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    DX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Movie

    Movie

    4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 120 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 100 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except, 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo, when quality is fixed at high
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Effective Pixels
    20.9 million
  • Sensor Size
    15.7 mm x 23.5 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    21.51 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)5,568 x 3,712
    (M)4,176 x 2,784
    (S)2,784 x 1,856
    1:1 (16 x 16)
    (L)3,712 x 3,712
    (M)2,784 x 2,784
    (S)1,856 x 1,856
    1:1 (24 x 24)
    (L)3,712 x 3,712
    (M)2,784 x 2,784
    (S)1,856 x 1,856
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)5,568 x 3,128
    (M)4,176 x 2,344
    (S)2,784 x 1,560
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)5,568 x 3,128
    (M)4,176 x 2,344
    (S)2,784 x 1,560
    Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
    3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
    1,920 x 1,080
  • File Format Still Images
    NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
  • Storage Media
    SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
  • Card Slot
    1 slot
  • File System
    DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31
  • Viewfinder
    1.0-cm/0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 7-level manual brightness controls
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m−1)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -3 to +3 m−1
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Speed
    Using the main command dial: 1/4000 to 30 s (1/3 step, can be extended up to 900 s in mode M), Bulb, Time, X (Flash sync)
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, High-speed continuous (extended), Self-timer
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate
    Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    11 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
  • Metering Range
    Matrix or center-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)
  • Exposure Compensation
    –3 to +3 EV (–5 to +5 EV when the exposure compensation dial is set to [c]), Increment: 1/3 step. Available in modes P, S, A, M
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Auto
  • Multiple Exposure
    Add, Average, Lighten, Darken
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    51200
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    204,800
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
  • Detection Range
    -4.5 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -3 to +19 EV) , Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking, Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  • Focus Point
    209 (single-point AF)
  • AF-Area Mode
    Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (L-people), Wide-area AF (L-animals), Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (people), Auto-area AF (animals)
  • Focus Lock
    Yes
  • Focus Modes
    Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    209
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200 sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:1/4000 sec.
  • Flash Control
    TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Flash off
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
  • White Balance
    Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (3 types) , Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning, Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Movie File Format
    MOV, MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM, AAC
  • Movie
    4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 120 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 100 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except, 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo, when quality is fixed at high
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Movie ISO
    Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600), M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit, P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170° viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Color balance, 11-level manual brightness controls
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, Trim Movie
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    42
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    Movies:Approx. 75 min. of movie recording

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