NIKON Zf - HERE in HAND !!! | Is It NIKON's TROJAN HORSE | I Explain | Matt Irwin 

This is the camera that is making me switch to mirrorless. The features on this camera are absolutely outstanding. The fact that it can do eye tracking in manual focus mode sold me.

Coming from Fuji, Nikon was the last company I'd thought shift over to. I shoot with older Fuji models that more than suffice as a casual shooter. This camera just makes sense for me upgrading to FF/IBIS for the first time. I also got a ton AIS glass from my FE2 to play with!

The best looking camera the last 20 years

Your Orange beauty reminds of may Old Nikonos V. Which unfortunately was lost in the wet deeps years ago. RIP

I’m a professional Z9 user and last week I almost bought a Leica Q3 to use as an everyday / walk around / family snapshot camera. Seeing this video I realize it would be crazy not to just buy the ZF instead and have access to all my Z glas, and get a good B cam for video, and a backup cam for stills, all for 1/3rd of the price. I just wish they made a tiny 35mm F/2.0 for it because the 35mm F/1.8 is so big.

I pre-ordered one from B&H, all black, and can hardly contain myself until it gets here. It will go very nicely with my Df. Between the two, virtually every lens Nikon has ever made can be used. Great video too!

I did not consider the ZF as a replacement of my Z5. The style looks good, but that did not convince me to pre-order this camera on the day it was announce. The biggest thing for me was the technological advance that most of us probably didn't expect prior to the ZF official announcement. The processor, the AF, the articulating screen, the pixel shift, and much more were the deciding factors for me to want to buy this camera. All of this in a $2,000USD price, plus a magnesium alloy body and brass switches were the cherry on top. I still can't believe that this is a $2,000USD body. I pre-ordered the black one, but I really like the red one, my favorite color.

About Fuji shooters: Yep. I was a Nikon full-frame shooter before reducing size and weight to Fujifilm in 2014 with the X-T1. I’ve only upgraded once, to the X-T2 in 2016. Sony mirrorless was not good back then, and I stuck with Fuji all the way through til today, even as Sony improved IMMENSELY over the years. (To be honest, I could have saved myself a few big XF lens purchases and switched to Sony 5 years ago, but I didn’t because shooting with a Sony never felt intuitive or artful to me.) Now that Nikon and Canon are actually competing in mirrorless, and particularly now that Nikon has revealed the Zf, it’s time to come back. I have the Zf preordered. You are absolutely correct.

Something that would’ve been really cool is if Nikon also made a battery grip, like the old motor grips.

Just got home having collected my black Zf from my local camera store, cannot wait to start understanding this stealthy technological powerhouse and how I can get the most out of it. Great days to come.

I am a nikon shooter and love that sunset orange Zf...that is what I will order. Great coverage of this "Trojan Horse".

They had nikon rep at are camera store to show the new zf, i got to shoot with the camera for a bit. Man the camera is amazing! There is going to be alot of fuji shooters switching, nikon hit a homerun!!

A hobbyist Upgrading from a 3 year old nikon z50. One complain I have is that nikon dont do apsc lenses enough. But this time im glad all my z lenses are full frame except for sigma 16mm. Delivery here in Japan is on the 27th.

Matt, you're 100% correct! I have a Black Zf and Plena arriving tomorrow. I have the Zfc but as with most Nikon crop sensor cameras the dynamic range and higher ISO is lacking. The Zf fixes all those problems and is the perfect camera to compliment my two Z9's. I don't think the lack of CFexpress will matter much to me for my use case, but I plan on seeing how it does with surfing and as a lightweight grab and go camera. Thank you for all you do and your sensible take on the reality of being an actual user of Nikon Gear. The camera community really appreciates you! --Jon - Southern California

Awaiting mine in the Sunset Orange and it will be my carry around camera, street photography, general purpose and will throw my 24-120 lens on it for environmental wildlife shots when I am shooting groups of birds that are close up and in a pinch can use it as a wildlife camera with a longer lens or as a 2nd camera. Will be great for "B" roll as well, can't wait to get it. Thanks for sharing as always, take care - Jeff.

i'm a nikon pro. been waiting for this Zf for years. its going to be my 10 year camera. a personal camera that I can use for anything that I wont think about replacing for at. least a decade. this camera checks everything off for me.

You mirror my thoughts. I find it very unusual that some photographers, including well respected ones such as Thom Hogan, don’t care about how a camera looks. You would think aesthetics of all things would be important to photographers. And I’m surprised all camera bodies are not offered in more than one colour. It’s following the Henry Ford motto…”You can have any colour you want as long as it’s black.”

I shoot Fuji, Leica, Sony, and baseline Nikon. This ZF is outstanding, I simply love the BW switch, I took it on a shoot today and found the tones and look of the BW mode fantastic. I almost was thinking of getting a Leica M BW camera, but this camera is satisfying my BW desires, and as a bonus, still have the color raw to use. I traded in my Z6ii and have zero regrets. Its a great Z9 companion, and I can even seeing using it as wedding secondary camera during the reception especially with the great IBIS/Low Light ability. The 3D tracking is my favorite focus mode, I have it with my D850, but it does not cover the whole sensor, the Z9 solved that, and now it carries on in the Zf. Its just a natural way to lock focus and adjust composition and or handle a moving subject like today when a tractor was moving in the frame. Put a Leica lens, and you got the ultimate easy to use old school mode. Seriously, the Z9/Zf combo, simply a killer. Well done Nikon, you have fully recovered from your slowness to mirrorless and the Z9/Z8/Zf shows that your future is bright (bring out that Z6iii with 34-36 Meg sensor, a D500 replacement, and upgrade the Zfc with a exceed 7, etc, and you have a killer line up, oh, and don't forget to uograde the Z7iii with the Exceed7. When you factor the fact that one can use any other brand's lens on the Z, the Z is simply now the best platform out there.

Great video, as usual. I preordered a black Zf on the first day available and am looking forward to a great photographic adventure using it. I currently have the Zfc and a Z6II with several Z lenses. I'm getting more and more into street photography and believe the new Zf will be a perfect fit for that endeavor. I do like the various colors available but the classic black reminds me so much of some of my earlier SLR cameras. You are definitely right about it being a FUN camera. I found that out when I first got my Zfc. It brings back some photographic joy for me when using it. I also really like the comments I get from people when they see it. I imagine the same will be true with the Zf. Thanks for your insights and enthusiastic video. Happy shooting!

Fuji user who recently jumped ship to the Z6ii and haven't looked back - you're so spot on that this is my z6iii, and totally my dream camera. I would have preordered just for a Z6ii with the articulating screen! I didn't anticipate selling my X-mount kit, but with this I almost certainly will be exclusively Nikon.

In my opinion, the Z6 III will be based on the same tech as the ZF, but with a higher megapixel sensor of 33, or 36 (my guess is, it's in "the field" being tested with 35mm f/1.2 currently, lol). It's nice to see Nikon has brought back the flip/rotating screen for the ZFC, Z30 and now ZF; a great feature/tool for vloggers and selfies. Another awesome small/lightweight travel camera. The New tech with this retro style body is a great match.

I’m on my way to my local camera store to pick up my black Zf as well as the Voigtlander 50mm f1 lens. Should be a great combo.

I have the orange one too, not here yet but got notice from Nikon that’s it’s ready to ship today. I can’t wait to tote this around with my Z8 during a wedding. So exciting 🤩

I got a notification from B & H mine should be here Saturday. I am so excited.

The new manual focus assist capabilities are the most exciting to me thus far. "Had" to buy a few Voightlander lenses just for playing with on the retro beast. Can't wait to get mine. Thanks Matt!

I wish they had one with the 28mm SE in the bundle. I'm still waiting to order mine. Maybe Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales.

Received mine today in black with the 40mm and grip. Really happy with it 😀

I love the orange black combo!

I’m on my way to pick up mine from the retailer today. It will replace my ZF-c and accompany my old trusty Z6ii

This was the best review on the zf out here. I am considering it for street and travel.

I also received my Zf Black Camera body yesterday; this will replace my Zfc camera. The 12-28mm PZ lens works beautifully on the Zf camera as well as the Leica 50mm Summitar f2 and the Elma 90mm f4, both with the m39 adapter. Now I have a camera I can use my old Nikon lenses on, which in time, I'll try out. What a great retro camera, I'm very happy with it.

I am a hobbyist and hope to one day classify myself as an enthusiast, I have a Zfc in chalk blue and I must admit that the Zf looks amazing, love the indigo blue. Yeh blue is my fav colour. I studied photography at school back in 1988/89 and have not had much to do with photography since, but I am no longer working and I got bitten by the bug again, it took me six months to decide on what camera I would purchase and I must admit that the retro look sold me, reminded my of my younger days. I love using my Zfc but at this point in time am not ready to purchase the Zf as my I am still learning and do not know enough yet to warrant myself an upgrade I hope it will still be around when I am ready as this sounds like the perfect camera. Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us, I have learnt so much from you over the last six months, since I found your channel, your knowledge base is amazing. Thanks so much.

I like the ZF but will probably hold on for the Z8 since I "need" the stacked sensor speed for the stuff I do

The best camera is the one you have with you. And this is a camera you can truly carry with you.

Just ordered my black one on Monday and it shipped today and arrives tomorrow! As a Leica and Nikon shooter, this really will bridge the gap for low light, B&W work with IBIS and AF in a smaller form factor for things like jazz club photography. By the way, love your Sunset Orange too.

If I get one, it will definitely be in orange. I need to get out more with my Z8. I can't wait for the new Z 600/6.3 !!!

I kept my Z6 until I needed a more capable camera (so a Z9), and I have been waiting for this as my Z6 replacement ... Love it, just as I loved my FM2 back in the day.

You're holding my dream camera, Matt. Color and all! I simply love its design. And the nice orange color is actually my national color, being a Dutchman and all, haha. It's simply an awesome camera with incredible specs for its price range. Too bad I can't afford it at the moment. Hopefully, I will soon. Thank you for your content. Your optimism always inspires me. Have a great day!

I currently shoot with a Fuji X-Pro 3 and 23 and 33 f1.4 lenses. But for landscape I'm using the GFX 50S II and three enormous, heavy and very expensive Fuji zoom lenses. I'm pleased with image quality from both systems (especially the GFX), but as I age, I'm thinking I'd like a smaller, lighter system. One system that can do it all, not two as I now have. I've been leaning towards Sony but this camera is making me take a serious look at Nikon. Back in the day, I used to have a Nikon FE-2, and this seems quite similar in size and looks. Very appealing to me.

A great video as usual Matt I am not sure if Trojan Horse is the correct analogy. But I do think Nikon has made a good decision here. I have a Z6ii and a zfc (min green). I was hoping for a Z6iii next. But this zf will hoover up sales. And the main thing as you say, is that it shows Nikon can put Xpeed 7 tech and Z9 a/f into a smaller cheaper body. So yes I'm super excited to wait for the Z6iii.

Hi Matt. I'm currently Zfc user and I'm really happy to own it. I'm fan of old cameras, still own few Canon FD cameras and lenses, Bronica SQ and lenses, rangefinders, all still maintained, so I can take any of them without any doubts, load a film and shoot. So, frankly speaking, my eyes first bought Zfc, but when I looked at the parameters and I was sure I want to buy it. And I did. I didn't regret this purchase for a moment. Yes, I've bought SmallRig grip, because it was horrible to use Zfc with heavier lenses, but it is really great camera. For sure there are better cameras from technical point of view, but for me, it is the best in APS-C world. You said, that Z mount is the most adaptive one and you are right. I even adapt my old manual Canon FD lenses and they work great. I know, Nikon + Canon, it sounds weird ;) But I was waiting for FX retro mirrorless Nikon. And it finally is, and will be mine in the future (hope near future). The colour? Black, but if there was silver-black version as my Zfc, it would be hard choice. I have only one doubt. Do I want to sell Zfc? It would hurt, but if not, I have to wait longer for Zf, to save more money, because I also have to buy lenses. By the way, based on your experience, would it be good allround combo to have Nikkor 14-30/4 S + Nikkor 24-120/4 S? It would be great to have Tamron 35-150/2-2.8, but it is heavier and much more expensive.

And there it is Stealth! Holding the burn orange version 😂 love the sense of humour. My black one arrives tomorrow🤞

I am a long term Nikon lover and I've bought the Zfc as soon as it was released. Awesome camera, great experience, but, as you said, after a while a started to desire a full-frame version. And boom: the Zf was released. I've received my one couple of months ago and am still astonished about the great performance. I totally agree with you, it's definitively a Trojan horse!

Just got the notice from Nikon mine is on the way. MOSS GREEN!!! I am exactly what you stated. I shot Fuji X-T5, X-Pro 3, X-H2, and X100v. The only Fuji that remains is the x100v. Sold the rest for the Z8 and Zf (second fun body) and I can't wait to get it next week!

I ordered a black one an hour and twenty minutes after it was offered for pre-order by my local store. I hope I ordered early enough to get one of the first batch.

The ZF is intriguing. I purchased the Z8 when it came out and put aside my Z7ii. When the Zf was announced I was wondering if that would make a better addition and sell the Z7ii mostly because the new sensor makes sense. I shoot birds with the Z8 and for travel it's a bit heavy and I resort to the Z7ii. Despite the smaller sensor megapixels, but with the better processor, it looks like a better option. Thoughts?

Picked up mine today in Sydney !! !!! !!!! handles awesome !! Sepia.

These retro cameras are cool. And I hope Canon make a full frame one. But these need film simulations too IMO

Fascinating insight and review as always! Cheers Mate! 👍✌😊

You hit the nail on the head, I’m a Leica user and I’m heavily interested in this camera. I also have a FM3a and some AI-s lenses I’d like to adapt to this too. Honestly my only issue is lens selection, it would be nice if Nikon could make some high quality, compact, classic looking lenses to go along with this. The 28 & 40 are okay… but maybe some more high quality lenses, in 21, 35, 50, 85, and 105mm focal lengths? Until then if I buy this I’ll likely grab a Voigtländer 50mm apo lanthar-z and be happy shooting this as a film camera alternative for a long time! Thank you Nikon!

I've SOLELY been shooting Fuji since the original X100 and have had every model since, plus the XT-2 and XT-4... But in my older film days I shot with a Vivitar 450 SLD paired with a 50mm and a Olympus OM-2 with a 50mm. This camera takes me back to those 35mm film days. As soon as I saw it I placed an order without hesitation. The powerhouse that this camera's interior contains combined with the FF capabilities brings me back to those days with a modern touch. Take all my money, Nikon, well done. I cannot wait to see what this camera can do.

I'm moving from Sony APSC to FF. I've been waiting for Z6III and looking at this camera. I have to say I'm tempted. But I may just wait. I want uncropped 4K60 and better ergos. I'd also like to see more extensive testing of the autofocus system before I make a commitment. The R6II is also tempting, but my first real camera was a Nikon and I like the direction the company is going. Waiting.

I got the ℤ𝑓 mid December. Within minutes after shooting with it, I felt a rush of familiarity come back from 40 years ago when I worked my way through college shooting events with a Nikon FM. Since that time, I put my camera away when my career went in a different direction, but picked photography back up as children came along. I spent 10 years shooting Canon, then 10 with Olympus before getting the ℤ𝑓 . Nothing has rekindled my love for photography like the new Nikon.

I´m waiting for the Nikon Fm4.

Go Nikon!🎉 Conquer the market. Hoping that you will gove more firmware updates to your cameras specially to Z9, Z8, Zf

I agree! I have the Z9 & Z8 for my landscape architecture jobs, but I've added the Zf + both retro lenses for street fun shooting. I may use it on jobs for walking video work as well. I surprised myself at how much fun I discovered I'm having with the Zf. I'm loving the Nikon Z ecosystem.

My black Zf is arriving tomorrow. I have a Z7 and lenses but the new processor and flip out screen are why I'm buying this while we await the arrival of the Z7 iii! Being able to see what I'm shooting with the flip out screen with handheld shots over the side of high buildings makes this a must for me.

I am seriously debating selling my Sony kit for the Zf. I own both Nikon and Sony because Nikon took so long to get into mirrorless, but I think I can now fully consolidate into a Nikon system.

This is a very good, correct video. I am just getting back into photography seriously after 2 decades off and I was about to buy the Fuji XT-5 as my entry back camera, but then the Zf was announced and seems better in all ways and is Full Frame. My only regret is access to the Fuji color simulations, but I am hoping to find open source equivilant recipes that I can program into my Zf.

I plan on getting one this week, I’m officially sold. I plan on going with black to play it safe lol

I ordered same one in this I call Hermes Orange too, got shipped yesterday. Also bought an orange color release button and a 28mm f2.8 SE waiting for the arrival, very excited.

Got my 1st Z camera; Z6II 2 years ago and still holding on to it. Am contemplating getting a Zfc as a second fun camera and if there is a good deal on a Z8, may want to replace my Z6II with that. Have used my Z6II for both pro and casual work. Glad to see Nikon progressing the Zf range this way. Was quite excited with the Zfc announcement then but did not pulled the trigger on it.

Fuji XT fans must be in tears over this proper camera. No X-Trans sensor wonderful.

Totally agreed with you, Matt. The Zf is going to be quite popular amongst Fujifilm users for sure as it is soooooo good. Anyway, happy to report that we got our Zf and Plena yesterday and immediately took them out right after the rain stopped and my son who did a test on the Zf was happily gave it a thumbs up. He got a Nikkor Z 24-120mm on it. Also, happy to report that the Plana performed perfectly well with my Z8. It actually makes my photographs look better without me doing anything. Thank you for all your advices on the Zf, the Plena as well as a 180-600mm lens 👍

You are absolutely right. My first nikon since the D800 and I started with the FM2n on film. In the meantime I moved to Leica since I was not happy with DSLRs. So yes after holding out Nikon has wooed me back with this camera. Just ordered one today.

I like the blue but if I get one it will be the black one. I truly hoping for the Z6III to come out. Can’t beat the price on the Zf and the countless lenses that can be used with it. At least it has a fully articulated screen. Wish they had used CF express bough. Now have to carry 2 types of cards. The micro card slot I’ll just put a 1 tb in there and leave it as a back up. I agree with others about a retro style battery grip for it. Truly retro old school look.

The Zf takes nikon back to its heritage. What nikon has done is leverage its own heritage which is why the Zf comes off so good. It's not a pretender or a fake, it's a camera made by a company that knows where it came from and as a bonus its full of innovative tech and features that put it beside the best modern Mirrorless cameras today. Only Nikon could've made this camera and they absolutely nailed it!

I am going to check out this intriguing camera 🤔

If I were strictly a stills shooter I would have a couple of these! but for what I do the Z8 is perfect for me.

Just got mine - the Zf with the 26m f2.8 ❤

Hi! Thank you for your wonderful and very enlightening videos. I'm going to get my Zf delivered on Monday (was hoping for tomorrow, but alas .. ) Everything you have said nails it, when it comes to my reasons to buy a Zf. I'm a Nikon shooter for 40+ years. My current workhorse is a D850. I was postponing switching to mirrorless but the announcement of the Zf did it. The day I learned of it, the day I ordered one. And I ordered some glass too. I own a cupboard full of F-lenses, but I've seen enough YT spots now to be convinced that I'll have to invest in some Z-lenses too. So with the body I'll get the 40mm and I already have the 24-70 2.8. and the MC 105mm 2.8 sitting here and waiting for their body. Most probably I'll buy the 24-120 4.0 the coming week, as soon as the Zf will have arrived (as an excuse I have a short trip scheduled, so I want something light and versatile). Actually I suffered from some sort of camera ennui for the last two years, getting lazy and taking more and more "photos" with the iPhone, leaving the Nikon at home. I was also considering going light, like Leica-light. But the Nikon Zf ticks so many boxes, that I had to have it. I can stroll around town with the featherlight 40mm but I don't have to compromise when it comes to wildlife, landscape or portrait with the appropriate lenses. And as the dam has broken now, I'm very curious aboth the next installment of the Z8. For now, the 48 MP don't tempt me enough to get a second Z-Body, as I'm keeping my D850 with all its glass. But the next Z8 equivalent (Z8 II ?) is definitely going to keep my Zf company in the future. And yes, you have asked: it is black 🙂

I’m waiting for my black Zf to stay stealthy and retro! There’s a promo to redeem second skin along with Smallrig grip.

Time to get rid of my Fuji equipment. Nikon all the way now. I may just wait to see what a 6III will be, if there is one.

Nikon confirmed my shipment Friday evening! So excited

I am going to buy the Zf black plus the Plena lens. I'm hoping this will make a great combo. Thanks for your fine and informative program.

Definitely interested in the ZF , the retro styling that I haven't got into yet would be a very interesting difference to my other Nikons and the tech is cool , in olive green , black or if they bring out a silver and black with brass knobs ya! , it's hard for me to decide . Initially was really thinking the green (moss green they call it I think) but I don't know if that will stand the test of time very well. I don't want to be as much of an early adopter this time if I decide to get one because that was a bit of a hassle with the Z8 (but still glad I got it) and I want to see if there are much heating issues with the expeed 7 in the small body (heard a little bit so far), great to see Nikon really slamming the ball lately , some patience before has paid off.

I'm waiting for the Z6III. Hopefully we get some further tech ugrades when it does come out

Placed my pre-order on the Nikon site for the blue wrap Zf the hour it went on sale. Anxiously awaiting the shipping confirmation mail.🤞

Looks great in orange!

Greetings from NZ. Thank you for the video. Enjoyable as always. I think that this will a wonderful replacement for my Z7, as I find that the Z7 is not always accurate with focus. I am an enthusiastic amateur who mainly shoots mostly landscape and nature and the increased focus speed would be great for my Motor Sport and moving birds. I a not concerned about the drop in mp to 24 as most of my shots are viewed on a projector or TV screens.

Matt, I ordered the Bordeaux Red version for my girlfriend, it will be here first non-iPhone camera and she is very excited. Me, I'm a little jealous. Since I already have the Z7ii with a variety of lenses, we are going to share until she finds her style and favorites. If I really like it, I may have to order the green version for myself!

My camera journey.. Fujifilm X10/X100, Olympus m4/3 OM-D series (EM5, EM1, EM2, EM5 Mk2), then back to Fujifilm X-Pro1 & X-Pro2, then recently Nikon Zfc. I'm in the camp of upgrading to the Zf and it should arrive tomorrow as of the posting of this comment. Super excited! So, many great color options. In order of preference, Grey, Olive Green, Brown, Dark Blue. BUT, I ultimately opted for classic all black. I think the grip texture is a bit more retro and perhaps grippier, as a result. I even had thoughts of switching my silver Zfc to the all black that came out later. It'll look great with the Nikkor SE 28mm f2.8 and 40mm f2 I already own. I want to get the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 for it, too. I also was interested in the Voigtlander 55mm f/1.2 SL IIS AIS. However, I don't fancy how much length a mount adapter will add to the lens and front of the camera body. Wish they'd make that one in a Z mount.

One market is people who used to use Nikon film cameras but haven't been thrilled about the "modern" form factor and have only bought newer, non-film cameras as absolutely required

Exactly correct! I have it allready. Good wishes from Germany! Chris

I am so excited to get mine, which I finally preordered about a week ago! It's only available in black in my market which is not my first choice, but I'm guessing, just like the Z fc, I can take it back to Nikon and ask for a color change at no extra cost. Still, I am not much compelled to change the rubber color, but rather prefer a silver metal finish with the black rubber, which currently is not an option. But I'm still super excited! It's the device I have been dreaming of since the Df.

A great critique Matt, thank you. I'm using a Z8 which is totally awesome, and the orange Zf would be a great backup 😁

I was going to order the Green and may still yet. But i bet there will be many gorgeous leather half cases coming out soon for this baby on Etsy. So black may be the way to go.

Im anxious to know how well Nikon has implemented pixel-shift. I look forward To your testing of it.

I am so envious! Will get be getting one in a few months…. (Hopefully)!

The Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20 are not retro and are very popular. The APS-c X-S20 costs $200 more than the Zf! The Sony A7cii costs $300 more than the Zf. I considered both of those until I saw their price point. Hopefully my pre-ordered black Zf will come today to my local camera shop.

Yep, I am jealous. Fantastic looking camera, can’t wait to try one out.

I got mine not too long ago. I’m a noob. Intermediate perhaps but I can say that this was precisely what I sought. Can’t wait to put in the time and become more competent overall. I got the black with the 24-70mm. So far, total amaze.bruh

I have pre-ordered mine in stealth black and my Z6 II is going up for sale. The Zfc is really hits the sweetspot of the camera market. Hipsters - check. Fuji / retro lowers - check. Family shooters that do fast moving kids/after school sports - check. Photojournalists and street photographers, check. Travel/landscape - check. Portraiture check. the only thing that this camera's UI does not address is high speed sports/birds and high resolution - but that is the edge market anyways. This camera will go down as the first classic digital camera in the Nikon mirrorless range -- it will join the ranks of the Nikon Fm3a and the Nikon D700. The wait is excruciating! And Matt - that fiery orange does draw so much attention :) I was Fuji - I would be very scared. Canon and Sony just don't have anything that compares to this. Go Nikon!

that Nikon z6iii is probably gonna be EPIC!!!

Not sure why everyone is hating on the micro sd card. In my opinion, just put a big fast one in and forget it. It's there if you need a backup. Maybe you will never even need to take it out. The more I see this camera, I like it. Just got the Z8, so my gas is cured for a while!

Very informative, thanks. Trying to decide on a 'backup' to my Z8 and I think this will fit the bill nicely.

I love the vintage Nikon FM and even more the legendary Nikon F3. I currently own the Sony A7 IV, but will also opt for the Nikon Zf.

Totally agree this is a play to steal market share from Fuji and Leica. I mainly shoot my Leica m11, but have a Sony for certain work that requires autofocus. I preordered the zf as soon at it was announced and plan to sell the Sony. A huge part of the Leica appeal is the physical dials to control exposure and the slim body that feels like a film camera. It seems like Nikon really "got it" with this one. If they start releasing "vintage" inspired lenses with aperture rings, I think it will really put pressure on Fuji. The fact this is only $200 more than the Fuji X-Pro 3 makes this look like a no-brainer.

Delighted you have your copy. What we need is a real world review please

Hi Matt - got mine on order from Becky - black was the only option offered - which is absolutely fine by me