Make it iconic.
Performance to inspire.
Full-frame image quality, depth and dynamic range. Autofocus built from Deep Learning technology. Astounding low-light performance and image stabilization.
Six expressive colors.
Choose classic black or one of six premium styles, each with unique matching textures.
Quantities of premium styles are limited*, available at the Nikon Store.
Full-frame image quality.
The versatility of a
full-frame Nikon sensor.
More Light Capture
Smoother Bokeh
Richer Color Tone
Wider Views
Powerful performance.
Expeed 7: The latest
in image processing
technology.
Makes shooting effortless.
Takes low light to
a new high.
Takes image-stabilization
to a whole new steady.
8.0 stops of 5-axis VR image stabilization3.
Slow your shutter speed an amazing 8.0 stops slower than would otherwise be possible without causing image blur.
World’s first focus-point stabilization4.
The Z f applies stabilization5 to the area around the active focus point, wherever it is in the frame, providing precise correction right where you need it.
See how it worksBuilt-in creativity.
Designed to inspire.
Activate Pixel Shift Shooting and create the highest resolution, lowest noise and lowest false color (moiré) still images ever produced in a Nikon camera. (Requires NX Studio to combine a 32-image sequence into one 96MP image.)
Nikon Imaging Cloud
Creativity Expanded
Nikon Imaging Cloud is a complimentary cloud service that
expands the capabilities and connectivity of your Z f.
Nikon Imaging Cloud access requires the camera's firmware to be updated to version 2.0.
Imaging Recipes
Discover new styles and inspiring insights, and download Cloud Picture Control presets directly to your camera.
Photo Transfer
Automatically upload full-resolution image files from your Z f straight to your preferred cloud storage sites.6
Firmware Updates
Keep your camera features up to date with firmware updates sent directly from the cloud.7
Flexible video.
Crisp footage up to
4K/60p captured
in-camera.
Front-facing screen for content creation.
Bring the exceptional quality of full-frame footage to your content. Touch controls make it easy to start and stop recording.
Versatile video control.
Shoot assist functions.
Zebra Stripe Display
Waveform Monitor
Magnified REC Monitoring
Video Setting Info Display
Shooting experience.
Form and function
in perfect harmony.
The authentic feel of precision mechanics.
From the tactile knurling of the brass dials to the oh-so satisfying click of the mechanical shutter release button, every element of the Z f is carefully crafted to provide not just a beautiful appearance, but also a precision, tactile shooting experience.
New touch control while shooting through the EVF.
While shooting through the viewfinder, you can simultaneously use the Z f’s touchscreen to move focus points, select a different subject to track, toggle between display modes and more—all without ever taking your eyes off the scene.
Nikon’s premium build quality.
Fully Articulating Touchscreen
Magnesium Alloy
Durable Weather Sealing
Protective Fluorine Sensor Coating
Circular Eyepiece
Soft Shutter Release Button
(Sold separately)
Dual Card Slots
(SD and MicroSD)
SmallRig Grip
(Sold separately; available at your local retailer.)
Lenses.
A system to match
your vision.
What even more?
± 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, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5II/Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, 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:
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.
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries and is used under license.
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.
intoPIX®, the intoPIX logo, TICO®, the TICO logo, FlinQ® are registered trademarks of intoPIX SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Smallrig Design is a trademark and brand of Shenzhen Leqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.
All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.
1 Based on Nikon research as of August 2, 2023.
2 Based on Nikon research as of August 2, 2023.
3 Based on CIPA standards; when using the telephoto end of the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
4 Based on Nikon research as of August 2, 2023.
5 Only in Photo mode when a Nikkor Z lens without built-in VR is used. Not effective when multiple focus points are displayed.
6 Unlimited storage on Nikon Imaging Cloud available for up to 30 days, free of charge.
7 Automatic version update setting must be turned ON, and camera must be turned off, connected to Wi-Fi®, and in USB power delivery mode.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
* Quantities of exterior color models are limited. For repair/replacement purposes, exterior color models may be replaced with black exterior color.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels
24.5 million
Sensor Size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mmImage Sensor Format
FX
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital), UHS-1 and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards , microSD cards (UHS-1 compliant microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 64000 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV , Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 1.7 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 64000; auto ISO sensitivity control available , Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–64000 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Movie
4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 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, 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 /60p at DX Crop
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH‑7P charging AC adapters and EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.7 in.144 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 2 in.49 mm
Approx. Weight
22.29 oz.630 g
- TypeDigital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
- Lens MountNikon Z mount
- Effective Pixels24.5 million
- Sensor Size35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels25.28 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)6,048 x 4,032
(M)4,528 x 3,024
(S)3,024 x 2,016
DX-format
(L)3,984 x 2,656
(M)2,976 x 1,992
(S)1,984 x 1,328
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L)4,032 x 4,032
(M)3,024 x 3,024
(S)2,016 x 2,016
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)6,048 x 3,400
(M)4,528 x 2,544
(S)3,024 x 1,696
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression , HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available , NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
- Storage MediaSD (Secure Digital), UHS-1 and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards , microSD cards (UHS-1 compliant microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards)
- Card Slot2 slots (1 SD and 1 microSD)
- File SystemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.32 , MPEG‑A , MIAF
- Viewfinder1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 13- level manual brightness controls
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
- Viewfinder MagnificationApprox.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2 m−1
- Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Shutter SpeedUsing the shutter speed dial: 1/8000 to 4 sec in steps of 1 EV, Bulb, Time, X (flash sync) , Using the main command dial: 1/8000 to 30 sec in steps of 1/3 EV (extendable to 900 s in mode M), Bulb, Time, X (flash sync)
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed900 sec.
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesSingle frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, High-speed continuous (extended), Self-timer, High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture
- Approx. Frame Advance RateHigh-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests , Continuous L: Approx 1-7 fps , Continuous H: Approx 7.8 fps , High-speed continuous (extended): 14 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. 11 fps)
- Continuous Shooting OptionsHigh-speed continuous (extended): 14 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. 10 fps)
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled - Silent ShootingYes
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using camera image sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame , Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
- Metering RangeMatrix or center-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV, (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
- Exposure ModesAuto, 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
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
- Picture ControlAuto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls
- Multiple ExposureAdd, Average, Lighten, Darken
- HDR OverlayYes
- Photo mode flicker reductionYes
- ISO SensitivityISO 100 to 64000 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV , Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 1.7 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 64000; auto ISO sensitivity control available , Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–64000 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity64000
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity50
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity204800
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off - Active D-Lighting BracketingYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeYes
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
- Detection Range-10 to +19 EV , Detection range (ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20 °C/68 °F using single servo AF (AF-S)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- Focus Point273 (single-point AF), Number of focus points available in photo mode with single point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area
- AF-Area ModePinpoint, Single-Point, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF, Dynamic-area (S) , Dynamic-area (M) , Dynamic-area (L) , 3D-tracking , Subject-tracking AF , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only , 3D-tracking available in video mode only , Wide-area AF (C1) , Wide-area AF (C2)
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE/AF lock (Protect) button
- Focus ModesPinpoint, Single-point, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF, Dynamic-area (S) , Dynamic-area (M) , Dynamic-area (L) , 3D-tracking , Subject-tracking AF , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only , 3D-tracking available in video mode only
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points299
- Vibration Reduction5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Flash BracketingYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200th sec.
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to:1/8000 sec.
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 available in modes P, S, A, and M
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync
- White BalanceAuto (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 with fine-tuning, Shade
- White Balance BracketingExposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode
- Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording TimeUp to 125 minutes
- Movie File FormatMOV, MP4
- Movie Video CompressionH.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit)
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM, AAC, Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
- Movie4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 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, 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 /60p at DX Crop
- 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)Yes
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
- Movie ISOMode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 51200) , Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
- Movie Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off - Time CodeYes
- Movie e-VRYes
- Movie HDMI OutputYes
- Movie Focus PeakingYes
- Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)Yes
- Time-Lapse MovieYes
- AF for MovieYes
- N-Log and HDR (HLG) videoYes
- Waveform display Yes
- Red REC frame indicator Yes
- Extended shutter speeds (mode M) Yes
- Extended oversampling availableYes
- Option to view video recording info available via I menu Yes
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution2100 k dots
- Monitor TypeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
- TouchscreenYes
- Monitor Angle of View170° viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsColor balance, 15-level manual brightness controls
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- In-Camera Image EditingDistortion Control, D-Lighting, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Resize, Straighten, Trim, Monochrome
- Image CommentYes
- Voice Memo FunctionYes
- InterfaceUSB: Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB), Type D HDMI connector; Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other countries in the Americas), Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE , Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other countries in the Americas) , Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) , Operating frequency: Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) , Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 6.1 dBm , Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 9.4 dBm
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Wireless Transfer to PCYes
- BluetoothCommunication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 5.0, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Maximum output power (EIRP), Bluetooth: 0.6 dBm , Bluetooth Low Energy: -0.9 dBm
- GPSVia the SnapBridge app
- Save/Load Camera SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Total Custom Settings79
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH‑7P charging AC adapters and EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.
- Battery Life (shots per charge)
Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 90 minutes , [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 90 minutes
Photo Mode: Number of Shots
true - AC AdapterEH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) , EH‑8P Charging AC adapter (available separately); requires UC‑E25 USB cable (supplied with camera)
- Battery ChargerMH-34 Battery Charger (available separately) , MH-25A Battery Charger (available separately)
- Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.7 in.144 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 2 in.49 mm
- Approx. Weight22.29 oz.630 g
- Operating EnvironmentTemperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) , Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
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