Nikon Z f

The Nikon Z f is a full-frame mirrorless camera released in 2023. It uses the Nikon Z lens mount, and you compose through an electronic viewfinder.

That combination suits photographers who want full-frame results without a large professional body. It measures 144 x 103 x 49 mm and weighs 710 grams, making it a mid-size mirrorless camera.

Both stills and 4K video are covered, and the screen flips for angles the viewfinder cannot reach. Live view is on hand whenever you would rather use the screen.

The 25-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor provides resolution for large prints and room to crop into a frame. The Nikon Z mount means the Z lens range is available, so the camera can serve as the base for a system you expand over time.

Sensitivity spans ISO 100 to 64000, covering bright daylight through to dim interiors. A top shutter speed of 1/8000 second helps when you want wide apertures in bright light or need to freeze fast movement.

In-body stabilisation reduces camera shake, which helps you hold the camera steady at slower shutter speeds than you would otherwise risk. It does nothing for subject movement, so a moving subject still needs a fast enough shutter speed of its own.

Shooting runs at up to 25 frames per second, though that is a maximum burst figure rather than a sustained promise. The autofocus system has 273 points, and the electronic viewfinder shows the scene on a 3.69-million-dot display.

The Z f records 4K video, with a maximum video frame rate of 60fps. 60fps footage can be slowed on a lower-frame-rate timeline for slow-motion effects. The supplied figures do not confirm every resolution and frame rate pairing, so check the available modes if a specific combination matters to your work.

Built-in timelapse means the camera handles interval shooting by itself, with no separate intervalometer accessory required. This suits scenes that change gradually, from drifting clouds to busy streets.

Footage records as MPEG-4, MOV or H.264 files. 4K recording generally uses more card space than lower-resolution footage, so plan your card capacity and carry spare cards when you head out for longer shoots.

Around the back sits a 3.2-inch TFT LCD with a 2.1-million-dot display for checking focus and framing. The screen flips away from the body, which helps with shots held overhead or at waist level.

There is no touchscreen, so menu changes and image review are done through the physical controls rather than taps on the display.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connectivity, though the connection specifications alone do not confirm particular transfer or remote-control workflows.

The body carries weather sealing for dusty or damp conditions. There is no built-in flash, but an external flash can be mounted when you need extra light.

The camera takes SD, SDHC, SDXC and microSD cards, and there are two slots. With a card in each, you can carry double the capacity before a swap is needed.

Power comes from an EN-EL15c battery rated at 380 shots per charge. The measurement conditions behind the rating are not stated, so treat the figure as a specification number rather than a promise of real-world endurance.

USB charging means the battery can be topped up with a standard cable rather than a dedicated charger. It does not follow that the camera will charge while shooting or work with every power bank, so test your kit before relying on it away from home.