Nikon Z -fc formally announced

[Netr]

New retro Z mount DX camera plus silver version of existing DX 16-50 lens plus 28mm pancake lens.

https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0629_mirrorless_01.htm

[Hugh_3170]

A couple of Aussie links in the same vein:

https://view.mcd.nikon.com/?qs=b5be78d31f4ba5c89c8c245f8a95e43c7159606bf30793dfa8ec822b8030770a60f570ad45512dfd93fc721ae54e36431127e4877f98a77ca8d04692643481e4b8777da51729a9df5dcf2e0324bcabbd8823eb1cf916893c

and

https://email.teds.com.au/6S14-4DCL-4F601F1117DD5C681VS7XNFB0116235BA5F86C/cr.aspx

Australian prices incude 10% GST and $A1.00 = $US0.77,  So $2k for the body and twin zoom lens kit (no 28mm in this kit)  is around $US1,400 (without tax added).

[Birna Rørslett]

The "iconic launch event"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pm-V4h8e-I

A Panda digital FM? Paint it black

[Birna Rørslett]

This new 28/2.8 has a nice look, though. An eerie reminder of the 50mm f/1.8 "retro" Nikkor accompanying the Nikon Df (2013).

[richardHaw]

i used to see lens design as beautiful works-of-art but i cant say the same for the current lenses but oh well...

[Luc]

For beautifully designed and made lenses we still have Voigtländer

[David H. Hartman]

I find the lack of a chrome grab ring a major annoyance when changing lenses. In my view the retro AF-S 50/1.8G should have been the only version of the AF-S 50/1.8G.

Dave

[Akira]

This new 28/2.8 has a nice look, though. An eerie reminder of the 50mm f/1.8 "retro" Nikkor accompanying the Nikon Df (2013).

The look and the "SE" designation reminded me of "Series E".   

[Snoogly]

The "iconic launch event"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pm-V4h8e-I

A Panda digital FM? Paint it black

I dry retched after a minute and had to pour a gin. :-(

But yes, a black one would reduce the anguish somewhat.

[Jan Anne]

The Z fc is the first Z-series camera to adopt a heritage design

This quote smells like other models are coming and technically there should be no limitations to spoon in an FX sensor into the same body.

[Birna Rørslett]

Perhaps. The Zfc uses the smaller EN-25 battery (shared with Z50). If the larger battery of the FX range is to be used, part of the camera body has to be redesigned.

[richardHaw]

i actually like the heritage design more than the new Z lens design language

[Erik Lund]

Wow Nikon went all in with this one, proves Df was a success Now with added video also.
 Will be the camera for old rangefinder lenses.
20 MP flip flop screen for v loggers and a grip option for larger hands.
The 28mm f/2,8 should be amazing IQ and it's FX

[Ethan]

This would be a game changer for new and  amateur photographers - Narcissist Vloggers with the flip screen and as a spare light body.

The entry price point is spot on and I am eying the Mint Green version which goes with my green shoes 

The new 28/2.8 pricing of app USD300 is less than the price of a dinner for two!

[Birna Rørslett]

Even though I would prefer all black, a pink Zfc is entirely acceptable

As I tend to use the Z50 mainly with old rangefinder lenses, it could easily be replaced by an Zfc. That would make for a very compact and handy outfit. Add a modern Laowa manual lens in Z-mount such as the 11mm f/4.5 to round off the kit.