The Nikon ZF.

I love the flip out screen, because I flip it to the backside and just use the view finder. It’s brilliant.

I think the purpose of the flip out screen was to be able to hide the entire screen so we can get a more analog like feeling from the camera.

The reason they didn't use F-Mount was because then the camera would no longer be mirrorless, and so there wouldn't be a Zf to begin with. Also, the new Z series Nikkor lenses are optically superior to most of the glass from the F-Mount days. If one is looking for the proper manual focus experience for this camera, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out the Voigtländer Z series glass. You'll also get your fully functional aperture dial on the lens as well. Nikon's AF tracking function also works with manual focus glass on the Zf (industry first) and the yellow tracking box will even turn green for confirmation when you've achieve correct focus. Lastly, this camera has something called focus point sensor stabilization, where the IBIS system is biased towards wherever your focus is set. This is also an industry first.

I own both the XT-5 and ZF. I am not sure how Nikon did this, but you get so much value for what you pay. The build quality is unbelievable, IBIS is mind blowing ( can easily shoot down to 1/2 sec), auto focus is super fast and is also equipped with one of the best FF sensors ever made for low light. Also, the 40 mm f2 really has quite some character that surprised me, where i initially thought i would replace it. Keeping the ZF and selling the XT-5 is a no-brainer for me, as you get so much more for your money, PLUS access to a ton of vintage lenses where can be used with the subject tracking MF. Carrying the XT-5 around with a fast prime (18 1.4/33 1.4) is pretty much killing the purpose of Aps-c compactness, while still not being even remotely close on auto-focus/IBIS/dynamic range. People saying that ZF offers nothing more than XT-5 have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.

I think the idea behind the flip out screen is the ability to hide it completely. We all check that screen way too much sometimes. I personally like it, great camera.

As a user of Nikon Z 5 and mainly doing street photography with it, I would be crying tears of joy if I had that flip-out screen.:face-purple-crying:

This camera looks amazing, I hope that one day they make a digital SP rangefinder-style camera with a full frame sensor

I’ve been a photographer for about 15 years. Started shooting at 19 out of high school. Got the original X100 in the 2010’s and went from there. Shot film on an Olympus OM-2 and Vivitar 450-SLD in my mid 20’s. I’ve lusted over the thought of a retro / analog style digital full frame camera. Fuji got close, but never quite gave me that feeling of the film days. This camera does. Finally. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made.

I learned to shoot on a Nikon FE and the Zf appealed to my nostalgia. I appreciate the screen because I can hide it completely and it assists me with low angle shots because of mobility issues making it hard to get low enough. I tried the XT5 but it felt awkward to me as the only Fuji I've ever shot was my XE4. All that said, someone asked me which I would recommend XT5 or Zf. When they said they usually shoot Fuji I told them to get the XT5 because they are used to Fuji.

All the feels at the end of the vid ❤. I have a 1 year old son who loves my XT5 and XT30. We got him a wooden camera to play with, and I hope that one day he’ll love photography as much as I do. Thank you, it would be cool to do a photo walk with your dad.

So here is the scoop. The top plate, front and bottom plate are Mg Alloy. The dials are all brass. The back is thermoplastic carbon composite in order to aid with much better WiFi signals. Also to keep the weight a little lower. It is very well built.

I have a Nikon Z5 with the 40mm f2 (not the retro design like you used) and love the combo. I wish I knew the ZF was coming before I bought the Z5 (since the ZF came out a few months later), and I would have enjoyed the body design and updated features, but I still love my camera and that 40mm f2.

I’m so happy you made a video about this particular camera!

I love the flip out screen.

The loaning of a family camera really means a lot to me. I borrowed my dad’s Nikon although later I had Olympus OM film cameras later. My son who is now 26 has long term borrowed my OM2 that I’m sure I’ll never see again. Thank you for sharing this and I totally agree with your opinion 👌

This channel is one of the only reasons Im still on YouTube. Love love love your content ❤❤❤

Like you say, it is a nice camera. I used to shoot the nikon f & f2. Thats why i got in to the fujifilm system. The tactile feeling you know. Thanks for not convincing me to sell my xt1, xe2s and xt5. Happy as it is. Great channel by the way. Grtz from Belgium.

great gift for your dad. Not sure if he's been on he channel before, but could make for an interesting episode, showing him getting back into photography.

I wasn't too keen of the LCD initially. Now I love it. I ESPECIALLY love that I can close it.

Love the flip screen option mainly to hide it and have the leather texture on the back. Much prefer that over having a screen 100% of the time. Keeps you from wanting to view all your shots. Also, I see people have already brought up flange distance, so no need to talk about F mount on a mirrorless body…