First Nikon ZF images at Nikonrumors
Nikonrumors has posted some images of the rumored Nikon Zf full-frame retro camera. It definitely looks like the real thing. Check it out over there:
A few thoughts:
While it largely is a Zfc in design there are a few differences. One difference is the larger viewfinder piece. While it doesn’t seem to be much higher seen from the front the shape where the logo is seems blockier, with steeper sides. It is definitely quite a bit wider when looked at from the rear. Consequently the viewfinder toggle button was moved into the viewfinder piece. This might indicate a larger viewfinder panel than the Zf.
The second difference is the shape of the sides. While the Zfc is flush from top to bottom and angles slightly inward like a soap bar, the Zf angles outwards below the top cover and is more square in shape on the grip side. It’s not visible if the body is wider by a few mm or not, but that’s well possible, too. The reason for these slight changes in size could be to accommodate the IBIS system, card slots, and perhaps the larger battery known from the z5/6/7 series.
How much will it cost?
Pricing, if indeed coming in at the rumoured US$1999, is a hint, too. A hint that the z6 III will be higher in price – perhaps closer to $2500 launch price of the Canon R6 and Sony A7 series. But as the Zfc sits above its z50 counterpart in terms of price this indicates the Zf rather sitting above the z5 series than being z6 III type of camera. In this sense I expect the z6 III to bring some substantial differences to the table when compared to the Zf – definitely more than just a grip and different cards.
Will it sell?
Of course there will be – and already are – people complaining about it, a swivel screen, playback button position on the left, viewfinder bump too clunky/not big enough, no AF joystick, or whatever. Nothing new there. Ah, and one thing for sure: Thom ‘Buzz Buzz’ Hogan will complain, too. All of these complaints won’t have any impact on how successful this Zf will be, however. This small but vocal group of people does by no means represent the broad spectrum of people who buy cameras.
My guess…
I add one guess here: this camera will launch very soon, and I doubt the gap between this camera and the next (perhaps z6/7 III) will be as large as between z9 and z8. January-May latest for that next big launch. As said, just a guess, and yours is as good as mine…
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