BEST Z DX FORMAT BODY

Nikon Z fc £899/$957 Tested in issue 128

WHAT WE LOVE

Those of us old enough to remember Nikon’s iconic 35mm film cameras can enjoy a trip down memory lane with this new mirrorless digital body. The Z fc is equally appealing to young, dedicated followers of fashion and everybody who simply loves retro charm. But it’s certainly not a case of style over substance, with hands-on dials and buttons that give an intuitive immediacy to adjusting important settings in creative shooting. It’s a digital camera with an analogue feel, and all the better for it.

WHAT’S MISSING?

There’s no in-body stabilization, so camerashake can be an issue when using non-vr lenses in handheld shooting.

WHY UPGRADE?

Even if you’ve already got a high-performance Nikon DSLR or mirrorless camera, the Z fc makes a stylish addition that offers a different way of shooting.