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James Popsys review of the Nikon Zf: “The Camera you told me I’d love…”

The YouTuber spent a few days with the Nikon Zf (B&H) | Amazon | Adorama and shared his honest, non-technical impressions.

What he liked:
– Extremely premium build with brass dials and magnesium alloy plates
– Excellent shutter sound (“genuinely delightful”)
– Focus control without joystick works surprisingly well
– Retro design is visually pleasing and likely to age well
– Works great with small primes and can double as a second body alongside something like a Z8

What he didn’t like:
– Poor ergonomics without a grip or thumb support
– Not comfortable to hold for extended use
– Top dials (shutter, ISO) feel redundant for his auto-ISO shooting style
– Lacks customizable shooting modes found on modern cameras like Sony A7 series or Fuji GFX

Conclusion:
While not suitable for his personal workflow, he thinks the Nikon Zf is an excellent and well-made camera, particularly for those who appreciate manual controls and retro styling.

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