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I’ve just tried mine without and to be honest I don’t think I could use it withoutCool thanks, maybe I need to see it in real life
I’ve just tried mine without and to be honest I don’t think I could use it withoutCool thanks, maybe I need to see it in real life
I’ve just tried mine without and to be honest I don’t think I could use it without
Might be a daft question but you weren't trying to use the electronic shutter were you?Wonder if anyone can help with an issue on my FC. Hired a studio for some still life using flash and using the studios wireless control to fire the flash. However the camera will not permit shutter release with any of the studio triggers. The flash on the camera was set to on using each of the options in turn ie Fill In, Rear Curtain etc. Any help would be most welcome. Thank you.
I’m not sure what D4 is? If you were using the mechanical shutter that’s ruled that out, did you check the triggers worked with other Nikons?Have the camera set for manual. Silent photography is set to off. D4 set to auto with mechanical shutter blanked out. Many thanks for your reply much appreciated.
Got it sorted this morning. A guy who had the same issue fettled it and it works fine now. Thank you for all your kind help. So much appreciatedI’m not sure what D4 is? If you were using the mechanical shutter that’s ruled that out, did you check the triggers worked with other Nikons?
For clarification was it that the shutter wouldn’t release or the camera wouldn’t fire the flash (via trigger)?
Great stuff. What was the issue in case others have similar problems?Got it sorted this morning. A guy who had the same issue fettled it and it works fine now. Thank you for all your kind help. So much appreciated
Yeah this is the case for all cameras, except I believe the A1, in that flash does not work with the electronic shutter (silent mode)He did a full reset, turned off silent mode and enabled the mechanical shutter. I did try to enable the mech shutter but was unable to do so. Apparently if the camera is in silent mode it disables the flash. Thank you for your help.
It ( the Z FC ) looks a handsome camera and one thing that I do like is the classic gripless styling which suits me for short and medium lenses. Looks a bit like my well used mimimal grip em5, Nikon 1 V1, as well as the A7 ( ok a bit of a grip on that ) I had and my 1980’s contax slrs.
Be interesting to see if they do a classic looking version ( and f2 ) of the upcoming 24mm ZDX. With that, the 12-28 and the excellent current ZDX zooms as well as the FF 28 it is a more than reasonable crop sensor system
I’m confused,on may the 14th the pig shot was with 16-50 but here you say you are tempted by the 16-50,may 18th what gives? LolI’ve had my ZFC for a few weeks now and really like it. OK it’s built to a price and it feels like it in places but the handling and IQ from it are very good.
I got the 28mm lens with mine and also use it with the 40mm or alternately with the 14-30 which works very well with it. I’m tempted to pick up the 16-50 for it as a) it’s cheap and b) it offers VR.
I’m finding myself reaching for it a little bit more than my Z6 at the moment.
But don’t kid yourself - it’s not a ‘replacement for anything such as a Df. It’s the equivalent of a Z Fun Casual camera - exactly how Nikon are marketing it.
I’m confused,on may the 14th the pig shot was with 16-50 but here you say you are tempted by the 16-50,may 18th what gives? Lol
The Z fc will be a big step forward in every department, the only area I can see it being an issue is ergonomics/lack of grip. Also his current 18-105mm lens would need an adapter to work on the Z fc.My son has a Nikon d90 with an 18-105 lens which is quite a nice combination as a first dslr, he really likes the look of the ZFC. As I’d be buying it as (probably) a Christmas present I’m looking for opinions on wether it’s a good enough upgrade over the d90? I’m a Canon guy that hasn’t done much photography for a while and a bit out of touch...... help!
Thanks, I was looking at the kit with the 16-50 and 50-250 lenses which would pretty much cover all options in one go without needing adapters. Maybe worth paying a dealer a visit so he can have a hold of one to see how it feels.The Z fc will be a big step forward in every department, the only area I can see it being an issue is ergonomics/lack of grip. Also his current 18-105mm lens would need an adapter to work on the Z fc.
You can of course buy grips for it, such as the small rig and Nikon's own.Thanks, I was looking at the kit with the 16-50 and 50-250 lenses which would pretty much cover all options in one go without needing adapters. Maybe worth paying a dealer a visit so he can have a hold of one to see how it feels.
The Z50 doesn’t have the same retro ’look’Well if you buy a Z50 (essentially the same camera) you don’t need a grip. Just saying…
I know, I know.The Z50 doesn’t have the same retro ’look’
The Z50 doesn’t have the same retro ’look’
Thank youFrom Thom Hogan's site
The Z30, Z50, and Zfc don't have a dedicated remote connection. Nikon has made a special Bluetooth type remote control for the Z30, Z50, and Zfc:
- ML-L7 wireless remote — A remote with additional programmable functions and controls. The Coolpix P1000 can also use this remote.
- AODELAN ML-L7A Wireless shutter — a third-party clone of the Nikon ML-L7 remote.
- JJC BTR-N1 Wireless Remote Control — another third-party clone of the Nikon ML-L7, though in a different style. They also make a TP-N1 Shooting Grip (selfie stick) that comes with the wireless remote.
- SmallRig Tripod Grip for ML-L7 — not actually a remote, but a place to put your remote in a small handgrip/tripod combination that works for selfie/video type work.
Thank you
Yes you can set the control ring to be a manual focus ring.Probably a stupid question, apologies in advance.... can you Manual focus on the kit lenses? There’s no switch on the lens so I’m hoping there’s a setting somewhere In camera as my son wants to do some light trail images but can’t see how to set as manual focus. Please don’t tell me I need to buy him a specific manual focus lens
Lifesaver, I’ve asked him to research it tomorrow as there’s a few other things he can’t get to work but I just wanted to see if it’s going to cost me moneyYes you can set the control ring to be a manual focus ring.