Nikon Z fc - Image & Discussion Thread

[Richard_M]

A few snaps using the 105mm macro

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[Boblou]

This is the Zfc Images and Discussion thread, so I jumped to the wrong conclusion without looking at the data under your photos.

I know Pa, I post on the wrong thread.
Apologize.

 

[Pa]

Who has the Smallrig grip? Do you like it? Where is the best place to purchase?

 

[cariboukid]

Who has the Smallrig grip? Do you like it? Where is the best place to purchase?

I have it. It definitely helps the handling, to a point. The grip isn't the deepest but it works. I think it may not be the best for someone with larger hands.
It seems well made and was inexpensive enough to take a gamble on it. I purchased mine directly from Smallrig. Took 7 days to get to my door from China.

 

[Pa]

Thanks, Mike. Does it add noticeably to the weight?

 

[cariboukid]

At 74g the additional weight of the grip is almost negligible.
The grip makes using the ISO dial so much easier, at least with the stable of Z lenses I have. I've not had the opportunity to use it with a small/light lens like the new 28mm though. That may change the handling experience going sans grip.
For me the $55 price to my door was very well worth it.

 

[Pa]

At 74g the additional weight of the grip is almost negligible.

The L-bracket I use on it weighs 110 gm.

 

[cariboukid]

The L-bracket I use on it weighs 110 gm.

Do you like it? A mere 30g more than the grip.

 

[Pa]

Do you like it? A mere 30g more than the grip.

Yep. I bought it for a D5500 but it works fine on the Zfc and the Z50. Would probably work on a Z6, too.

I think it's also a Smallrig product, but I find no brand or model number on it.

 

[cariboukid]

Yep. I bought it for a D5500 but it works fine on the Zfc and the Z50. Would probably work on a Z6, too.

I think it's also a Smallrig product, but I find no brand or model number on it.

A versatile little bracket then
I see Smallrig also has a leather half-case for the Z fc. I always liked having a half-case on my Fuji x100 series cameras but don't find myself wanting one for the Nikon.

 

[Pa]

The SmallRig grip is now available from Amazon for $39.90 with free shipping. I ordered one.

 

[cariboukid]

The SmallRig grip is now available from Amazon for $39.90 with free shipping. I ordered one.

I think you'll like it. Let me know how you make out.
One feature I really like on the grip is that I can attach my PD wrist strap on the bottom right corner of the grip. Keeps it completely out of the way of what the right hand needs to be doing.

 

[Pa]

Is it possible to extract the memory card with the grip attached?

 

[cariboukid]

Is it possible to extract the memory card with the grip attached?

Yes, full access to card/battery compartment.

 

[Pa]

Yes, full access to card/battery compartment.

Thanks. That's good to know.

Looks like you can use it to mount the camera in either landscape or portrait mode w/o an L-bracket.

 

[cariboukid]

Thanks. That's good to know.

Looks like you can use it to mount the camera in either landscape or portrait mode w/o an L-bracket.

You can although I haven't tried that feature. Might be OK with smaller lenses.

 

[gryphon1911]

Thanks. That's good to know.

Looks like you can use it to mount the camera in either landscape or portrait mode w/o an L-bracket.

The threads on the grip appear to be plastic, so yes, possible, but I would limit it to smaller lenses like the 16-50 or the 28mm prime in that orientation.
The bottom plate is all metal and can support more weight.

If portrait orientation is a must, then I'd recommend getting a proper l-bracket at that point.

 

[Pa]

The threads on the grip appear to be plastic, so yes, possible, but I would limit it to smaller lenses like the 16-50 or the 28mm prime in that orientation.
The bottom plate is all metal and can support more weight.

If portrait orientation is a must, then I'd recommend getting a proper l-bracket at that point.

I have an L-bracket as I mentioned above. I would probably use portrait orientation on a tripod only with the 16-50 or 50 MC micro, especially the latter.

 

[Pa]

Here's my first Zfc posting for this thread...

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[gryphon1911]

Walking about downtown Columbus with my favorite K9 and the 50-250 attached!

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