Nikon Zf 24-70: A Summer Photo Trip Review - The Perfect Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?


Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Recommendation
Nikon Zf 24-70
Summer Photo Trip Review
What if you could find a mirrorless camera that suits today's sensibilities,
and that also boasts a full-frame sensor and a classic design?
This summer, I took the Nikon Zf on a photo trip,
exploring various locations in Seoul.
From Suseongdong Valley after the rain to the serene alleys of Seochon,
and the sunset and night view of Nodeul Island.
It wasn't just for a review; I was genuinely satisfied.
I'll explain in detail why I recommend the Nikon Zf as a full-frame mirrorless camera.
NIKON Zf 24-70
Emotional Design + Performance Perfection of a Full-Frame Sensor
The Nikon Zf is simply beautiful from the first impression!
From the classic exterior inspired by the FM2,
to the physical dials and the matte body texture,
the very flow of operation is connected to analog sensibilities.
However, the Zf doesn't just stop at design.
It features a full-frame 24.5MP sensor, EXPEED 7 engine,
5-axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization), 4K 30p video recording,
and even eye and face detection AF!
1/800 – ISO 160 – f/6.3 – 57mm,
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
1/80 – ISO 800 – f/4.5 – 39mm,
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Zf, the full-frame mirrorless camera for content creators and photography lovers!
[S Mode + IBIS]
Capturing the Waterfalls and Mist of Suseongdong Valley
I went on a summer outing to Suseongdong Valley early in the morning after the rain!
1/8 – ISO 100 – f/16 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
1/4 – ISO 100 – f/14 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
I naturally captured the flow of the water using Shutter Priority (S) mode.
Thanks to the in-body image stabilization (IBIS), I was able to shoot without a tripod without any shake.
1/250-ISO 200–f/5.6–24mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
1/320 – ISO 800 – f/9 – 55mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Inwang Mountain, faintly visible beyond the mist, retained its detail well even after post-processing.
It was a moment where the wide dynamic range of the Zf impressed me.
[Monochrome] Capturing Light and Shadow in the Hanok Alley of Seochon
1/320 – ISO 800 – f/10 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[MC Monochrome]
In Seochon's public Hanok and Hanok alleys, I tested the Zf's black and white shooting capabilities.
The Zf has a Dedicated Monochrome mode,
allowing for optimized black and white expression, not just simple desaturation.
It's also easy to use, as you can just turn the dial.
1/160 – ISO 800 – f/6.3 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[MC Monochrome]
1/160 – ISO 800 – f/6.3 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[MC Monochrome]
The curves of the roofs, the texture of the walls... this monochrome tone made me newly appreciate the charm of black and white photography.
I definitely felt the depth that only a full-frame mirrorless camera can capture.
[Imaging Recipe] Remembering Nodeul Island's Sunset with Color
1/80 – ISO 110 – f/4 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]
When I arrived at Nodeul Island, it was just the right time for the sun to start setting.
At that moment, I utilized Nikon's unique color customization function, 'Nikon Imaging Recipe.'
Nikon Imaging Recipes are not just simple filters,
but 'preset color profiles for photos/videos' created by different color designers.
The biggest advantage is that you can download them directly to the Zf body and apply them immediately during shooting.
1/250 – ISO 320 – f/4 – 31.5mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Shot in A (Automatic) Mode]
1/80 – ISO 100 – f/4 – 29.5mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : CineM_LUIZCLAS ]
1/80 – ISO 100 – f/4 – 29.5mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]
I used the following recipes at Nodeul Island that day:
At Dusk_Woo:
CineM_LUIZCLAS:
The feeling is different even in the same space, right?
1/80 – ISO 110 – f/4 – 31mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]
1/80 – ISO 125 – f/4 – 62mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]
Since the emotional colors that I used to get only through post-processing are now completed instantly on the Zf,
I can check the results right on the spot.
This is a really attractive feature for everyone from camera beginners to professional photographers and content creators.
Low-Light Night View Test
– Another Face of Nodeul Island on a Summer Night
1/125 – ISO 500 – f/4 – 52mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
1/80 – ISO 1000 – f/4 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]
As darkness gradually fell on Nodeul Island, another atmosphere unfolded.
People taking a walk on a summer night, the lights of Yeouido in the distance, and the Seoul moon quietly floating behind the hazy clouds.
1/80 – ISO 3200 – f/4 – 29mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
In night view shooting, high ISO performance and noise reduction are most important.
The Zf maintained stable colors without losing detail even at ISO 3200 or higher.
1/4 – ISO 720 – f/4 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
As a result of combining the full-frame sensor's unique light-gathering ability and the EXPEED 7 engine,
I was able to express the silhouette of people, shadows, and the background night view in detail.
1/60 – ISO 320 – f/4 – 70mm
Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
The fact that I was able to shoot without shaking even without a tripod was thanks to the 5-axis IBIS image stabilization,
and I was able to quickly frame the composition by securing various angles with the tilt-type LCD.
The Nikon Zf is a full-frame mirrorless camera that harmonizes emotion and specifications, photos and videos, design and practicality.
In particular, I was satisfied with everything from the natural scenery to the urban night view,
and the emotional color expression that I experienced during this summer's photo trip,
and I definitely felt that the depth and color expression unique to full-frame are different.
1/400 – ISO 100 – f/5 – 70mm , Zf 24-70mm f/4 S
If you want to take emotional photos,
If you are a creator who wants to do both vlogs and video content,
If you want both analog design and modern features?
If you are considering recommending a full-frame mirrorless camera,
I hope you meet the Nikon Zf :)
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