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I own the OM-3, the X-T5 and the X100VI — three of the best-looking cameras you can currently buy. I used to own the Olympus Pen-F, another design classic. To my eye, the Nikon Zf might be the best looking of them all. A beautiful camera makes you want to pick it up and use … Read more
So you’re trying to decide between the Nikon Z6III and the Nikon Zf. On paper, the Z6III wins almost every time. It has the more modern sensor, more professional memory card options, faster autofocus and a more advanced viewfinder. All of which I go into in more depth in my full Nikon Z6III review and … Read more
I don’t see much point in using the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 SE on anything other than the Nikon Zf. It isn’t Nikon’s sharpest lens. Autofocus is slower than the S-line primes, and wide open performance is average at best. If you’re chasing ultimate image quality, there are better options in the Z system. But … Read more
I own both the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Nikon Zf. In fact, Fujifilm and Nikon are my two main systems, and I regularly shoot with both. Over the past few months I’ve been using the X-T5 and the Zf side by side, and I know a lot of people are trying to decide which modern, … Read more
The Nikon Zf is one of the most fun cameras Nikon has made in years — and it genuinely doesn’t need much to be brilliant — but a few small additions can make it far more comfortable and practical day-to-day. After using it for real shooting (not just a quick desk test), I’ve narrowed this … Read more
Nikon might not release cameras as quickly as some other manufacturers, but what they do bring out tend to be photographers’ cameras. The current Z lineup has matured into a capable system, yet the question remains: which Nikon Z body is actually the best for photography in 2026?I own three of the main Nikon Z … Read more
Last updated: July 22nd 2026 — Added a new wildlife photography section based on extended real-world use of the Nikon Z system in Scotland, including hands-on experience with the Nikon Z 180–600mm lens photographing birds, deer and other species. As someone who has shot on every major camera system, in 2026 it’s the Nikon Z … Read more
The Nikon Zf is one of the most enjoyable cameras Nikon has made in years — full-frame image quality, strong autofocus, excellent IBIS, and a shooting experience that feels more deliberate and “photographic” than most modern bodies. It’s ideal for general photography with lenses like the 40mm f/2SE and why it featured so highly in … Read more
Back around 2014, there was a camera that called to me in a way that very few DSLRs ever did. That camera was the Nikon DF — a full-frame DSLR that seemed to have everything I needed, wrapped in the heart and soul of a bygone era. With its stunning looks and retro dials, I … Read more
Last Updated: 29 May 2026 The Nikon Z6III has become one of my primary cameras alongside the Nikon Z8, so these settings now reflect long-term daily use rather than an initial setup guide. I use the Z6III for family photography, travel, general shooting and as a lighter alternative to the Z8, while keeping the control … Read more