Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera Body

Classic Nikon Design, Outstanding Low-Light Performance

The Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera combines timeless styling with powerful full-frame technology, making it an excellent all-round camera for astrophotography, nightscapes and low-light photography.

Its 24.5MP back-illuminated sensor delivers detailed images with controlled noise at higher ISO settings, while advanced autofocus, in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen make shooting after dark considerably easier. Away from the night sky, the Zf remains a highly capable camera for landscapes, portraits, street photography and video.

Key Features

• 24.5MP FX-format back-illuminated CMOS sensor

• Powerful EXPEED 7 image processor

• Excellent high-ISO and low-light performance

• 5-axis in-body Vibration Reduction

• Up to 8 stops of stabilisation with compatible lenses

• Fully articulating 3.2-inch touchscreen

• Advanced subject-detection autofocus

• UHD 4K video recording

• 96MP Pixel Shift high-resolution mode

• Classic Nikon-inspired design with physical control dials

Excellent Performance After Dark

The Nikon Zf’s full-frame back-illuminated sensor is particularly well suited to challenging lighting conditions. Its combination of good high-ISO performance, wide dynamic range and manageable 24.5MP resolution helps produce clean, detailed images of the Milky Way, constellations and star-filled landscapes.

When paired with a fast wide-angle NIKKOR Z lens, the Zf becomes a highly capable camera for capturing expansive night skies with impressive detail and colour.

Ideal for Astrophotography

The Nikon Zf is a strong choice for several different types of night-sky photography, including:

• Milky Way landscapes

• Constellations and star fields

• Star-trail photography

• Lunar photography

• Night-time landscapes

• Aurora photography

• Time-lapse sequences

• Telescope-based imaging with a suitable adapter

Its vari-angle screen is especially useful when the camera is mounted low to the ground, pointed towards the sky or connected to a telescope.

Five-Axis In-Body Stabilisation

The Zf’s built-in Vibration Reduction system provides up to eight stops of compensation with compatible lenses. This is valuable when composing and focusing handheld in low light, as well as for general night photography.

For longer exposures of the stars, a sturdy tripod or tracking mount will still be required, as image stabilisation cannot compensate for the movement of the night sky.

Advanced Autofocus and Subject Detection

Powered by Nikon’s EXPEED 7 processor, the Zf features sophisticated subject-detection autofocus capable of recognising nine different subject types. Its sensitive focusing system also performs well in very low light, helping photographers achieve accurate focus before beginning an exposure.

For critical astrophotography, manual focus combined with magnified live view remains the most reliable method for ensuring stars appear sharp.

Fully Articulating Touchscreen

The 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen can be positioned to provide a clear view from difficult shooting angles. This makes it particularly practical for astrophotography, where the camera is frequently tilted upwards or mounted close to the ground.

The touchscreen also provides intuitive access to camera settings, focus controls and image playback.

High-Resolution Pixel Shift Mode

The Nikon Zf can combine multiple exposures to create images with a resolution of up to 96MP. This can be useful for highly detailed photographs of static subjects, although it is less suitable for ordinary star-field photography because stars continually move across the sky.

Powerful Video Capabilities

For photographers who also create video, the Nikon Zf records detailed UHD 4K footage oversampled from 6K at up to 30p. Full HD recording is available at up to 120p, while internal 10-bit recording provides greater flexibility for colour grading.

These capabilities make the Zf equally suitable for filming astronomy content, documenting observing sessions and producing high-quality creative video.

Classic Design with Modern Control

Inspired by Nikon’s classic film cameras, the Zf features tactile control dials and a distinctive retro-styled body. Beneath its traditional appearance is a thoroughly modern mirrorless camera with sophisticated autofocus, stabilisation, video and computational imaging technology.

Why Choose the Nikon Zf for Astrophotography?

The Nikon Zf is an excellent choice for photographers who want a camera capable of producing impressive night-sky images without sacrificing everyday versatility.

Its full-frame sensor, strong high-ISO performance, articulating display and extensive range of compatible Nikon Z lenses make it particularly attractive for Milky Way photography, nightscapes and wide-field astrophotography.

What’s Included?

• Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera Body

Lens, memory card, tripod, telescope adapters and other accessories are available separately.