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Silver Z f blends vintage style with modern full-frame performance
Nikon has expanded its Z f lineup with a new silver edition of the full-frame FX-format mirrorless camera, answering user demand for a model that evokes classic film-era aesthetics while preserving contemporary imaging performance. Announced on Sep 8, 2025, the silver finish is crafted to mimic the chrome plating of Nikon’s iconic film cameras — most notably the Nikon F — giving the Z f a metal-like texture and a heritage-inspired look.
Product features: Design, customization and upcoming film-grain firmware
The Silver Z f keeps the same core imaging and autofocus capabilities as the standard Z f but introduces expanded personalization options. Nikon is also rolling out three new Premium Exterior colors: Cognac Brown (with an embossed finish), Teal Blue, and Mauve Pink, allowing photographers to customize the camera’s appearance to match their creative style.
Film Grain via firmware update
In a notable software-driven upgrade, Nikon will add a Film Grain feature in an upcoming firmware update. The feature enables users to apply grain to both stills and video with three selectable grain sizes and six strength levels. Film Grain can be combined with Nikon’s downloadable Imaging Recipes and existing Picture Controls, giving creators a flexible way to achieve film-like textures and tones directly in-camera without heavy post-production.
Comparisons: Where the Z f sits among mirrorless full-frame cameras
Unlike minimalist, all-contemporary mirrorless bodies, the Z f is positioned as a retro-inspired full-frame FX camera that doesn’t sacrifice modern systems: it retains advanced autofocus, high-image-quality sensors, and compatibility with Nikon Z lenses. The silver edition emphasizes aesthetic differentiation compared with other full-frame mirrorless bodies on the market, while software additions such as Film Grain aim to close the gap between digital capture and analog aesthetics.
Advantages: Why photographers and videographers will take notice
- Heritage design with modern ergonomics — a striking visual identity for creators and brands.
- Expanded customization — new Premium Exterior colorways to reflect individual style.
- In-camera film grain — native film-like textures for both photos and video, reducing post workflow time.
- Compatibility with Imaging Recipes and Picture Controls — greater control over tone, color, and style.
- Maintained optical performance — Nikon continues to prioritize lens and imaging quality for full-frame FX systems.
Use cases and market relevance
The Silver Z f targets hybrid shooters who value tactile design and on-camera creative controls: street and portrait photographers seeking retro looks, wedding and editorial shooters who want film-like output with efficient workflows, and content creators producing stylized video. Market-wise, Nikon’s approach acknowledges growing demand for personalization and software-driven image aesthetics, reinforcing the Z f as a niche but influential offering in the competitive full-frame mirrorless segment.
Availability and pricing
Nikon has listed the Z f silver edition for pre-order on the Nikon website at $2,199.95. The firmware update introducing Film Grain will be delivered in a future release; Nikon has not provided a specific release date yet but continues to emphasize ongoing improvements to optical performance and user-driven features.
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