# Nostalgic Mirrorless Cameras The Nikon Z fc Has a Classic Camera Look that Conceals Modern Tricks By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-z-fc References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/nikon-z-fc-apsc-camera-retro-chic-071315225.html?src=rss) & [nikon](https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0629_mirrorless_01.htm) The [Nikon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-z-fc-black-edition) [Z fc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc), the latest mirrorless camera from the popular photography brand, has a classic camera look that conceals modern features. The camera's glossy exterior draws inspiration from the FM2 SLR, an iconic camera that dates back to the 1980s. Built to compete with the likes of [Fujifilm's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilmxe5) cameras, the Nikon Z fc boasts manual controls that offer a tactile photography experience. In addition, the controls can independently change the shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO, allowing the camera to differentiate itself from others in its category. Besides high-quality photos, the Nikon Z fc is great for recording video footage. The camera can shoot video in 4K quality and has features like autofocus and auto-exposure to keep the action in the shot. It can also track objects, faces, and eyes, making it a handy tool for content creators like vloggers. The Nikon Z fc will be available in July. Image Credit: Nikon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Camera Design:** There is a disruptive opportunity in creating modern gadgets that appeal to consumers’ nostalgia - **Manual Control Trend:** There is a disruptive opportunity in designing gadgets that allow users to customize and control their gadgets themselves - **Handheld Video Recording:** There is a disruptive opportunity in designing gadgets that allow users to easily record high-quality audio and video content with minimal equipment ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment:** Companies in this industry have an opportunity to tap into the trend of nostalgic design and manual control to create specialized cameras and equipment - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in this industry have an opportunity to create products that appeal to consumers' nostalgia and are designed for manual control - **Content Creation Tools:** Companies in this industry have an opportunity to create gadgets that make it easy for content creators to produce high-quality video and audio recordings with minimal noise interference ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style 4K Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-z-fc-black-edition.md) - [Retro Full-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-fullframe-camera.md) - [Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc.md) - [Vintage-Modern Sleek Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilmxe5.md) - [Color Preset-Focused Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z50ii.md) - [Lightweight Mirrorless Premium Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt50-apsc-mirrorless.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-99.md) - [New Normal Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-coolpix-100-remake.md)