In terms of ports, you get USB-C for data and charging, as well as separate microphone and headphone jacks, plus a mini-HDMI port. This is a reasonable selection and is all that most people will ever need. The camera takes an SD card, which we actually appreciate as it’s more affordable and easier to find than more cutting-edge storage.
Unfortunately, the side port covers are made of soft plastic that does not feel durable at all, and we worry that they will wear out quite quickly. We’ve experienced this issue with similar material in the past on the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z9, where it has a tendency to warp out of shape. The Zf port covers aren’t identical to the Z6 and Z9 in design however, so time will tell, but we expect them to need to be replaced in a year or two.
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Our one other build quality complaint is that the directional pad and surrounding buttons on the rear of the camera are a bit mushy. They aren’t bad by any means, but they aren’t of the same extremely high caliber as the rest of the camera. Overall, however, the Zf is stunningly well-made.
Nikon’s Snapbridge app is a great way of updating the camera, downloading photos, and remotely controlling the Zf. It’s a functional and straightforward piece of software.
