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It seems to me that Nikon (and Fujifilm) are targeting cash-rich the tail-end of Baby Boomers and Generation X with their nostalgic retro-designs. The look and experience is almost more important than the utility, performance and specs. You can find parallels in the world of watch design (re-releases of old models/design) or even the auto-world, especially in the US, with models like the PT Cruiser, Ford Bronco, etc. Well, Europe too, come to think of it, VW bus, Renault 5, Fiat 500, etc.
There is nothing wrong with this product and marketing strategy. Or buying and enjoying the products. It obviously works.
In terms of photography, Sony and Canon, the current Big Two in the industry, have avoided this strategy, but for different reasons. Sony, being newer to the game, simply doesn't have an old catalogue to harp back on. Canon, with great models like the AE-1 etc, surely could have gone down that route, but have resisted so far. Perhaps the trend will be dead by the time Canon gets around to it.
Any reason to pick up and use a camera is a valid one. No need to justify it to anyone else but yourself. Some people find it important to "be inspired" to pick up the camera, they get/need motivation from the device itself in order to make exposures. Or, at least, not be turned of or disgusted by it ;-) Again, have at it, whatever makes you happy or works for you.
Back to the question at hand, converting from Nikon to Sony, and the discussion around the Zf. I think it is a fun and capable camera. A bit too heavy and lacking ergs for my taste, and more importantly, lacking similarly looking Z lenses with aperture ring to complete the package/look. I think it makes a great 2nd or 3rd camera, which is often the case among enthusiasts here on FM, but I wouldn't go for it as my one-and-only camera. Kind of like a Leica Q3 sitting in the same boat, for me, at least.
Edited on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:38 AM · View previous versions
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