Nikon ZF Mark II Specification Expectation, Arrival Date and Price « NEW CAMERA

The Nikon ZF camera was launched back in 2023, and it was one of its kind of camera with extensive manual control and retro look, so it’s actually a blend of retro aesthetics with modern performance. As we know, the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera has already been announced with a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the Nikon Z9 Mark II camera is expected to arrive with Nikon’s latest image processor on or before the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to the latest set of rumours we have. So what we are expecting right now is that the ZF Mark II will have the best of both worlds – a new sensor and a new image processor. Let’s explore it further.

Nikon ZF Mark II Specification

• 24.5MP FX-Format Partially Stacked CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 8 Image Processor
• 6K 60p N-RAW, 4K 120p ProRes RAW
• 6K 60p and 4K 120p Video, 10-Bit Internal
• Up to 20 fps RAW, 60 fps JPEG Shooting
• 273-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection with Bird Mode
• Blackout-Free 5.76M-Dot OLED Viewfinder
• 3.2″ Fully Articulating Touchscreen LCD
• Optional Vertical Grip, CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD Slots
• 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS

The Sensor of the Nikon ZF Mark II Camera

The Nikon ZF Mark II camera usually picks up the sensor from the Z6 line and since the Nikon Z6 Mark 3 has been already announced a year ago with a partially stacked CMOS sensor, it has raised the expectation that the next variation of the ZF series camera — the ZF Mark II — will use the same sensor to enhance the overall performance. As we all know, the partially stacked CMOS sensor allows 3.5x faster readout speed compared to a conventional CMOS sensor being used inside the Nikon ZF and the Z6 Mark II camera.

Expeed 8 Image Processor Inside the Nikon ZF Mark II

With the introduction of the Nikon Z9 Mark II camera in the first half of 2026, Nikon will then unleash its powerful Expeed 8 image processor to lower-end cameras, and what we do believe is that ZF Mark II does have a very high chance of adopting it — specifically if it arrives in late September 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027.

6K 60fps RAW and 4K 120fps ProRes RAW

The Nikon ZF Mark II camera is expected to inherit the same video core specifications that we have already witnessed in the Z6 Mark 3 camera. Capability to record 6K 60fps videos and 4K 120fps videos in 10-bit H.265 is highly expected. Alongside with the 4K 120fps recording, the camera is expected to support Full HD 240fps recording for extreme slow-motion videos.

AI Autofocus Including Bird Detect Mode

Pairing the partially stacked CMOS sensor with an even faster image processor will elevate the autofocusing performance of the Nikon ZF Mark II camera to the next level. Since with the introduction of a new image processor, a camera maker always introduces a new autofocus algorithm alongside the image decoding algorithm, what we are expecting here is that the camera will surpass the autofocus capability and even the image quality of the existing Nikon Z6 Mark 3 and the ZF camera.

Additional Expected Features of the Nikon ZF Mark II Camera

In-Camera Pixel Shift Mode: The Nikon Expeed 8 image processor will end the requirement of stitching pixel shift mode images outside the camera.

Extended Dynamic Range Mode: This specific mode of the Nikon cameras is under development and we are expecting to see it soon in upcoming Nikon cameras including the Nikon ZF Mark II. And this is not new to the camera industry — the Panasonic S1H Mark II camera is already using this particular mode to officially scale the overall dynamic range performance of the camera by slowing down the sensor readout speed.

Arrival Date of the Nikon ZF Mark II

Based on a 3 to 4 year refresh cycle as well as preserving the sales of other models including the Nikon Z6 Mark 3, we are expecting the potential release of Nikon ZF Mark II camera in September 2026. So this particular date aligns with the Nikon Z9 Mark II camera release as well as having a good gap from Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera, which will preserve the sales of the mid-range full-frame model.

And it has to be September 2026, since if we go on schedule, then the Nikon Z6 Mark 4 predicted announcement date is June 2027 — if everything goes as per schedule inside Nikon.

Nikon Z6 and Zf Announcement Dates 

The Nikon ZF Mark II Camera Price

The Nikon ZF was announced at $1999, and the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera is now selling at $2199 (the announcement price of the Nikon Z6 III is $2,496). So, Nikon ZF Mark II will have $2699 announcement price tag as per our initial expectation.

The Nikon ZF series camera has a separate fan base inside Nikon, specifically people who love retro-inspired design. Now, we are expecting that the arrival of the Nikon ZF Mark II camera will redefine modern performance in a retro aesthetic body. But at the very same time, they also have to preserve the sales of the Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera. If the camera arrives in September 2026, the peak sales period of the Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera will be over at that time. As well as with a new sensor and a bit higher price tag, it will redefine its position in the Nikon lineup.

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The article “Nikon ZF Mark II Specification Expectation, Arrival Date and Price”  written and updated by thenewcamera.com team on 7:53 am, Monday, 21 July 2025, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)| Follow us for more updates and Get LIVE RUMORS –> FACEBOOK | TWITTER |  INSTAGRAM to get live news — > get live news +  Nikon Rumors 24X7