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If that is also a 52mm thread it will fit. And the this lens hood is not that long, so I suppose it won't cause a problem on the 50mm lens.

@@alainmonnens Thanks!

This one is in metal and weighs 20 gr.

With my reader, I don't have any problems. Depends of course on the reader and how far the card needs to be inserted. It is then important to position the tape so that it is not blocked in the slot of the reader.

If you have the hand grip with arca-swiss plate the SD card will be hard to take out. I always take the card out and use my card reader. So this video helps a lot.

It's the Haoge Metal Lens Hood for Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens, compatible with 52mm UV Filters and 52mm Lens Cap. I also made a video of it: czcams.com/video/peUx7TKhw14/video.html 😉

@@alainmonnens Thanks!!!

I love this one, indeed not cheap but well made and best matching with the camera. If you can find one at a good price, go for it 🙂

I find it helps a lot with the grip attached. Don't need it at all without the grip.

Camera with mounted L-bracket or grip need this. In my case snap-out method results flying card around. You may loose it. But also may ruin your lock mechanism what happened to me. So this is great at Sony A6xxx when bracket mounted. But you are free to choose this or "cursing hand-book".😄

Super that you still found the Nikon HN-3, I didn't see it available anywhere where I live. I assume the Haoge is a copy of this Nikon lens hood.

Found it on eBay still in the box. Very lucky

@@bubby372 Great that you found one in the box, I suspect it was a little more expensive though.

Glad it's useful to you too.

Yes you can download the picture from the Zf via USB-C. With the grip, it is difficult for my fingers to get the SD card out. Nikon obviously doesn't know the size of my fingers 😉

There are some reasons to remove the SD cards instead of using a cable: 1st: Card reader is more fast 2nd: I have a bad experience with Nikon flaps - so I protect them - I do not know if they need to remove the skin of the camera if they change flaps - and I have a colored one - a grey ZF (and is not sure that you will get back a colored one if you send the camera in Service) 3rd: I am using different cards with different saved settings (different settings for MF lenses eg on that case the back button is 100% zoom, while on the other card I have settings for AF lenses eg the back button is 3D tracking), so it is important for me to be able to change cards.

Do you use the Zf with a grip?

Yes and have no issue,with or without it

Speak for yourself, it’s impossible to get it out with my fingers but I like this idea. I just use the port now and wireless transfer.

Glad I could help 😉

Thanks for your comprehensive response. I also don't think the Zf-GR1 is most functional, ergonomic grip, but in terms of the look and feel is the best option for me right now.

Do you have a Nikon Zf?

This has to be the most garbage elitist gatekeeping I've ever read.

You obviously don’t own this camera. One of my favorites of all time but without removing the grip and battery every time the card ain’t coming out.

Always afraid the SD card will end up on the floor.

Me too :-)) That hack is not necessary and has never been a problem for me. Push the card into the slot and then let it snap back, it comes out a little further than if you do it like in the video and you can easily grab it. And it doesn't fly out. So 90% of all so-called hacks are completely unnecessary.

@@hennerbeggerwell I appreciate this one and implemented it right away

Definitely a good grip but also very bulky.

@@alainmonnens Yeah, you are right, but it could be so cool... 🙂

I don't understand that either, given the Zf popularity and the design is a big part of it. Personally, I think many would prefer and buy the original grip. Which makes Nikon miss out on a potential sale, doesn't it? Or are they too expensive to make and there is too little profit on this grip?

Probably because of the price difference between the OEM unit and the Smallrig grip and also the relationship they have with Smallrig

No I just checked Nikon ZF grips are also available in the UK with Park Cameras, Wax Photo Video and other camera stores. It's called the SmallRig Grip for NIkon ZF in UK. Probably you haven't looked properly at your local Nikon website.

@@dominic213w Indeed the SmallRig is available in Europe, but it is not the same as the one made by Nikon as shown in the video, different design and materials.

@@alainmonnens I think that's probably because Europeans aren't that interested in cameras compared to East Asia. Nikon didn't bring it over there because it would be very expensive. Indeed this Nikon Zf-GR1 is a higher end product with a better finish.

The others certainly do their job too, and depending on the size of your hand, one may be a better fit over the other. But visually, the original fits the most on the Zf body.

Of course, it depends on how intensively you use the camera. This has been the same battery for quite some time since this video.

@@alainmonnens Wow, this surprised me. I tried it with LR44 batteries, but it ran out relatively quickly, even though I didn't use the camera. When you're not using the camera, do you take the battery out or leave it in? Thanks for the quick response!

@@akosreizinger1542 These batteries have been in there since then and have never been removed. Although that might be better if the camera is not used for a longer period of time.

The adapter keeps the batteries in line and in place. It is a 3D file you can download for free and have it printed, costs next to nothing. Of course, you can also make something out of paper to compensate for the difference in diameter.

Never tried it myself, at least the 2 LR44 will not fit in the adapter.

You can download the file for free -;

I just got back from vacation and see your message. Are you sure you have inserted the batteries in the correct position in the camera? Perhaps the smallest battery is inserted upside down. Could you let me know if this is the problem? Greetings Alain

Ik heb er ook even over gedaan en getwijfeld maar de files zijn geweldig.