The Nikon Z50II is an APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (1.5x APS crop) announced by Nikon on November 7, 2024.[2] It is the successor to the Nikon Z50 released in 2019.[3]
 Nikon Z50II + NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm F/3.5-6.3 VR | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera |
| Released | November 21, 2024[1] |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | 23.5 mm × 15.7 mm APS-C (Nikon DX format) |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 5,568 × 3,712 (20.9 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 100–51200 (standard) ISO 100–204800 (expandable) |
| Recording medium | SD card UHS-II |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Hybrid AF |
| Focus areas | 209 points |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | TTL exposure metering |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Exposure metering | TTL exposure metering |
| Flash | |
| Flash | internal guidenumber 7 |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter |
| Shutter speeds | 30s – 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting | 11fps / 15fps (expand) |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | EXPEED 7 |
| General | |
| Video recording | 4K UHD 60p, Full HD 120p |
| LCD screen | 3.2-inch free-angle TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1.04 million dots |
| Battery | EN-EL25a (USB rechargeable) |
| AV Port(s) | USB-C, HDMI Type-D, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Data Port(s) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Dimensions | 126.5×96.8×66.5 mm (4.98×3.81×2.62 in) |
| Weight | 495g (body only) 550g (including battery) |
| Made in | Thailand |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nikon Z50 |
Features
editImage sensor
editThe Z50II features an effective 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor. It is a DX (i.e., crop-sensor) format. It does not include built-in sensor cleaning, nor is IBIS present, although Vibration Reduction on some Nikkor lenses is provided.[4][5][3]
Image processor
editThe Z50II uses the EXPEED 7 image processor, which is also used in the Nikon Z6III, Zf, Z8, and Z9. This provides an improvement of 10 times over the image processing speed of the EXPEED 6 predecessor, which was used in the original Z50.[4][5][3]
Lenses
editThe Z50II uses the Nikon Z-mount.[4][5][3]
Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ (F-to-Z) mount adapter.
Video capability
editFor videographers, the Z50II supports UHD 4K video recording at 60 frames per second (with a 1.5x crop). Additionally, it offers 4K recording at 30 frames per second, oversampled from 5.6K. It is Nikon's first DX camera to support Hi-res zoom, N-Log, and 10-bit H.265. LUTs supported include both the standard Nikon LUT as well as the RED LUT. It supports waveform monitoring and had a headphone monitoring jack added. The camera includes customizable picture profiles to aid in achieving professional-grade video quality. A Tally light has also been added to aid in video recording, showing both the subject and the videographer that recording is occurring. The maximum video recording duration has been increased over the Z50 to over 2 hours.[4][5][3]
For streaming application, the Z50II directly supports both UAC and UVC streaming using its USB-C port.
Stills can be made from individual frames of a video. A single still can be created, or a series of stills can be created from a section of video footage.
Autofocus and subject detection
editThe Z50II's 209 point autofocus (AF) system is highly effective in recognizing and focusing on a variety of subjects, including faces, animals, birds, vehicles, and moving objects. The eye-detection AF ensures sharp focus on human eyes, which is particularly beneficial for portrait photography. The autofocus is a hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist.[4][5][3]
It is the first Nikon Z camera with the "Product review" autofocus setting, which when enabled, prioritizes subjects in the foreground in the selected frame area, even if, for example, the main autofocus mode is set to face detection.[4][5][3]
It is the first Nikon DX format camera to support pre-capture. This allows pre-recording of a number of images for up to one second before the shutter is released. This aids in capturing a picture of a fast-moving, unpredictable subject, such as a snake's tongue or a baby's smile.[4][5][3]
Connectivity and smart features
editThe Z50II is equipped with advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, facilitating seamless integration with smart devices. This allows for remote camera control, instant sharing of images over a smartphone, and GPS information. The camera also supports USB-C for faster data transfer and charging. Integration with Nikon's Imaging Cloud further enhances workflow efficiency by enabling easy image transfer, storage, and sharing.[4][5][3]
New Picture Control feature
editThe Z50II has a picture control button added, giving access to 31 built-in preset combinations, allowing for more creative shooting. The Flexible Color Picture Control feature allows users to create additional Picture Control profiles with HSL and color grading along with modifying the provided Picture Control settings. The Flexible Color Picture Control, or normal Picture Control, can now be made through Nikon's NX Studio software instead of its Picture Control Utility 2. The picture controls can be used on both stills and videos.[4][5][3]
Control customization
editMany controls can be customized to allow quick access to most of the numerous function found in the camera's menus, including:[4][5][3]
- U1/U2/U3 settings on the Mode dial are programmable settings that can be preset to user-selected combinations of most shooting settings, such as resolution, white balance, ISO, and AF mode.
- FN1/FN2 buttons can be set to provide access to most of the menu items.
- i-Button can provide access to 12 selected functions.
- MyMenu can provide access to 20 selected functions.
- Most of the buttons on the camera can be redefined to provide alternate functions.
- Picture Controls can be created and/or downloaded.
File formats (image quality)
editFlash
editThe Z50II has a pop-up flash, with a guide number of approximately 7/22.[4][5][3]
Battery
editThe Z50II uses the Nikon EN-EL25a battery. It is rechargeable in-camera via USB-C, along with working with an external Nikon charger. The EN-EL25 battery, used in the Z50, will also work in the Z50II, although with a slightly lower battery life.[4][5][3]
Electronic viewfinder
editThe Z50II has an electronic viewfinder with a diopter adjustment control. It is 2.36m dot (the same as the Z50), but can now be set twice as bright, going as high as 1000 nits.[4][5][3]
Monitor
editThe Z50II has a fully articulating, 3.2-inch 1040K dot rear touch sensitive TFT LCD, allowing for focus selection, shutter release, scrolling of playback, and menu item selection and input.[4][5][3]
Recording media
editThe Z50II has a single SD card slot, supporting SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), and SDXC (UHS-II compliant).[4][5][3]
Languages
editThe camera which is sold in the US has direct support of multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese). The version of the camera sold in Japan only has a Japanese display, although other language displays can be added for a fee.[2]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ "Nikon Z50 II Officially Announced, Release Date & Pre Orders Now Live". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b クリエイティブ志向を強めたニコンDXミラーレス「Z50II」
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Butler, Richard; Clark, Mitchell. "Nikon Z50II review: fun on a budget, but it's no baby Z6III". DPReview. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Nikon Z50II". Nikon. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Announces the Z50 II". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
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- Official website - Nikon USA