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2020-11-12T09:23:59
Perfect Pictures! Very easy to setup and use! Durable and reliable! Can't go wrong with the Nikon Z50 for novices like myself...
Chris M.
2020-11-08T11:31:32
A great camera for the entry level.
MAYOWA A.
2020-10-13T08:19:27
I upgraded to this camera from an older Nikon DSLR and am very pleased with the camera. The camera is lightweight, easy to use, and responsive. The two kit lenses are great, very portable, and produce very sharp photos.
KAREN C.
2020-09-29T08:35:07
Camera is a fantastic back up to the z6. Kit lenses are sharper than the DSLR glass, but only good outdoors during the daytime for handheld shots. No problems at all with the refurbished version. I like the d7500 more, but it isn't mirrorless and I'm migrating to all mirrorless z mount.
BENJAMIN Z.
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Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Nikon Z mount
20.9 million
23.5 x 15.7mm
DX
CMOS
21.51 million
Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)
Yes
DX-format
(L) 5568 x 3712
(M) 4176 x 2784
(S) 2784 x 1856
1:1 (16 x 16)
(L) 3712 x 3712
(M) 2784 x 2784
(S) 1856 x 1,856
16:9 (24 x 24)
(L) 5568 x 3128
(M) 4176 x 2344
(S) 2784 x 1,560
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3840 x 2160: 3840 x 2160
Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1920 x 1080: 1920 x 1080
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
1 slot
DCF 2.0
Exif 2.31
PictBridge
0.39" approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 7-level manual brightness controls
Approx. 100% horizontal
100% vertical
Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
20 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
-3 to +3 m-1
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Yes
Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time
1/4000 sec.
30 sec.
Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Yes
Single frame
Low-speed continuous
High-speed continuous (extended)
Self-timer
Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps
High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps
High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps
High-speed continuous (extended): 5 fps
High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps
Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 11 frames per second
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame
Spot metering: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted metering
Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV
(ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F)
CPU
Auto
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Shutter-priority auto (S)
Aperture-priority auto (A)
Manual (M)
User settings (U1, U2, U3)
Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk/Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
Special Effect Modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, M, SCENE and EFFECT modes
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
Luminosity locked at detected value
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
100
51200
100
204800
Yes
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
-2 to +19 EV (-4 to +19 EV with low-light AF)
Detection range (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F)
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
209 (single-point AF)
Pinpoint
Single-Point
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
Yes
Pinpoint
Single-point
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
209
Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Yes
Manual pop-up flash raised via flash pop-up control Guide Number: Approx. 7/22, 7/22 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F)
1/200 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Up to: 1/4000 sec.
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Fill flash
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash off
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in P, S, A, M, and SCN modes
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Yes
Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
29 minutes 59 seconds
MOV
MP4
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Linear PCM
AAC
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available except at sizes of 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1920 x 1080 slow-motion or when U or 6 is selected in q mode, in which case quality is fixed at m (high)
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit
P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit AUTO, SCN, EFCT (excluding Night Portrait): Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600)
Night Portrait: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 4)
Can be selected from:
Extra high
High
Normal
Low
Off
Yes
Electronic vibration reduction
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.2" diagonal
1040000 dots
Tilting TFT
Touch-Sensitive LCD
170 Degree viewing angle
Approximately 100% frame coverage
11-level manual brightness controls
Yes
Auto Image Rotation
Cropping
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data
Display
Movie Playback
Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom
Slide Shows
Distortion Control
D-Lighting
Image Overlay
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Trim Movie
Yes
Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended; Type D HDMI connector; Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency: 2412-2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180-5700 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.0 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.1 dBm
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
SnapBridge
Yes
42
Yes
Yes
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Date, Time and Daylight Savings: Yes
Yes
One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
300 shots (CIPA)
Movies: Approx. 75 min. of movie recording
EH-73P charging AC Adapter
MH-32 Battery Charger
1/4" (ISO 1222)
Temperature: 32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
Approx. 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.4" (126.5 x 93.5 x 60mm)
Approx. 14.0 oz. (395g) (Camera body only)
16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm)
f/3.5 to 6.3
f/16
83 Degree to 31 Degree 30'
0.2x
7.87" (20cm)
9 Elements in 7 Groups
7, Rounded
Autofocus
Yes
46mm (Front)
2.76 x 1.26" (70 x 32mm)
4.76 oz (135g)
50 to 250mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 75 to 375mm)
f/4.5 to 6.3
f/16
31 Degree 30' to 6 Degree 30'
0.23x
1.64' (50cm)
16 Elements in 12 Groups
7, Rounded
Autofocus
Yes
62mm (Front)
2.91 x 4.33" (74 x 110mm)
14.29 oz (405g)
018208107797
Great crop sensor mirrorless camera
By KAREN C.
I upgraded to this camera from an older Nikon DSLR and am very pleased with the camera. The camera is lightweight, easy to use, and responsive. The two kit lenses are great, very portable, and produce very sharp photos.
The Z 50 makes me look like a pro!
By Chris M.
Perfect Pictures! Very easy to setup and use! Durable and reliable! Can't go wrong with the Nikon Z50 for novices like myself...
Tiny has never been a bigger deal.
Meet the Z series mirrorless camera for the rest of us. Insanely small. Tough. Dead simple to use. Connected to your phone. Ready to transform you into a pro-caliber creator. Your followers won't know what hit 'em.
Features
20.9 Megapixel DX-Format CMOS Image Sensor
Based on the sensor design from high end DSLRs, this remarkable new Z series camera incorporates the same focal-plane phase-detection AF sensor found in full-frame Z series cameras; capturing staggering detail, even in challenging light.
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Z 50 has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and works seamlessly with a compatible smart device using Nikon's SnapBridge app. Instantly transfer photos and videos right to your smart device, or use it for remote shooting-see what the camera sees, adjust settings and control the shutter or start/stop video recording.
209-Point Hybrid Autofocus
209 focus points and focal-plane phase-detection pixels are incorporated right into the image sensor for extraordinary AF performance during both still and video recording.
Eye Detection Autofocus
Z 50's sophisticated facial recognition algorithm precisely locks focus onto your subjects eye to ensure tack-sharp results, even when your subject is in motion.
Native ISO 100-51,200
Z 50 shines in low light. Shoot stills up to ISO 51,200 with virtually no noise-great for low-light indoor shots or outdoors after dark. Record 4K UHD videos at up to ISO 25,600.
EXPEED 6 Image Processing
Like Z 7 and Z 6, Z 50 is powered by Nikon's fast, comprehensive EXPEED 6 image processing system. It's the power behind the camera's stunning photo and video quality, low-light performance, distortion control and more.
Compact, Lightweight, Portable and Ergonomic
Lightweight, durable and sleek, the Z 50 stays true to the Z series design concept of putting the image creator first. Weighing just 14 ounces, the camera body is easy to carry and will feel like an extension of the user. Authentic controls and dials, state-of-the-art touch LCD technology and an ergonomically shaped grip are just some of the features that define the image creation experience. Minute details have even been fine-tuned to improve comfort, operation and style, including the sensation of the pressurized button clicks, the feel of the rugged metallic structure, the finesse of the body design and the ability to take photos in complete silence, so you can enjoy capturing moments without fear of interrupting them.
Revolutionary Z mount
The Z 50 isn't just another compact mirrorless camera: it delivers superb image quality. That's because it uses the same Z mount as its larger siblings, the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 cameras. This lens mount features a 55mm opening, wider than any competing camera in its class, which invites in a huge amount of light. The short, 16mm distance from the mount to the image sensor enables more flexible lens design and a smaller camera body. This combination allows engineers to use light more effectively, and develop lenses with outstanding optical performance, providing even higher resolution and more beautiful bokeh. The Z 50 can be used with the dedicated kit lenses, but is also compatible with a growing lineup of superb NIKKOR Z lenses and utilizing the Mount Adapter FTZ its also compatible with approx. 360 F-mount lenses.
Flip-Under LCD
Point the camera towards yourself, flip the tilting monitor 180 Degree downward to face you, and Z 50 will immediately turn into a selfie camera. The operation buttons and dials lock, so you won't accidentally press the wrong button. Use Touch AF on the LCD to focus and take shots-great for stills, even better for vlogging.
Organic EL Electronic Viewfinder
Put Z 50 to your eye, and the high-resolution organic EL panel automatically turns on and gives you a brilliant, sharp view without any glare. And it's showing you the shot exactly as it will look-with all camera settings and creative effects applied in real time. It also displays the same settings as the camera's LCD monitor, so you can make changes without taking your eye away.
Photo/Movie Selector
When shooting video, you often want to use different camera settings than those you need for stills. Z 50 lets you separately save the most appropriate settings for each shooting mode and then change smoothly between them with the flick of a lever.
Customizable i-menu
New inspiration often strikes when you're in the middle of shooting. Z 50's convenient i button gives you a powerful shortcut to adjust camera settings on the fly. The i menu is fully customizable, letting you choose your 12 most frequently used settings and arrange the order for convenience. You can view the i menu items on the LCD monitor or the electronic viewfinder (EVF). You can quickly change these while confirming the results in real time - all without taking your eyes off your subject.
Pop-up Flash
In scenes where your subject appears dark and flat-when backlit or in dark shadows, for example-Z 50's pop-up flash can be just the right amount of fill light.
4K Ultra HD Video Recording
Not all 4K is equal. With an outstanding DX-format image sensor, EXPEED 6 image processing and the power of the larger Z mount, Z 50 records 4K UHD videos with dazzling cinematic depth and clarity.
11 FPS Full Resolution Stills
Capture 11 frames per second continuously with full quality or up to a blazing fast 30 FPS with 8-megapixel stills in silent video mode.
120 FPS Slow Motion Video
Record 1080p Full HD videos at an ultra-smooth 120 frames per second, making it possible to bend time, speed ramp and more.
4K Ultra HD Time-Lapse
Z 50's time-lapse movie function automatically shoots a series of still images based on your settings and then stitches them together into an astonishing 4K Ultra HD or Full HD video using the entire frame. Gradual changes of light in landscapes, movements of drifting clouds, fast-paced cityscapes-all of these can become jaw-dropping time-lapse sequences.
Multiple Exposure Mode
Easily create unique images that combine multiple shots on top of each other. When capturing multiple exposure shots, you can confirm a semi-transparent view of the overlay image being created on the monitor or the EVF. This makes it easier to frame the next shot, resulting in a finished composition just the way you want.
Special Effects
Get more playful and experimental with your photos and videos. Choose from Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Camera Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key and Low Key. With Z 50, you can apply the effects in real time to create your ideal shots.
Silent Shooting
Shoot silently using all 20.9 megapixels in single-frame release mode-ideal for weddings, events, museums, wildlife or any time you don't want to disturb the moment. You can also shoot 8-megapixel images silently at up to approx. 30 fps in movie-recording mode.
Creative Picture Controls
Playing with different looks and colors can add different nuances to your images. You can see these by applying different Creative Picture Controls, confirming the appearance you get in real time via the monitor or EVF. It helps you create your ideal image, and the camera even lets you adjust the level within each Creative Picture Control.
Technology
Creativity comes full circle.
A bigger mount. What a bright idea.
Z 50 is designed around Nikon's revolutionary Z mount, the widest lens mount of any comparable camera system. A wider mount means more light, and more light means more of everything good-sharpness, contrast, focusing speed, low light performance and image quality.
It's your story. Tell it beautifully.
4K Ultra HD and time-lapse, 1080p slow-motion, filters, effects and so much more.
Edit videos on the fly.
Shoot a clip, trim it right in the camera, send it to your phone and post it without missing a beat.
Life's more fun in slow motion.
Turn an ordinary moment into an epic 120 FPS slow motion 1080p Full HD video, great for bending time, speed ramping and more.
Little but fierce.
Slim, sleek, rugged design for every adventure.
The power of Z, only smaller.
Z 50 delivers the award-winning performance of Z series in the smallest interchangeable lens DX-format camera ever.
Have camera, will travel.
Z 50's strong, durable magnesium alloy construction makes it tough enough to take just about anywhere without fear. No need to baby this baby.
Works with your smartphone.
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make sharing a snap. Install Nikon's SnapBridge app, and your Apple or Android-powered phone becomes a powerful accessory for Z 50. Easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to your phone, and even use your phone as a remote monitor to to see what Z 50 sees, adjust camera settings, take pictures and record video.
Shines in low light.
With a 20.9MP DX CMOS sensor, a robust EXPEED 6 engine and the light-gathering advantages of the wider Z mount, photos and videos shot in low light look clean and professional.
See for your selfie.
Flip down the LCD screen to activate Self Portrait Mode-perfect for taking selfies and for vlogging.
Eye catching in so many ways.
When shooting photos, Z 50's outstanding autofocus system can lock onto your subject's eye and keep focus there, even when they're in motion, for beautifully focused portraits.
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