If you’re in the market for a new mirrorless camera for content creation or just casual photography, then you might want to check out what Nikon is offering with its new Z50 II, which the company promises has been designed for content creators, and packs some impressive hardware in addition to all the essentials that you’d need from a capable-enough camera, and takes on competing hardware from brands such as Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Sony for example.
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Let’s take a look at some of its highlights – The new Nikon Z50 II is also compatible with several NIKKOR lenses including the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR. Nikon also says that the camera also comes with a number of updates over its predecessor, including the latest generation Nikon Expeed 7 processor, and an upgraded auto-focus system with flagship-model modes and features.
As such, the Z50 II packs a 20.9MP DX-format CMOS sensor paired with an Expeed 7 Image Processor mentioned earlier, which enables UHD 4K60p and Full HD 120fps video recording. Nikon says that the camera features an improved autofocus system with 9 subject detection, allowing it to maintain sharp focus on various subjects. Also present is a dedicated Picture Control button, pre-release capture, and support for 15 to 30 fps shooting – these are pretty handy for moving subjects, as the pre-release capture function anticipates shots one second before fully pressing the shutter.
For other hardware details, there’s a bright OLED electronic viewfinder, which has been tweaked a bit for better comfort and brighter visibility. This works in tandem with a 3.2-inch 180° tilting touchscreen which adds a bit of convenience during operation. Nikon adds that users will have access to the Touch FN option, which lets a user drag their finger on the screen for more precise control over focus points. Of course there’s a built-in SD card slot, as well as support for WiFi and Bluetooth for wireless file transfers.
For video recording, the Z50 II also packs improved battery life and frame rates, with up to extended two-hour recordings as well as up to 60 fps shooting. Meanwhile, there’s an upgraded internal 10-bit N‐Log capability that can save details in highlights and shadows, and also expands available effects when colour grading. Users can also set up the camera for use with streaming sessions.
The Nikon Z50 II also comes with 31 built-in color presets, and works with Nikon’s Imaging Cloud that lets users upload to their storage directly from the camera, and access exclusive curated colour picture controls and presets. As for pricing, the camera is available for pre-orders, starting at around 900 USD for the body, although you can order it bundled with a Nikkor Z 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit lens for $1,050.
