Nikon Z50 II + Nikkor Z 16-50mm VR Kit

Nikon Z50 Mark II + Nikkor Z 16-50mm VR Kit

The Nikon Z50 II includes the features of the popular first model and adds interesting additions, especially to color tone adjustment and a completely redesigned autofocus. This package includes a compact 16-50mm VR zoom lens.

Nikon has borrowed processor technology and features from its professional cameras like the Nikon Z9. The Nikon Z50 II's autofocus detects and tracks nine types of subjects:

• People (eyes, face, upper body)
• Animals such as birds, cats, dogs
• Vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and airplanes

In addition, the camera includes 3D tracking focus if subject detection is not turned on, meaning the camera will lock onto the desired subject and keep the focus in the right place even under heavy pressure. This focus has previously only been available in Nikon's professional cameras.

Does a camera aimed at beginners also need such a powerful focus? In our opinion, if this is going to be your first camera or to replace an old SLR camera, then modern, highly efficient focus is the feature that will bring you the most joy.

Photographing pets, family members, and hobbies is smooth and the success rate of the images is much higher. When shooting, you can focus on the content and capturing just the right moments.

Even fast-paced situations can be captured thanks to the fast 11 fps burst shooting. Autofocus is also available during burst shooting. Now the camera also has Pre-Release capture , meaning that before you press the shutter button, the camera takes 15-30 photos, meaning that you can capture even the fastest events at just the right time. With this pre-capture, the recording format is JPG and the images are recorded for a second before you press the shutter button.

• Autofocus detects animals, vehicles and people
• Familiar and very good 3D Tracking next focus from more robust Nikons
• Picture Control button: preset-style tone selection easily right in the camera
• Pre-Release Capture: the camera takes up to 30 photos in advance
• Smart ergonomics: well-shaped handle, two adjustment rollers.
• Continuous shooting 11 frames per second
• 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder
• Rotating touchscreen
• Camera control via mobile device and wireless image transfer
• 4K UHD video, 120P FullHD slow-motion videos
• Up to 2 hours of recording time when shooting video
• Compatible with older Nikon lenses with adapter

Nikon Z50 II video enhancements

In addition, the new features are also used in video recording. In addition to photos, 4K video recording is possible with all focus settings. There have also been other innovations in video use, such as when going deeper into the video world, color processing and HDR shooting are possible thanks to 10-bit recording and the N-Log wide tone range setting. Slow-motion videos at 60P frame rate can be achieved by cropping the image.

Those who create social media content, especially with a more commercial approach, will be delighted by the Product Review autofocus, familiar from Sony's Vlog models, where the camera reacts quickly to objects that come between the presenter and focuses on them and off them smoothly. In addition to product presentations, this is great for filming hobbies and why not also for video conferences.

High-quality video production is also supported by the 3.5mm microphone jack and headphone jack for audio monitoring.

There is now a Picture Control button on the top of the camera. The Z50 II includes 31 ready-made color profiles and it is also easy to edit these and load new ones into the camera. A similar system has worked great with Fuji, the idea is to make ready-made image material, for example for social media content, in addition to editing raw images. In addition to speed, these features give you a visually striking and unique color scheme.

The Nikon Z50, in keeping with the manufacturer's tradition, is very comfortable to hold, with a well-designed grip that allows for one-handed shooting. There are two adjustment dials, so changing settings is easy.

Compared to more robust Nikons like the Z6 II, the camera has been stripped of the image sensor-moving stabilizer and the sensor is a size smaller. On the other hand, these changes make the camera more compact and weigh about a third less. The smaller sensor also allows for smaller lenses, and the Z50 is available with a pancake lens that fits in the pocket of a winter jacket, for example.

The battery can be charged directly from the camera via the USB C connector, which is a very convenient feature on longer trips. The battery can be charged from a power bank or in the car during transfers. The manufacturer promises that the EN-EL25 battery will be enough to take about 250 pictures, but these figures are often exceeded by a considerable amount in real use.

Built-in SnapBridge enables wireless image transfer and remote control via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You can control the camera from your smart device and use the device to monitor the camera's viewfinder.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Nikon Z mount, (Nikon F compatibility with adapter)
• Sensor: APS-C size BSI-CMOS, 20.9 megapixels
• Focus points: 231, covering approximately 90% of the field of view
• Target-detection autofocus
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 51200 (expanded to ISO 204800)
• Continuous shooting: 11 frames/sec.
• Video recording: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 1.5X crop, Full HD 120P slow-motion videos from the entire sensor area
• Viewfinder: OLED 2.36M dots, brightness 1000 Nits
• Display: tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
• Memory card slot: 1 pc SDHC / SDXC UHS-II
• Microphone jack 3.5mm and headphone jack 3.5mm
• Built-in flash
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.0
• Size: 127 x 97 x 67 mm
• Weight: 550g (with battery)

The sales package includes: Nikon Z50 II body, Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, EN-EL25a battery, UC-E25 USB cable and Nikon strap. No separate charger included.