Camera manufacturers have started adding features to their entry-level models that help you take great photos with just one click. The $910 Nikon Z50 II mirrorless camera joins this trend. The device has a special Picture Control button, which creates interesting and funny images for publication on social networks. In addition, the new model has increased shooting speed, improved autofocus and video quality.
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The Nikon Z50 II is aimed at the content creator community, offering many features borrowed from Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic. The Picture Control button offers 31 presets, such as Denim, Toy Camera and Carbon, which are applicable for both photos and videos. The camera owner can download “imaging recipes” from Nikon Imaging Cloud with presets for color, brightness, tint and other image parameters.
Nikon Z50 II allows you to shoot bursts in JPEG format at up to 30 frames per second with an electronic shutter or up to 11 frames per second in RAW/JPEG format with a mechanical shutter. Autofocus is more responsive and offers AI-powered 3D tracking of animals, birds and vehicles with automatic subject selection. ISO range expanded to 512,000.
The video offers a product overview mode that instantly shifts the focus from the user’s face to the product they are holding in their hands. The video has been significantly improved – the camera can shoot in 4K 30p modes without cropping and 4K 60p with 1.5x cropping. The device has a 10-bit color channel, which should significantly improve the dynamic range and give the videographer more room for creativity. Video streaming available.
The camera matrix has a rather low resolution by modern standards – 20.9 megapixels. There is no optical stabilization in the camera itself, which is traditional for Nikon. The owner will have to rely on electronic stabilization when shooting video or buy Nikon VR lenses with optical stabilization.
Nikon Z50 II has a built-in flash and a tilt-and-turn display. The electronic viewfinder has a resolution of 2.36 million pixels and a maximum brightness of 1000 cd/m². Connectors for microphone and headphones are provided. The camera is equipped with one UHS-II memory card slot.
The Nikon Z50 II is available for pre-order for $910. Complete with a Nikkor Z 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, the camera costs $1,050.
Nikon fans hope that the company will later release a similar camera in the now popular retro design.