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Picture Controls and Imaging Recipes that support your creativity
The Nikon Z50II supports Imaging Recipes that provide opportunities to discover and try new styles of imaging expression using Nikon Imaging Cloud. Not only can users save their own adjustments to color, brightness, contrast, etc. as recipes, but they can download colour presets recommended by Nikon or carefully crafted by established creators to the Z50II (free of charge) and save them as Cloud Picture Controls.
In addition, a new Picture Control button has been added to the camera, allowing users to access a wide range of color presets in just one step. Users will enjoy the convenience of being able to quickly change the active Picture Control while shooting, even in AUTO shooting mode. Recipes downloaded and saved to the camera can also be used immediately, making it as easy to enjoy more diverse imaging expression as it is to change film or filters.
A new Picture Control filtering function that displays the most frequently used items has also been added, allowing users to quickly access their favorite imaging styles. The effects of Picture Controls can be previewed in the live view display in the camera monitor or electronic viewfinder (EVF), making it possible for users to achieve images just as they intended.
The Z50II is equipped with the same EXPEED 7 image-processing engine as the Z9. In addition to supporting the same nine types of subject detection as our flagship model, the performance of [AF-A], which automatically sets the AF mode in accordance with subject movement and changes in composition, has greatly increased. The camera can focus on the intended subject without any adjustment of settings, even when photographing subjects whose movements are unpredictable, such as pets and children.
When operating in AUTO shooting mode, utilisation of EXPEED 7’s superior image-processing performance and Nikon’s proprietary deep learning technology makes it possible for the camera to analyse and recognise the subject and scene, and then to automatically optimise AF, flash control, and exposure control values such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings. By simply holding the camera and releasing the shutter at the desired moment, users can expect to capture photos in ways suited to the scene, such as those with beautiful background bokeh or sharp photos with little subject blur.
The EXPEED 7 image-processing engine supports the creation of high-resolution 4K UHD video with 5.6K oversampling . It also supports the recording of N-Log video that offers subtle and rich tonal gradation, enabling high-quality video recording. Furthermore, the Z50II is the first Nikon camera to feature a product review mode that focus on objects in the foreground, as well as a video self-timer function that allows the user to specify an interval of [2 s] or [10 s] before recording begins after the record button is pressed. This simplifies the editing process by eliminating unnecessary footage in advance, which is very useful when recording review videos and vlogging. In addition, support for USB streaming (UVC/UAC) allows users to easily deliver clear images with online meetings and live video streaming by simply connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone.
At 1000 cd/m2, the EVF built into the Z50II is roughly twice as bright as that built into the Nikon Z50 (released in November 2019), allowing users to easily check focus and details at the edges of the frame, even in bright surroundings such as outdoors on a sunny day. Reducing the difference in brightness between the viewfinder display and that visible with the naked eye makes it easier for users to achieve the desired images. It also reduces eye strain and fatigue with shooting. The bright EVF supports the experience unique to cameras of looking through a viewfinder to shoot and allows users to concentrate on the subject and scene in front them for more enjoyable shooting.
Picture Controls and Imaging Recipes that support your creativity
The Nikon Z50II supports Imaging Recipes that provide opportunities to discover and try new styles of imaging expression using Nikon Imaging Cloud. Not only can users save their own adjustments to color, brightness, contrast, etc. as recipes, but they can download colour presets recommended by Nikon or carefully crafted by established creators to the Z50II (free of charge) and save them as Cloud Picture Controls.
In addition, a new Picture Control button has been added to the camera, allowing users to access a wide range of color presets in just one step. Users will enjoy the convenience of being able to quickly change the active Picture Control while shooting, even in AUTO shooting mode. Recipes downloaded and saved to the camera can also be used immediately, making it as easy to enjoy more diverse imaging expression as it is to change film or filters.
A new Picture Control filtering function that displays the most frequently used items has also been added, allowing users to quickly access their favorite imaging styles. The effects of Picture Controls can be previewed in the live view display in the camera monitor or electronic viewfinder (EVF), making it possible for users to achieve images just as they intended.
The Z50II is equipped with the same EXPEED 7 image-processing engine as the Z9. In addition to supporting the same nine types of subject detection as our flagship model, the performance of [AF-A], which automatically sets the AF mode in accordance with subject movement and changes in composition, has greatly increased. The camera can focus on the intended subject without any adjustment of settings, even when photographing subjects whose movements are unpredictable, such as pets and children.
When operating in AUTO shooting mode, utilisation of EXPEED 7’s superior image-processing performance and Nikon’s proprietary deep learning technology makes it possible for the camera to analyse and recognise the subject and scene, and then to automatically optimise AF, flash control, and exposure control values such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings. By simply holding the camera and releasing the shutter at the desired moment, users can expect to capture photos in ways suited to the scene, such as those with beautiful background bokeh or sharp photos with little subject blur.
The EXPEED 7 image-processing engine supports the creation of high-resolution 4K UHD video with 5.6K oversampling . It also supports the recording of N-Log video that offers subtle and rich tonal gradation, enabling high-quality video recording. Furthermore, the Z50II is the first Nikon camera to feature a product review mode that focus on objects in the foreground, as well as a video self-timer function that allows the user to specify an interval of [2 s] or [10 s] before recording begins after the record button is pressed. This simplifies the editing process by eliminating unnecessary footage in advance, which is very useful when recording review videos and vlogging. In addition, support for USB streaming (UVC/UAC) allows users to easily deliver clear images with online meetings and live video streaming by simply connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone.
At 1000 cd/m2, the EVF built into the Z50II is roughly twice as bright as that built into the Nikon Z50 (released in November 2019), allowing users to easily check focus and details at the edges of the frame, even in bright surroundings such as outdoors on a sunny day. Reducing the difference in brightness between the viewfinder display and that visible with the naked eye makes it easier for users to achieve the desired images. It also reduces eye strain and fatigue with shooting. The bright EVF supports the experience unique to cameras of looking through a viewfinder to shoot and allows users to concentrate on the subject and scene in front them for more enjoyable shooting.
Image sensor | Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor, 20.9 million megapixels (effective pixel count) |
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Lens mount | Z mount |
Electronic viewfinder | 0.39-inch 2.36 million-dot EVF, magnification: 0.68×, brightness of 1000 cd/m2 |
Shutter | 1/4000-30 s with focal-plane shutter, -900 s, Bulb, Time, synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower (with limitations) |
Continuous shooting speed | 11 fps (CH+ with electronic shutter), high-speed frame capture + (C15, C30), Pre-Release Capture |
No. of shots possible with burst of continuous shooting | 200 shots |
ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 51200 |
Auto focus | Hybrid focal-plane phase-detection/contrast AF, 209 focus points, approx. 87% × approx. 85% coverage, subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, and airplanes), pinpoint, single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L), wide-area (S, L, Custom), and auto-area (approx. 97% × approx. 85% coverage) AF; 3D-tracking; subject-tracking AF |
Metering mode | Matrix, center-weighted, spot, and highlight-weighted metering, flicker reduction |
Vibration reduction | N/A (supported with a vibration reduction lens) |
Stills (tone mode) | SDR, HLG (HLG stills supported) |
Image processing | Image-processing engine: EXPEED 7/file format (image quality) for stills: RAW (lossless compression, high efficiency, high efficiency), JPEG, HEIF |
Media slots | SD (UHS-II)×1 |
Video recording settings | 4K UHD/60p (Crop), 30p, 25p, 24p, Full HD/120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p; MOV (H.265(8/10bit)), MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC(8bit)), tone mode SDR, N-Log, HLG support, electronic vibration reduction (electronic VR) support, Hi-Res Zoom (Full-HD: 2.0×), Product review mode, self-timer |
Audio | Built-in stereo microphone (no mic for voice memos), built-in monaural speaker Recording format: linear PCM (MOV) or AAC (MP4) |
Monitor | Vari-angle 8cm/3.2-in. TFT monitor (3:2), touch-sensitive |
Power source | EN-EL25a, EN-EL25 (both support USB power delivery/charging) |
Interface | Type C USB (USB 3.2) – supports power delivery, Type D HDMI connector, external stereo microphone, external stereo microphone, and headphone/remote cord connector, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accessory shoe |
Dust- and drip-resistance | Equivalent to the Z50 |
Accessories | ML-L7 Remote Control (Bluetooth), MC-N10 Remote Grip, supports headphone and remote release cord terminal (MC-DC3) |
Communication | Support for PC, FTP, camera, and smart device (SnapBridge, internal communication module only) connection, Nikon Imaging Cloud, UVC/UAC |
Others | Portrait impression balance, improvement in color temperature setting UI, More Picture Control options (Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, and Rich Tone Portrait), improved scene responsiveness in Auto shooting mode, built-in flash, scene modes |
Dimensions (W×H×D), weight | Approx. 127mm×96.8mm×66.5mm, approx. 550g (with battery and memory card), approx. 495g (camera body only) |