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Nikon Announces Z50 II APS-C Mirrorless Camera
7 November 2024
Nikon has announced the Nikon Z50 II, a compact, full-featured APS-C mirrorless camera featuring film-inspired looks and easy sharing, the company said.
"If you're ready for the next phase of your creative journey or even if you have never picked up a camera before, the Z50 II is a gateway to a whole new world of expression," said Fumiko Kawabata, Nikon Sr. vice president of marketing and planning. "This camera benefits from some of the best technology from our acclaimed pro-level cameras, but it's small enough to tag along for anywhere life takes you."
This is Nikon's first APS-C/DX format camera with the EXPEED 7 processing engine found in the pro-grade Nikon Z8 and Z9. The Z50 II features fast and precise autofocus, frame rates up to 30 fps, superb low-light capabilities, advanced video features and extensive control of colors, Nikon noted.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new camera include:
- 20.9-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
- EXPEED 7 image procsessor
- UHD 4K60p/Full HD 120fps video recording
- Improved autofocus with 9 subject detection
- Dedicated picture control button
- Pre-release capture
- 30 fps shooting
- Bright OLED electronic viewfinder
- 3.2-inch 180° tilting touchscreen
- SD memory card slot
- Built-In WiFi and Bluetooth
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the Z50 II include:
NIKON Z50 II SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 20.9-Megapixl APS-C CMOS sensor
Crop Factor: 1.5xLens Mount Nikon Z File Formats Raw, JPEG, HEIF Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder 0.39", approx. 2360k-dot OLED
100 percent coverage
1.02x magnification
19.5mm eyepoint
-3 to +3 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.2-inch 180° tilting touchscreen Shutter 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 or 1/200 secondFrame Rate 11 fps Raw at full resolution
30 fps JPEG at full resolutionISO 100 to 51,200 Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization Digital only Flash Built-in flash, hot shoe, i-TTL
Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 or 1/200 secondMovie MOVZ/MP4 up to 125 minutes
H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
4K UHD, Full HD, Slow motionConnectivity Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Power EN-EL25a lithium-ion battery for 250 shots Dimensions 5 x 3.9 x 2.7 inches Weight 17.46 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon said the Z50 II will be available in late November for $909.95 (body only), $2,049.95 with the Nikkor Z 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 VR lens and $1,299.95 with the Nikkor Z 16-50mm and 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR lenses. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
The MC-DC3 1.3- foot remote cord will be available in late 2024 for $36.95 as well.
Nikon's Newest Compact Mirrorless Camera Makes It Easy to Express Your Own Authentic Aesthetic
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon has announced the new Z50 II, a compact, fully featured mirrorless camera that lets your creativity run free while enabling the effortless capture of amazing photos and video. This camera is the lifestyle accessory for those that seek innovative creative features like film-inspired looks and easy sharing, giving the freedom to capture the feeling of a fleeting moment or conveying core memories with brilliant colors that are uniquely you.
The Z50 II combines a full range of fun, creativity-enhancing features with the superior performance of Nikon's latest mirrorless technology. This is the simple to use yet powerful camera that creators will always want to bring along, whether shooting portraits, landscapes, a great night out or an epic trip. This is Nikon's first APS-C/DX format camera to feature the powerful EXPEED 7 processing engine, the same found in the pro-grade Nikon Z8 and Z9. The Z50 II makes it easier than ever to experience immersive image quality, with blazing fast and precise autofocus, fast frame rates up to 30 fps, superb low-light capabilities, advanced video features and extensive control of colors.
"If you're ready for the next phase of your creative journey or even if you have never picked up a camera before, the Z50 II is a gateway to a whole new world of expression," said Fumiko Kawabata, Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "This camera benefits from some of the best technology from our acclaimed pro-level cameras, but it's small enough to tag along for anywhere life takes you."
Discover Color
Relive the warm glow of a summer day at the beach with friends or convey the peacefully somber tones of your favorite spot in the forest. The Z50 II is the first Nikon camera to feature a dedicated Picture Control button, opening new possibilities for expressive color, with imaginative film-inspired looks. In a single press, the user can see in real-time the effects of up to 31 built-in color presets, which instantly change the color, tone and feeling of the scene. Using this camera encourages the user to experiment and play with color settings to develop a truly distinct look and feel to images and video, using tones and color to evoke a feeling like never before.
Imaging Recipes can also be directly downloaded to their camera as Cloud Picture Controls directly through the Nikon Imaging Cloud. These recipes are custom presets with changes to color, brightness, hue and more, which have been developed by notable creators. Additionally, users can make their own Imaging Recipes and Flexible Picture Controls for truly limitless creative possibilities. Images can also be sent instantly to a user's own cloud-based storage using the Nikon Imaging Cloud or easily share images to a phone with Nikon SnapBridge.
Simply Powerful
The Z50 II's EXPEED 7 processing engine delivers surprisingly powerful performance in your pocket or purse. Advanced autofocus with nine types of subject detection quickly tracks and locks on to humans, pets, vehicles and more. The system is user-friendly and extremely precise, rapidly detecting and maintaining razor-sharp focus on a subject's eyes, even as they move. Not only is it powerful, but it's also smart, simplifying the operation of advanced camera functions. When in AUTO shooting mode, Nikon's proprietary deep learning technology makes it possible for the camera to analyze and recognize the subject and scene, automatically optimizing autofocus, flash control and exposure control values such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity settings.
Tell Stories with Video
The Z50 II empowers all types of content creators to make amazing videos that stands out, with 4K footage that's oversampled from 5.6K for rich and beautiful details. The camera records in various frame rates and resolutions up to 4K60p, delivering colorful and sharp video with high-quality audio. The Z50 II makes it simple to capture high-quality video with a 3.2" vari-angle LCD screen, which helps to keep you and your subjects perfectly in frame, in addition to a video self-timer to begin recording to minimize time spent editing. The Z50 II also features a Product Review Mode that focuses on objects in the foreground, which is helpful for products, cosmetics, fashion and beauty reviewers.
For those looking to go to the next level in production quality, the Z50 II affords full flexibility with the recording of N-Log video that offers subtle and rich tonal gradation for higher-quality video recording with more exposure latitude for grading. It also has other helpful video features like a tally lamp, waveform monitor, headphone jack and a continuous record time of up to more than 2 hours.
Features
Features of the Nikon Z50 II
- 20.9-megapixel APS-C/ DX format sensor lets you capture high quality photos and videos, with gorgeous colors and amazing low light ability.
- Dedicated Picture Control button allows for one-touch access to inspiring color presets, Imaging Recipes and custom Flexible Picture Controls, all in real-time.
- EXPEED 7 image processing engine gives users access to powerful features and performance, including an advanced AF system with subject detection and 3D Tracking.
- Bright electronic viewfinder at 1000 cd/m2 (nits), is roughly twice as bright as the one built into the Nikon Z50, allowing users to easily check focus and compose even on the brightest of days.
- Rapid photo burst shooting with up to 30 fps with electronic shutter or up to 11 fps with the mechanical shutter.
- Features a Pre-Release Capture function capable of recording images buffered up to one second before the shutter-release button is fully pressed.
- Excellent low light capability produces sharp photos in minimal light with less grain thanks to a wide ISO range from 100 -- 512002.
- Features made for all types of video content creators, such as N-LOG recording, product review mode, waveform monitor, microphone and headphone jacks.
- Built-in flash is useful in backlit situations as a fill-flash or in dark surroundings.
- Hi-Res Zoom3 during video recording, which allows users to zoom in on their subject with no loss in image quality, even when using a prime lens.
- An illuminated REC lamp (tally light) notifies the user and the subject when video recording is in progress.
- Support for USB streaming (UVC/UAC) allows plug and play connectivity for online meetings and live video streaming by simply connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone.
- Equipped with a large and clear 3.2-inch vari-angle monitor with a touch screen for intuitive operation and recording yourself and others.
MC-DC3 Remote Cord
The MC-DC3 is a remote cord compatible with the Z50 II and later models equipped with a headphone/remote cord connector (3.5mm jack). The cord is approximately 3.1 ft in length. It is useful in minimizing the effects of camera shake when using a tripod to photograph starry skies and nighttime scenes or with commercial (product) photography. It can also be used for remote photography to release the shutter at a distance from the camera. The shutter-release button can be locked in the fully pressed position for long exposures (bulb shooting) or held down for continuous shooting. It can also be held halfway down for shooting with less release time-lag.
Price and Availability
The new Nikon Z50 II will be available in late November 2024 for a suggested retail price of $909.95 for the body only. Kit configurations include the Nikkor Z 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 VR lens for $1049.95 SRP or a two-lens kit with the 16-50mm and 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR lenses for $1299.95 SRP. The MC-DC3 Remote Cord is scheduled for release later in 2024, for $36.95 SRP.