The Nikon Z 50 is Nikon's first APS-C sensor mirrorless camera . A firm commitment from Nikon to the world of EVIL cameras but finally for an amateur level. This small and light camera promises to be the start of a more than interesting series for fans of this brand.
The Nikon Z 50 comes bundled with two lenses, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR that you can pair with this mirrorless camera body to very good price.
WHO IS THE NIKON Z 50 FOR?
The Nikon Z 50 is a mid- range camera aimed at the amateur photographer who is looking for a light and small camera but with very complete features. Whether you are just starting out in the world of photography and plan to stay here for a long time or have been in this world for a while, this camera can satisfy all your needs.
It is a camera to take with you on your travels or street photography but, in general, it suits all those who flee from bulky cameras and are looking for a fast camera, with very good ergonomics, small size and light weight, great image quality both in photography as well as in video (records in 4K), and the practicality of a folding touch screen.
You want to know more? No wonder, because this camera looks great ? keep reading her.
MAIN FEATURES OF THE NIKON Z 50
These are the main features of this Nikon mirrorless:
- 21.51 MP 23.5mm × 15.7mm CMOS sensor
- 0.99 cm OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2,360,000 dots (XGA)
- TFT tilting touchscreen LCD with 170° viewing angle with approx. 100% frame coverage and 11-level manual brightness controls approx. 1,040,000 high-resolution dots
- Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 s, bulb
- Burst shooting up to 11 fps
- ISO Sensitivity: 100 to 51,200
- Hybrid autofocus system with 209 focus points: (Single point AF, Photo mode, DX image area)
- WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity
- Weight: approx. 450g with battery and memory card
- Dimensions: Approx. 126.5×93.5×60mm
- Operating environment: 0 °C to 40 °C
- Hybrid phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF with AF-assist
- Manual aperture built-in flash raised via flash aperture control guide number: Approx. 7/22, 7/22 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- 4K and UHD video recording at 30p
- 20 creative in-camera effects available for photos and video
- Price: you can find it for €849.00only the body, for €981.00with a 16-50 DX VR lens, or for €1,329.89with the 16-50 DX VR and 50-250 DX VR lenses
You can read the full specifications here.
NIKON OFFICIAL PRESENTATION VIDEO
If you want to see it in motion, you can take a look at its presentation video:
THE BEST OF THE NIKON Z 50
This mirrorless camera stands out for its design, with a comfortable grip with good grip and good-sized and well-organized dials, which is an important point for mirrorless cameras that sometimes cannot find their balance in their small size. between good grip and size in their designs. In addition, it is made of magnesium alloy which makes it robust and resistant.
Its folding and touch screen also stands out, very useful to get the most creativity out of your frames or take self-portraits with your friends or family, as well as its electronic viewfinder that you can configure to show you the real scene or to preview the result of the photograph.
In terms of image quality, the processor and sensor do a good job and offer us a camera with a good dynamic range and a good response to high ISOs. It is also fast and effective in focusing.
It is also very useful to have WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity, ideal for sharing your images immediately, wirelessly or controlling it through your mobile phone.
In short, a very complete camera that also has all the features of a mid-range camera, well built, moderate in weight and size, and very good results in terms of image quality.
WORST
We already know that nothing is perfect. The important thing is that the camera you have or are looking for is perfect for you ?
Like all of them, this Nikon Z 50 has some buts:
- At the moment, it has very little offer in terms of specific objectives. While it is true that you can get a Nikon F-series FTZ adapter for APS-C cameras and it works fine.
- It does not have a stabilizer in the body. This work is left to the objectives.
- The battery lasts about 320 photos, which is not much.
NIKON Z 50 GALLERY
Open your mouth with what this little girl can do with this small selection of images ?
In short, this camera is ideal for amateur photographers who are starting out in the world of photography but who do not want a camera that falls short in a short time, who value image quality, portability, the folding touch screen, recording video in 4K or WIFI connection.
It is also ideal for users with photographic knowledge who are looking for a light and well-built camera and even as a second light and portable body to which you can add Nikon F-series lenses if you already have them.
A camera to which, for a low price, you can add two lenses that, although they are not very bright, it is true that for their price they are not bad to start with: NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR.
