Nikon Z 50 Mirrorless Digital Camera | Body Only

The Nikon Z50 presents a remarkably streamlined design, functioning as a DX-format mirrorless digital camera that utilizes the adaptable Z Mount. This camera excels in both photography and videography, equipped with a 20.9MP CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 6 image processor, facilitating rapid performance of up to 11 frames per second. It boasts a dependable 209-point hybrid autofocus system with eye detection capabilities and impressive low-light performance, reaching an ISO of 51200. For videographers, the Z50 supports UHD 4K recording at 30 frames per second, as well as Full HD recording at up to 120 frames per second for slow-motion effects. Users can refine their photos and videos with in-camera clip trimming, while 20 Creative Picture Controls and 10 Special Effects settings allow for distinctive visual enhancements.

The camera’s design is not only sleek but also ergonomically crafted for extended shooting sessions. A high-resolution 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder ensures clear visibility in bright environments, while the 3.2-inch rear touchscreen LCD features a 180 flip-down design, ideal for capturing selfies. Additionally, the magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed, making it suitable for use in challenging weather conditions. For convenient sharing, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities work seamlessly with the Nikon SnapBridge app, enabling the wireless transfer of photos and videos and remote control functionality.

20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor and EXPEED 6 Image Processor

The DX-format 20.9MP CMOS sensor is integrated with the EXPEED 6 image processor, resulting in a versatile combination of high sensitivity, refined image quality, and rapid overall performance. With native sensitivity values ranging from ISO 100 to 51200, this system is capable of functioning effectively in a wide variety of lighting environments, and it can be extended to ISO 204800 for exceptionally low-light situations. The combination of resolution and sensor dimensions enhances image quality, ensuring smooth color transitions and minimal noise across the sensitivity spectrum. Furthermore, the EXPEED 6 processor significantly enhances the speed of the camera system, enabling a maximum continuous shooting rate of 11 frames per second at full resolution, as well as 30 frames per second at 8MP.

In addition to its imaging capabilities, the sensor features a 209-point hybrid autofocus system that employs both phase-detection and contrast-detection techniques to swiftly and accurately achieve focus for still images and video. This autofocus system also includes Eye Detection AF, which utilizes facial recognition technology to maintain focus on the subjects’ eyes.

UHD 4K Video Recording

The Z50 is not limited to capturing still images; it also offers the capability to record UHD 4K video at a maximum of 30 frames per second and Full HD video at up to 120 frames per second, enabling slow-motion effects. Users can save video files either to the camera’s internal memory cards or to an optional external recorder through the HDMI output. Additionally, the camera supports in-camera time-lapse shooting, allowing for the direct production of a completed UHD 4K video file.

Body Design and Connectivity

• A large 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD screen is available for bright, clear, and vivid image playback and live view shooting. The screen has a 180 flip-under tilting design, which benefits front-facing selfie captures, and it is also a touchscreen for more intuitive operation, navigation, and settings control.
• A 3.6m-dot electronic finder is present for comfortable eye-level viewing. It has a 1.02x magnification and uses NIKKOR optics to guarantee a sharp, clear image.
• Single SD memory card slots supports up to the UHS-I protocol for quickly storing photo and video files.
• A robust magnesium alloy chassis is both dust- and weather-resistant to benefit working in harsh climates and inclement conditions.
• Built-in SnapBridge connectivity to enable seamless transfer of low-resolution imagery as well as remote shooting capabilities. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi enables communication between the camera and a smart device and, additionally, the mobile device can remotely trigger the shutter and display a live view image from the camera to enable working from a distance.
• Included EN-EL25 rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides approximately 300 shots per charge, and in-camera charging is supported when using the optional EH-73P charging AC adapter.

Other Camera Features

• Multiple Exposure mode lets you combine several exposures into one frame for creative effects.
• Special Effects Modes: Night Vision; Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, and Low Key.
• Creative Picture Controls: Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, and Carbon.
• In-Camera Image Editing: Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, and Trim Movie.
• Language Support: Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.