With it's larger Z mount, Nikon's Z 50 may appear small in size; but it looks to be big on fun! The compact and lightweight Nikon Z 50 (SKU: 1633) was made for individuals seeking a camera that has the speed, portability and the style needed for their lifestyle. This is Nikon’s first DX-format mirrorless camera, delivering a more compact lightweight system to those upgrading to mirrorless or discovering the Nikon Z mount system for the first time.
The Z 50 offers an ergonomic design, intuitive operability and the steadfast reliability Nikon is known for, but in a slimmer, lightweight and attainable body. Taking advantage of the Nikon Z mount, the Z 50 produces stunning image quality and provides optimal performance for any type of content creation, from still photography to high-quality 4K video. The easy-to-carry, compact and lightweight 14-oz body of the Nikon Z 50 is designed with intuitive controls and an agile yet durable magnesium alloy frame. It’s effortless to carry while vlogging a vacation, hiking the backcountry or exploring a new part of town. Since it’s mirrorless, users can activate the silent shutter function for truly low-profile shooting in sensitive situations.
A DX-format 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers superior image quality, sharpness, color and tones to document it all, even in low light. The EXPEED 6 image-processing engine helps to achieve excellent low-light performance and the highest standard sensitivity in its class1 for still-image shooting – ISO 51,200 – so users can capture high-resolution photos in challenging lighting conditions, like concerts or night street photography. The camera quickly locks focus with a 209-point Hybrid AF System that enables broad coverage of approximately 87% of the frame horizontally and 85% vertically. It’s also the first Nikon DX-format camera to employ Eye-Detection AF, which makes portrait photography simple by recognizing and instantly focusing on a subject’s eyes, even if they are moving. What’s more, with fast 11 fps (with AF/AE) continuous shooting, users can keep up with fleeting moments and never miss a moment of the action.
The Nikon Z 50 features an easy to use interface with a 3.2-inch flip-down LCD touchscreen that’s ideal for selfies and vlogging. The LCD features familiar soft keys and icons, while intuitive controls make storytelling simple. Selfie Mode automatically disables all but essential controls while the LCD is flipped down, which makes it easy for the photographer to turn the camera on themselves and capture flattering photos and videos without worry of accidentally changing settings. Sharp, vibrant 4K video is just the beginning – Experience built in 120p slow-motion, time-lapse and interval timer as well as in-camera video trimming and 20 Creative Picture Controls. These Creative Picture Controls and Special Effect modes instantly transform an image or video footage, while Scene Modes automatically adjust settings to optimize performance for beginners. For smooth footage, the camera also incorporates additional built in stabilization while shooting Full HD or 4K video.
Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth connectivity along with support for the new SnapBridge2 version 2.6 app allows users to seamlessly share still images and videos with friends, families and followers. In addition to automatically sending gorgeous images to one’s phone, users now also have the ability to easily transfer video to their smart device quickly. The latest version of SnapBridge also supports RAW image transfer and advanced remote capture functions.
NOTE: This product is currently available for preorder ONLY. Placing a preorder ensures that you will receive your unit as soon as it's available. We are currently expecting the product to begin shipping around November 27, 2019. This projected availability may vary depending upon manufacturer stock. Please contact your sales representative for more information.
Includes
- This configuration of the Z 50 includes Nikon's NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR standard zoom lens, a slim zoom lens that lets users capture a wide variety of scenes, from beautiful landscapes to candid portraits. Incredibly compact and lightweight this lens comes with a total length of approximately 1.26" (32 mm*2) and a weight of around 4.8-ounces (135 g). It supports a convenient zoom range that begins at 16 mm and ends at 50 mm*3, making it an excellent choice for recording a wide variety of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, and even close-ups of flowers captured at the minimum focus distance of 0.2 m*4 and the like as still images or movies. The lens is equipped with an optical vibration reduction (VR) mechanism that demonstrates superior blur-reduction effect with camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.5-stop*5 increase in shutter speed.
- NOTES:
- *2 Distance from the camera's lens mount flange when the lens is retracted.
- *3 Angle of view equivalent to that of a 24-75mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
- *4 Measured at the 24 mm (equivalent in 35mm [135] format) position
- *5 Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. When a mirrorless camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor is used. Measured at the maximum telephoto position.
Features
- Z 50 Mirrorless Camera:
- Compact and lightweight body with an ergonomic design
- Equipped with the EXPEED 6 image-processing engine
- The first Nikon DX-format camera to be equipped with a CMOS sensor that incorporates focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels
- A rich variety of lenses available with the Z mount system
- Intuitive operation that allows users to easily express their intent
- Equipped with Self-portrait mode
- Variety of movie-recording functions that expands possibilities for imaging expression
- Support for the SnapBridge app that allows for immediate sharing of photos and videos via SNSs
- Adoption of magnesium alloy ensures a very strong and durable body
- Equipped with a manual pop-up flash
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR standard zoom lens:
- A compact and lightweight body with a total length*1 of approximately 32 mm and weight of approximately 135 g
- Adoption of a retractable mechanism that works without buttons enables immediate shooting by simply rotating the zoom ring
- Support for a convenient zoom range covering the 16-50 mm*2 focal lengths
- Superior resolution that enables faithful rendering of even the finest details throughout the entire zoom range
- A minimum focus distance of just 0.2 m*3 from the focal plane ensures incredibly sharp rendering with shooting at close distances
- Adoption of one ED glass element and four aspherical lens elements effectively reduces various types of aberration, including color bleeding and curvature of field at the edges of the frame that is so common at wide angles of view
- Equipped with an optical vibration reduction (VR) mechanism that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.5-stop increase in shutter speed
- Quiet and smooth aperture control optimized for movie recording minimizes flicker
- An electromagnetic aperture mechanism that enables stable exposure control, even with high-speed continuous shooting
- NOTES:
- *1 M/A mode allows you to switch from autofocus to manual focus by simply rotating the control ring.
- *2 Distance from the camera's lens mount flange when the lens is retracted.
- *3 Angle of view equivalent to that of a 24-75mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
Specifications
- SKU: 1633
- Type: Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
- Lens Mount: Nikon Z mount
- Included Lens: NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels): 20.9 million
- Sensor Size: 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
- Image Sensor Format: DX
- Storage Media: SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
- File Format Still Images:
- NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit
- JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression
- NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
- Card Slot: 1 slot
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 11 frames per second
- ISO Sensitivity:
- ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
- Movie:
- 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
- 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
- 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
- NOTES:
- Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
- Quality selection available except at sizes of 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1920 x 1080 slow-motion or when U or 6 is selected in q mode, in which case quality is fixed at m (high)
- Monitor Size: 3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Type:
- Tilting TFT
- Touch-Sensitive LCD
- Monitor Resolution: 1,040,000 dots
- Monitor Angle of View: 170° viewing angle (approximately 100% frame coverage)
- Power:
- Battery / Batteries: One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge):
- 300 shots (CIPA)
- Movies: Approx. 75 min. of movie recording
- AC Adapter: EH-73P charging AC Adapter
- Battery Charger: MH-32 Battery Charger
- Dimensions (camera body only):
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 5.0 in. (126.5 mm) x 3.7 in. (93.5 mm) x 2.4 in. (60 mm)
- Approx. Weight: 14 oz.
- Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Operating Environment:
- Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
- Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
