Nikon Z50 II Launched

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fcotterill said:
The primary weakness of the Z50 II is the lack of cross-type AF sensors and no CFExpress card support. The lowlight threshold of the sensor needs to be tested properly however... admittedly judging this camera only on specifications at this stage.

Besides these 2 features, this remarkably affordable DX Mirrorless camera is significantly advanced compared against the D500, and indeed any of Gen 1 and II Z cameras.

Break free of the typological classification, ie pigeonholing a camera based solely on pricing rank. Nikon's smashed this "rule" - branding the Z50 II as 'Entry' is misguided in the extreme, even though many learners etc are sure to buy it.

The design team has paired the tried&tested (affordable) DX sensor with the EXPEED7, and threw in all the empowering Z9 software to deliver a Prosumer Mirrorless Camera under the $1000 price bar.
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I think the definition of Entry has changed, and the four camera companies are showing very powerful technology in the sub $1000 range, so the average person here (hobbiests, prosumers, pros) buy them. Exciting times.
 
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One huge miss I think is not including auto capture in this one. Imagine if it did have it and you could put a sharp prime on one and set it up. Far less stress than leaving a Z8/9 out in the woods.

I’d put a 50 1.8s on one and you’d probably get some amazing shots.

I could see professional wildlife photographers buy sets of them just for that function.
 
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fcotterill said:
Well these are Z50 II Custom options, page clipped from the new manual....
My point is these settings have been/ are unavailable in the Z50 and Gen 1 and II Z cameras. Now available in an affordable camera.
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Yes, all true. These capabilities are enabled by the use of the Expeed 7 processor. As Nikon senior executives have been saying for nearly two years, technology made available in the Z9 would be included, over time, in cameras throughout the Z product line. It’s how Nikon will recoup Expeed 7 development expense. I expect it will do likewise for technology first made available in the successor to the Z9.
 
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I have a kit already :D It is charging. I have it until Tuesday and then decide if I will keep it :D So, let's see ...
Now it is available here in kits, my has 18-140mm. I don' have that lens so, I can test it witn Z50 II. I can return it back and order Z50 II body only. But who knows, maybe the lens is good and worth to keep it ;-)
 
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ElenaH said:
I have a kit already :D It is charging. I have it until Tuesday and then decide if I will keep it :D So, let's see ...
Now it is available here in kits, my has 18-140mm. I don' have that lens so, I can test it witn Z50 II. I can return it back and order Z50 II body only. But who knows, maybe the lens is good and worth to keep it ;-)
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Please post your impressions, specifically video. And try to make it overheat 😍. For science.
 
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