Features
Image sensor
The Z50II features an effective 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor. It is a DX (i.e., crop-sensor) format. It does not include built-in sensor cleaning, nor is IBIS present, although Vibration Reduction on some Nikkor lenses is provided. [4] [5] [3]
Video capability
For videographers, the Z50II supports UHD 4K video recording at 60 frames per second (with a 1.5x crop). Additionally, it offers 4K recording at 30 frames per second, oversampled from 5.6K. It is Nikon's first DX camera to support Hi-res zoom, N-Log, and 10-bit H.265. LUTs supported include both the standard Nikon LUT as well as the RED LUT. It supports waveform monitoring and had a headphone monitoring jack added. The camera includes customizable picture profiles to aid in achieving professional-grade video quality. A Tally light has also been added to aid in video recording, showing both the subject and the videographer that recording is occurring. The maximum video recording duration has been increased over the Z50 to over 2 hours. [4] [5] [3]
For streaming application, the Z50II directly supports both UAC and UVC streaming using its USB-C port.
Stills can be made from individual frames of a video. A single still can be created, or a series of stills can be created from a section of video footage.
Autofocus and subject detection
The Z50II's 209 point autofocus (AF) system is highly effective in recognizing and focusing on a variety of subjects, including faces, animals, birds, vehicles, and moving objects. The eye-detection AF ensures sharp focus on human eyes, which is particularly beneficial for portrait photography. The autofocus is a hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist. [4] [5] [3]
It is the first Nikon Z camera with the "Product review" autofocus setting, which when enabled, prioritizes subjects in the foreground in the selected frame area, even if, for example, the main autofocus mode is set to face detection. [4] [5] [3]
It is the first Nikon DX format camera to support pre-capture. This allows pre-recording of a number of images for up to one second before the shutter is released. This aids in capturing a picture of a fast-moving, unpredictable subject, such as a snake's tongue or a baby's smile. [4] [5] [3]
Connectivity and smart features
The Z50II is equipped with advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Low Energy, facilitating seamless integration with smart devices. This allows for remote camera control, instant sharing of images over a smartphone, and GPS information. The camera also supports USB-C for faster data transfer and charging. Integration with Nikon's Imaging Cloud further enhances workflow efficiency by enabling easy image transfer, storage, and sharing. [4] [5] [3]
New Picture Control feature
The Z50II has a picture control button added, giving access to 31 built-in preset combinations, allowing for more creative shooting. The Flexible Color Picture Control feature allows users to create additional Picture Control profiles with HSL and color grading along with modifying the provided Picture Control settings. The Flexible Color Picture Control, or normal Picture Control, can now be made through Nikon's NX Studio software instead of its Picture Control Utility 2. The picture controls can be used on both stills and videos. [4] [5] [3]
Control customization
Many controls can be customized to allow quick access to most of the numerous function found in the camera's menus, including: [4] [5] [3]
- U1/U2/U3 settings on the Mode dial are programmable settings that can be preset to user-selected combinations of most shooting settings, such as resolution, white balance, ISO, and AF mode.
- FN1/FN2 buttons can be set to provide access to most of the menu items.
- i-Button can provide access to 12 selected functions.
- MyMenu can provide access to 20 selected functions.
- Most of the buttons on the camera can be redefined to provide alternate functions.
- Picture Controls can be created and/or downloaded.
The Z50II supports: [4] [5] [3]
- for photographs:
- for videos:
Battery
The Z50II uses the Nikon EN-EL25a battery. It is rechargeable in-camera via USB-C, along with working with an external Nikon charger. The EN-EL25 battery, used in the Z50, will also work in the Z50II, although with a slightly lower battery life. [4] [5] [3]
Electronic viewfinder
The Z50II has an electronic viewfinder with a diopter adjustment control. It is 2.36m dot (the same as the Z50), but can now be set twice as bright, going as high as 1000 nits. [4] [5] [3]
The Z50II has a single SD card slot, supporting SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), and SDXC (UHS-II compliant). [4] [5] [3]
Languages
The camera which is sold in the US has direct support of multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese). The version of the camera sold in Japan only has a Japanese display, although other language displays can be added for a fee. [2]
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