The Nikon Z50II is the mirrorless camera of life for Creatives

Nikon Canada Inc. announced the new Z50II, a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera that the company describes as “a lifestyle device for those looking for new creative features like film-inspired looks and easy sharing .”

The Z50II combines a range of exciting, creative enhancements with Nikon’s latest mirrorless technology. It’s easy to use the camera to take pictures, landscapes, night walks and trips. As Nikon’s first APS-C / DX-format camera to feature the EXPEED 7 performance engine, the same found in the pro-grade Nikon Z8 and Z9, it delivers fast autofocus and accurate, fast frame rates up to 30fps, very low. brightness control, advanced video features, and extensive color control. It has a 20.9MP APS-C/DX format sensor.

“Whether you’re starting a new creative chapter or picking up a camera for the first time, the Z50II opens up a new way to express yourself,” says Amanda Mohammed, Director of Sales and Marketing at Nikon Canada. . “Combining pro-level technology with a compact design, this camera is ready to go with you wherever inspiration strikes.”

The Z50II is Nikon’s first camera to feature a Picture Control button for a film-inspired look. In one click, you can see in real time the effects of 31 built-in color presets, which instantly change the color, tone and feel of a space.

Imaging controls can be downloaded directly from the camera as Cloud Picture Controls directly through Nikon Imaging Cloud. These recipes are custom settings with changes in color, brightness, color and more, all created by important artists. You can create your own Imaging Recipes and Custom Image Controls. Images can also be instantly uploaded to your cloud-based storage using Nikon Imaging Cloud, or easily shared on a phone with Nikon SnapBridge.

The Z50II’s EXPEED 7 performance engine delivers powerful performance. Advanced autofocus includes nine subject detection modes that quickly track people, pets, cars and more. The system is simple and accurate, quickly detecting and maintaining focus on the subject’s eyes, even while moving.

When using the AUTO shooting mode, Nikon’s deep learning technology enables the camera to analyze and recognize the subject and scene, and automatically adjusts autofocus, flash control, and settings. of exposure controls such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings.

You can record 4K videos, too, over 5.6K for better and better detail. The camera records at different rates and resolutions up to 4K60p, providing colorful and sharp video with high-quality sound. The Z50II makes it easy to capture high-quality video with a 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD, helping to keep you and your subjects in the frame. There is also a video that automates the time to start recording and reduces the time spent on editing. The Product Review Method focuses on the front-end, helping product, makeup, fashion and beauty reviewers.

The Z50II offers a complete revolution with N-Log video recording that provides a subtle and rich tonal transition for high-quality video recording with transparent latitude for editing. It has other helpful video features such as tally light, waveform monitor, headphone jack, and continuous recording time of up to more than two hours.

Other features include a bright electronic display at 1000 cd / m2 (nits); burst photo speed up to 30fps with electronic shutter, or up to 11fps with mechanical shutter; a Pre-Release Capture function capable of recording stored images up to one second before the release button is fully pressed; good low-light capability to produce sharp photos in low light with little grain; built-in flash; Hi-Res Zoom during video recording; and USB streaming support (UVC/UAC).

The MC-DC3 is a remote cable compatible with the Z50II and later models with a headphone/remote cable connector (3.5mm jack). The cable is about 3.1 meters long and helps reduce the effects of camera shake when using a tripod to capture a starry landscape and night scenes, or with commercial (product) photography. It can also be used for remote photography and releasing the shutter away from the camera. The shutter release button can be locked in the fully depressed position for long exposures (bulb shooting) or held down for continuous shooting. It can also be held in the middle of the shoot with a short release time.

The new Nikon Z50II will be available in late November 2024 for an MSRP of $1,249.95 for the body only or with the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for an MSRP of $1,449.95. The MC-DC3 Remote Cord is scheduled for release later in 2024, for an MSRP of $49.95.