![]() When you’re shooting quick situations and you want to protect the highlights above all, it’s a winner. It’s essentially an automatic expose-to-the-right setting. It’s ideal for landscapes and contrasty scenes.Ī powerful feature that differentiates the Z50 is the highlight-weighted metering mode. This gives you great headroom when shooting in RAW and post-processing. In terms of dynamic range, it’s excellent, in line with its competition at around 13 stops. But keep it in mind if you’re looking for an extra 7-10% in cropping. The difference is marginal, and I would not consider it to be an important factor of comparison. Its resolution is slightly below Sony’s 24MP and Fujifilm’s 26MP. ![]() The Nikon Z50‘s sensor is a 20.9MP APS-C one, which we’ve seen before in the D7500 DSLR. For slightly more, there are 20mm and 24mm f/1.8 lenses available, which will work well on the Z50 as standard wide primes.īut other than that, we only have fully-fledged full frame lenses, which are much more expensive, and far heavier than anything someone with the Z50 as their main camera would get. In the Z system, there are three fairly affordable primes, designed originally for full frame but perfectly fine with the Z50. I’m eagerly waiting for the 28mm, as it will make this camera fantastic for casual street and documentary photography. 28mm and 40mm pancake prime lenses are also promised until 2021. According to Nikon’s official roadmap, another one, a 18-140mm is on its way. So, adaptability is great, but how about native lens options? This is less of a success story, for now at least.Ĭurrently, there are two kit lenses on the market for the Z50, the aforementioned 16-50mm and the 50-250mm. So, you have no problems with attaching your existing Nikon glass, besides the extra step when attaching or removing the lens. In my experiences (tested with a 50mm f/1.4G), the adaptor doesn’t impact autofocusing speed negatively with the latest firmware. This is called the FTZ adaptor, and it’s included in the Experience Kit. Nikon produces an official adaptor for their older, DSLR F system. However, finding adaptors for less popular mounts might be troublesome because of the novelty of the Z system. You can use Sony mirrorless lenses on the Z system, with aperture controls and autofocus.ĭSLR lenses and vintage lenses of any brand are adaptable, too. For those who like fun, this actually makes a Sony E to Nikon Z adaptor possible. And it has the shortest flange distance of any system ever to enter consumer use, at 16mm. ![]() It has the largest diameter of any digital full frame mount, at 55mm. In terms of technicalities, the Z mount is the best on the market. Unlike Fujifilm, there are full frame cameras to upgrade to, so it makes sense to buy full frame lenses. Unlike Sony, the mount is adequately sized. Unlike Canon with the RF and EF-M mounts, Nikon now has the same mount for full frame and crop mirrorless cameras. This combination is great for future compatibility. This mount is optimised for full frame use, thus it comfortably fits the smaller crop sensor. This is one of the Z50‘s weaknesses, but also a big advantage in some situations. Key Features of the Z50 Mount and Compatibility If you only record video, you have even better options, mainly the Panasonic GH5 at a slightly higher price point. If you’re a hybrid shooter with serious video plans, the Sony A6400, the Panasonic G9, and the Fujifilm X-T30 do more. The Z50 offers good, but not great casual video options. But there are many other situations where you need a camera smaller than your bulky DSLR, but more versatile than a phone or a compact camera. The most notable use cases are casual family and portrait shooting, street, travel, and documentary photography. From beginners to professionals, there are many photographers who can benefit from the Z50. ![]() Who Is the Z50 For?Īs I mentioned in my previous reviews, the market for a camera like the Z50 is huge. This pack includes a 16-50mm lens, a 50-250mm lens, and an FTZ mount adaptor. It’s built around Nikon’s Z-mount, a new contender in the mirrorless world.įor this review, I got my hands on what Nikon calls the “Experience Kit”. The Z50 is an interchangeable-lens camera. It promises the same, great image quality that we can expect of APS-C cameras in 2020. In a smaller body, it represents a well-balanced mix of ease of use, durability, and quick action. It shares its design and many functions with Nikon’s earlier full frame mirrorless models, the Z6 and the Z7. The Nikon Z50 is Nikon’s newest and (so far) only APS-C crop sensor mirrorless camera. If you buy a product through one of our referral links we will earn a commission (without costing you anything).
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