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Z 50II Discover. Play.
Express yourself with gorgeous image quality, film-inspired looks, intelligent auto modes and easy sharing. Stay in the moment and let your creativity run wild.
Key Features
Easy Colour Presets
Find your aesthetic with a choice of 31 built-in colour profiles, all available at the press of a button.
Automatic. Effortless.
Intelligent automatic modes take the guesswork out of finding the right settings, including exposure and focus.
Go Beyond Your Phone
Deeper colours, less noise and greater detail for portraits, landscapes and more—even in low light.
Share in a Snap
Send photos and video to your smart device in seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app.
Carry-everywhere Convenience
Lightweight and compact enough to fit in a small bag.
Photos
Beautiful Photos
Quality That Speaks for Itself
Capture lifelike colours and incredible details from dawn to dusk thanks to a superior 20.9-megapixel DX format (APS-C) sensor several times larger than that of a typical smartphone.
Shot on Z50II
Inspiring Colour Presets
At the press of the Picture Control button, choose from 31 built-in presets designed to make your photos and videos stand out.
Picture Control Button
Get Even More Distinctive Looks
Create and save your own Picture Control presets or download bespoke Cloud Picture Controls directly to your Z50II from Nikon Imaging Cloud. Play with results in real-time as you shoot, and open up a world of creative possibilities.
Portraits That Move You
Discover easy-to-use features including Skin Softening, Portrait Impression Balance and face + eye-detection autofocus for people and animals. Plus, authentic, beautifully-blurred backgrounds.
Impressive in Low Light
Continue to enjoy amazing detail and sharp results after dark thanks to ultra-high maximum ISO sensitivity of 51,200 and sophisticated noise reduction.
Built-in Flash
Get beautifully-balanced photos indoors and at night. Use Night Portrait mode to create natural-looking slow-shutter flash portraits.
Capture Peak Action
Shoot bursts as fast as 30 photos per second plus pro-level features including Pre-Release Capture1 and powerful multi-subject detection autofocus with 3D-tracking. All thanks to our most powerful processing engine ever.
Focus with Confidence
People, dogs, cats, birds and vehicles–the Z50II can automatically detect and accurately track nine distinct subjects. Plus dedicated [bird] and [airplane] modes for even greater autofocus accuracy.
Easy, Immersive Operation
Auto Mode
Automatically analyzes your scene and selects the best settings.
Scene Modes
Choose from a selection of 16 modes designed to help you get great-looking pictures of a range of different subjects including portraits, pets, night landscapes and food.
Electronic Viewfinder
Enjoy a bright, immersive view for photos and video. The low-profile eyepiece won’t snag on a bag or purse.
Versatile Touchscreen
Frame photos, video and selfies easily from any angle. Position focus, adjust brightness and zoom in on photos by touch.
Customizable Controls
Assign your favorite shooting functions to Fn1 and Fn2 buttons for quick access.
Easy Long Exposures
The wired MC-DC3 Remote Release Cord (available separately) plugs directly into the Z50II’s headphone/remote port for shake-free long exposures when shooting self-portraits, closeups and night scenes.
Free SnapBridge App
Transfer photos and short video clips to your compatible phone or tablet wirelessly, and use your smart device as a wireless remote release with live view.
Tell Stories With Video
Capture the scene with user-friendly video features including smooth handheld footage, advanced autofocus, in-camera slow-motion and flexibility for colour grading.
Incredible Quality
Get maximum quality and detail with 4K/60p, 4K UHD/30p, plus 120p slow-motion in Full HD.
Smooth Hand-held Video
Use optical Vibration Reduction2 or built-in electronic stabilization3 to reduce shake during handheld shooting.
Colour Grading Ready
Expand editing flexibility in post and explore a selection of free professional LUTs for N-Log4, developed with Hollywood camera manufacturer RED.
Seamless Streaming
Connect the Z50II to a smartphone or computer via the UVC/UAC-compliant USB port, and you can use it as a high-quality webcam for impressive live streaming or video calls.
Product Review Mode
During filming, just hold the product up to the camera, and the Z50II will automatically adjust focus to keep it sharp.
Video Self-timer
Need a moment to get in position? You can set the Z50II’s video record button to trigger a two or 10-second countdown before it starts recording.
A Lens System That Grows With You
Expand your Z50II’s capabilities for everything from sharp landscapes to detailed wildlife photos, next-level portraits and more. Choose from more than 40 advanced Nikkor Z lenses, all designed for both photography and video.
Nikon Imaging Cloud
Creativity Expanded
Nikon Imaging Cloud is a complimentary cloud service that expands the capabilities and connectivity of your Z50II.
Imaging Recipes
Discover new styles and inspiring insights, and download Cloud Picture Control presets directly to your camera.
Photo Transfer
Automatically upload full-resolution image files from your Z50II straight to your preferred cloud storage sites.
Firmware Updates
Keep your camera features up to date with firmware updates sent directly from the cloud.
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Effective Pixels | 20.9 million |
| Sensor Size | 15.7 mm x 23.5 mm |
| Image Sensor Format | DX |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS Sensor |
| Total Pixels | 21.51 million |
| Dust-Reduction System | Yes |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Image Area (pixels) | DX-format (L)5568 x 3712 (M)4176 x 2784 (S)2784 x 1856 |
| Image Area (pixels) | 1:1 (16 x 16) (L)3712 x 3712 (M)2784 x 2784 (S)1856 x 1856 |
| Image Area (pixels) | 1:1 (24 x 24) (L)3712 x 3712 (M)2784 x 2784 (S)1856 x 1856 |
| Image Area (pixels) | 16:9 (36 x 20) (L)5568 x 3128 (M)4176 x 2344 (S)2784 x 1560 |
| Image Area (pixels) | 16:9 (36 x 20) (L)5568 x 3128 (M)4176 x 2344 (S)2784 x 1560 |
| File System | |
| File Format Still Images | NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, and high efficiency options JPEG: JPEG-baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression. HEIF: Supports 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 NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF(RAW) and HEIF formats |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Card Slot | One |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | 1.0-cm/0.39-in., approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with colour balance and auto and 13-level manual brightness controls. |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx.Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx.Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -3 - +3 m-1 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Lens | |
| Depth-of-Field Control | Yes |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply |
| Compatible Lenses | Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time. When using an electronic shutter, the shutter speed can be set up to 1/4000. |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec. |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 900 sec. |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to: Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync. |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single frame Continuous L Continuous H Continuous high-speed (extended) High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture Self-timer |
| Approx. Frame Advance Rate | Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 5 fps Continuous high-speed: Approx. 5.6 fps (when using silent mode and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: Approx. 9.7 fps) Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps (in silent mode: Approx. 15 fps) High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps* Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests. |
| Continuous Shooting Options | Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 5 fps Continuous high-speed: Approx. 5.6 fps (when using silent mode and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: Approx. 9.7 fps) Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps (in silent mode: Approx. 15 fps) High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps* Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests. |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution | 11 frames per second |
| Self-Timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
| Silent Shooting | Yes |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speeds | 11 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution |
| Exposure | |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Metering Method | Matrix metering Centre-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm or 6 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame. Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 3.5 mm centered on selected focus point. Highlight-weighted metering |
| Metering Range | -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) |
| Exposure Modes | Auto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M) |
| Scene Modes | portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colours; food |
| Exposure Compensation | −5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV) |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Picture Control | Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat; Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls, Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography. |
| Multiple Exposure | Add, average, lighten, darken |
| HDR Overlay | Yes |
| Photo mode flicker reduction | Yes |
| High-frequency flicker reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available. Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode. |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 51200 |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | 204800 |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing | Yes |
| Focus/Autofocus | |
| Single-Point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Yes |
| Auto-Area AF Mode | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Detection Range | −9 – +19 EV Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. |
| Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, photo mode only) Full-time AF (AF-F) available only in video mode) Manual focus (M): predictive focus tracking |
| Focus Point | 209 focus points (single-point AF) 231 focus points (auto-area AF) *Number of focus points available in photo mode with DX selected for image area. |
| AF-Area Mode | Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (C1) Wide-area AF (C2) Auto-area AF 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint (available in photo mode only) Single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only) wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); Subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only) |
| Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button. |
| Focus Modes | AF-S, AF-C, AF-F (video), MF |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 231 |
| Vibration Reduction | Lens shift (available with VR lenses) |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Bracketing | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Distance | Yes |
| X-Sync Speed | Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 sec are supported with auto FP high-speed sync. sec. |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to:1/4000 sec. |
| Flash Control | TTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, centre-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
| Flash Sync Modes | Fill flash red-eye reduction slow sync slow sync + red-eye rear-curtain sync auto, auto + red-eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync + red-eye flash off. |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV) |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, Auto FP high-speed sync. |
| White Balance | |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose colour temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes |
| Movie | |
| Movie MeteringMovie Metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Movie Maximum Recording Time | 125 minutes |
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 |
| Movie Video Compression | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
| Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format). |
| Movie | Yes |
| 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) | Yes |
| Full HD Movies (1080p) | Yes |
| Slow Motion Video | Yes |
| Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions. |
| Movie ISO | ･Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100–25600; choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) available with selectable upper limit. * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode. * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to Lo 0.3–2.0 and 800–25600 when N-Log is selected for tone mode. ･Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) with selectable upper limit ･Modes b, SCN: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) |
| Movie Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
| Time Code | Yes |
| Movie e-VR | Yes |
| Movie HDMI Output | Yes |
| Movie Focus Peaking | Yes |
| Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) | Yes |
| Time-Lapse Movie | Yes |
| AF for Movie | Yes |
| N-Log and HDR (HLG) video | Yes |
| Waveform display | Yes |
| Red REC frame indicator | Yes |
| Extended shutter speeds (mode M) | Yes |
| Extended shutter speeds (mode S) | Yes |
| Option to view video recording info available via I menu | Yes |
| Hi-Res Zoom | Yes |
| MONITOR | |
| Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 0.104 k dots |
| Monitor Type | Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Monitor Angle of View | 170° |
| Monitor Adjustments | Colour balance 13-level manual brightness controls |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Yes |
| Playback | |
| Playback Functions | Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom; playback zoom cropping, histogram display; highlights video playback; photo information; location data display; auto picture rotation; picture rating; voice memo input and playback; IPTC information embedding and display. Slide shows Filtered playback Skip to first shot in series Series playback. Save consecutive frames Motion blend |
| In-Camera Image Editing | RAW processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Monochrome Overlay (add) Lighten Darken Motion Blend |
| Image Comment | Yes |
| Voice Memo Function | Yes |
| Interface | |
| Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 3.8 dBm 5 GHz band: 9.5 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes |
| Wireless Transfer to PC | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: −0.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: −2.4 dBm |
| Save/Load Camera Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, Portuguese |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Webcam Utility Compatible | Yes |
| Menus | |
| My Menu | Yes |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, Portuguese |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| POWER | |
| Battery / Batteries | One EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery* * EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a. |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | Photo Mode (Single Frame): Number of Shots • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 250 shots - [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 230 shots • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 270 shots - [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 250 shots Video Mode: Length of Footage: • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 60 minutes • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 60 minutes Movies:Yes Photo Mode: Number of Shots true Movie Mode: Length of Footage Yes |
| AC Adapter | EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied UC-E25 USB cable required. |
| Battery Charger | MH-32 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Tripod Socket | 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5 in.127 mm x 3.9 in.96.8 mm x 2.7 in.66.5 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 17.46 oz.495 g |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) |
