The Z50II 16-50mm Lens Kit includes the Z50II mirrorless camera
body and the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens. Enjoy the
combination of gorgeous image quality, film-inspired looks,
intelligent auto modes and easy sharing with a sharp,
lightweight, optically stabilized lens. A perfect pairing for
everyday photography, video and streaming.
Review: Improved Auto Focus and a More Features than Original Z50
- The original first generation Nikon Z50 camera was a very good
camera but suffered from a less than ideal focusing system for
fast moving subjects like birds, wildlife, or sports. While it
was possible to get good photos of fast moving subjects with the
Z50, there was more of a learning curve to understanding the
focusing system (especially if you were using a DSLR camera) and
it might take longer (more shots) to get a great action photo you
were looking to get. The Nikon Z50II has a much more advanced
focusing system. Equipped with Nikon's latest Expeed 7 processor,
the Z50II has inherited most of the focusing system from the much
larger and much more expensive Nikon Z9, Z8, Z6III, and Zf full
frame cameras. Focusing is now very fast, and, with focusing
options like 3D (and subject detection modes, including pets,
birds, airplanes, and cars) the camera locks on to the subject
very quickly and stays with it. The Z50II, which is a little
larger and heavier than the first generation Z50, but still
pretty small, also has Pre-Release, which allows you to hold down
the shutter and capture a number of stills before the photo is
taken, great for capturing birds as they take off from a branch
or pole. The camera also has a dedicated Picture Control button,
for changing picture profiles quickly, and it connects to the new
Nikon Imaging Cloud, where you can download and load on to the
camera more picture profiles. For video, the Z50II can shoot
full-width UHD 4K at 30fps, but requires a 1.5x crop to hit
60fps. It has video-focused features like a tally light, waveform
monitoring, N-Log, and headphone and microphone jacks, and a
flippy screen that makes it much easier to shoot selfies or
video. The screen on the first generation Z50 just pulled out;
the flippy screen provides more options. What the Z50II does not
have is IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization), which is very useful
for video. Most of Nikon’s APS-C lenses have vibration reduction,
which does helps with image stabilization. Nikon also did not
change the battery meter in the Z50II, so the battery only shows
three bars (when full) and not a percentage of how much power is
left. With mirrorless cameras and a general battery meter like
this, it is always best to carry two batteries, as the meter is
not always an accurate indication of how much power is left.
Nikon also does not include a charger with the camera. The camera
can be charged with a USB-C cable, which is included. The camera
charged with the adapter I use to charge my Samsung S24 phone, as
well as via my laptop, so it should charge with most modern power
adapters and a USB-C cable. Bottom line, the Nikon Z50II is a
worthy upgrade from the original, and for anyone looking for an
affordable, solid performing mirrorless camera for photos and
video. The autofocus system is outstanding, and the detection
modes seem to work particularly well. The camera, either with the
16mm-50mm kit lens or body only, is priced well, and the Z50II
has many of the characteristics of the more expensive full frame
cameras. Highly recommended!
Review: Nikon's brilliant answer to Fuji - Small powerhouse. Kit
lens is terrific.
