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Type of image sensor | APS-C | |
Camera usage situation | At home for family and friends, Professional photography, Recording, Sports photography, Underwater, Vacation, Vlogging | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Suitable for photographer type | Advanced | |
Viewfinder | ||
IBIS | ||
Built-in WiFi | ||
Effective number of megapixels | 20,9 MP |
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With its fast autofocus and high image quality, the Nikon Z50 II is a very powerful camera in a compact package. I like to take it with me when I go out. The only thing I miss is built-in image stabilization, because I often take photos in the dark.
Fast autofocus I take the Z50 II with me when I go out for an afternoon of photography in the city. Here I capture various subjects, such as the church, the canals, passing cyclists and a flying pigeon. I notice that the autofocus is very fast and accurately recognizes subjects. I capture a cyclist on the market and the autofocus follows him until he disappears from the frame. I use the 3D tracking mode for this. The camera also has no problem recognizing birds. I use the Nikon 16-50mm kit lens myself, but I can imagine that this camera with a telephoto lens is very suitable for bird photography. With the autofocus settings I choose from even more different types of subjects, including cars, planes, bicycles and dogs.
Picture Control On the top of the Z50 II is a Picture Control button. When I press this, an overview of various built-in filters opens. With these filters I can give my photos and videos a special effect with one press of the button. There are a total of 30 filters in the camera, including Monochrome for a black and white effect or Pop for an extra colorful image. I use these filters regularly and find it useful that the camera has a special button for this. Do you want even more filters? Then you can make them yourself or download them via the Nikon Imaging Cloud website. Here you can also find filters that other photographers have made. You can add a maximum of 9 extra filters to the camera.
Razor-sharp videos During my city walk I also make videos of the city. I film the market square and notice that the smallest details look razor-sharp, such as pedestrians on the other side of the market. This is due to the 4K resolution. I prefer to film moving subjects in full HD at 120 frames per second. For example, I film the horse-drawn carriage that passes by and slow down these images afterwards. This way I put more emphasis on this special moment. I also like that the camera has the pre-release capture function. With this, the camera records images one second before I press the shutter button. If I have to quickly grab my camera during a photo moment, I miss the moment less quickly.
Nina. camera specialist.
27 February 2025
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This camera has everything I wanted, except for the limited wide angle. The 16mm lens offers no more than 'standard' wide angle and I had to order the 12-28mm Nikkor lens. Manually setting the focus works perfectly: you point to the (tilting and fold-out) touch screen where you want to focus, then press the magnifying glass button and you can focus perfectly. Manually setting the shutter speed, aperture and (low) ISO value also works perfectly: the screen then shows how the photo will approximately turn out, including the number of bars that you over- or underexpose. Perfect for making HDR shots, which the camera can also do automatically, but with manual HDR I got better results. Noise reduction can be switched on for long shutter speeds. Then it takes twice as long, but the result is worth it. I haven't tried any other functions yet, such as video and microphone quality. Battery life is approximately 1.5 hours, so you will need an extra battery. You also need a heavier USB charger than the one you use to charge your phone. A light charger does nothing (charger light does not light up) and I almost returned the camera. A 64GB card holds 4000 photos in highest JPEG quality.
Peter
12 February 2025
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Over the past few weeks, I've been able to thoroughly test the Nikon Z50 II and its 16-50mm kit lens. Because the body and lens each have their own characteristics, I'll first discuss them separately and then how they work together. The 16-50mm lens has pleasantly surprised me. Its wide range makes it suitable for a variety of situations: from vlogging and street photography to landscapes and portraits. In every context, the combination of camera and lens delivered consistent and sharp results. The camera body feels solid and well-designed. As with other Nikon models, the buttons are logically placed, making it easy to navigate. The only thing I personally miss is a dedicated zoom button; that would make it even more comfortable to use. Fortunately, the lens is easy to operate manually, so this isn't a major obstacle. All in all, this set is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade from a beginner's camera to a model with more features and quality. Both photographers and vloggers will find this an investment that's worth it.
Jvda96
1 September 2025
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Product number | 958342 | |
Manufacturer code | VOA150K005 | |
Brand | Nikon | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Suitable for photographer type | Advanced | |
Camera usage situation | At home for family and friends, Professional photography, Recording, Sports photography, Underwater, Vacation, Vlogging | |
Type of photography | All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Macro, Nature photography, Portrait, Product, Recording, Sports and action, Traveling, Wild animal photography | |
Menu language | Dutch, English, French, German, Multilingual | |
Camera size | Medium |
Lens mount | Nikon Z mount | |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens | |
Maximum focal length | 50 mm | |
Minimum focal length | 16 mm | |
Compatible with lens filter | ||
Filter size | 42 mm | |
Type of autofocus | Contrast autofocus, Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus, Regular autofocus | |
Autofocus included lens | ||
Image stabilization included lens | ||
Autofocus second supplied lens | ||
Image stabilization second lens supplied | ||
Lens weight second lens supplied | 405 g | |
Lens type | Macro, Standard, Wide-angle |
Type of image sensor | APS-C | |
Crop factor | 1,5 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 20,9 MP |
Image processor type | EXPEED 7 | |
Photo file format | JPEG, RAW | |
Video file format | HEVC/H.265, MOV (H.264), MP4, MPEG-4 | |
Audio file format | Linear PCM, MPEG 4, aac | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Maximum fps in Ultra HD (4K) | 60 fps | |
Maximum fps in Full HD (1080p) | 120 fps | |
Maximum number of photos per second | 11 fps | |
IBIS | ||
Number of focus points | 231 |
Number of memory card slots | 1 | |
Memory card | SD | |
SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 1024 GB |
Internal flash | ||
Guide number | 7,7 |
Screen size | 3,2 inches | |
Fully tiltable screen | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Number of pixels | 2,36 pixels |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
Viewfinder size | 0,39 inch |
USB port | ||
HDMI connector | ||
Type of HDMI connector | Micro HDMI Type D | |
Microphone connector | ||
Type of microphone connection | 3.5mm jack |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
GPS sensor |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Replaceable battery | ||
Battery type | EN-EL25a | |
Battery/battery capacity | 1,25 Ah |
Weight | 550 g | |
Height | 9,68 cm | |
Depth | 6,65 cm | |
Width | 12,7 cm | |
Material | Metal | |
Color | Black |
Water resistance | Splash proof | |
Water-resistant | ||
Dust removal system |
