Nikon Z 50 20.9MP Mirrorless Camera, Body Only

Nikon asked the following question - Why settle for capturing images, when you can capture your inspirations? That thought process led to the creation of a unique mirrorless camera that can make your vision connect more powerfully with others — the Z 50. Small in size but big in image quality, the Z 50 unleashes your unique creativity from day one.

Combining the unrivaled potential of the Z mount system with a simple, well-thought-out camera operation, the Z 50 lets you find new joy in making stunning images just as you envision them — day or night. What’s more, you can transfer your photos and videos immediately to your smart devices via the SnapBridge application, for easy sharing online. Now you can capture the world in a way that only you can express with the Z 50. Whether in your bag or over your shoulder, the Z 50 is a great companion — and it feels just right in your hands. Its secure, comfortable grip and operational buttons, intelligently arranged to provide efficient control, work like a natural extension of your body, responding seamlessly to your creative intentions. Despite its compact size, it has the overall look and feel of an authentic camera. It’s also protected against shock by magnesium alloy in the front and top covers, offering peace of mind when carrying it around.

Looking to capture yourself in the moment? Point the camera towards yourself, flip the tilting monitor 180° downward to face you, and the Z 50 will immediately turn into a selfie camera. When used in this position, the operation buttons and dials are locked except for the shutter release button, so you can maintain a firm grip. This means you can compose the shot without worrying about pressing the wrong button, use touch AF on the LCD monitor to achieve focus, and capture selfies in high-quality stills and movies.

The Z 50’s eye-detection AF* is a powerful tool for capturing portraits. It tracks and locks focus on your subject’s eye — which is especially useful when your subject keeps moving. Eye-detection AF is also capable of intelligently recognizing the eyes of multiple people in the frame, giving you the choice of which person and which eye to focus on. Scenes you have never truly been able to bring to life in images, such as low-light indoor shots or outdoors after dark, come out sharp and beautiful with the Z 50. Its powerful ISO of 51200** handles the job with ease. Wherever the location, whatever the situation or subject, you’ll be ready to make your vision a reality. With the ability to shoot up to 11 frames per second***, you’ll have more chance to get a great shot of a decisive moment. If you want to capture a sequential movement even more smoothly, the Z 50 lets you shoot 8-megapixel images at an even faster 30 frames per second in silent video mode.

And if video is your medium, capture beautiful 16:9 4K UHD/30p video using the whole frame. Amaze yourself and your audience with the variety of looks available from optional NIKKOR Z lenses, from wide angle to telephoto. The Z 50 offers beautiful output with minimum noise at high ISO, 1080/120p for slow motion, and smooth, accurate and silent AF for video. You can even touch to focus using the LCD monitor, for fast transitions between subjects. Focus peaking is available in both 4K UHD and 1080p recording, assisting manual focusing with easier confirmation on the monitor

NOTES:

• This product is currently available for preorder ONLY. Placing a preorder ensures that you will receive your unit as soon as it's available. We are currently expecting the product to begin shipping around November 27, 2019. This projected availability may vary depending upon manufacturer stock. Please contact your sales representative for more information.
• * When using auto-area AF in still photography.
• ** Up to ISO 25600 for movie recording.
• *** When using a mechanical shutter, in continuous H (extended) release mode and NEF (12-bit RAW) + JPEG image quality.

Features

• Compact and lightweight body with an ergonomic design
• Equipped with the EXPEED 6 image-processing engine
• The first Nikon DX-format camera to be equipped with a CMOS sensor that incorporates focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels
• A rich variety of lenses available with the Z mount system
• Intuitive operation that allows users to easily express their intent
• Equipped with Self-portrait mode
• Variety of movie-recording functions that expands possibilities for imaging expression
• Support for the SnapBridge app that allows for immediate sharing of photos and videos via SNSs
• Adoption of magnesium alloy ensures a very strong and durable body
• Equipped with a manual pop-up flash

Specifications

• SKU: 1634
• Type: Digital camera body with support for interchangeable lenses
• Lens Mount: Nikon Z mount
• Effective Pixels (Megapixels): 20.9 million
• Sensor Size: 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
• Image Sensor Format: DX
• Storage Media: SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
• File Format Still Images:
  • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit
  • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with 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
• Card Slot: 1 slot
• Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 11 frames per second
• ISO Sensitivity:
  • ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
• Movie:
  • 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
  • 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
  • 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
  • Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
• NOTES:
  • Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • Quality selection available except at sizes of 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1920 x 1080 slow-motion or when U or 6 is selected in q mode, in which case quality is fixed at m (high)
• Monitor Size: 3.2 in. diagonal
• Monitor Type:
  • Tilting TFT
  • Touch-Sensitive LCD
• Monitor Resolution: 1,040,000 dots
• Monitor Angle of View: 170° viewing angle (approximately 100% frame coverage)
• Power:
  • Battery / Batteries: One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Battery Life (shots per charge):
  • 300 shots (CIPA)
  • Movies: Approx. 75 min. of movie recording
• AC Adapter: EH-73P charging AC Adapter
• Battery Charger: MH-32 Battery Charger
• Dimensions (camera body only):
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 5.0 in. (126.5 mm) x 3.7 in. (93.5 mm) x 2.4 in. (60 mm)
  • Approx. Weight: 14 oz.
  • Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
  • Operating Environment:
  • Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
  • Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)