Nikon Z50 Mirrorless VS. Nikon D7500 DSLR

The Nikon Z50 is the latest mirrorless camera featuring an APS-C that was launched with a pair of DX zoom lenses. Dave and Evelyn tested it against the Nikon D7500 to see how it stacks up against the DSLR.
Nikon Z50 with Z DX 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR www.thecamerastore.com/15659-Nikon-Z50-with-Z-DX-16-50mm-f3-5-6-3-VR.aspx
Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR: www.thecamerastore.com/15668-Nikkor-Z-DX-50-250mm-f4-5-6-3-VR.aspx
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[@kevindiossi]

Great video, guys. It feels like I'm watching a good morning talk show about cameras... nobody else is doing videos like this and I like it. It's more personal than just a dry specs regurgitation, it's more fun.

[@yazzehunter6556]

I spent weeks doing research on the 7500 and the z50 and ultimately bought the 7500. Main factors, battery life, weather sealing and lens availability. Thanks for the very helpful reviews!

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Same reason here, the Z mount lenses trinity would be a few years from now.

[@sanekn]

switched from 7500 to Z6 and while i don't regret what i did, some things i miss from the 7500 : cheap memory card, slightly nicer feel in hands, cheaper lenses, ovf, and autofocus seem to work really great, on video mode it's rubbish tho.

[@finnm6249]

Watch out with that "weather sealing". It's not really. Had my 7500 in Indonesia and even though it didn't rain, it's only humidity proof up to 80%. Sadly in Indonesia it goes above that. After two weeks it was dead.

[@nellatrab]

The z 50 is weather sealed equally as the 7500 and how often do you shoot 350 images before recharge. The Z 50 has an all new sensor bred from the D500 sensor! There are many advantage of the Z50 over the 7500.

[@RobotronSage]

@@sanekn What makes the video mode on the 7500 rubbish?!?! I bought the Pentax KP thinking the video would do ISO 800k But it only goes up to 25,600 Only does 1080i or 720p at 60 fps 1080p at 30 fps only. No 4k. Going to end up trading this one for something more capable. I'm a ufologist. I need the ISO for tactical reasons. So what exactly makes video on the 7500 rubbish? Should i go for the Z50 for sure? I'm leaning towards Z50 because of the EVF. It seems very tactical. Sony a7s has rolling shutter. They say in this video that there are better mirrorless cameras (for this price range?) Do these options have good ISO capabilities??

[@joefaracevideos]

Beautiful location, beautiful images (best yet from you 2) and best ever video footage. It's the most comprehensive and intersting review I've seen of this camera due to your in-depth approach to these kinds of reviews.

[@taylorchambers6486]

Slight correction on the D7500, Nikon actually used a carbon fibre frame instead of a magnesium one to save a few Lbs. I have one and its such a wonderful piece of kit

[@covetedpixel3238]

Really nice job with this video. The content was thorough and detailed, and presented in a friendly and thoughtful way. May I ask what Brendan shot this on? So refreshing to watch a video that was clean and clear, properly exposed, with clean and appropriate audio levels, and not an amateur hack science experiment in how far one can push a log-grade until it falls apart, then push it some more. I had not watched a TCS video in ages, because I couldn't bear listening to those other two guys go on and on about (I'm not sure but it was important for everyone to know how much they knew, when they didn't at all), and their videos technically were always nauseating to try to watch. So thank you.

[@Deadcoolpool]

Wow! Just the video I was looking for, it’s like you read my mind. Best of all, the video was well shot and all details laid out just like I needed.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

That is so great to hear. Glad you enjoyed it and it gave you the info you were looking for.

[@madphotographer762]

Great review. So nice to see a camera channel actually shoot beautiful pictures during their review btw. Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@dragonfist25]

Yeah I'm often surprised at how mediocre some review channels sample photos look.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the episode and our photos. We were fortunate to shoot in such a beautiful place on a nice day.

[@MichaelRockfez]

Jordan’s balled-up crying from DPReviews is beautiful. Don’t ever say otherwise.

[@marcoantonioregiltv]

Fun review guys!! Thanks!!

[@HarrisBinUAE]

I have a Z7, which I love. I’m also an avid motorcyclist and I wanted to bring a small camera kit along in my saddle bags while I ride. I bought the z50 and have been really impressed with the results and the workflow. In particular I love the exposure preview in both the EVF and the rear screen. I live in Dubai and often shoot in very challenging lighting situations, with dramatically different exposure values in the frame. Exposure preview enables me to get the shot rapidly, as well as to rapidly bracket in case I want a range of shots. This is important as I ride with a group of riders who can get impatient if I take too long while shooting. One thing that this review didn’t mention; you can obviously mount full frame z lenses to this camera body without and adapter.... Nikon’s 50mm 1.8 S lens is amazingly sharp and when I put it on this little body I have an incredibly sharp 75mm lens (equivalent) that is fast and versatile. Just sayin’.

[@ch12nk3]

Great videos, I love you guys that speak so naturally. Excellent work and review. I'm thinking getting Z50.

[@shenZ007]

Great review and comparison ! Well done. Evelyn and Dave you are fantastic !

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

I actually switched back from mirrorless to Nikon d7500. Cheaper body, cheaper lenses, great sensor, great AF in OVF. And BETTER ergonomics. Couldn't be happier. I wish sellers and you tubers would stop pushing mirrorless so hard. Not everyone needs a small camera body, not everyone needs to pay extra for that small body and for expensive lenses.

[@yoginwidhi6676]

And not everyone needs that big rugged camera. Dude, the era continues, youtuber reviewers need to review things. How the fuck they get money if they didnt want to review new things? Mirrorless is a new era in camera, dont like it? Just keep it silence with your big rugged dslr while they keep selling mirrorless.

[@karunverma1]

I agree. For photography DSLRs are the best deal in the town currently with affordable new lenses & also huge selection of used glass. For videos mirrorless holds the edge though.

[@ChrispyArt]

Sure if it fits your need a dslr is a cheaper and readily available option. But for me I love mirrorless more. And that’s coming from a d810 and then a d850. And only the Z6 can give me that amazing eye af which is just super helpful and absolutely reliable for my portrait shots. It also makes the 58 1.4G a flawless lens to use. That was simply not possible with the dslrs before because that lens totally confuses them with its phase characteristics. And the d850 is nowhere near as good at nailing the eye with that lens or any lens. Also I love the grip of the Z6 I had the d7000 once and that was a little thing that didn’t feel nowhere near as great and cushy. If one doesn’t focus on portraits I agree that the benefits are less. Then dslrs also have their strong points. Like sports. But I’d say portrait is a game changer with Z6. Peace~

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

@@ChrispyArt Full frame mirrorless are definitely more attractive. The ergonomics is much better and the focus precision is better in mirrorless, sure. I might want to use both systems in the future. For now, however, it will be easier financially for me (and not only for me) to build the whole system if I go for a DSLR. My point is that people who begin their photography journey should think twice if they decide to buy a mirrorless. They might start with a body and a kit lens, then they would say "photography is cool, let's get more serious about it and buy more lenses" but then they would discover, to their unpleasant surprise, that they can't afford them as the whole mirrorless setup is more costly.

[@ilmatanela1816]

This Z50 could be an interesting proposal but the lack of IBIS and of the possibility to move the focus point through touchscreen makes it far less interesting. Same as you I stick with DSLR. I am interested in the exposure preview through the viewfinder, but that's not enough, alone. I like my af-d lenses and want to continue to use them.

[@Nacer417]

Great review and enjoy watching how much fun you seem to be having. Thanks!

[@joyadams507]

I have both cameras and love both for the features they offer! Thanks for your fun video!

[@AstanaYuana]

Beautiful video. Love your improvement guys. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@shete123]

Always enjoy you two review cameras. Thank you. Waiting to launch in India would love to use it.

[@duanemcclun]

Nice informative video. I am interested in knowing if there was much difference in low light and dynamic range between the Z50 and the D7500?

[@sanjeevkhare9046]

Surprisingly very entertaing & informative too , a lively chat in charming backgrond. Thank you

[@HappyHubris]

This channel is so wholesome and charmingly Canadian!

[@weezyg.5724]

I love your guys work ,keep up the good job,greetings from Oklahoma City !!!

[@mikepasatieri502]

where are the outdoor side-by-side image comparisons? :)

[@dragonfist25]

You 2 work well together. Thanks for the video.

[@Mariosyjp]

Great video! One of the very few pointing out 1) that the main advantage of mirrorless is exposure preview 2) how important it is being able to select focus point using the touchscreen when you are looking through the viewfinder.

[@faisalsheraz8101]

Excellent comparison explained in a very beautiful manner...

[@charlesb.2585]

Great video - thanks! The specs for the Z50 show the lower operating limit is 0 degreesC or 32 degrees F. Looks like you were out in temps below that level. Did you experience any problems using it below the freezing point?

[@markyteo]

The chemistry is certainly getting better. Only early November and it's snowing up there!

[@Jrome719]

This is a well produced video, wow! I thought I was watching a Netflix movie...🎥

[@nicusorstratila]

Nice! I want a comparison in low light situations !

[@mrsurykata]

Great video! and really clear concepst!! Thank you!!!!

[@DanODNC1]

Great comparison! Thank you!

[@1717jbs]

Great comparison. I am looking at these two cameras and am having a difficult time deciding.

[@schemkesa]

Very nice real live tests. And your funnny together and entertaining to look at. I will go for the D7500 I think....

[@Gynra]

It's nice to watch a review that is unbiased, unlike so many these days that are put out by people who profess to know photos. I'm not in the market for a Z50 (do Pentax know they stole the name?), but it looks like a decent camera. I am not unaware of the advantages that mirrorless cameras have (I use both DSLRs and MILCs), but I think some of the features are overrated, like exposure preview. I tend to trust my camera's meter. Others, like focus peaking, are very useful when using manual focus lenses. YMMV. Overall, I prefer using DSLRs, but as I get older, I am coming around to the lighter bodies, which usually means a mirrorless if I am sticking to full frame cameras.

[@duncanvandervelden]

Thumbs up for the comparison review! One thought of mine on the EVF/OVF discussion: there are people out there - not much, but including me - that can (and I emphasize CAN, it's not a question of WILL) never get adjusted to the EVF. My eyes are hypersensitive to light (a condition medically called "nyctalopy"), which is actually a bonus when you're into photography. The downside is that with it comes a remarkably sharp sight - which in itself is also a bonus in photography, but which basically results in the fact that I see literally EVERY glitch in the EVF. And believe me, when you can actually see that, you see a lot of it. I see a constant shimmering in the screen, and a distinct and literally nauseating delay when panning the camera. To my eyes, the EVF (wether it's a Nikon Z, Eos R type, Sony α, or whatever) pretty much looks like an analog TV from the 70s that hasn't been tuned in to the channel correctly. The Z system EVF is actually the least problematic to me, the Sony is the worst - which does say something about the quality of the Z EVF. As a matter of fact, for the same reason I keep the use of Live View to a bare minimum. I use the screen for menu handling and result checking, but seldom for shooting. Simply said: my eyes are actually TOO good for the EVF. Apart from that, I prefer to see through the viewfinder what is actually there, not what the camera thinks is there and will make of it (another reason for me not to use Live View). Probably has to do with me wanting to have full control. A trust issue, I know - for the same reason I will only drive a car in autonomous mode, well, like NEVER ;-) So to me, for numerous reasons the exposure preview in the EVF is more of a disadvantage than an advantage. Which means that I am, and will definately remain, in the DSLR camp! At least until the manufacturers are able to produce an EVF which my eyes can handle. Therefore, yesterday I treated myself and bought me a brand new D7500 - so I will be cool for the next ten to fifteen years! ;-) Thanks for an enlightening video, and keep up the good work!

[@robertthrailkill1368]

I have been a dedicated Nikon user since 1979. Owned multiple film bodies FE thru F5 and digital bodies D80 and D200. Torn about which next gen DSLR to get and then I saw the Z6 and Z7. Wow!! Decided to go with the Z50 since it is smaller and very ergonomic.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing...I haven't updated to mirrorless as I am still learning & happy with results from my D500... however I did enjoy your presentation on both cameras & although I am only a hobbyist I will consider upgrading one day I am sure... love the location... cheers from Australia...😀

[@ry2456]

I have to say that this is a very enjoyable video to watch. The presentation. location and the beautiful photos you two captured are top notch. Reminds me that the camera is not nearly as important as the environment, technique and vision involved. Encourages us to go enjoy a new place and practice.

[@DaveTCSTV]

Thank you for the great comment.

[@ryonatkinson6637]

Thanks for the great vid guys! I got a question tho, which one is better for ergonomics?(for a person with huge hands) I'm not too bothered about the weight

[@shubhamkmr900]

Amazing review guys ❤️

[@pauka13]

Today I've got my Z50 with the ftz adapter. I was about to buy the d7500 but I've changed my mind at the last moment. Both brilliant cameras but the Z50 really a game changer for me. The EVF is awesome. F mount lenses work flawlessly so the lens selection will not be a problem. The only things wich I'll be really miss is the rugged feel and perfect ergonomics of the dslr.

[@peterlemke3468]

Hopefully Nikon follows up within 12 to 18 months with a mirrorless D500. Now that would really interest me. I think as an entry level camera the Z50 offers alot. What Nikon must do is support it with new S mount lenses. Enjoy your new camera and do share your experiences.

[@pauka13]

@@peterlemke3468 yes that's would be nice though. However I think the sensor is the same in the z50 as in the d7500 and d500. As far as I know they'll relese an entry level mirrorless as a replacement of the d5xxx line of cameras first.

[@forg1vr]

How is the focus speed when using the FTZ adapter? I gave my old D3300 to my dad just yesterday, and I’m waiting for Nikon to throw the adapter in for free before I pull the trigger.

[@TheGregg1969]

Same with me. Got the two lense bundle and the shop the in the FTZ for free.

[@TheGregg1969]

@@forg1vr I've not noticed any difference between the z mount lenses or the dx lenses via ftz. I have two dx lenses the 35 1.8g and I got the 10-20 zoom. I'm not able to comment on bigger lenses that could present a more demanding load to focus.

[@RoedyantoWasito24]

thank you for the review, I also have a Nikon Z 50 and am very satisfied with using it for my daily photo needs

[@paulmetdebbie447]

Best advantages of D7500: autofocus with af-d (screw drive) lenses, Way more aps-c lenses without adapter, Vast buffer (100 jpeg/50 raw). Better ergonomics, better weather sealing, better battery life, 1/8000s shutter, focus point selection on screen, shoulder lcd, group af, headphone jack. OVF with much higher resolution (your own eye).

[@pappgyula2541]

Hello! Face saving may work and only in live mode! For me it's a disadvan

[@bobrose7900]

Good review. Phase detect auto focus is a must have, but what was the other, better, entry level camera referred to?

[@terrywbreedlove]

Will my Nikon SB 900 speed light work fully on these new mirrorless Nikons ?

[@israelins1]

Your review was wonderful! I think you had a good review on NikonZ50. It's a wonderful camera!

[@DavidBennettplus]

How big is the viewfinder compared to say the Z6 or the Fuji X-T2 / X-T20?

[@jamesphilips4290]

Just picked up the Z50 2 lens kit today and must say I love it already. I have Nikon crop sensor cameras, D80, D5500 & D7200 so this Z50 was an easy choice since I have Nikon glass in the inventory. Shot a few pics with it right away and I must say I am impressed with the picture sharpness. Thanks for a great video guys!

[@MrNecropodo]

Good video! Great shots of the Z50 and good pictures too!

[@paulmetdebbie447]

8:46 actually 4 types. Dx and FX both on Z mount and F mount. Great video by the way, I subscribed. 👍

[@cccycling5835]

2 years old is a old camera now?! I’m actually watching this video because I’m looking to move up from my film school D5000, that I bought 11 years ago (still going strong!), with either the Z50 or the D7500. This was a great video! I’m still on the fence because I’m not sure if they’re going to release Nikkor Z DX Primes (particularly 35mm and 85mm) ever, or if I’m doing to stick with the DSLR DX format, which has been great for the last decade and something I’m pretty happy with.

[@videojeroki]

2 year old camera is old but still decent... that's how we got spoiled :)

[@vangestelwijnen]

Lol! I shoot film with 1979 Minolta XD7's. A friend uses the Canon A-1. Great cameras that last a lifetime, made many moons ago.

[@krisztianivanics369]

I'm still using a nikon d80 :)

[@musings2134]

@@krisztianivanics369 D3300 :'(

[@Rad_Travels]

You guys pick better locations than Jordan and Chris ;-) An excellent comparison and great photos on both cameras. Thanks.

[@abhijithanirudhan7554]

Actually i had confusion in choosing those two camera thank you so much guyz 👍♥️

[@soumiksen]

I would like to confirm. @2:22 we hear that it is a magnesium alloy frame, however i have also heard that D500 is the magnesium alloy frame and the D7500 is polycarbonate

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

It's tempting at the price -- around $1600CA with the 2 lenses. I considered it for lightweight travel and b-roll. However, the different battery and lack of IBIS convinced me to put that money towards a second Z6. Incidentally, you've convinced me I need to do another winter trip to the Rockies (climbed there lots in my youth).

[@muturikanini9176]

Thank you for the comparison review....from Nairobi,kenya.

[@dashize]

Going from a d330p to the z50 after researching a ton of stuff between the z50 and the d7500. What ultimately sold me was I could get a package with 2 of the kit lenses and the FTZ adapter for the same price as the d7500 with 1 lens.

[@chizzoy]

I'm glad this video was published. I'm currently have the D7500 in my cart but holding off to decide on transitioning to #mirrorless technology. I'm looking to shoot videos in basketball gyms (indoor, poor lighting, action shots) and own several F2.8 DX AF-S lenses. While most agree that mirrorless is the way to go to shoot video, how drastic is the quality difference between these two cameras?

[@veteq101]

Another great review. For some reason, even though I am a subscriber, your videos don't show up under "subscriptions" only under recommendations. I keep missing your videos.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Humm. Do you have our notification "bell" turned on?

[@arcanum70]

Switching to the Nikon ecosystem from Pentax, and will be doing so with the Z50. Not too worried about the glass as there is that adapter which will allow me to just use F mount glass.

[@terrym45]

Would be more interesting comparing the Z-50 to the Fujifilm (such as X-T3) and the new Sony.

[@asulukaya]

Hello! Thank you for the video! What do you shoot your videos with?

[@stephencosta6814]

I love you two people use interact with each other so perfectly nice he's are like rice and beans peanut butter and jelly oh and I love your reviews and you guys are getting better looking as time goes on LOL a big fan Steve Costello keep up the great work

[@MrBruinsfan77]

I went to the store to check out the Z50. I already have a selection of DX lenses. Didn't want to start over. Once I had the Z50 camera in my hands. I felt good and the menu is familiar to my D7000. I really only wanted to check it out. But I ended up buying the camera body and adapter.

[@JustinTurner]

Helpful comment for me. I need to replace my D5300 and I can't decide if I should start over or go Z50. Apparently, not many DX owners bought additional lenses so I feel like something of an outlier.

[@michaelsmith697]

Good on you!!

[@arish.santoso3128]

I enjoy this tutorial. Please allow me to ask: How to get Z50 continues powered while in use (for video streaming)? Thank you.

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Fun review thanks. I guess no wildlife showed up? Just wondering if Z50 would be useful as an occasional wildlife shooting/travel body?

[@cristianfuentes8202]

Could someone tell me which one has a better follow-up approach? ...Thank you

[@Shawner666]

i've a nikon d7100, thinking upgrading or switching to canon!

[@mccheeseburger01]

Another advantage of the Z50 is that it can work better with some third party lenses such as Sigma because they work better with phase detection rather than the Nikon's propriety focus algorithms.

[@jperryhal]

I upgraded from the D7200 to the Z50. The user experience is surprisingly similar and overall the Z50 is already familiar for being a "new" camera. Nikon gives you seamless upgrade from DSLR to mirrorless. With the FTZII, I can still use my favorite 10-20mm DX lens.

[@sleeplessdawg8016]

Dave and Ev, can you re-review the Z50 with the new firmware that was released a few weeks ago?

[@user-yr5fq7fd6f]

Hello, thanks for the cool reviews! what a beautiful place to shoot reviews? watching you from Russia)

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We are so lucky to live close to the Banff area. It's gorgeous! Thanks for watching!

[@devicentemingo]

Thank you so much!

[@atxrich]

Good review. Did well hitting the pros and cons. As a Nikon DSLR user I’m still waiting on the sideline to see what the gen 2 Z cameras bring. Don’t feel the need to upgrade right now especially since I’m not into video.

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

I actually switched from mirrorless back to a dslr. No need to switch to mirrorless unless you want to spend more money on more expensive lenses or you really need that AF in live view for pictures and more importantly for video + smaller body.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

Right now in the UK the D7500 is a fair bit cheaper than a Z50. For £900 for a body you can get a Z50 or D750. For a given budget your choice is DX mirrorless or FX DSLR.

[@patricksmith2553]

The D7500 is an amazing camera for the value, I just picked one up used here in the USA for $500! It's like brand new and has a low shutter count, but it's less than half the price of a Z50 with FTZ adapter. I used to have a D500, but sold it to help purchase a Nikon 400mm f2.8 VR. I kept my main body a D4s and now shoot with both the D7500/D4s and the D7500 was basically bought as a teleconverter and second body. I do photojournalism work, mainly sports and breaking news and the D7500 actually holds up pretty well. I bought the Vello vertical grip for the D7500, but sure do wish Nikon made an overpriced grip as I hate third party anything! Overall though I can't say enough about the D7500, especially if you do action sports or wildlife type stuff and for long lenses. The D7500 is about the same price as the TC-14E III that I used to use on my 400mm f2.8 VR, so for the money it's sure nicer to have a capable camera that produces better results than the TC. Also the D7500 makes my 400mm perform similar to a 600mm f4.2 (depth of field wise), but it's still gathering that f2.8 light! Now that you can't beat and it sure beats the teleconverter making the 400mm a 560mm f4! I don't think I'll really ever buy or use a teleconverter from now on, unless it's to photograph the moon or home plate from the outfield, etc. For those rare occasions I throw on my TC-20E III, 2x for an equivalent 800mm f5.6 which is still reasonably sharp when a tripod is used!!!

[@electrobob]

Great comparison! I am considering switching from 7500 to Z50, did you get a chance to test the Z50 with older lenses and FTZ adapater?

[@paulmetdebbie447]

Z50 will not focus with Af-d lenses or older. See ken rockwell for complete lens compatibility overview.

[@smartupscbykarthik]

Hi, liked the video. could u please tell me if the nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8 lens is suitable with z50 through ftz mount? Also is it better to buy 35mm or 50mm ?

[@0y0chang0]

Canmore area looks absolutely gorgeous in the late fall with that fresh snowfall. A great place to make a comparison video

[@googlefriend7685]

Honestly you both farther and daughter are great at reviewing keep it up I'm thinking of going with the 90D

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We're not related. But, thanks. :)

[@romualdb5968]

u choose nikon 90d or you mean you'll change your d90?

[@googlefriend7685]

@@TheCameraStoreTV Your not my bad sorry

[@googlefriend7685]

@@romualdb5968 I'm going with the Canon 90D

[@fluffylambut]

Was wondering what you used to shoot this video? Thanks

[@anastacyti]

Hi there. You mentioned that there are other mirrorless camaras which get some advantage over this nikon z50, I am planning to buy a camera for me and I prefer one with weather sealing, so can you recommend one?

[@premcproductionsstudio581]

Interesting review. What is the camera for recording this video?

[@psoon04286]

Have been a Nikon DX user since the D70 and have not been tempted by the FX lure so when the Z50 was announced I got excited. I wanted to embrace all those new tech in the mirrorless world and keep them compact and light for my 70 year old hands, but guess what? I just found out that Nikon crippled it by omitting focus shift, a really cool function that found in the Z6/7. Now I may be forced towards the Z6 or Z5?

[@Bethos1247-Arne]

Face detection also works in Viewfinder mode. Check custom-setting b4.

[@paulmetdebbie447]

This is not af face detection, but matrix metering face detection: if there are faces in the picture, the exposure will be set on correctly exposing them. But af face detection does exist in af group area mode with af-s, the camera will focus on the eyes in faces automatically.

[@jamesfwhalen9285]

I just got the D7500 and I have been laboring over the settings menu most of the day. I've upgraded from D3300 and it's a "huge" learning curve. I really hate the color on the monitor info screen. How can I change that?

[@sorinpopescu1139]

Great video! What microphone do you use to record this? It sounds very good!

[@lakendraeubanks5691]

Thank you!

[@jamesryan1939]

Nikon, the last one to move to mirrorless avoided all the mistakes everyone else made. I have the z6, which I also had an a73 to test, and kept the z6. Canon having two mounts is terrible, I just ordered a z50 as a backup to my z6 for weddings. The single mount is the main factor, and why I looked at Sony. But Sony designs the worst feeling cameras, the a6600 feels like a point and shoot.

[@andreasbelger2843]

Nice video ❤️ thank you very much. But one qzestion, which mirrorles camera would you recommend for one who just start with photography. We want to make landscapes, flowers and Portraits. At the moment we think about to buy a nikon z50. Thank you very much

[@JiannisSmaliosJavelin]

nice review, i owned a D7100 since it released over 6 years ago and i was considering getting the D500 or the Z50, mostly for the higher fps, but in the end i chose to get the Z50 because of my current set of good DX lenses that could be used with the FTZ mount (did NOT get the kit Z lenses so saved a few bucks there), Nikkor 17-55 2.8, Nikon AF-S G 50 1.8, Tokina 11-16 2.8, Tamron 70-200 2.8 and Tamron 90 macro 2.8, all of them fully compatible with the Z50, able to shoot 11fps and greater video capabilites than my D7100, plus much more compact, sure i also have the FTZ attached but it still is a big difference in weight (mostly). Great travel camera and easier for my Zhiyun crane plus than my other D7100, but will test it even further the following weeks.

[@isavkov]

I just bought my Z50, and tomorrow I'm going for a photo-walk to test it :D

[@harryminowa]

I'd be happy to hear about auto-focus!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Cool! Let us know how it goes.

[@isavkov]

Ok, here is my first impressions, after 24 hours use. 1. Autofocus - it works. It's not perfect, and it's not as good as Sony or Canon, but it works. When you tap on the screen or half-press the release button to focus, it keeps the object in focus. I'll be happy if the Eye-autofocus works when I record a video, but this is something that can be fixed in future updates (I hope). It's far better then my GH5 of course... :D 2. Handling - it's awesome. I started shooting with Nikon, years ago, with D60, after that I upgraded to D5100, D7200 and for a small period of time I've used D750. And this is the one thing that I really love about the Nikon cameras - the handling and the control. It's always great and fun to use it. Especially Z50 is so good to play. It's not the lightest camera, but the weight is as good as can be. 3. Lenses - Ok, this 16-50mm is fine, but I will upgrade to something better as soon as possible. I will be more than happy if Nikon release something like a 16-35mm for DX with wider and faster aperture, because this one can't handle the autofocus. And it's the ugliest lens I've ever used! Or maybe.. I just don't like pancake-type-lenses... 4. Media - if you have faster UHS-I or UHS-II cards, use it. Definitely makes the difference and the video is smooth as possible. 5. Video quality - for now it's fine, but I'll need more time to test it. The audio is... ok, but definitely needs more correction. Straight out of the camera, the audio is not as good like Panasonic or Sony. 6. Image quality - it's fantastic. I really love it. The images are clean, with enough resolution (for my taste) to work with. I still need to see what I can pull out of the RAW files, but they look like a good files to work with. Uhm, yeah, I think this is all I can say about Z50, after 24 hours of use. :)

[@harryminowa]

@@isavkov comparing the AF to the DSLRs, would you say it is better or worse? Did you use the FTZ?

[@isavkov]

@@harryminowa it's nothing like the AF from the DSLRs. It's much better and precise. It doesn't hunt and it works. I still don't have the FTZ adapter, but I'm thinking buying it because I want to use the Sigma 18-35.

[@PCcardboard1354]

great review!

[@iggytse]

It’s 2022 and even though websites are listing d7500 on sale, when you go into stores it’s getting hard to see them in stock. One small specialist store doesn’t even stock dslr bodies. It was all mirrorless. But when I looked the new lens are crazy expensive.

[@michaelst.9055]

will get the Z50 in the next days, might be a good addition to the Z6 and D500 that I own. Both of them are relatively heavy, so was looking for a smaller camera. Having the FTZ adapter still, allows to use both FX and DX lenses that I collected over the years (incl. a 150-600), as mounting the Z lenses that I got for the Z6 still. Hoping for a real light weight set, that can replace the others on single day hiking tours, where weight is a painpoint.

[@silverfire01]

Yes was in 2 minds about going from a d5500 to a d7500 or the z50 but the battery life is not as much and I have heard there may be no sensor cleaner on the z50 has put me off a bit if is true. Unfortunately is still a trade off between if want a smaller camera or more battery life and other features like weather sealing .( I thought the z50 had weather sealing but looks like I may be wrong).

[@loriabreu9167]

I just subscribed because your videos are great!!! I went from a D5500 to a 7500 and really never felt comfortable with the 7500. Now I'm trying to decide if I should go with the Z5 or Z50 instead of going back down to the 5500.

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

Z5

[@harlokeane6106]

What camera did you use for taking this video? Awesome quality. Thanks!

[@BicinViaggio]

Thanks for the good and informative video. What camera did you guys use to film the movie? Thanks!

[@DaveTCSTV]

We use the Panasonic GH5. Thanks

[@BicinViaggio]

@@DaveTCSTV I thought so, but thanks for confirming. Gh5 really stands out when filming ...

[@welshlad6427]

Love my d7500 but was tempted with the z50. However staying with there isn’t enough difference on the z50 to make the move. Plus I love landscape and out in all weathers. Looks a good camera tho.

[@kappye7337]

Hi, I’m an amateur photographer and currently shoot with a d3100. I am torn between the d7500 and z50 and agree with both of your points on both. I’m leaning to the 7500 just for the weather seal option but still don’t know yet. Thanks for the video.

[@DashRendar308]

I got a Z5 and a D3500 and I must admit even though the D3500 is much cheaper, I carry it with me a lot more. First I dont like the idea of having a lens adapter and the Z lenses are way to expensive for me atm, also why should I buy new lenses if I have perfectly good F mount lenses already. I take the Z5 only if I shoot indoors in low light or only plan to use the one Z lens I got. But in most other scenarios I prefer the D3500. I also prefer the SLR viewfinder over the digital viewfinder. In retrospective I think I would have been better of with a D7500 or D780.