Nikon Z50II. New DX First Look.

[@vision-gc4hy]

You basically just told us what are the capabilities of this camera. No extra fluff. Great review.

[@steveleavesley8802]

great review - good call out on the new secure viewfinder eyepiece - hope those appear in other cameras.

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Thank you Ricci, full information, haves and have nots, everything one needs to know in a short video. Excellent...

[@urszulaszpila]

I was incredibly happy when I saw you in the promotional video on the Nikon Europa channel! I was telling my husband recently "Ricci hasn't published anything for a long time, he's definitely testing something new from Nikon" and today when I saw that you're on the Nikon channel I was very happy! 😍🍾

[@guymondlouie3653]

Thanks!

[@benjamindonovan8045]

Some of the comments..... Have you not noticed the lack of entry level cameras? Here comes a competent new camera that is a pretty good value and some will still just complain. "Why doesn't the $900 dollar camera have the same features that the $1500 dollar cameras have!?(Squawks and screeches)"...... Yeah I can't afford the $500-600 more expensive camera. I'm thankful to see stuff like this Z50 II.

[@letni9506]

But for $900 it should have ibis. There are cameras in a similar price bracket that have it.

[@NCSTalkid]

@@letni9506 what camera?

[@MikeVideos327]

Im beyond hyped fpr this camera. I ONLY NEEDED a bigger sensor, ibis would be a bonus. The original z50 is just so portable but i love to print photos. Its my #2 camera and i dont need its price or size inflating. Amazing camera for anyone that has trouble always bringing their bigger kit with them. The z50 with its kit lens has made some STRIKING photos that blend in with my top of the line Z lenses like the plena or 105m

[@yohan2437]

@@letni9506 I'd like to know too what current model APS-C camera has IBIS for this price range.

[@pascalhibon7928]

The Z50 is my travel and take anywhere camera. Most people called it an entry level camera but it is actually a very capable camera with great image quality. The new Z50II is on steroids; impressive for such a small camera!

[@BABA-ws5eo]

The z50 is very underrated. I love having something small and light like the z50. I'll be getting the Z50ii just for the improved focus ability.

[@pascalhibon7928]

@@BABA-ws5eo Yes it is. Just spend the weekend in the woods with the family. The Z50 with the Viltrox 20mm was my companion. Great images!

[@tyana9991]

​@pascalhibon7928 great to hear, out of interest what is your main camera body when not using z50?

[@pascalhibon7928]

@@tyana9991 I alternate between a D850 and a Z6II. I still can't give my trusted D850.

[@tyana9991]

@pascalhibon7928 I too use a D850 and had been looking for a lightweight travel camera. The z50 ii might be a contender!

[@BribedStudios]

What a great and informative review, thank you!

[@faribahi]

Thank you for your great vidéos. We used to call the " Viewfinder Cover " an " Eyecup ". My Z6's was torn a few weeks after and I ordered a new one. The round one on the Z8 is much better.

[@CORSAIR001]

You said what I wanted to hear, it is very good for the video. Thank you.

[@ЮрийВенедиктович-т8ъ]

I like that its larger! and new screen is very good!

[@CptCoitus]

Great review, thank you! I received the Z50 earlier this year and this new version looks like a compelling upgrade.

[@thenoobieditor]

Me too. But ig the z50 is still quite the value for money.

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Top notch review. Yeah, I sub'd. Wish you made a few more videos, though.

[@csc-photo]

Always happy to see a new vid from you Ricci! Very impressive upgrade with this Z50II. Probably the biggest surprise for me is the dedicated Bird Detection mode, while this was omitted from the Z6III 🤔 This gives me hope that we'll see this in the Z6III soon. And hope to see more vids from you - thanks!

[@TheJoejoez]

I'm not sure if it will get it. The Z8/Z9 have fully stacked 45mp high pixel density sensors. Can Expeed 7 alone cope with Bird AF on a less dense sensor? It may have been just enough on APS-C with higher pixel density to get the job done, but not enough on Z6iii or Zf. I can't think of a good reason why they wouldn't have already given it to it since it didn't even launch that long ago if it was capable of doing so.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Always great to see you, and hearing your comments on new products, Ricci! (I admit that since I got the Z9, I've quit looking for new camera bodies, but always have a quick look, regardless.) Hope you've got the time to get out and shoot on your own!

[@ptaylor352]

It looks like a really sweet camera! And it's got bird mode!! I love Love LOVE bird mode on my Z8, and am really hoping Nikon adds it soon to my Z6iii with a firmware update!!

It seems great. The only thing I wanted that is missing is IBIS.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

agree

[@romainplagnol882]

It's missing a better battery life too. Z50 was terrible in this aspect.

[@MikeVideos327]

​@@romainplagnol882after moving up to the full frame Z line, I despize my z50 batteries. I ALWAYS bring 2 becuase they just randomly die

[@simongreen6814]

@@romainplagnol882 I took 1,001 shots yesterday of surfers including many where I followed the surfer's progress without fully pressing the shutter. It barely used I bar of battery power.I have cancelled out every sort of replay, etc, and only use the viewfinder . It's an amazing camera and , so far as performance is concerned ,a real step up from my D500, which I'd had for 8 years and had taken more than 500,000 shots with. I was extremely surprised at the ability of the z50ii to acquire and hold focus on surfers and then shift seamlessly to a passing seagull.It's much better than I could possibly have imagined, but do miss the joystick.

[@tejaspurohit5224]

Nice detailed review. People are putting comments regarding IBIS and multi card slots but we need to understand that this camera is at a particular price point and you cannot have all the features in a lower model camera. The only bummer I feel is the age old sensor used. But if it gives good images than its ok at this price level. The pre-capture and AF tracking is a standout. A competitive product for sure.

[@sonycustomer]

Great review. Thank you.

[@craigcarlson4022]

Ricci, Excellent review, thanks. But as a longtime Z50 owner who was keenly anticipating this update, I’m really disappointed they didn’t add ibis or go to a 24 or 26 mp sensor. Those quality Nikon primes and 3rd party prime lenses from Sigma that we all hope will come to the Nikon mount soon are far less appealing without ibis. That leaves those of us who don’t want to carry the bulk of full frame gear to consider Fuji.

[@simontrezise8495]

Great review, thank you. If it had IBIS and a tilting screen, I wouldn't hesitate.

[@SuperLeonDenny]

I think Nikon may have missed the mark on not creating a higher sensor DX format sensor I think it would have helped push it to a wider market, i.e. a landscape photographer who doesn't want to go the pricer and heavier full-frame format. Nevertheless an important improvement on the original Z50.

[@naturealbums]

This was a well needed update to the Z50 but not what I hoped. I guess I'm still dreaming of that stacked apsc a mini Z9 (use case wildlife/birds). It looks like both Canon with the R7 now Nikon Z50II don't want us to take apsc seriously any more it's all about pushing us to use full frame and bigger more expensive lenses. Perhaps a Z8 primary with the Z50II as a secondary or alternatively an OM1-II (has a stacked sensor).

[@toactv1962]

just around $1000. You can not require so much highend features for this price.

[@naturealbums]

@@toactv1962 I didn't complain about the price... I would have gladly paid double for a stacked pro version.

[@JMA-1804]

@@naturealbumsStop complaining. You can always shoot z6 iii or zf in crop mode and still have the flexibility to shoot full frame

[@naturealbums]

@@JMA-1804 I'm well aware of crop modes... I already have a Canon R7 has IBIS and 32MP a crop Z6III is 9.3MP. So not equivalent. Do you do wildlife with a Z6III? I'm getting the Z8 has a full stack sensor.

[@JMA-1804]

@@naturealbums, IBIS doesn't help that much with wildlife or fast-moving objects. You still need a fast shutter speed, which makes IBIS a moot point. In which case z50 ii is fine

[@MrStuartAllan]

Great review Ricci. I would love this as a travel camera, small, light weight, and can easily fit in a back pack. I am not sure if this is a feature of a companion app but I would have loved to see built in GPS like the Nikon D5300.

[@kevwaters101]

That flippy screen enables you to get so many cool shots/angles. I'm not talking about selfies. It's crazy how folks diss the fully articulating screen. It's EXTREMELY useful for pictures.

[@mikkosuhonenphotography]

I think it is perfect. I don't want anything that it doesn't have except a joystick for changing focus points but when it has all those tracking modes, I can live without a joystick. 😊

[@derekmidgley]

Great review, thank you. Nice camera. But bird photographers who ache for ever more resolution and raw pre-capture and very quick sensor readouts will feel let down. At least I do. I used to shoot with a D500 and this still isn't a natural replacement.

[@johnfrench7452]

Excellent concise review. Thank you Ricci. If only they had made it a little smaller rather than a little larger.

[@NCMEDIC216]

Thanks for testing the bird mode. That is awesome. I am happy with this upgrade. it is still a super cheap and capable camera. I do not think IBIS is a dealbreaker. The Canon R8 doesn't even have IBIS. IBIS is not a game changer, just use lenses with VR people. I do wish the megapixel was higher, but for DX mode it is already a very pixel dense sensor. Great camera. I cannot wait to get my hands on it to upgrade my Z50.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Nice looking camera and good review. In my mind this is the Z70, it has high end AF, and good features, but a consumer grade body, LCD and VF.

[@ronboe6325]

Pretty much addresses all my concerns with my Z50, but makes it a bit larger - and I already confused it with my Z7 too often. :^) Need to think about it a bit, but I suspect this will join my kit. I have the bigger cameras and they have their use - but for just my enjoyment and walking around this smaller camera rules.

[@tonyarmstrong4843]

The Nikon UK site says the Z50II has focus-shift photography for stills. No mention of it on the USA site though. You’ve tested the camera, so does it or doesn’t it?

[@RicciTalks]

It does

[@Lou-f]

Very nice camera, I do like a cable remote but mounted on the front.

[@yewsungtan8926]

No IBIS ?

[@AsDoomas]

@@yewsungtan8926 He never mentioned that, so, probably no…

[@romainplagnol882]

No

[@carlmcneill1139]

The specs of this camera is right up there with the d500 but with better focus tracking modes. I still think Nikon should come out with a replacement for the d500. I would like to see a partial stacked 24 mp sensor with IBIS in a bigger body like the z8. Give it everything the z8 has that will work on an apsc body. Give it 30 fps in raw not jpg. 240 fps in video for super slow motion. I think it could be done and under $2000. Give it 2 card slots with one being a cf express card. That camera will sell like crazy. I might would even buy one and I have a z8.

[@bemyzeke]

How would you hold the camera if ports were on the other side :)

[@craigcarlson4022]

Ricci, I’m a long time user of a Z50, have a host of lenses for it and am considering an upgrade. Is the mechanical shutter on the version II any quieter than the Z50? Thanks

[@babyboy1971]

Looks interesting. Honestly I think the lack of IBIS is also a bummer. Still, looks cool! I recently got a Nikon Zf and I'm looking to aquire a second backup body, that's affordable and takes my Z mount lenses. Honestly, I’m leaning towards the Nikon Z5, or Z6ii. I love my Zf, but I want something that will act as a more ergonomic and compact backup, with similar menus. I shoot portraits and headshots and an occasional family session or engagement. No events, sports or wildlife. I don't need speed, and I don’t plan on doing video with this backup. I played with a Z5 and a Z6ii in the camera store recently and they both felt really nimble and great to use. In use, I couldn’t really tell much difference between the Z5 and Z6ii. Both really nice. But now this Z50II is on my radar.

[@GlobalSwans]

Ricci - Can we expect a firmware update for the Z6 III soon? With bird mode and option to set AF box line thickness and AF mode cycle options like the Z8 and now Z50 II?

[@Alphipapi]

Thanks Ricci for this very good review and for the sharing. I have a small question please : is the Z50 able to take photos White you take a video ?

[@BHFWaterloo]

Does it have recall focus in camera using price as m as be camera buttons or only lens Lfn1 & Lfn2 buttons

[@jonfletcher147]

Z50ii or Z7ii for the extra reach to my moon shots?? Thanks

[@hazlinabdulhamid7461]

Malaysia noted..🇲🇾

[@Atrangi_chhap]

Hi Ricci, Great video.. I need your help to resolve the issue of slight misfocusing on all af modes except pin point and single point mode. Is this an issue with few z50iis or could I have done any wrong setting in camera(i did rest the camera setting but the ossue persits). Thanks

[@shaunsimpkins1395]

From what we can see in the videos the Z50ii has the basic customizability to implement AF-Handoff techniques. Does the Z50 have a Focus Persistence Custom Setting as do the previous Expeed7 Nikon bodies? This setting enables Handoff.

[@TonyHedges]

Excellent review Ricci. It is very refreshing to hear a reviewer - especially one employed by Nikon - say that they wouldn't recommend the camera in electronic shutter mode for wildlife. I don't know if this is foolhardy or brave! If those were the only alternatives, what would you say it was? I think this could well be a D500 replacement for birders, because they are used to their mechanical shutters clacking away in a physical way. They are not used to a stabilised electronic shutter anyway, so why would they miss it or want it? The fact that this possible D500 replacement costs significantly less than some of the glass they already have and can use is a big factor. Yes it would have been nice to have a brand new stacked DX sensor but it would have easily doubled the sale price of the camera. I hope you're not suggesting the old DX sensor isn't any good? A lot of D500 users would take umbrage at that suggestion! I think it is a D500 replacement that could have been better - but lets face it, any camera ever released could have been better, even the Z9 has some short-falls, for a flagship to not be able to do everything that cameras in the Z range can do is a little perplexing, but it doesn't make it a bad camera! Sorry, I am rabbiting on now, good review, honest review, two thumbs up!

[@TheJoejoez]

I haven't seen any advantage yet from a D500 besides less weight. Gotta see some real world testing first of how much better the Bird AF is to lose the more rugged body, better weather sealing, dual card slots, etc. I'm not sure it's an upgrade still... Z8/Z9 definitely, but those are pricey.

[@francescocammisa7073]

Hi Ricci, I have bought a nex z50II as a second body and it works really great as a

[@dougcampbell6509]

Any back button AF options?

[@zzola_photography7407]

If you have Nikons ear a firmware update for the ZF to use the headphone jack based remote would be great ..thanks!

[@johnfromconnecticut]

Substantial upgrades at a very reasonable price. Perfect? No. But I think there's a real market for this model.

[@SKDREDKY]

I am shooting events with z50 and Viltrox trio: 13, 27 and 75mm. The last thing I want is fast DX zoom lens. Unfortunately Nikon has no options in DX system. A thought about FX Tamron 28-75/2.8 but it's too tight for a cropped sensor. Is it possible to make Tamron 17-70/2.8 Z mount? It also has VR. Would be a perfect match for a z50ii

[@darrenwalton969]

Currently using the zfc, is it an upgrade on that? I use it for wildlife and landscapes mostly with the tamron 150-500mm for that extra reach. Would the z50II be more of a side step than upgrade?

[@pacificelectric1955]

So if I understand what I see here, the "EFCT" position on the upper dial in the Z50 has been replaced by the Picture Control button on the Z50 II?

[@mm8276352]

Can the Picture Control button be customized and assigned a different function?

[@Lon1an]

As a handheld macro shooter in manual focus, there is simply no need to upgrade from the Z50. No more megapixels, no better battery. Sure, the plus and minus buttons are no longer touch buttons, but they added more weight to the camera.

[@EliudGilSamaniego]

does this have the high efficiency raw? and if so, how many MB are the raws? thanks

[@FawfulDied]

It has HE raw. Not sure about the size

[@MrTwstws]

Great video! Sorry if I missed it, but does the Z50II support focus shift shooting?

[@UKFR]

Yes, the official Nikon page for this lists focus shift under "Other options for still photos" if you expand the list of features.

[@АнтонБ-в4к]

engaged

[@Kirkyarcher]

Reading some of these comments it would appear some want £4000 spec on a £850 camera 😊

[@ЮрийВенедиктович-т8ъ]

for me major issue is color moir. would like to know how often it occur

[@bigboi36]

Firstly 🎉

[@briepuype9602]

Would you recommend this camera for an absolute beginning photographer? I’m tired of taking pictures with my iPhone.

[@debroekzakbandiet1844]

Hi, does the viewfinder have an increased framerate like the 120Hz of the z6III, compared to the 60Hz of the old Z50?

[@Paul-D-Hoff]

Look at the plug on the cabled remote. It has 4 segments and not 3 like a stereo plug. The added one is most likely for the remote to work, so it is a hardware thing and not a firmwear thing.

[@johnoneill9117]

Hi, could you please confirm if the z50ii has focus- shift photography, the uk nikon website indicates it has, but I can't see it mentioned anywhere else

[@jonathanbloom4745]

Would I be right in thinking that since this has the same sensor as the Z50 it exhibits the same viewfinder lag in continuous high (extended) release mode?

[@TheJoejoez]

Worth upgrading from D500 if I don't plan to use Z lenses and only use for birding?

[@noblegendforever2052]

just got z50ii 16-50kit and dx 24mmf1.7. I wish Nikon will make 35mmf1.7 dx. I love native len from Nikon. Viltrox 35f1.7 is good but i prefer native if there is an option.

[@rogerwest1207]

Question, can the tally light (video light on the front) be turned off?

[@OkwyUgonweze]

Fine little camera but what is the rationale behind holding back recall function. Settings ? These feature should be standard across all cameras with expeed 7 and subsequent processors .

[@estwern]

they need to sell other cameras as well....

[@tr3v87]

I think this may actually be a great little second body to go along side a z8

[@EliudGilSamaniego]

they could use pre-release RAW on the z6iii but they decided not to, the buffer is infinite, so they could have added it

[@NickHey]

Having owned a Z50 for a number of years now I love the small size, I think I'd prefer the format of the zfc though. But this looks awesome and I want to buy myself one. The 30 frames a second will be great for getting action shots of friends and families.

[@psoon04286]

New generation IBIS is not a novelty but a godsend, and dual memory slots helps me organize my photos and videos. So, we’ll pass this one

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Thank you for the informative presentation. I see that this great little camera has 3D tracking in video mode which the Z6 iii still doesn't have(as per Nikon's website). Can we expect Nikon to make that available on the Z6iii ? What about the EVF lag in fast shooting mode, was that improved from the original Z50 ? Is focus stacking now available, as the Z50 was the only Nikon mirrorless not having it ?

[@RussandLoz]

Great that it's the same price as the Z50 (UK) but not sure how this compares to Fuji, which people in this price bracket would go for?

[@venkataraman8069]

Hi, can you please make a comparison video with Canon R50 please. I need to buy a cam but not sure which one. Thanks

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Ricci, Nice introduction to the Nikon Z50ii.

[@JoeSteel1]

For about 400 to 500 more would you recommend just going with a Z6II instead and having a full frame ibis??...although I'm sold in the flip screen, such a needed feature as a youtuber, but as a pro photographer the z6II seems like a better option...im on the fence

[@Bayonet1809]

Guess I'm still waiting for a Z70 then.

[@MrMysto]

No reason for me to get rid of the d500 yet

[@Cervin_Suisse]

And what specs do you expect in that one ?

[@Bayonet1809]

@@Cervin_Suisse New sensor, IBIS, perhaps higher resolution EVF.

[@jean-charles9931]

@@Bayonet1809 Right, and I would add the bigger EN-EL15 battery. So far, I doubt this Z50 II could be a real action camera, and I do not make videos, so I will stick with my Z50 and wait for other releases.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

@@Bayonet1809 Well we can kiss all these 3 three improvements goodbye, on the Z50 ii that is.Perhaps a new " entry level " full frame will have those, but that will be an entire different ball game with full frame lenses. Do you think Nikon will ever come up with a flagship APSC ?

[@ericmarciano075]

You said you would use mechanical shutter to avoid distorsion. Why would electronic shutter bring distorsion?

[@DavidStahl]

Toward the very end of the video, a Z50 II is shown on a tripod with what looks to be an orange L bracket. Could you provide the product name and identifier as I'd like to secure one when I order a Z50 II. And, as always, the video is very useful and much appreciated. Notably, your video on the Nikon site today includes some additional insights and explanations not included here. Love it!

[@ronaldvanrhijn356]

The L bracket is from the company 3 legged thing. It's a universal L bracket wich can be adapted to multiple camera's. Great piece of kit.

[@DavidStahl]

@ Thank you for the useful reply. 3 legged thing makes three universal L brackets: the QR11 2.0, the Lexie, and the Ellie. Do you have a sense of which one was being used with the new Z50 II?

[@ronaldvanrhijn356]

​​​@@DavidStahl As far I can see It's the Ellie universal Arca L bracket. The same one I have on my Z6III now and had on my D7500. It was a simple swap. Oh, what you see at the end of the video is only the baseplate. The side plate is removed.

[@DavidStahl]

@ Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated!

[@stephanedubarry8624]

Nice improvements BUT (I own 2 z full frame cameras) I was considering buying a z50 for its size and for its rear screen articulation for light walks in the city without a bad. The bigger size of this new z50II and its articulated screen kill my investment decision. Nikon Z DX line is still quite poor and mounting a bulky FF lens is not a good alternative to me

[@TheJoejoez]

This camera to me is too much of an "all rounder" ... would rather have something small like the Fuji X-E4 cameras ..or something higher performance like the the Fuji X-T5 cameras as a compliment, and this camera does neither well. As I already have a FF camera, this doesn't seem to add much value... Nikon continues to see APS-C as just "entry level/price leader" and not using APS-C it to it's main advantages enough... "small form factor" or "more reach/high performance" And for those that just want APS-C only... I have to ask, why Nikon when Fuji exists? Fuji has better smaller cams, better retro cams, better high performance cams, better IBIS cams, and like 10x more native lenses. Nikon had a nice mix of DSLR APS-C lineup but its Mirrorless APS-C offerings is so meh.

[@richardmurray1858]

really impressive little camera for the price point. Everyone has been calling for a d500 mirrorless replacement and personally I think this is it. The buffer is really impressive, 11fps is great and it's got bird mode af...for the price I think most should be happy.

[@romainplagnol882]

One of the poorest battery life on the market for a "wildlife" camera? Seriously??

[@richardmurray1858]

@@romainplagnol882 for the price...yes. Remember this is an entry level camera but a very capable one, you might need to carry a few extra batteries in your pocket if shooting all day but again, for the price, thats not really a big deal. There are loads APSC cameras out there from other brands which have shockingly poor buffers...unlike a small battery (that you can carry more with you) there is nothing you can do about a camera with a tiny buffer. That will impact your day of wildlife shooting significantly more.

[@jefflastofka9289]

Looks great to me. I'm trading my Z50 for it right now. I'm OK with the slightly larger size for better hand fit, but I wouldn't want it any larger. I'd have been a little happier if they'd kept it smaller, but I guess they couldn't, with the new tech. I think 20 MP is just fine. We have stabilized lenses, so leaving out IBIS keeps the camera smaller, lighter and less expensive I expect. I'd have liked GPS (also missing in my Z8, which is really annoying). Even inexpensive hobby toys have GPS chips in them. Come on, Nikon...

[@JoeSteel1]

Ricci, in your opinion, I see you are using many non in body stability lens with this z50 II.....Do you find a big issue not having IBIS shooting stills with this camera, and do you see it as an overall better photo camera then the z50 which I thought was pretty good....for video though I'm sold...

[@webmuir]

Does it have 900s shutter speed in manual?

[@martinsarre]

yes, I checked this on the Nikon website. great feature for astro

[@webmuir]

@@martinsarre Yeah, any long exposure really. I can retire my intervalometer - one less thing to carry.

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

I see no weather proofing from Nikon either. I can deal with no IBIS giving the more expensive Expeed 7 so you have trade offs. But at least some decent weather sealing now.

[@seantomlinson3320]

Yeah, underwhelming compared to the top of other APS-C lines with the old sensor, low resolution, and lack of IBIS. However, Expeed 7 and UHS-II and the AF Area + AF-ON makes up for a lot for me. I think I'm okay with it, particularly if it's for my sons as their first ILC in a bit. With the two kit zooms and a Viltrox prime or two, it's a very reasonable, small, kit.

[@urszulaszpila]

I think it will be a nice camera for recording, which will replace my z30. At a not so terrible price I will be able to learn how to work with N-log. and it can be charged via cable which is a big plus for me. In z30 my battery runs out quickly.

[@Zap09060]

So looks like this is not D500 replacement even though it has same sensor. Not having IBIS is a huge mistake

[@deadpool6072]

People crying over an entry-level camera not having IBIS lol. Don't be cheap, and get the Z8 or Z9.

[@branimirteodorovic2297]

We need the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 on Nikon Z mount

[@jpdj2715]

Picture Controls" to me seem to offer nothing new here, except their marketing as a way to compete with Fuji's film emulations. Nikon NX Studio and Nikon cameras already since ages can create profiles and modify them. They can be moved around between cameras via the memory card. In the B&W section, Nikon added Deep Tone Monochrome that reminds me of 120 confection Kodak Tri-X - my favourite. (The 120 confection - 60 mm wide - was used in real medium format cameras and it differed from the emulsion on the 135 confection films.) When I discovered the Deep Tone Monochrome, I copied it to NX Studio and to my Z camera. The grain differs, yes, and that's a matter of raw processing software. But it's not an issue. The gradation out of the box is beautiful. The picture controls are just profiles and in the meantime, Adobe emulates these "camera profiles" with profiles for Adobe Camera Raw too. You can shoot raw (i.e. Bayer colour) and in post convert to Deep Tone Monochrome B&W. Or other profiles. Note that in Adobe, "Adobe Standard" means you use a camera-specific-profile that tries to make all cameras look the same: Adobe flat, Adobe neutral - easily displayed on a 7-bits per channel monitor that emulates 8 bits per channel - with limited colour space. While Adobe Camera Raw is the raw processor for/in both Lightroom Classic (it IS the Develop tab) and Photoshop, its resources are in the Lightroom directories: 1,287 "Adobe Standard" profiles that all try to make your images look the same. If that doesn't work properly, then "the naive" blame cameras and sensors, as they have no clue. It may just be a less successful Adobe profile for your camera (down to firmware version in some cases). As I explain OLPF in my other comments, and this here is about profiles, we have to understand that Nikon in its NX Studio lags behind. Other apps have better AI in e.g. detail retrieval (or prevention of details loss). E.g. in highlights. In other words, use raw processing and profiles wisely. A JPEG export has little headroom for corrections and what's lost is lost. "Film emulations" are just simple profile files that get applied in JPEG generation. Or the rendition of your raw images/takes on the camera's display, in its eVF. Bluntly put, such profiles may reduce colour space and shift colours to another "palette". That may be artistically motivated and that's fine. For a bird shooter it doesn't add anything.

[@garyswergold4096]

What is the viewfinder blackout like? This is a serious drawback to the previous generation

[@magiccardman8102]

A very nice preview of the Z 50 Mark 2. A full review after some time of use would be useful. This will be a replacement for my D5300. So far I have felt the previous Nikon mirrorless options as downgrades for various reasons. I will of course like to see how it feels in my hands before I buy. My only questions I have not seen answered in previous reviews are. 1. Does this camera have either wi-fi, Buletooth or Gps. 2 How fast is the shuter speed 1/4000 for example. 3. Can I set up Back button Auto focus which I enjoy using. Keep up the good work.

[@dunnymonster]

A 30MP sensor with IBIS in addition to all the new improvements would have made this the APSC camera to buy. Good to see that the AF is brought up to date however. I think the improved AF and that pretty deep buffer/burst rate might be enough to switch existing D500 users to switch to the Z50II. Arguably sports and wildlife shooters perhaps dont need IBIS given the longer lenses generally have stabilization built in plus they will be using faster shutter speeds anyway. Some good improvements over the Mk1 but I think we expected a bit more to be honest.

[@Frippin-MTBD80]

Yeah but the battery is small and is it fully weather sealed?

[@daveyboy6210]

@@Frippin-MTBD80 did he say fully waether sealed?

[@TheJoejoez]

@@Frippin-MTBD80 No it isn't fully weather sealed. No dual card slots. Small battery life for burst shooting.

[@Jviotr]

I would have been ok with the old sensor, if it had IBIS. Without IBIS and no DX primes with VR, seems very limited for handheld video.

[@ЮрийВенедиктович-т8ъ]

low pass or AA filter?

[@robertkoch3397]

Great video as usual, thanks. No IBIS?