Nikon Z50 | Review + Samples | WAY More Than An Entry Level Camera
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- A broad overview of the Nikon Z50 with its 16-50mm kit lens and some sample images and videos of this beastly little camera.
Thanks to Nikon Canada for sending me this Nikon Z50 for review and use. #ZCreators #ZCreator #Nikon
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CONTENTS
0:00 - Samples and Intro
2:11 - The Z Lineup from Nikon
3:42 - Pop-Up Flash
4:20 - Flip Down LCD Screen
7:04 - Card Slot
7:38 - Weight and Size
10:07 - Image Quality
10:27 - More Sample Images
11:22 - Non Kit Lens + Z50
11:36 - Video
12:52 - Side-by-side Video Comparison
13:35 - 120 FPS Video Samples
14:00 - Conclusions - บันเทิง
What do you think? Is the Z50 more than a beginner camera or do you put it alongside the Canon Rebel/D3XXX?
Nice review. I really like the Z50. It’s much nicer than the cameras from the competition in the same price class. To answer your question: no the z50 is much nicer than a beginner DSLR. It’s much more solidly built, with a far superior viewfinder with higher magnification, but even more crucially has two control wheels instead of just one like on the DSLRs. So it compares in ergonomics to the mid level D7xxx series.
@@tor2919 Thanks Tor! I agree that it strikes at that mid level and is certainly in a class above the single control wheel entry rigs.
I believe it was more meant to be a replacement for the D5XXX, but i can really use it pretty much as I would have used a D7XXX... and I’ve shot some professional stuff with it tbh. Clients were super happy and never complained about anything, so I guess that could work.
@@JustChris97 I think that's pretty accurate - it was aimed at the 5XXX but maybe landed as the new 7XXX tier of camera. I totally agree though - I use it on jobs all the time now.
Z50 is one of the best apsc mirrorless camera in the market. Its more of d5xxx and d7xxx. It's better then d7xxx series on some points. Compared it with d7200 and it was competing on equal terms.
Such an honest unbiased review..good job mate. I got the Z50 back in Dec '20 and i picked it up mostly to explore my skills in photography since i always thought i had a knack but never really took it seriously..and my god, this thing makes me look so good. I have learnt alot and have so far captured some pretty satisfactory images. I use the 50-250 for portraits and am not disappointed. Thank you for making me feel good about my decision. your videos are fantastic...its a shame more people haven't found you yet but, i know its just a matter of time before you blow up. My best wishes to you and am eagerly waiting to watch your next. Cheers
love my z50, great review, cheers
Great video.
After many years in the Nikon system, starting with the F2 all the way to the D850, I found that the bulk and weight of my gear as well a taking fewer and fewer 'expeditions', led me to the Z50. Bought the 2 lens kit and FTZ and kept a few primes. Best decision for me. Love the camera, love the results! Thanks for the great review!
Thanks dude! I do think like all roads point to the Z50 if you're looking to run a clean, and tight mirrorless kit in the Z lineup. I find myself grabbing it off the shelf way more than I expected especially if you pair it with some of the Z lenses that are out.
@@DarrinRigo Yep, as I offload some of my F mount, the Z lenses will be next.. Thanks again!
beautiful video bud. bought the z50 recently. absolutely loving it. the 2 kit lenses are just brilliant.
Thanks buddy! Totally agree - it's a beastly little setup.
Just got a used nikon z50 with the 2 kit lens, spare battery least than a grand. Love the mirror less system. Still own a d610. The weight difference.. goodness!! And picture quality between old full frame and current nikon z50 is now blurred. Can't really tell. High ISO performance compared to my d610. Easy on the shoulders went out with the family. Loving it!! Great video bro!like it very much.
Absolutely love that I came across your channel, just at the point of switching from a 750/800 to a z6-2 and Was thinking of the Z50/ZFC as a pocket camera for having for all my travel and to have as a back up body in my bag at all times. I think that crops sensors have come such a long way and that the digital format has developed so much that it truly doesn't matter what system you use provided it's paired with the right glass and you know what you're doing. Love from India :) Fan of the straight forwardness your channel has!
Thanks homie! Appreciate the kind comment and the kind words!
I totally agree on all fronts - the tech has come far enough that, with the right glass and the right hands - you can do a lot with even the little cameras.
Thank you for the positive review on the Z 50 as it makes me feel better. 1000.00 is a lot for a fixed income .
Don't know bro why you're underrated😭 as the z50,in this platform,the way you explained ,too good,just keep it up❤️
I bought one with two lenses and so far I like it.
Maaaaan, I recently decided to take the jump to Z series, your video it's so helpfull. Thanks, now the Z50 it's my goal! Thanks a lot. Be safe.
Jan 27th 2023. Just had bought the nikon z50. Hoping getting into photography helps me cope with my colon cancer better. I love this camera
I appreciate your video. I'm retired and photography is my hobby. I ordered the camera a few days ago to replace my D7200. I'm hoping I'll see some improvement in my images by upgrading from the EXPEED 4 processor to the EXPEED 6 and the newer AF system. I'm happy to see good reviews of the kit lens. However, I also have a Z6, an FTZ adapter and a few other lenses to share between the camera.
Good value for your money 😊
I have a Z6II, and the Z50. I got the 16-50 with the camera. Instead of the 50-250 DX lens, I got the 24-200VR. For me, that lens is really great for either camera, especially being one of just two VR full frame Z lenses.
I use the Z50 in my TH-cam videos and think it's fantastic, I must use some full frame glass on it though, topic for another video I think. good review..
I enjoyed your review. I have a Z50 and it replaced my D5200. I don't use cameras professionally, just a retirement hobby for landscapes etc.
The single SD slot isn't an issue for me but I wouldn't buy one if I were professional and relied on the recording! One issue that has come to light more recently has been the lack of spare batteries. Third party ones have at long last been given Nikon authenticity codes but they are still rare and expensive. Here in The UK, original batteries are normally six month lead time. Also, some cameras, mine included have developed faulty screens and had to go back for warranty replacement.
That said, I love mine and for many of the reasons you gave for that matter. I originally replaced my D5200 merely for video use, being an amateur singer / guitarist. The focus hunting was terrible and reviews indicated the Z50 was far better. It is! But that got me interested in using it as a camera for a photography hobby. I'm starting to get there technically, if not composition and artistically (!) and I find that with a few second hand lenses and the FTZ, it can keep up with the big guys in most cases.
I recently bought a D5600 body as a back up (Nikon kept my Z50 for two months to repair it) and am regretting it for although it is familiar to use, being similar to my old D5200, the Z50 is in another league in term of features, scope and practicability. I suppose the weight has become a factor for me, hence my spare being bought on weight... Still considering swapping the D5600 for an old D500. Curiously though, it doesn't occur to me to swap the Z50 for a Z6/7 etc.
While recording video, select flat color settings and reduce the sharpness a bit. It really brings the 4k video closer to z6 levels.
The SmallRig is available to allow the Z50 to be mounted on a tripod while the LCD panel is flipped down.
By the way, the Nikon "media starter kit" ships with the old style SmallRig that requires it to be removed any time the battery needs recharging. Buy the new model because it allows you to remove the battery cover from the camera, attach it to the SmallRig, and then the battery can be removed or inserted by opening the compartment cover. The battery cover is not the easiest to remove from the camera body, nor is it the most durable - a design deficiency considering it is supposed to be user replacable.
That lens comparison blew my mind. No way 99% of viewers would ever notice a difference with high quality glass on there. I feel like with the same lens, the Z50 in standard color looked better... a bit more contrasty. I film a lot with the ZV1 but I still want this camera for some reason.
I was about to buy the D7200 until the Z50 came across my radar screen. I bought the Z50 for its video capabilities and as a backup to the D750 for stills. I'm happy with it, but I am curious to know how the autofocus capability of this camera compares to that in the Z6ii?
Great review, mate! Quick thing, from an audio guy, drop the gate on your audio. Not endorsed here at all, this is my go to tool for this....grab Brusfri from Klevgrand. It's super affordable ($60 USD as of writing this) and super easy to use. I use it a lot to salvage film audio for clients who have too high of a noise floor and background noise but really can't do ADR. RX from Izotope is great, but not as simple and a bit more money, and to be honest, less transparent. That might help get your audio more level and stable for you. Again, not endorsed, just one producer to another. We can all help each other. Great review though, thanks! I still can't decide if I want to pick up the z50 vs the z6ii. I really need a bit more low light for film with what I'm going to do and I know the z6ii can handle it well.
Z50, FTZ and the 300mm f4 pf is the perfect lightweight run and gun combo
That's a wildlife set up?
For vlogging
Buy a .25 cent finger loop similar to the Lieca Q.
Mount to grip via half bracket
(Completely remove bracket battery plate)
Now you have leverage and comfort
The 50-250 turns this into a vacation monster.
My D5300 has a flip out and swivel screen so Nikon can do it if they want
I own a D5300 and think about this all the time. They started doing the tilt up/down LCD with the D610 and never went back to the flip/swivel!
I had the D5300, didnt care much for the flippy screen. Although for the z50 it would make sense
Thinking about jumping off of the d3100 that I’ve had for 9 years. Z50 or Z5? I don’t care too much about video, I’ll use it mainly for pictures, some video. What do you think?
Hey buddy! Either or is going to be a massive leap for you from that D3100 so you really can't go wrong. It really depends on your budget! The Z50 + little pancake lens is about $1300 CAD and the Z5 (without a lens) is $1300 CAD. If you have some good lenses already, you could just grab the FTZ adapter and use that glass on the Z5 in which case I'd lean toward the Z5. If you're just looking for a nice, light camera that you can bring with you everywhere and not think much about - I'd go with the Z50.
@@DarrinRigo okay thanks. The Z5 body only is $999 USD over here. Leaning more toward that, a bit more future proofing? Amazon has the Z5 bundle lens and adapter for $1300 USD. May do that one. I have a sweet 50mm 1.8 that I don’t want to let go of.
Even though the light changes I still think it is flattering.
Hahah thanks! It worked out okay - I think I'll wait for a day with less clouds in the future though :)
Do you think this would be a good buy for someone who is learning and would like to start shooting car photography ? I also already have a 55-200 VR lens from a older Nikon camera that I know will work with this camera with a adapter. I'm just looking for the best around this price.
Good question, David. I think this little guy could certainly get the job done for car photography. I've never shot car photography personally, but just working with the Z50 Raw files (.NEF), I can tell you there's a ton of detail and texture in there and I think that would be really important for that line of work. It's a really solid all-arounder.
@@DarrinRigo ayy thanks for the advice man. Yeah I think I will pick one up in the near future. I have heat Soo many good things about it.
If you want in on a camera support/tripod why not hold it with a Manfrotto Superclamp on the grip? What it really needs is a cheap 24mm f2.8 plastic lens for a good general purpose walkabout lens - I don't fancy a 50mm with a max aperture of f6.3.
Seems to me the z6II handled the lighting situation very well
5:40
Options that exceed traditional
1. Mount via Hot Shoe w/$2 bracket
2. Mount using a Top Down Tripod
3. L-Bracket + Side Gimbal Head
4. L-Bracket + tilt tripod mount
Theirs several other solutions that not only allow you to maintain a low profile but gives you full view of the LCD screen and it's menus and access to all controls and battery door without issue.
Their are far more downsides to a flip out LCD screen in practicle real world business use than a fixed, tilt, reverse tilt or flip down screen.
It's the user not the camera fault.
Additionally if you want to use a gorilla pod, simply use the half bracket and mount the Gorilla pod to the side. Problem solved 👍🏾
They make a bracket so you can use on a tripod and still have the flip down screen
Hi, would this camera be good for a beginner thinking of doing dog photography? Thanks
Hey man! Absolutely - I think this is a great jumping off point for someone who is looking to jump in to photography. I think the beauty of this camera relative to some other options is that it also does video super well so even if you want to experiment and play around with video on top of photo work - you'll have a beast of a camera for both at a pretty reasonable price point.
@@DarrinRigo thanks for the reply....I had read somewhere that the z50 doesn't auto focus well on fast moving subjects so sitting portraits would be fine but was concerned babout capturing dogs if they were running...
@@rmcbettingonline4959 That's a fair thought man - I can't speak to shooting high speed action stuff. The AF motor isn't quite as snappy as my Z6II but it does seem to lock on pretty well for what I've been using it for. It's worth looking into further if that's your main purpose for it though!
@@DarrinRigo AF on moving subjects depens more on the AF on the lens than on the camera. Here's one example of one of my dogs running really fast towards the camera (hardest for the camera to track) sure some pictures got blurry but think that's more the issue with me being to slow to follow up 😅. Picture is taken with my Z50 +FTZ with Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 g1
instagram.com/p/CMxlSJAHaJP/?igshid=11eqwwjpgfirn ☺️
I love the z50. I would like the battery to last a little longer and the bokeh could be smoother and ummm...usb-c.
Can't wait to try the 14-30mm on it
Again, I love this camea. It goes with me everywhere
Bokeh is dependent on the lens not the body. So get some F or Z primes, f1.2, f1.8, or f2.8
Man I didn't look at the subscriber count of this channel until way into the video, I really thought you'd have like 50k+ because of the production value.
How did you get into freelancing? Is the market oversaturated or is there still room for young people like me haha?
Hah! Thanks man - that comment totally made my morning.
I sort of went from hobbyist to weddings and now into more commercial/corporate work. I still take a handful of weddings a year to supplement but the idea would be to survive off business/commercial work eventually.
Saturation is pretty tough - I live in a smaller city that serves a larger region and there isn't a ton of video talent in the area (wedding photographers by the dozen though). I've been able to carve out a decent slice of pie over the last few years. What're you looking at where you're at?
@@DarrinRigo Thanks for answering! I live in the fourth largest city of Sweden called Uppsala, so i'd assume it's pretty rough when it comes to photography. But video is another ballpark, haven't seen anyone doing anything of the like. There's a few youtubers from Uppsala but they're relativly small so I'm thinking of making commercial/marketing type videography work for buisnesses and also me and my friend are working on starting a youtube channel/podcast where we do all kinds of things.
I'm thinking of getting the Z-50, I only have an older Canon EOS 750d to do video, but it works for 1080p. I've heard the Z-50 is supposed to be a good entry level camera and I also just love the design and the fact that it's small and still good for photo and video, way better than what I have. Would you recomend this beast of a camera for someone like me?
@@davidwillebrand1000 yes but know battery life can get you with video as it eats up power fast (giving you video for about 30 minutes before needing a fresh battery and you can't record while charging. Video quality supurb is though. And remember on mirrorless keep that sensor clean to help you in post.
@@barrymichael8713 I finna cop :)
They make a bracket that doesn't block the screen.
Just ordered one! Thanks for the tip - I might make a little video about it when it arrives. Cheers!
I am trying to optimally grab my gear within $1000 along with a single kit lens, maybe a hundred dollars give or take, in that regard, my options as available in my region are XT30, M6 MKII, Z50 & A6400. It would mean a world to me if you could help me decide my first ever gear. My focus is purely image quality, I am not weighing on video capabilites much, I prefer my smartphone and action cam for that.
Cheers & thanks in advance!
Also if you want the flip out, buy a Z5
A good review and some good comments
But dude, you really need to up your game with your commentary your voice is not clear and the volume goes up and down