Nikon Z50 Review by Ken Rockwell
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- Nikon Z50 Review by Ken Rockwell
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great review, thoroughly enjoyed it, great that you stuck it to all those newbie photographers saying that Sony owns the world of optics now, NIKON is still my top choice, i use the z50 mainly for video and it is just gorgeous, it is afixed to my gimbal all day, the balance the color, and focusing is wonderful, looking foward to taking pictures with it professionally once the weather gets better for subjects thanks for the positive review on such a great little camera kit, a little upset extra batteries are still not available as of yet, dont know why
Thanks! It’s nice to have a seasoned pro read and appreciate my stuff from an experienced perspective.
which gimbal do you use with it, and are you able to deploy the flip down screen with it?
@@hoojamaflicks The Zyrun Crane 2, There is no need to use a flip down screen on a gimbal only need to flip up so I can see it from above for low shots, it is the best balanced camera on a gimbal I have ever used, and it works incredibly well in focus, low light and overall image quality, aside from the slightly better Z6
Nikon is loosing market share because less innovative technology
@@tomtomtom7411 respectfully disagree, yes they where late to the market, but the mirrorless entry on first wave are amoung the best cameras in the industry, and the nikons support the best cards in the market, with now the cf cards with the new update...the only ones...now we support 12 bit raw video output for video...these cameras will be a top choice for cinematographers that sounds pretty innovative to me...even though bandwagon buyers are in plenty with Sony...Nikon and Canons already installed base far exceed any other camera manufacturer, I think they entered as a Lion and will continue to roar back to the top...i edit sony, nikon. and Canon..all day long..Nikon is my favorite picture. The proof and writing is in the wall...competition is a good thing for everyone
Hey Ken, if you wanna separate yourself from other TH-camrs... try reviewing old cameras, cameras that are bargains on the used market that are still good today.
Love your work and I’m glad you’re on TH-cam!
I could, and it would take forever. Maybe, but there's so much new stuff coming out...
He has ton of that stuff on his website.
Omg i just discovered your channel, been reading for years
Thanks! KenRockwell.TV
Thank you for the review. Love your reviews and I have been a big fan of your work. Hope to see more! Cheers!
Thanks!
Ken, really happy to see your reviews on TH-cam. Your website helped me purchase the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 and the 35mm f/1.4 ais and I love using them on my D750 and Z6. Your reviews also helped me put together my own reviews on both of those lenses. Thanks for all the great info and look forward to more reviews from you.
Thanks Tyler!
I have been following your website for many years. Really excited to see you on TH-cam.
subscribed.
Thanks Steven!!!!!
I have been going to your website for over a decade, very happy to find you on YT. I have always loved your style, you are intelligent, concise and you’re a Nikon guy
THANK YOU !!!!
Darn, been reading on your website as long as I can remember. No idea you are here on TH-cam as well. Thank you for all your reviews. Much appreciated!
Thank you! Much more in store.
I've been waiting for ages for you to publish on TH-cam. Great to have you on here!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Hi Ken, I'm a long-time reader (since 2004) and happy to see you've moved into video reviews. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Marcus!!!!
Really nice speaking voice. I'm surprised you waited this long to start a video channel. Straight to the point- I like it.
Thanks!
Just came across your YT site and saw this video. WOW!!! Fantastic review. You literally saved me big bucks. I was moving to buy a Z6, but after watching your video and then reading your review on your web page, I’m getting the Z50 instead. I’m now a subscriber. Thanks for the info.
I agree: I prefer the Z50. Better, smaller and much less expensive.
Subcribed and liked. I have been a reader of your website and now look forward to your video reviews on TH-cam. I love how candid you are about the manufacturer and your experience with customer support. Great content and will be following this channel going forward for more hands on in depth tell it like it is reviews.
Thank you! I always tell it like it is. Thanks for noticing.
Thank you Ken.Almost all youtube influencers are highly influenced by sony marketing campaigns.breath of fresh nikon air...
I'm influenced by no one; been doing this all myself since 1999 - and shooting since I was age 5.
Great video. I hope you get to do more of these as it is fun to watch!
Toda raba!
welcome to TH-cam. millions have loved your reviews on your website (still do), You sound gr8 just as well you write on your website.wish you all the best and I am sure you will have gr8 success
Thanks! You 're the best, Doctor!
OMG! I really really loved how you review nikon gears. I loved how you go over details and you have a such wonderful kids ❤️😍. I am from the Philippines and your reviews made me stay with Nikon system. I am amazed with this that you have started a you tube channel.
Thanks!!!
Such an enthusiastic review. Really enjoyed it and now i’m tempted to upgrade.
Fun Little camera! The Z fc is just as much fun, in silver www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/z/z-fc.htm
I'm glad you are making TH-cam videos. I wonder how many "pros" over on the forums will be hating on you for not just having a successful informative website but now a successful TH-cam channel.
All the less successful ones. The good ones have no time for forums. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks lot Ken, Excellent detailed in depth review with A to Z Analysis.I liked the review.
Thank YOU!!!!
Glad to see you make TH-cam video. Still remember my first camera Powershot s90 and read your review. Now I'm working on D850 and many good Lens. Good for every amateur to see Ken's guide and learn about their machine.
Thanks!
Years ago you taught me about my D90. Now that my D90 is having serious ERR issues with the mirror sticking, I just ordered a Z50 as your review was the "icing on the cake" if you will. Thank you.
Love it! Hope you love yours. Something about the Z50 just clicks (ha ha) with me. Just don’t expect it to track action or moving kids. Thanks!
Thanks Ken. Well rounded, informative and insightful walk around the Z50. Your back in your zone.👍
Never left! Thanks!!!
Great review Ken! Thanks for all the great info.
Thanks Larry!
With Ken you expect the best and get the best in a review. A great photographer and speaker as well! Thanks Ken!
Thank YOU! You guys make this all worthwhile.
Great review!!!
Thanks Marco!!
Man.. best review out there for this camera and I’ve seen them all.
I just bought this camera with a nice Nikkor 50 mm/18.s lens.
I haven’t even used the stock lens yet but I want to try it.
You made me like this camera even more.
I’m keeping it now.
Thanks. New SUBSCRIBER.
Do try the tiny 16-50mm, it’s so tiny it works really well with the Z50. Thanks!!!
Ken Rockwell I put it on, hoping to take some shits tomorrow.
Thanks.
I’m hoping you have a vid of your presets for the U1 and U2 options
Wow Ken! You have run the website for 20 years and you did it all by yourself! Amazing!
Thank you! Lots of work, that's for sure; I have zero assistants.
Great review. I noticed that you haven't discussed the focus peaking feature added to these new Z series for Nikons to which we can only get this from a mirrorless. I hated manual focus for manual lenses and w/ this feature, it was such breeze. And the eye auto focus, we know its not stellar compared to other brands, but this one of the reasons why i switched to mirrorless especially im more into portrait photography. Looking forward for more of your reviews. I'm an avid fan with your website and I always visit it for comparison before buying my lenses and cameras. Well done and more power to this channel. Cheers! 🍻👍👏👌😊
Thanks! Never played much with manual focus; I reserve them at for shooting my Hasselblad 2-1/4 and 4x5 cameras.
I love your confidence stating that the Nikon Z50 is the best APSC.... lol. I wish more TH-camrs were honest enough to express their views.
And I say what sucks, too. As at least a third generation Native New Yorker we say it like it is. Thanks!
That was an excellent review Ken! Thank you!😀
Thank YOU, George!
My first real camera, bought this and using your tutorial as a starting base to learn. Thanks for the info, it's helping quite a bit.
Be sure to read the HOW-TO articles at KenRockwell.com to learn how to take great pictures, and see also my guides on how to use the camera. Seeing how to use the camera is easy; learning how to take a great picture can take a lifetime; see my how-tos. Happy New Year and thanks!
Thanks for the great video! I'm interested in buying this camera. Will it work with Nikon DX lenses or will I also need to buy the FTX adapter to fit these lenses? Thinking of an ultra-wide Sigma 10-20mm DX lens.
Forget sigma. The Z50 works with most AF-S DX lenses, but only if you buy the FTZ. See www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/lenses/ftz.htm for details. Get the superb Nikon AF-S 10-20mm www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/10-20mm.htm for just $309 - or consider upgrading to Canon.
I own both the z6 and the z50 and love the little 50. Works great with other S primes on it as well.
Thanks!
Mine will be arriving tomorrow. As a nikon dslr shooter and after having rented the z50 for a week, this is the most excited I've been to receive a camera body in some time. Great review K Rock
Thanks! Hope you love it!!!
Your articles introduced me to my first Nikon camera years ago, and I didn't know you actually have a TH-cam channel haha. All the best!
Thank you! The website is always more up to date and complete; this channel is just for laughs. Thanks!!!!
great review . Q: if you had a choice between the Z30 or the Z50, which one would recommend
Easy: the Z50. The z30 is awful, no viewfinder! Go Z50.
Z30 review www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/z/z30.htm
Even more detailed z50 review www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z50.htm
And yikes, the z30 doesn’t even have a built in flash.
I frequently visit your website. I like your articles on the Z series cameras.
Thanks!
Your articles have made such a difference to my decisions as to which camera and lens to buy as a beginner photographer. ... and about 3 years ago I was actually wondering why you were not on TH-cam. So.... I am really pleased to run into your channel.
I wasn't on YT as it's easier to read something in 30 seconds than to watch the same thing for 30 minutes of fluff on video, and that you can't really get away watching too much video while at work.
Ken Rockwell .... then again, watching TH-cam videos at work might actually result with more (unplanned) time to keep on watching TH-cam videos.... whilst reading job advertisements :). Jokes aside, for me YT is more of a replacement for my TV, and one of the avenues that motivates me to take more photos, or try to create vlogs with my kids. However, when it comes to actually choosing a product, and I might be not a common current examples, although I start with a browse through YT, I feel that I need to dive a tad deeper into the products... hence why you influenced me to firstly but my Nikon D750 (even if in Nov 2017 it was a tad old and rumour of the d850 was already in the public domain), and then buy the following two lenses: the first one was via your affiliate link.... but postage and handling from the US to Australia was a tad expensive. I still find myself seeing TH-cam videos of products that sound interestingly ... and then going to your website to learn more. I think that YT will be great for those of us that value your work and expertise, and is likely to get a new generation of kids to also discover you.
PS. It was a great Sunday afternoon buzz seeing you reply to my comment. Thank you.
Great review.. Your passion for shooting really comes through.
Thanks! Glad you noticed I’m a shooter rather than a spec reader. One fine day I need to do a video on why your camera just doesn’t matter at all www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm and www.kenrockwell.com/tech/not-about-your-camera.htm
I don’t always agree with Ken but absolutely agree with him here. He covers the Z50 well. I own this camera after trying the A6600 & A7iii. Is it’s AF as good as the Sony? Not quite but it’s really close & plenty good. I considered the Z6 & Z6ii but don’t need them for what I want. The Z50 and the small kit lens take amazing shots. He is 100% right about the flash and it covers the slow kit lens indoors. One hand use is easy. I also don’t want to use XQD. I did that with a D500 & prefer single card/import/edit flow. The metering of the Z50 reminds me of my D7500 in that it’s excellent at getting the image right. It also has highlight weighted metering so you can have fun with light/shadows & B&W if you like. This camera is fighting by X100V for what I grab when I leave the house. It’s THE BEST bargain in mirrorless right now IMO. Will I get a Z6ii? Maybe... but I’m in no hurry as the Z50 does pretty much all I need.
Yes! Love it. Thanks.
I bought nikon z50 after a big confusion against sony a6400. But am happy with my purchase now
I prefer the Z50; handles much better and colors much better. Thanks!
@@KenRockwellTV absolutely! And costs less
How is it so far?
@@samygold100 it's great mate. But I only use it for occasions due to lack of time. so haven't tweaked the settings like Ken had mentioned. may be will play with it sooner. but it's a great buy!
Thanks Ken. I read your content when I first bought my D7000. You’re a little late to the TH-cam game but you can still catch up (and make millions from TH-cam). We need your content, reviews, and tutorials on TH-cam! Thank you!
Thank YOU!
Thanks Ken, fantastic in depth review in fact the best review by far (Dec 2019).
Thank you! You ROCK!!!!
I finally heard Ken Rockwell’s voice. 😁
Thanks!
Ken, You are simply the best.
Fantastic! Thank you.
Good, comprehensive review. I took the hot shot cover from my old D50, and I'm using it on my new Z50. One less worry in inclement weather. I heard that the pop-up flash was responsible for most of the weather seal difference from the Z6/Z7. (The seal on the kit lenses, of course, could be less, as well.)
Thanks! As my review pointed out, I don't fret about whether sealing. I go back inside if it gets too nasty and/or shoot out a car window.
would you consider this for airshow and bird photography?; im in the market but looking at the d500 or is it time for mirrorless??
I always use what I have. Sure, should be great. The smaller sensor gives you more reach from any lens for far assy things.
Your voice is exactly as I imagined.
Too Cool! THANKS!!!
Hi, Ken. If given the choice, would you prefer this over the XT3 or XS10? Only for casual family outing photos and self-portrait is required (though this would be a problem on the XT3 without the flip screen). Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks!
Yes, I prefer Nikon to anything from Fuji with interchangeable lenses. Only Fuji I really like are their real Velvia 50 and acros 100 films, and the x100 camera series - not any interchanable lens cameras. But that’s just me.
Great review thanks Ken. It's just trying to figure what it's like for video now.
Not all that exciting; I forgot to put in my video samples. I use my iPhone for better results for video.
Very timely and well done. I've used Nikon for 20 yrs and have a D90 system for years but looking for something a lot lighter to do travel photo which will mostly be places, things, landscape, and people. I thought the Z50 might be the answer but then looked at recent versions of the RX100 or canon g5 x. Is the Z50 a better system for my travel needs? Appreciate your comments. Thanks for the great info!
These are three entirely different kinds of cameras. Rx100 has a tiny sensor and is the smallest with the broadest zoom range. Pick it for size. That canon is bigger and good. I’d go Z50: reasonable size and extremely competent at everything. None of these are for sports or action. Thanks!
Well done Ken. I am extremely impressed that you reply to most/all of your readers/viewers. Shows your commitment. I bought the Z50 after switching to only a phone from a panasonic bridge camera. I had 2 problems with the phone (Pixel 4) only - you could hardly see the screen in bright sunlight and the pinch to zoom is still a bit fiddly after all these years. Of course, you have more control with the Z50 but these were the main reasons - the viewfinder and ergonomics.
I actually prefer the phone for indoors and low light.
I do love to help as you see. Try iPhone if you dislike the others; I love my iPhones. Thanks!!!
You are an absolute star ken. And you proved my point by posting a reply immediatley. I might get an I-phone next time I heard the screens are brighter.
Keep up the good work. I love your reviews no matter what some of the camera techies say.
You are real life and they are stuck in the 70s comparing everything to film. Time to move on and not have 80 prime lenses.
I can attest to everything he’s saying in the video. Brilliant camera. My D810 is gathering dust now...
This will probably be the last camera I’ll need to buy unless I drop it or something.
Thanks!
Loved your reviews. Just received my Z50 upgraded from my D3100. WOW! One thing I was looking for was a fantastic, crisp camera for traveling. This is one of the best cameras for traveling due to fantastic photos and LIGHT! Can't believe the weight difference! Last trip to the Rockies my neck was killing me lugging the 3100. Can't wait to travel with this one! So many photographers who have DSLR's, like the 750 say 9x out of 10 they grab this one!
Thanks!
Great review Ken. Thank you!
Thanks!
Z50 or Zfc ? Which one you would suggest Ken ? Z50 has built in flash :(
Then Z50 it is; mount more practical. Zac more for fun, if you like the look. Most of the two are the same otherwise; rich the one that feels best in your hand for what you do. Thanks!
@@KenRockwellTV Z50 with 16-50 sufficient for carrying day to day ? For general purpose photography
@@nerajesh absolutely. The tiny 16-50 is the perfect lens, get it as a kit. The 50-250 also comes very inexpensively when you get the camera if you’re Interested.
I ended up going with the Zfc myself. I wanted a more retro feel with the dials on top for when I want to shoot pure manual and try to return to my roots. I’m in the process of stocking up on film gear again so wanted something sort of like my Pentax K1000.
It definitely feels like a great alternative to when I don’t want to carry around my D810, which honestly I still have BECAUSE of the flash lol. I do wish the fc had a flash hidden in the fake prism on top but I guess for my wants it’s not a big deal.
Ken Rockwell ! On TH-cam... Interesting times ahead ! : )
Thanks!
I am wanting to upgrade my Canon T3i and Fujifilm Finepix S-1. I basically use them for travel taking pictures of landscapes, buildings, people and wildlife. I am 71 years old and really only use my cameras in auto mode. Would you recommend the Z-50 or the Z-5? Also, I get tired of changing lens so would you recommend the new Z-24-200 or stay with the kit lens? Thanks!
The Z50 is perfect with its tiny 16-50 and 50-250 lenses designed for it. The Z5 uses a larger sensor which requires larger lenses, like the 24-200. The pictures are the same. If you want to go light, get the Z50 and it’s two lenses. If you don’t want to have to carry two lenses, get the Z5 and 24-200. A 250mm on z50 is much closer than a 200 on Z5. Don’t mix the lenses between cameras; each works best with very different lenses. Does this help? Neither focuses very fast, people hopefully aren’t running.
There are many camera related channels here, but you are the first or only one mentioning use of flashlight during daytime. Also you mentioned many features that others didn't bother talking about. So good job, Ken. Appreciated. Indeed, I'm thinking about this camera and 2 zoom lenses package.
Great camera! Thanks for the comment. As guy who actually shoots rather than just talks (www.kenrockwell.com/tech/2-kinds-of-photographers.htm), I see what actually matters for making pictures.
@@KenRockwellTV, Somehow, I didn't get notices from YT when you replied. Twice already. By the way, I read every article in your site years ago. Thanks for your informative writings, Ken.
Oh, a close parenthesis in the link above, a symbol after "htm" causes an error to open that page.
Really great review. Says what it needs to say and refers you to web site for more details. I have a z 50 with both lenses. This camera was better than my z 7 or iPhone for stills and video for Thanksgiving and yesterday’s grand child’s birthday. Plus this camera puts out great jpegs and no need for raw. Same with video. The z 50 handles just great shooting video. Very good stabilization. Absolutely the upgrade I was looking for in crop sensor over the d5500. And center viewfinder with eyepiece set back a bit is super.
Glad you love it! Newer cameras just seem to get more magic that makes better pictures. Thanks!
Just the comment I have been looking for! I am in the process of moving from a D5500 and was on the fence about the z 50. I've been told it can be comparable to the D7500 as well.
@@alexchrist4342 This is just my opinion of course. For me the D7500 would be a downgrade from the D5500. Much heavier, bigger, but same photo quality. For me the key to enjoying the D5500 was the wonderful light weight and ease of handling and use. The Z 50 has that same feel as the D5500. The D7500 much bigger and heavier than either. Z 50 has an EVF plus eye auto focus and so on. But both D7500 and Z50 are very good cameras. Likely you will not be sorry with either.
Z50 has the same level of weather shielding as D7500, Nikon says. It happens that I've tested D7500 regarding this, once I've slipped down a small hill, which was wet after recent rain. The camera never fell down, but I "scooped up" quite an amount of dirt with my new shiny (back then) D7500. That felt awful, really. BUT i just turned the camera off, took the battery away from it and then, when I've got home, I washed my D7500 under a small trickle of water running from my tap tube. I cleaned every bit of dirt, then let the camera dry for like 2 hours and then turned it on. It served me god for 2 years after that, till I've sold it after getting Z50. So is Z50 has the same level of protection, it's perfectly OK.
Thanks for the information!
Have a D750 mainly for family photos, travel, etc...lately it stays on the closet more than i would like to admit, it is just too big...thinking about selling it and getting the Z50, you saying you still choose DSLR for action makes me hesitate... why would you go DSLR for that? shutter speed? autofocus speed? i don't really take sports photos but my kids playing and running around... would it be ok to do that with the Z50?
Easy: Z50 autofocus too slow for action. No Nikon Mirrorless is as fast as their DSLRs. It’s also how fast and intelligently it can ise all the sensors to track around the image. Make any sense? Snapping my kids playing is infuriating with the Z50; it rules for things that hold still. Thanks!
Thank you for the review. How is this camera for time lapse photography? As with DSLR cameras, is there a limit for shutter cycles on mirrorless cameras?
Hi; I haven't tried it; I use my iPhone for time lapse.
Why vivid with added saturation? Noone will shoot like this. I only ever use standard or neutral profile. Whats the point for photos to be straight from the camera when it does not show what it should
This is art. It’s supposed to look as the artist imagines it. I imagine vivid colors. Art is not the duplication of reality; this is why I sell so much and won so many competitions while others don’t. It’s all in how you want your pictures to look; I want mine WILD. THANKS!
Ken Rockwell exactly! An example is astrophotography.
@@KenRockwellTV This is a video review of a camera maybe its not the best choice to show sample images in a camera review that doesn't represent what actual images straight out of the camera will actually look like?
Glad you're joining us here, Ken! Welcome and have fun with it!
You guys are THE BEST!!!! THANKS!!!
When comparing the low light performance of the Z50 BSI CMOS ( AF detection mode -4 +19 ) to the Z5 CMOS ( -2 +19 ), due to lower AF mode in the Z50 along with the newer BSI sensor, would it be better than the Z5 in low light even though the Z5 has the bigger FF sensor?
You'd have to try them. Specs are flakey, each made with different lens f/numbers making them hard to compare. Generally I've found Nikons poor in low light, and more critically their finder images become very noisy and hard to see, much worse than Sonyu or Canon. See my Z50 and Z5 complete written reviews for much more detail www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z5.htm and www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z50.htm Thanks!
Dear Ken, thank you for this review. I am trying to decide between the Z50 and the Fuji X-T30. I know you have used both. Which one do you prefer for photography? I am not a beginner but also not an expert, somewhere in the middle. I usually use A or M and mostly shoot raw.
Z50! Fuji colors only good for people photos and Fuji is ergonomically a pain. Z50 much better for general use - but bother is fast enough for sports or action. Thanks!
The kit lens is awesome on the Z cameras. No need to buy other lenses really
Exactly. The tiny 16-50mm makes the camera. Thanks!
Everyone just wants to buy a "fancy" Sony or Fuji camera because they are totally hyped by the influencers. Fuji's autofocus is just super slow compared to the others. Nobody tells you that some of the Sony menu is really bad. And instead of maintaining its cameras, Sony keeps bringing out new models. The A6400 was already totally outdated when it was released and the A6600 costs as much as a Sony full frame camera. That just makes absolutely no sense.
The Z50 is a really underrated camera and the Nikon menu is super user-friendly!
Thanks!!!
Ken (always loved your site & links), 3 years later how do you feel about this camera kit with both the 16-50/50-250 for $1100? Great value? Anything else to consider first around the $1k mark? Did the firmware update in January make a big difference for this camera?
I’ve never seen Nikons firmware make any noticeable improvement. Z50 is fun, but not for action. My Canon R50 just showed up, gimme a while to write its review. www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r50.htm
this is going to be in my bag by January, looking forward to getting one.
Hope you love it; HOLIDAY GIFT!!!! Thanks for the comment.
love my z50, very underestimated camera
Exactly! It’s probably Nikon’s best, AND least expensive. Thanks!
To my eye, the +3 saturation is a bit too much.
Then set it however it looks awesome to you. Thanks!
Agreed. I max mine out at +2.88
Really a great review Ken. I found your style the best on the web. Hoping downstream you could expand a bit on its "action" performance deficits a tad more.
You mean how well it deals with action? Same as most Mirrorless cameras; everything is just a little delayed because the camera can’t see anything going on until the images are harvested from the sensor and then processed a moment later, versus a DSLR whose eyes are always open and right on the live subject in Real time.
@@KenRockwellTV Thanks. Appreciate your real world experience. Besides a walk-around, i was also hoping the Z50 might double as a birding /nature shooter with the 200-500. Ie: the real world level of D500 focus supremacy over the Z50.
Thanks for only showing the camera and photographs made by it. Too many TH-cam reviewers go into narcissist mode and just point the camcorder at their face the entire time, as if their face is more important than the product being reviewed.
Exactly! Might as well read my website instead of listening to some inexperienced person with no portfolio simply parrot specs. Thanks!
Hi Ken, thanks for your review, which is exactly what I found on your website for years : no fuss about geeky gadgetry and straight to the important points. I have a question though regardiong Z50, dont you think the shadows are a little crushed by default ? I mean, not on your photos, but on all the others I've seen on Internet. And is there a trick to lighten these shadows right in camera without having to expose ++ ?? And a last thing : you speak a little too quickly wich makes it difficult for my simple french mind to understand you !
Well, if mine are ok and others you’ve seen have that problem, it’s operator error, not the camera. People need to pop up their flash more often, that’s why it’s there. The z50 is even so smart that it blinks the flash icon to tell you to use it in daylight when needed, although most people ignore the cameras request to use flash
Very good review Ken. Thank you. I’m a hybrid nature shooter and use the z6 that I am very pleased with. I’m looking for a backup camera and perhaps one that is more portable that I can just stick in my pocket. Does the Z50 fit the bill ?
I use an iPhone for pocket backup. Z50 won't fit my cargo shorts comfortably.www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-11-pro-max.htm
This is a great review. learn something new each time i play it. i've had my z50 for a couple of years with 24-200m lens and it does take great pictures but the autofocus is slow as you rightly point out. is it worth trading in the z50 for the canon r50 or r10 at this stage or is it not worth the learning curve (nikon to canon) for a few seconds of autofocus? grateful your thoughts and keep up the great work--your site is still the go to site!
I like a lot about canon( it’s also a better company with better support. If AF speed is the only thing I don’t know that I’d worry, but if you plan to expand your system I’d go Canon. I don’t have a problem using both brands, but I know both brands.
Welcome to youtube, dont mind the trolls.
I miss the trolls! Thanks!
tony & chelsea could learn a lot from this man :)
I LOVE T&C! They're the nicest people you'll ever meet.
What are your thoughts on buying this camera in October of 2021? Is there something newer that should be on my radar, especially since it is 20.9 MP? It is hard to find a camera because nothing is shipping due to the pandemic.
20mp is more than twice what you’d need for anything. See the full review at www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z50.htm same resolution at the worlds top professional camera www.kenrockwell.com/canon/1dx-mk-iii.htm
Ken, great video. The Z50 seems to be exactly what I need for hiking and vacations. However, in the comments you recommend getting a Canon! What leads you to recommend a Canon after all the praise for the Z50? Thanks.
Z50 came out years ago. The Canon R100, R50, R10 and R7 are newer and better and I prefer Canon as a company, and their classic DSLR lenses work much better on R cameras than Nikon's classic lenses work on Z cameras. See kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm Thanks!
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Sold a D810 for the z50 and couldn't be happier. The AF alone was worth it.
So cool seeing the world through the electronic finder, eh? Thanks for the comment!
I just scrolled through the comments and i gotta say: Damn, you answer every single post! Nice to see, sir!
Is that good? I LOVE the fact that you guys see my stuff. I spend a lot of time doing it and am elated that people watch and respond. THANKS!
Hello, I'm planning to purchase this for livestream. Just wondering if the z50 can output clean 4k60 HDMI through a USB capture card?
Beats me! I use iPhone for livestreams, so much easier. I’d also look at a dedicated video camera if video is your thing, not this still camera with a sideways video feature added.
I have to agree with Ken about Fuji cameras. There is so much talk about how great they are, but seriously they are over-rated. I had a XT-2 loaner for a day, shooting over 600 shots around London and when looking at the images, really do not see what the fuss is about. They are no better than other APS-C cameras, and only slightly better than MFT cameras.
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Oh god. Ken Rockhead is on youtube now....
Better lock up the TV! Thanks!
Good to see you on TH-cam.
I think the Z50 will do very well
I'm saving up to buy one.
I have heard that its Snapbridge to mobile phones etc is very good
I've never gotten to get Snapbridge to work more than 20 minutes. I think it's crap. Thanks for asking!
Hi Ken, thanks for the great review. I am considering the z50 but I need your opinion if it is still worth buying as we are now getting into year 2022. As the camera will be 3 years old in 2022, i afraid nikon will release a newer version like what they did on z6 and z7 by introducing mark ii right after 3 years. What do you think?
There are always newer versions coming - but we can’t take pictures today with cameras that don’t come out until tomorrow. Like everything, if you have something to shoot, get it and don’t worry. If you don’t need it, don’t get it.
@@KenRockwellTV thanks for your input Ken!
Time to upgrade from D7200 to Z50 ... :-)
Love the Z50! So much fun seeing it all in the finder. Thanks for the comment.
z50 is unmatched in it's price point when you add up size, ergonomics, features, build quality, and images quality. I have been shooting full frame for over 10 year, but you still need a smaller camera for personal use. The Sony a6400 has terrible ergonomics, and the Canon m6II has no EVF built in and a completely separate lens mount than their other cameras.
Amen brother!
Excellent review! Do you think the (Z50 with the kit lens) is a little or much better than (Fujifilm X-T30 with the XF Kit lens) in low light photography/ISO performance in low light?
They’re totally different. The colors and ergonomics are totally different. Get the z50 for most uses; consider the Fujis only for people photos. For low light, look here for samples with each: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z50.htm#highisos and www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-t30.htm#highisos Thanks!
Hey Ken, I am a big fan of your webpage and I am happy that you are now on video as well. I just hope you don't ditch your webpage for the video. Your webpage is a damn encyclopedia. Thanks for this BTW 😊. Nash
Always working like crazy at KenRockwell.com. New articles up for D870 www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d780.htm and 1DX Mk III www.kenrockwell.com/canon/1dx-mk-iii.htm
Hilarious, after photographing professionally for many years a small electronic device has been created where you "simply need to point it and with zero effort you make fantastic images" , thank goodness the path to creativity has been made a piece of cake!! ;)
Yes, no longer is any vision required. Today, everyone is an expert capable of creating outstanding images. Thank you!
“ Twiddle around with raw“, “I don’t have time to play on a computer“. Big YIKES, bad take.
I don’t. Computers are just time wasters for my kids. Might as well be dead if you’re going to spend time in front of one. Thanks for the comment.
@@KenRockwellTV That’s extremely dismissive of graphic designers, digital illustrators, video editors, animators, 3D sculptors, and yes, digital photographers, who have mastered computer software to produce the highest quality art. Bad take Ken.
@@KenRockwellTV As someone that has worked professionally with computers for over 20 years, as well as running a photography youtube channel, I'm very disappointed to hear you say "Might as well be dead if you’re going to spend time in front of one." I find that ignorant and unbecoming of someone with your experience. It's the kind of thing someone would tap out on a cell phone to start an argument on twitter -- which may be a better media company for you to publish to than TH-cam. Computers in fact helped create your TH-cam channel and edit your videos; computers give thousands of people jobs, have save lives medically ever day, and have changed the world for the better in thousands of ways. If you're going to get into the TH-cam game, you might want to consider keeping the negativity and dismissiveness out of the comments on your channel. It makes you look amateur.
That said, if you are referring to spending less time in front of Lightroom sliders and more time shooting photos, I agree with you 100%. But maybe say that w/o the sarcasm. Just my $0.02 as a fellow TH-camr.
@@pal2tech Thanks for the reply. I've been getting paid to work on computers since the 1970s where all we had were TRS-80. Great if you're a tech computer guy, but has nothing to do with shooting. The world needs all types, and visual artists
@@pal2tech I think Ken is speaking purely from a photographer's perspective, hinting towards the excessive use of computers in photo retouching, just like you've mentioned in end of your comment. We owe our normal daily functioning to computers, no doubt, but I do agree with Ken's sentiment relating to the over-the-top retouching of photos, especially when going after currently popular "looks". As a photographer, the more time we spend behind the camera, the less time we need to spend in front of the monitor, I guess.
you can't use electronic shutter with the flash? at any shutter speed? because if the rolling shutter performance? slow processor?
That’s right! Forget about it.
Great clip, very informative, thank you Ken. Just one question - are you shooting on 'vivid' clour setting..?
Yes!
hi i'm really new in to filming and this is the camera that i bought since it has a lot of great reviews. I do makeup videos and what is the best mode for taking self portrait videos? cos it keeps losing focus in between filming, also can you do remote videography with this cam?
Hmm, I get much better video results from my iPhone; I only use my Z50 for stills. I’d try AFC and face recognition and auto af-area select. See details at www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z50-users-guide.htm#af thanks!
Ken Rockwell thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply! ☺️