The Z50ii is such a joy to use in terms of the ergonomics and the controls. The color science is just fabulous and the SOOC images are yum! I'm talking about photos only, have not used it for videos. The sensor megapixels is fine. The lens selections on Nikon has been really good lately - cheap, light w/ lots of character lenses for travel and the serious pro lenses with micro contrast - they have covered the entire spectrum better than any other camera manufacturer. Have your checked their f/4 lenses, hello! - they really are working some magic or the mirrorless system and computational stuff is giving it an edge. The only area where Z50ii falls short is the IBIS. If Nikon adds needs this, they have a stellar future classic on their hands. Fuji is stuck in the past with the styling and all, but they need to grow up and catch up with the competition if not lead the APS-C segment. I need a tool that I enjoy using and Fuji is not busing for me. Canon is another lost soul who doesn't have anything exciting for the amateur or prosumer folks - ridiculous pricing. Sony is cutting edge but is chasing some mythical customer out there. They just don't speak to me. Photography is an art. Don't give me that clinical look on every picture. Make pics more magical than real-life or cinematic for gods sake.
Hey Frames! Greetings from Connecticut, USA. With all great publicity the Z50II is getting, I haven't heard anyone address the following. Can I shoot a ruby-throated hummingbird in flight at close range using silent mode and continuous high without getting weird rolling shutter effects such as distorted wings? Maybe you can provide an answer.
@@FramesTM Thank you! Then it doesn't have true bird autofocus like the Z8 and Z9. In the mirrorless age, silent shutter is a must for the serious bird photographer. Might as well stick with my D500, Z50 and Z30.
Nikon user here. The only thing the Nikon Z50II has over the XT5 is AF. The XT5 has better controls, including a joystick, IBIS, dual cards, and access to a more extensive APSC lens selection.
XT5 is 3 times the price of Z50ii. All the features you mentioned add to the cost. Canon EOS R7 at around 25-35k cheaper has pro level features and has autofocus tech of R3.
@@nithinchandran3115 XT5 is not three times the price of Z50II that would be around $2700. More like double. As for the R7, it has a version of the R3 AF and sure it has better AF, but there is more to a camera than AF. I'd take either a Z50II or XT5 over the R7 any day. However, everyone has their preference.
Hello. Thank you! I go back to the film days. When digital arrived I was lost.. The first digital was Pentext. But then returned to Ninon. D 200, 300, 300s etc. My decision to transition to mirrorless was Nikon. I had the glass combined with the FTZ adapter I was off! I still love my Nikon Z50 ( Today I have Z5, 6, 7, and Zfc ) I know the Nikon system, feel, and color science. For me, it works ( I paid USA/ East Coast Z50 $550) Last point I am an M43 person too! Have Olympus and Lumix. There are advantages and disadvantages. No tool ( Camera ) be it M43, DX, or FX is a universal tool! Get out and photograph!!! Good luck with your channel 👍👍 I am a subscriber!
In terms of value for money, Z50ii wins by miles. The things the X-T5 has which the Z50ii doesn't, 40mp, ibis, dual card slots, retro styling... I simply don't need them. The main reason I bought the Z50ii was the AF system for bird photography and it's better than I thought it would be.
With a better resolution sensor, ibis and video specs, this will be the best value apsc camera. At the same time, nikon need to get more apsc lenses out there. Atleast all standard focal length primes and a good telephoto.
Z50 II - 900 USD X-T5 1699 USD Even the Xt50 is 1399. Apples to apples the Z50 is more compare to xt30 II , which it blows out of the water (I still like it though) Hope Nikon will get a Z500 , with IBis - slight bump in resolution to 24 - 30 and make it smi-stacked / stacked , that would be awesome.
The XT-5 was my second foray into Fujifilm, but this time bought it for a a specific role - travel companion. Most of my work is done on Nikon full frame, so was drawn to the XT-5 primarily as a solid, photo centric aps-c camera (looking for small lenses especially). There was much goodness there, but eventually gave up for three reasons: 1) the UX was complicated and inconsistent, especially troublesome given it's part-time role; 2) AF really was just frustrating, mostly just resorted to focus and recompose` 3) never gained much confident in the build quality of the body ... compared to *any* of the Nikon bodies, it did not inspire confidence. When the z50ii was announced gave it a try, and have been very happy. Picked up a couple of sigma 1.4 aps-c primes and voigtlander 1.2 primes, also use some of the Nikon dx and smaller ff z lenses (such as the 26mm). Bottom line: not sure about others, but for my intended role the z50ii is an easy winner.
@@FramesTM entirely fair, the subjective component really matters, especially as it impacts creativity and plain old enjoyment.. Great to have choices!
@jtes, that’s why it’s a more frustrating experience to own a Fuji right now. I just know why the fk they can’t undo the damage done with their FW updates.
The most appropriate comparison would have been the XH2. For me, the XT variants are more interesting for the private buyer, where the autofocus is absolutely sufficient for me. I see the Z50 II more as a backup to the Z8 / Z6 and is also suitable for professionals. The compact lenses also speak in favor of Fuji, I find the f2 variants particularly successful. The f 1.4 variants are considerably more expensive and larger but still more compact than the Z lenses. The compact lenses also speak in favor of Fuji, I find the f2 variants particularly successful. However, if you are thinking of switching to APC - the Z50II is really worth considering.
im nikon user, yes, z50ii is very interesting for the perfomance, for hybrid work,, btw which better in lowligh focusing and ISO perfomance ?? which less noise
I would have been happy with Z50ii if it had IBIS. Guess what happened? I ended up getting a Z6iii at approaching three times the price with lens. That said, almost everything about z6iii is better including lens ... but still, the difference in the final product probably isn't worth the initial price difference. However, over time, I think it makes more sense if you tend to hang onto your bodies. And the lens system on Z-mount is fantastic.
Nikon had a series of 16-80/16-85 zooms for their APSC DSLRs, in fact I own one, a native z lens with a 2.8-4 zoom between 16-85 should be very doable. The 18-140 z is one of the best super zooms I have ever used, but 18 is often too narrow and 6.3 is often too slow. If they packed the IQ and contrast from the superzoom in a faster package I think Nikon could sell a lot of units. I don't think IBIS is as big of a deal as we make it out to be. Serious videographers use weights and straps and what not to steady, and lens VR is great for telephoto.
@patrickstonetree1 I've used dx 18-something zooms in the past and doing a lot of landscapes you really miss the 16mm end. It's a shame cos I'd otherwise be all in for the z50 ii for travel as that 18-140 otherwise looks great.
My experience was the precise opposite, having bought, used and sold an xt-5 this past summer. It was alternately beguiling and maddening, ultimately gave up. The z50ii has very capably filled the role of `small travel camera` that I had in mind, and very happy with the images. As a bonus nicely consistent with other current z ff bodies.
@@boblozano For me coming from the Z9 and those gargantuan lenses, every fuji that I have used has been a very great experience, very portable, fun to shoot, specially with those film simulations, I just shot a wedding with my XH2 and after a week I delivered the photos because almost no editing was required. So yeah, I prefer now my XH2 with all the premium lenses over my Nikons for now.
The Z50ii is such a joy to use in terms of the ergonomics and the controls. The color science is just fabulous and the SOOC images are yum! I'm talking about photos only, have not used it for videos. The sensor megapixels is fine. The lens selections on Nikon has been really good lately - cheap, light w/ lots of character lenses for travel and the serious pro lenses with micro contrast - they have covered the entire spectrum better than any other camera manufacturer. Have your checked their f/4 lenses, hello! - they really are working some magic or the mirrorless system and computational stuff is giving it an edge. The only area where Z50ii falls short is the IBIS. If Nikon adds needs this, they have a stellar future classic on their hands.
Fuji is stuck in the past with the styling and all, but they need to grow up and catch up with the competition if not lead the APS-C segment. I need a tool that I enjoy using and Fuji is not busing for me.
Canon is another lost soul who doesn't have anything exciting for the amateur or prosumer folks - ridiculous pricing.
Sony is cutting edge but is chasing some mythical customer out there. They just don't speak to me. Photography is an art. Don't give me that clinical look on every picture. Make pics more magical than real-life or cinematic for gods sake.
The Z50II Jpeg images are ridiculously good! Ridiculously good!
Hey Frames! Greetings from Connecticut, USA. With all great publicity the Z50II is getting, I haven't heard anyone address the following. Can I shoot a ruby-throated hummingbird in flight at close range using silent mode and continuous high without getting weird rolling shutter effects such as distorted wings? Maybe you can provide an answer.
Hello! No not in silent mode. You can with the mech shutter
@@FramesTM Thank you! Then it doesn't have true bird autofocus like the Z8 and Z9. In the mirrorless age, silent shutter is a must for the serious bird photographer. Might as well stick with my D500, Z50 and Z30.
Nikon user here. The only thing the Nikon Z50II has over the XT5 is AF. The XT5 has better controls, including a joystick, IBIS, dual cards, and access to a more extensive APSC lens selection.
XT5 is 3 times the price of Z50ii. All the features you mentioned add to the cost. Canon EOS R7 at around 25-35k cheaper has pro level features and has autofocus tech of R3.
@@nithinchandran3115 XT5 is not three times the price of Z50II that would be around $2700. More like double. As for the R7, it has a version of the R3 AF and sure it has better AF, but there is more to a camera than AF. I'd take either a Z50II or XT5 over the R7 any day. However, everyone has their preference.
Hello. Thank you! I go back to the film days. When digital arrived I was lost.. The first digital was Pentext. But then returned to Ninon. D 200, 300, 300s etc. My decision to transition to mirrorless was Nikon. I had the glass combined with the FTZ adapter I was off! I still love my Nikon Z50 ( Today I have Z5, 6, 7, and Zfc ) I know the Nikon system, feel, and color science. For me, it works ( I paid USA/ East Coast Z50 $550)
Last point I am an M43 person too! Have Olympus and Lumix. There are advantages and disadvantages. No tool ( Camera ) be it M43, DX, or FX is a universal tool! Get out and photograph!!! Good luck with your channel 👍👍 I am a subscriber!
In terms of value for money, Z50ii wins by miles.
The things the X-T5 has which the Z50ii doesn't, 40mp, ibis, dual card slots, retro styling... I simply don't need them.
The main reason I bought the Z50ii was the AF system for bird photography and it's better than I thought it would be.
It’s so good
And for low light photos? Do you see a clear winner?
With a better resolution sensor, ibis and video specs, this will be the best value apsc camera. At the same time, nikon need to get more apsc lenses out there. Atleast all standard focal length primes and a good telephoto.
Z50 II - 900 USD
X-T5 1699 USD
Even the Xt50 is 1399.
Apples to apples the Z50 is more compare to xt30 II , which it blows out of the water (I still like it though)
Hope Nikon will get a Z500 , with IBis - slight bump in resolution to 24 - 30 and make it smi-stacked / stacked , that would be awesome.
Are you talking about the z50 beating the xt30? Because it does, especially with the right lens.
The price perspective is such a great point! Oh yea there’s so much camera in that z50ii. The af is top notch.
It appears that the Nikon Z50 ii has done a great job this time. I would love to see how it compares with the Sony A6700..
Yup the a6700 will win. But I am curious to see what road I take to come to that conclusion when I review them together.
Me too..
The XT-5 was my second foray into Fujifilm, but this time bought it for a a specific role - travel companion. Most of my work is done on Nikon full frame, so was drawn to the XT-5 primarily as a solid, photo centric aps-c camera (looking for small lenses especially). There was much goodness there, but eventually gave up for three reasons: 1) the UX was complicated and inconsistent, especially troublesome given it's part-time role; 2) AF really was just frustrating, mostly just resorted to focus and recompose` 3) never gained much confident in the build quality of the body ... compared to *any* of the Nikon bodies, it did not inspire confidence.
When the z50ii was announced gave it a try, and have been very happy. Picked up a couple of sigma 1.4 aps-c primes and voigtlander 1.2 primes, also use some of the Nikon dx and smaller ff z lenses (such as the 26mm).
Bottom line: not sure about others, but for my intended role the z50ii is an easy winner.
Yes it is. However, I am emotional about the xt5 somehow
@@FramesTM entirely fair, the subjective component really matters, especially as it impacts creativity and plain old enjoyment.. Great to have choices!
@@FramesTMSame here. The AF can be a letdown at times, but the XT5 is a joy to use and hard to let go of.
@jtes, that’s why it’s a more frustrating experience to own a Fuji right now. I just know why the fk they can’t undo the damage done with their FW updates.
The most appropriate comparison would have been the XH2. For me, the XT variants are more interesting for the private buyer, where the autofocus is absolutely sufficient for me. I see the Z50 II more as a backup to the Z8 / Z6 and is also suitable for professionals. The compact lenses also speak in favor of Fuji, I find the f2 variants particularly successful. The f 1.4 variants are considerably more expensive and larger but still more compact than the Z lenses. The compact lenses also speak in favor of Fuji, I find the f2 variants particularly successful. However, if you are thinking of switching to APC - the Z50II is really worth considering.
im nikon user, yes, z50ii is very interesting for the perfomance, for hybrid work,, btw which better in lowligh focusing and ISO perfomance ?? which less noise
no IBIS in Nikon Z APS-C yet ???
forget it !
most important spec
for the rest all sensors are kinda the same, you can't beat the physics of silicon
I would have been happy with Z50ii if it had IBIS. Guess what happened? I ended up getting a Z6iii at approaching three times the price with lens. That said, almost everything about z6iii is better including lens ... but still, the difference in the final product probably isn't worth the initial price difference. However, over time, I think it makes more sense if you tend to hang onto your bodies. And the lens system on Z-mount is fantastic.
No ibis and lack of a 24-120 equivalent lens is the things that id like to see for nikon crop sensor cameras.
Yes ibis would be super cool. But the price will increase in that case
Nikon had a series of 16-80/16-85 zooms for their APSC DSLRs, in fact I own one, a native z lens with a 2.8-4 zoom between 16-85 should be very doable. The 18-140 z is one of the best super zooms I have ever used, but 18 is often too narrow and 6.3 is often too slow.
If they packed the IQ and contrast from the superzoom in a faster package I think Nikon could sell a lot of units. I don't think IBIS is as big of a deal as we make it out to be. Serious videographers use weights and straps and what not to steady, and lens VR is great for telephoto.
@patrickstonetree1 I've used dx 18-something zooms in the past and doing a lot of landscapes you really miss the 16mm end. It's a shame cos I'd otherwise be all in for the z50 ii for travel as that 18-140 otherwise looks great.
Nikon user here. The XT5 mops the floor with the Nikon.
Surely Not in Terms of AF...
Yes, with 3 times the price.
My experience was the precise opposite, having bought, used and sold an xt-5 this past summer. It was alternately beguiling and maddening, ultimately gave up. The z50ii has very capably filled the role of `small travel camera` that I had in mind, and very happy with the images. As a bonus nicely consistent with other current z ff bodies.
@@boblozano For me coming from the Z9 and those gargantuan lenses, every fuji that I have used has been a very great experience, very portable, fun to shoot, specially with those film simulations, I just shot a wedding with my XH2 and after a week I delivered the photos because almost no editing was required.
So yeah, I prefer now my XH2 with all the premium lenses over my Nikons for now.
Kind of does at this point. Things will change when Fuji fixes the AF. I just don’t know what’s going on with Fuji