IBIS would be nice... but I suspect this will be the top of the line without IBIS. Their DX lenses all have VR built-in (except for the 24mm prime), so their strategy was to leave VR on the lens and not the body. Should a future Z70 / 80 / 90 come out, I would expect new sensors and IBIS. This is a thing with the Nikon DX (I've been using Nikon DX for over 12 years now) and they never had IBIS with DX, so I do not miss it (it's nice in the lens, though)
Always glad to see you in the review lineup across UA-cam. Side note what mic did you use for this review because the sound quality in the field was excellent.
No IBIS on the Nikon Z50 II, Fuji X-M5 and Sony ZVE10 II, it's actually a good thing at the end. Not for me, of course; but for Panasonic Lumix, because it's giving them a wonderful opportunity to shine, just putting the most basic IBIS without any cropped, in any future updates version of the Lumix G and Lumix GX series.
Great video Bobby. I do agree about IBIS. Not sure we need more megapixels unless you use a wide prime mainly (or compact camera with fixed lens) and therefore crop a lot.
It is not heavy when you have worked out in the gym and got some muscles. But for me, this has now crossed the weight of a7c ii. Unless i want a small zoom and one small native prime, i cant see why i would choose this over something else. They have put a competitive price over fuji but fuji also has a fully developed lens system.
If you have a Z6III, it makes an ideal backup/2nd camera. Being larger and heavier without IBIS - OR - a partially stacked sensor for me, make it a little over-priced. Especially when you can buy a Z50 with a lens for around $400, as I have done a few times over the years. Owned the A7C and A7CII for a year, and was happy with them, but Nikon gives me better SOOC images. IMO, Nikon still has the best DX sensor. I've compared it to the R7 and a few others. Sure 26-33mp would have been better for birding and cropping... I still think they have a winner here. I'll mostly be using it with the Tamron 20-40f2.8 adapted. The 15mm Sony G APS-C lens was great on it too.
@@btonelli They have nothing so far. And since Nikon don't offer IBIS in their DX range, 3rd party lenses would also need to be stabilised (VR, OS, IS, whatever you wanna call it).
But no IBIS, I passed up a chance to upgrade for a decent price from my OM-Systems OM-5 to An OM -1 as I was faithfully waitng for NIKON to level the field, think it is time to go full OM Systems
@@OnlyCitrus in australia this nikon is $2199 with the 18-140mm lens, The Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark 4 has IBIS and is $1099 with a 14-42mmm lens and the extremely capable OM-5 is $1695 with the 14-150mm lens
@@poiderhEM autofocus is old contrast based without subject recognition. The Nikon Xpeed 7 AF with subject recognition is superior to OM for the same price. Nikon, Canon, Sony and Fuji has all PDAF and many subject recognition at this pricepoint. OM 5 coming from a manufacturer who brags about being a wildlife and nature expert does not have bird detection.
Users need to use buttons to change settings all the time as the screen is only used for auto-focus touch. The screen is not able to change the settings by touch as Canon R10 or ZV-10 m2 touch screen can.
Excellent video.. that little camera is a powerhouse and Nikon are so clever cashing in on the Fuji recipe love that’s going on currently.. I have the picture controls set to fn2 on my Z8 and I use them and custom ones often . Also the glasses look great
No ibis and same sensor. I get it with price point. I hope if and when they release the Zfc II will have ibis and better sensor. A 45MP ZF, sell my ZF😂
Because they don't want to invest more than the absolut minimum, and they think that an eight-year old sensor is good enough for those who don't want to cough up thousands and thousands for a high-tech full frame equipment.
Because it's excellent, still better than some of the competition. 21 mpx is like 45mpx on FX in terms of pixel density. It's one of my favorite sensors ever. If you use it, you will know.
Proud ZF owner here but Once again, Nikon can't really price their crop body line ups competitively...no IBIS, only 20mp...pass Realistically, you can get a used Z6ii with that price ....now what Nikon needs is an entry level FX Z5ii update just to entice the newcomers to get into the Z system
Now the D500 could retire peacefully, the new brother will take over. The the price, I say its fair for what it offers. Yes, the omission of IBIS is a miss.Remember...moving forward, Nikon will continue to improve it via firmware
As much as I love this Nikon Z50 Mark 2 I might actually buy it to go alongside my Nikon D5500 and my future Nikon D5600, Nikon D750, Nikon D780. The only thing I do not like about the Nikon Z50 Mark 2 is the placement of the SD Card Slot. As the Nikon D5500 has the SD Card Slot at the side instead of where the battery is and the Nikon D5500 has 24 Megapixals instead of the 20 Megapixal the Nikon Z50 Mark 2 has. They could have put in a 28 Megapixal inside the Nikon Z50 Mark 2. I am actually looking forward to seeing what Nikon does with the Nikon Z5 Mark 2.
I have been a fan of Nikon until have the Sony a7Riii. I was expecting more updates in Z50ii. But it is a very old sensor & without IBIS 👎. There are nothing improvement in dynamic range.
The Z50II just makes an even better argument for the Canon R7. Yes it's $300 more (currently), but you get top spec AF and IBIS, double battery life, dual card slots, etc. The R7 is actually a professional body and an amazing value, Nikon is charging too much for the Z50II.
But then you're close to the z6iii with its, top spec AF and IBIS, double battery life, dual card slots, etc The Z6iii is actually a professional body and an amazing value, Canon is charging too much for the r7.
@@JohanTalk Z6III is a full $1,000 more expensive, Canon is charging just 30% more money to get the full professional feature set, Nikon wants a whopping 130% more money. R7 is hands down the best value in photography today.
@@budthecyborg4575 30%?! Maybe in your region. Here in the UK the R7 is 70% more than the Z50II, so they're not even in the same ballpark. Comparing the R7 to the Z6III isn't realistic either - the latter is full frame.
For 2024, the sensor in this model is already "Old"(8 yrs old, ref: from Petapixel YT channel) for what it is, you did not mention. Nikon selling it at 2024 price.
Processors are more important than sensors. The Expeed 7 processor gives this camera features above and beyond that of the Z50. Some people get too hung up on “sensors” but that’s not what makes the cameras performance better necessarily.
The sensor is old, but since about 2014, sensors haven’t been getting any better regarding DR and noise. So if you can live with the resolution and the slower readout (non-stacked), it’s actually not really a problem. The resolution is sort of a tricky thing. You always think more = better. But the difference between 20.9 and say 24 is very, very small. And as it probably doesn’t have an AA filter, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s sharper than the Z6 III (which does).
@@EricLouisYoung that’s why I showed the small blue elephant as it demonstrated how it locked on versus something larger. With subject detection it would still look for the eyes and face.
Dang that RED LUT looks really nice on the Z50 II.
Yeah it does. Very happy how it turned out
IBIS would be nice... but I suspect this will be the top of the line without IBIS. Their DX lenses all have VR built-in (except for the 24mm prime), so their strategy was to leave VR on the lens and not the body. Should a future Z70 / 80 / 90 come out, I would expect new sensors and IBIS. This is a thing with the Nikon DX (I've been using Nikon DX for over 12 years now) and they never had IBIS with DX, so I do not miss it (it's nice in the lens, though)
IBIS begun with mirrorless and not DSLR.
Nice camera, but we're still waiting for the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S 😞
@@schmel.photography haha yes same
Nikon needs zoom lenses like Sony 16-55 f2.8 sigma 18-50 Tamron 17-70 f2 .8 ??????😅
Yes, but that’s the beauty of them opening up the Z mount is for these options
You do have F2.8 Sigma primes though.
Always glad to see you in the review lineup across UA-cam. Side note what mic did you use for this review because the sound quality in the field was excellent.
@@8806gavin thanks. Used the new DJI Mic 2 but did some work in post on the audio
Does it also have the new manual lens/focus assist tools seeing in other Expeed 7 cameras?
@@Gobekadam good question. I didn’t test that as I wasn’t made aware but will ask
No IBIS on the Nikon Z50 II, Fuji X-M5 and Sony ZVE10 II, it's actually a good thing at the end. Not for me, of course; but for Panasonic Lumix, because it's giving them a wonderful opportunity to shine, just putting the most basic IBIS without any cropped, in any future updates version of the Lumix G and Lumix GX series.
It seems Lumix does not to compete at this price levels.
F.Y.I. OM D10 MK iv is cheaper and has IBIS @@angeloplayforone
Nice video. May I ask what is the maximum fps in electronic mode (Raw)?
15fps
Great video Bobby. I do agree about IBIS. Not sure we need more megapixels unless you use a wide prime mainly (or compact camera with fixed lens) and therefore crop a lot.
20-24mp for a camera like this is good. Yeah IBIS for sure
It is not heavy when you have worked out in the gym and got some muscles. But for me, this has now crossed the weight of a7c ii. Unless i want a small zoom and one small native prime, i cant see why i would choose this over something else. They have put a competitive price over fuji but fuji also has a fully developed lens system.
If you have a Z6III, it makes an ideal backup/2nd camera. Being larger and heavier without IBIS - OR - a partially stacked sensor for me, make it a little over-priced. Especially when you can buy a Z50 with a lens for around $400, as I have done a few times over the years. Owned the A7C and A7CII for a year, and was happy with them, but Nikon gives me better SOOC images.
IMO, Nikon still has the best DX sensor. I've compared it to the R7 and a few others. Sure 26-33mp would have been better for birding and cropping... I still think they have a winner here. I'll mostly be using it with the Tamron 20-40f2.8 adapted. The 15mm Sony G APS-C lens was great on it too.
All good!! Where are the weather-sealed small DX lenses?
If Nikon doesn’t have can see what Sigma have etc
@@btonelli They have nothing so far. And since Nikon don't offer IBIS in their DX range, 3rd party lenses would also need to be stabilised (VR, OS, IS, whatever you wanna call it).
But no IBIS, I passed up a chance to upgrade for a decent price from my OM-Systems OM-5 to An OM -1 as I was faithfully waitng for NIKON to level the field, think it is time to go full OM Systems
None of the APSC cameras have IBIS at this price point out M43.
@@OnlyCitrus in australia this nikon is $2199 with the 18-140mm lens, The Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark 4 has IBIS and is $1099 with a 14-42mmm lens and the extremely capable OM-5 is $1695 with the 14-150mm lens
@@poiderhEM autofocus is old contrast based without subject recognition. The Nikon Xpeed 7 AF with subject recognition is superior to OM for the same price. Nikon, Canon, Sony and Fuji has all PDAF and many subject recognition at this pricepoint. OM 5 coming from a manufacturer who brags about being a wildlife and nature expert does not have bird detection.
Users need to use buttons to change settings all the time as the screen is only used for auto-focus touch. The screen is not able to change the settings by touch as Canon R10 or ZV-10 m2 touch screen can.
@@ghalibsworld yes you can change settings on the screen like all Nikon cameras
Excellent video.. that little camera is a powerhouse and Nikon are so clever cashing in on the Fuji recipe love that’s going on currently.. I have the picture controls set to fn2 on my Z8 and I use them and custom ones often .
Also the glasses look great
Thanks! I agree, good move on Nikon’s part.
Thanks! Really enjoy them
Really like it,
It should have IBIS. It should have Portra and Tri-X film sims baked in.
Haha Portra 800 for sure
Can I make decent videos , interview with this camera, with which lens having VR , f 2.8 , not sports video .
@@Crop682 yes you can. This entire video was filmed with the Z50II for reference
Superb Pic and Video Quality ..... 🙂
@@KS1771 thank you
But where are the native or 3rd party lenses for it?
Will have to look at companies like Viltrox, SIRUI etc
Sigma makes 3rd party dx lenses
You have Sigma and Viltrox.
No ibis and same sensor. I get it with price point. I hope if and when they release the Zfc II will have ibis and better sensor. A 45MP ZF, sell my ZF😂
Hoping so as well!
why Nikon still uses old d500's sensor?
Nah mate. That D500 still rocks. It was a true professional DX camera, which none of the new Nikon Apsc cameras are.
Because they don't want to invest more than the absolut minimum, and they think that an eight-year old sensor is good enough for those who don't want to cough up thousands and thousands for a high-tech full frame equipment.
@ So Nikon is not wrong?
Nothing wrong with the sensor, my D500 still can serve me well for extra money. Tool is a tool, nothing more, nothing less
Because it's excellent, still better than some of the competition. 21 mpx is like 45mpx on FX in terms of pixel density. It's one of my favorite sensors ever. If you use it, you will know.
Gonna keep my D500 with 200-500😅
I am planning to go to Z6iii for wildlife. Seems that's where Nikon marketing is pushing me
Sheesh sales voice is strong in this one.
@@xrayvisions468 hahaha why do you say that
@ it’s a great video, very informative just noticed. But you can sell with that voice!😂😂😂
@ because The camera ended up in my Amazon cart for a minute 😅😅😅
Proud ZF owner here but Once again, Nikon can't really price their crop body line ups competitively...no IBIS, only 20mp...pass
Realistically, you can get a used Z6ii with that price ....now what Nikon needs is an entry level FX Z5ii update just to entice the newcomers to get into the Z system
I’m sure there will be a Z5II in the future
Lol, amazing how everyone calls this 20.9 MP sensor a 20 and not a 21! 😂
@@super-z8943 lol
20,67Mpix :)
Very close on 'NIkon', now you've just got to work on 'zed' 😁
lol!
Now the D500 could retire peacefully, the new brother will take over. The the price, I say its fair for what it offers. Yes, the omission of IBIS is a miss.Remember...moving forward, Nikon will continue to improve it via firmware
love that limited edish ray bans
@@moes_film thanks!
45MP Zf?! Yes, please.
Haha I think this would sell like crazy
AF too fast until we don’t see if the durian was opened 😂
Hahaha
No IBIS in 2024 is disgusting. That should be standard for every camera since 2006.
The real question is, what number Ray-Ban are you!!! #1473 ❤🎉❤
Hahaha #7074
As much as I love this Nikon Z50 Mark 2 I might actually buy it to go alongside my Nikon D5500 and my future Nikon D5600, Nikon D750, Nikon D780.
The only thing I do not like about the Nikon Z50 Mark 2 is the placement of the SD Card Slot. As the Nikon D5500 has the SD Card Slot at the side instead of where the battery is and the Nikon D5500 has 24 Megapixals instead of the 20 Megapixal the Nikon Z50 Mark 2 has.
They could have put in a 28 Megapixal inside the Nikon Z50 Mark 2.
I am actually looking forward to seeing what Nikon does with the Nikon Z5 Mark 2.
I have been a fan of Nikon until have the Sony a7Riii.
I was expecting more updates in Z50ii.
But it is a very old sensor & without IBIS 👎.
There are nothing improvement in dynamic range.
Tell me which camera with a new and fast sensor has improved DR over an older equivalent sensor?
@@starbase218 Sony 5600. It has more DR. IBS.
@@prakashg.4698 The D7200 has almost a stop more dynamic range than the A6500, a camera that's 2 years older than the Sony.
You see that absolutely worthless Zf update yesterday? Were younas disapponted as me?
@@Cleverconveyence I was expecting more to be honest but wouldn’t call it worthless
Too expensive where I live for what it is, no way someone will or should buy this over canon or sony.
Trumped them 😅I got it
@@Photojouralist123 hahaha I recorded this before yesterday!
@ I love those bags hmm wonder if KL has them
@ not sure. They sent them to me from Germany
@ ah I see cool bag 💼
Nikon needs to drop a zf monochrome
Would be nice but I think it maybe too niche to make for them.
Zf is already a MonoCrome camera
@ has the setting for Black and White but not pure Monochrome like the M11M from Leica
📸 Only 20mp & no ibis
Come on Nikon, weak upgrades..
The Z50II just makes an even better argument for the Canon R7.
Yes it's $300 more (currently), but you get top spec AF and IBIS, double battery life, dual card slots, etc. The R7 is actually a professional body and an amazing value, Nikon is charging too much for the Z50II.
But then you're close to the z6iii with its, top spec AF and IBIS, double battery life, dual card slots, etc The Z6iii is actually a professional body and an amazing value, Canon is charging too much for the r7.
@@JohanTalk Z6III is a full $1,000 more expensive, Canon is charging just 30% more money to get the full professional feature set, Nikon wants a whopping 130% more money.
R7 is hands down the best value in photography today.
@@budthecyborg4575 30%?! Maybe in your region. Here in the UK the R7 is 70% more than the Z50II, so they're not even in the same ballpark. Comparing the R7 to the Z6III isn't realistic either - the latter is full frame.
$300 more?! Where? In the UK it's £600 more!
@@davidf6326 The R7 is £1,124 on Amazon UK.
BMW
For 2024, the sensor in this model is already "Old"(8 yrs old, ref: from Petapixel YT channel) for what it is, you did not mention. Nikon selling it at 2024 price.
Processors are more important than sensors. The Expeed 7 processor gives this camera features above and beyond that of the Z50.
Some people get too hung up on “sensors” but that’s not what makes the cameras performance better necessarily.
I would still buy it if it had the old IMX071 (D5100\D7000) sensor in it. 16 MP would be great for low light.
@ this sensor does pretty well in low light
The sensor is old, but since about 2014, sensors haven’t been getting any better regarding DR and noise. So if you can live with the resolution and the slower readout (non-stacked), it’s actually not really a problem.
The resolution is sort of a tricky thing. You always think more = better. But the difference between 20.9 and say 24 is very, very small. And as it probably doesn’t have an AA filter, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s sharper than the Z6 III (which does).
Old sensor poor autofocus when compared to Sony, Canon, hard pass.
Poor Autofocus????
@@OnlyCitrushe’s stuck in 2019
😂@@PeteCalandra
Source: you made that shit up. Nikons current autofocus system is fine.
@@topherick Why so hostile? Typical Nikon shooter. So sad.
Dude, for "product review " AF the whole point is to not have to put something in front of your face to block it.
@@EricLouisYoung that’s why I showed the small blue elephant as it demonstrated how it locked on versus something larger. With subject detection it would still look for the eyes and face.