Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. announced the release of the APS-C size (Nikon DX-format) Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera especially targeted towards content creators across genre, vloggers, and streamers of all skill levels.
On this occasion, Mr. Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India Pvt. Ltd., commented “At Nikon, we are committed to innovation and delivering advanced imaging solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers. With the launch of the Nikon Z50II, we are excited to redefine creative possibilities and provide a product tailored to the needs of today’s creators. This versatile camera stands out in its segment, especially for content creators across all genres, featuring 4K video capture from 5.6K oversampling and AI-powered portrait enhancements. We are proud to introduce Z50II that empowers creators to bring their unique visions to life, ushering in a new era of creative expression.'"
NIKON Z50II PRIMARY FEATURES
Enhanced video performance for full-scale video recording
The EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, inherited from the Nikon flagship mirrorless camera Z9, supports high video resolution of 4K from 5.6K oversampling. It also supports the recording of N-Log video with RED LUTS available for free download for subtle and rich tonal gradation, enabling high-quality video recording.
The Z50II also offers advanced AI-driven features such as Skin Softening and Portrait Impression Balance, which intelligently refine portraits. These features help achieve professional-quality results with minimal post-production, making it perfect for fast turnaround times and ready-to-share social media content.
Furthermore, the Z50II is the first Z Series camera to feature product review mode that focuses on objects in the foreground, as well as a video self-timer function that allows the user to specify an interval of [2 s] or [10 s] before recording begins after the record button is pressed. This simplifies the editing process by eliminating the need to capture unnecessary footage in advance, which is very useful when recording review videos and vlogging. In addition, support for USB streaming (UVC/UAC) allows users to easily deliver clear images for online meetings and live video streaming by simply connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone.
Superior shooting performance inherited from top tier models
The Z50II comes packed with advanced auto-focusing system, the same 9-type subject detection as that of the flagship model Z9. The Z50II also inherits the Pre-Release Capture function which enables the camera to buffer images up to one second before the shutter-release button is fully pressed, ensuring you never miss critical moments. This feature is available exclusively in High-Speed Frame Capture mode, supporting continuous shooting at an impressive 30 frames per second. Making it an excellent choice for capturing the fleeting moments.
Also, the performance of Auto-Area AF [AF-A], which automatically sets the AF mode in accordance with subject movement and changes in composition, has greatly increased. The camera can focus on the intended subject without any adjustment of settings, even when photographing subjects whose movements are unpredictable, such as pets and children.
In AUTO mode, novice photographers can harness the power of Nikon's EXPEED 7 image processor and proprietary deep learning technology. This allows the camera to analyze and recognize subjects and scenes, automatically optimizing autofocus, flash, and exposure settings, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. With just a press of the shutter, users can effortlessly capture images tailored to the scene—whether it’s a beautifully blurred background for portraits or sharp, clear shots with minimal subject blur.
High-luminance EVF for brighter and clearer viewing
At 1000 cd/m2, the EVF built into the Z50II is the brightest in its segment, roughly twice as bright as that built into the Nikon Z50, allowing easy checking of focus and details at the edges of the frame, even in bright surroundings such as outdoors on a sunny day. Reducing the difference in brightness between the viewfinder display and that visible with the naked eye makes it easier to achieve the desired images. It also reduces eye strain and fatigue during shooting. The bright EVF supports the unique experience of shooting through a camera viewfinder and allows users to concentrate on the subject and scene in front of them for more enjoyable shooting.
Picture Controls and Imaging Recipes that support your creativity
The Nikon Z50II is the first APS-C camera to support both Imaging Recipe and Picture Control, offering users exciting ways to explore and create unique visual styles with the Nikon Imaging Cloud. With these features, users can save their personalized adjustments to color, brightness, contrast, and more as custom recipes. Additionally, they can download color presets curated by renowned professionals directly to their Z50II, storing them as Cloud Picture Controls for seamless use in their workflow.
MC-DC3 REMOTE CORD PRIMARY FEATURES
Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. today also announced the release of MC-DC3 Remote Cord, a remote cord compatible with the Z50II. From starry skies and nighttime scenes, or commercial (product) photography, the MC-DC3 Remote Cord is useful in minimising the effects of camera shake when using a tripod. It can also be used for remote photography to release the shutter at a distance from the camera. The shutter-release button can be locked in a fully-pressed position for long exposures (bulb shooting) or held down for continuous shooting. It can also be held halfway down for shooting with less release time-lag.
Availability
The new Nikon Z50II body and MC-DC3 Remote Cord will be available by the End of November’2024 at INR 77 995.00 (Body Only) across India at Nikon outlets. Furthermore, it would be available in following kit combinations-
Z50II + NIKKOR 16-50MM at INR 91 645.00
Z50II + NIKKOR 16-50MM + 50-250MM VR at INR 1 12 645.00 and
Z50II + NIKKOR Z DX 18-140MM F/3.5-6.3 VR at INR 1, 15, 795.00