Nikon Z50
A 20.9MP Mirrorless Camera
70/100
CAMERA SCORE
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Features 12
Performance 14
Durability 16
Price 16
Usability 12
Brand
Nikon
Model
Z50 (N1912)
Key Features
SENSOR 20.9MP CMOS
PROCESSOR Single Expeed 6
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor
DETECTION RANGE -2 to +19 EV
COVERAGE 209 PDAF points with 90%
ISO ISO 100 – 51,200 (up to 204,800)
SPEED Up to 11 fps shooting
ACTIVE D-LIGHTING Auto, Low to Extra High
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 to 104°F
VIEWFINDER 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder
DISPLAY Tilts up by 90° or down by 180°
STORAGE1 UHS-II SD
BATTERY EN-EL25 Li-ion
OUTPUT UHD 4K/30p, 100Mbps H.264
CONNECTION HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Camera Capabilities
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Photographic Foundation >
Making Creative Composition >
Framing Aesthetically >
Understanding Light >
Visualization >
Color Management >
Developing Style >
Capable Genres ▾
Close-Up Photography >
Food Photography >
Black & White Photography >
Nature Photography >
Landscape Photography >
Wildlife Photography >
Photojournalism >
Portrait Photography >
Wedding Photography >
Street Photography >
Sports Photography >
Cinematography >
How-to Use Nikon Z50
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Nikon Z50 Exposure Indicators
The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. Depending on how you set the EV steps for exposure control – b1, the amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of ⅓ or ½ EV.
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Top
Legend / Function
1. Eyelet for Camera Strap
2. Stereo Microphone
3. Speaker
4. Movie-Record Button
5. Power Switch
6. Shutter-release Button
7. +/- EV Button
8. ISO Button
9. Main Control Dial
10. Photo/Movie Selector
11. Mode Dial
12. Accessory Shoe
13. Focal Plane Mark
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Front-Right
Legend / Function
1. AF-Assist/Re-eye/Timer Illuminator
2. Built-in Flash
3. Flash Pop-up Control
4. Cover for Microphone Connector
5. Cover for USB and HDMI
6. Lens Mounting Mark
7. Image Sensor
8. Connector for External Microphone
9. USB Connector
10. Charge Lamp
11. HDMI Connector
12. Body Cap
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Front-Button
Legend / Function
1. Sub-Command Dial
2. Fn1 Button
3. Fn2 Button
4. Battery-chamber Cover Latch
5. Battery-Chamber Cover
6. Lens Mount
7. Lens Release Button
8. CPU Contacts
9. Tripod Socket
10. Battery Latch
11. Memory Card Slot
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Back
Legend / Function
1. Monitor Mode Button
2. Viewfinder Eyepiece
3. Viewfinder
4. Eye Sensor
5. Diopter Adjustment Control
6. AE-L/AF-L Lock Button
7. OK Button
8. Multi Selector
9. Memory Card Access Lamp
10. Menu Button
11. Delete Button
12. Play Button
13. i – Info Button
14. DISP Button
15. Zoom-in Button
16. Zoon-out Button
17. Monitor / Main Display
Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z50
For over a decade we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs as well as some of our best-selling university press publications to guide you in best possible way for your camera. Do enroll for the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.
Photographic Foundation
There is a complete diploma program for learning the fundamentals of photography, creative composition, and aesthetic framing. If you want to enroll into them separately, there are 5 amazing courses. This diploma and these courses will set a strong foundation for the field of photography.
Fundamentals to Next Level
Understanding Light, Visualization, Color and Color Management, Developing Style, and Mastering the Decisive Moments are the 5 key courses that take your understating from fundamentals to next level.
*We strongly recommended you to enroll into them in sequence just after completing the foundation courses.
(c) Light & Composition
Capability with Basic
Photographic Genres
Exploring Perception and Harness Your Artistic Potential for close-up photography, Into the World of Photojournalism, Mastering the Art of Food Photography, Mastering the Art of Food Styling, Mastering the Art of Nature Photography, Mastering the Art of Wildlife Photography, and Mastering the Art of Landscape Photography are some of our most popular courses for the basic genres of photography that this camera is fully capable of. Enroll into them to learn how you can use your camera for each genre.
Capability with Advanced
Photographic Genres
Mastering the Art of Portrait Photography, Mastering the Art of Black & White Photography, Mastering the Art of Advertising Photography, Mastering the Art of Street Photography, Mastering Professional Sports Photography, Photography Mastering the Art of Cinematography, and Mastering Professional Wedding Photography are some of our most popular courses for the advanced genres of photography that this camera is fully capable of. Enroll into them to learn how you can use your camera for each genre.
(s) Light & Composition
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
Nikon Z7 II Technical Specification
| Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 615 g |
| Sensor | Effective megapixels: 45.7 Total megapixels: 46.89 Sensor size: 35.9 x 23.9 mm Sensor type: CMOS Sensor resolution: 8280 x 5520 Max. image resolution: 8256 x 5504 Crop factor: 1 |
| ISO | Auto 64-25600 Extends to 32-102400 |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Shutter | Shutter priority Mode: Available Min. shutter speed: 30 sec Max. shutter speed: 1/8000 sec |
