Nikon Z System News and Commentary | Thom Hogan
6 days ago · The Zfc, for example, has outsold the Zf about 3:1. The Z50, as a five year old camera that didn't age well was another issue, so we'll see soon if the Z50II with all its Z9-generation benefits changes that.
What Do I Want in a Z50 II? | Thom Hogan - zsystemuser.com
We're talking solely about what a Z50 II update should look like. It still needs to fit into the ~US$1000 slot. Update: the two things that commonly came up in your responses as additional requests to mine were (1) return the dust shaker mechanism; and (2) add a headphone jack.
Nikon Announces the Z50 II | Thom Hogan - zsystemuser.com
Nov 7, 2024 · The next bad news: a fast mid-range zoom (e.g. 24-70mm equivalent f/2.8) doesn’t yet exist. The Z50 II really needs a compact 16-55mm f/2.8 DX VR and/or 16-80mm f/4 DX VR. And the final bad news: without sensor VR on the Z50 II, it’s really only the DX zooms, some FX zooms, and the long FX telephoto lenses that are going to stabilize your ...
Nikon Z50II Specifications | Thom Hogan
The Z50II is a significant update to Nikon's first generation APS-C mirrorless camera using the Z mount. Sensor: 20.9mp APS-C (DX) 23.5 x 15.7mm (DX) BSI (backside illumination) CMOS sensor; no AA filter; no sensor-based IS; ISP: EXPEED7; Mount: Nikon Z. F-mount lens usage via optional FTZ adapter; Images:
The Z50 II Competition | Thom Hogan - zsystemuser.com
Nov 7, 2024 · The X-S20 is about US$300 more than a Z50 II, so it has a couple of things the Nikon doesn't: sensor stabilization and 6K video. The EVF is 2.36m with a very low magnification, the Rear LCD is 1.84m dot articulating touch.
Which Z Camera Will Be Next? | Thom Hogan
It's easy enough to do, as the Z5 would form the base for a Zf much like the Z50 did so for the Zfc. You don't need EXPEED7 or a new image sensor for a nostalgia, casual camera, after all. Okay, that's the likely potential cameras Nikon might introduce in 2022, but what are the odds, and why?
Nikon Z50 Camera Review | Thom Hogan - zsystemuser.com
A bit of a surprise to some when Nikon announced it in October 2019, the Z50 shows that Nikon is indeed serious about making the Z-mount their ILC future. To a large degree, the Z50 is a “parts bin” camera. The 20mp APS-C (DX) sensor comes from the D500/D7500 with the tweaks necessary for mirrorless (plus a positive change to the video specs).
Things to Do With Your New Z50II | Thom Hogan - zsystemuser.com
Nov 26, 2024 · Nikon's "wide" defaults with the Z50II works pretty well, but you'll eventually get better results by narrowing the camera's choices and taking some control. That's the point of "start wide and narrow": learn what the camera does and then see how you can manipulate it …
Is the Z50II Really In Short Supply? | Thom Hogan
Nov 13, 2024 · Based on currency valuations and local economy health, Nikon prioritizes putting units where they feel they'll make the most money. Curiously, the home market of Japan has been the one region that seems to be getting short shrift in the past several years.
Nikon's Z-mount Mirrorless System in Depth | Thom Hogan
The goal of this site is to provide complete, accurate, timely, and useful information for all Nikon Z-mount users. If you're just considering the Z system, I'd suggest you start with the reviews (see links below, or look for reviews in the Cameras and Lenses menus, above). Latest News and Commentary (last five articles):