Nikon Z50 review: AF, video, dynamic range, kit lenses tested (at night, too!)

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Miklós Mayer - I will be your photo guide

Miklós Mayer - I will be your photo guide

4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to check out my long-term review of the Nikon Z50 (after 2 years):
About its annoying bugs and the things I love:
• Nikon Z 50 after two y...
Download some of the Nikon Z50 Raw files here:
bit.ly/nikonz50download
10:42 Sharpness of the kit lenses, the 16-50 mm and the 50-250 mm zoom lenses
I was especially pleased with the Nikkor 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 DX VR zoom lens. Pretty sharp, and the stabilizer meant a 4 stop improvement.
14:08 High ISO samples / Image stabilization
15:48 Manual focusing
16:33 Exposure latitude / dynamic range
For night photographer like me, it's crucial that the shadows don't get noisy when brightened in post. Luckily the Nikon Z50 carries on Nikon's good reputation.
17:50 Nikon 16-50mm lens under the stars
Kit lenses usually fail under such an extreme optical test as the stars. At 16mm, in the center it's pretty good, but at the corners it's a different issue.
19:00 Video performance / Autofocus in video
So far, Nikon was not the leader of the bunch in video. That is until they released their mirrorless cameras!
The Z50 has EXCELLENT autofocus performance in video mode as well.
Luckily, it stays like that even when shooting 120 fps!
Rolling shutter is not noticeable at 1080p, but it's a bit so-so in 4K (check yourself)
22:19 Summary
My video on Auto ISO:
• AUTO ISO: why I use it...
My video on Manual focusing:
• Manual focusing with a...
Straight to the point photo tutorials:
iwillbeyourphotoguide.com/blog/
Night photo tours in Budapest, Hungary:
hungaryphototours.com/
End screen music: Endless Motion by Bensound.com
AF test on group: video by pexels.com
#nikonz50

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@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 5 ай бұрын
Download the Nikon Z50 raw files here: bit.ly/nikonz50download
@fireball2004
@fireball2004 4 жыл бұрын
I've looked at all of the Z50 reviews that's come out in the past 2 months since this camera has been released and honestly yours was the best I've ever seen, beating even the big names. They're too focused on entertainment now instead of technical specs, but you've answered all of the questions I have about this camera. Thanks and keep up the excellent work!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Faris for such a great feedback! Well, I like to test my cameras quite thoroughly, so in real-life situations I can be prepared. That's why the video is quite detailed :)
@clarencesail
@clarencesail 3 жыл бұрын
I agree Faris!!!
@JessicaMacrow
@JessicaMacrow 3 жыл бұрын
i whole heartedly agree with this! My jaw dropped at the face tracking AF. But then i am using a D750 and the focussing capabilities on them... well..
@mmeligrigoris
@mmeligrigoris 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review !
@ryankwan1934
@ryankwan1934 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. This was a fantastic review. I really appreciate the analyses, especially the low light and lens sharpness tests.
@TaipeiGeek
@TaipeiGeek 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of this camera out there. You're doing a great job.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I tried my best :) But I still see a lot of things I can improve
@JustAnotherPassenger
@JustAnotherPassenger 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the best Z50 review I've seen. Thank you.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@merto6835
@merto6835 4 жыл бұрын
Your Review about this Camera was perfect . All my questions have been answered in just 1 Video , while other take ages to explain . Couldnt decide between the Alpha 6600 and the Z50 but the price performance ratio on the Z50 is just unbelievable. Keep up the good work mate .💪🏼🙏🏼
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm very happy to hear this :)
@darrylsaulnier3858
@darrylsaulnier3858 3 жыл бұрын
Best Review on this camera I've seen, thank you! This has made my camera purchase so much easier.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I helped! Enjoy it as much as I do :)
@delawarewarehouse7745
@delawarewarehouse7745 4 жыл бұрын
This is a very well done video of the Nikon Z50! I have this camera and learned a lot from your video, keep up the good work! Thanks for making it!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great feedback! :)
@HollyPlusHorizon
@HollyPlusHorizon 4 жыл бұрын
This video has answered all my concern. Grateful. Awesome work. Keep it up
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kirlon! :)
@danmac4132
@danmac4132 3 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive video while keeping it well understood by non professionals! Nice work, and thanks for your efforts!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@MegaTruck20
@MegaTruck20 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of the Nikon z50 on KZfaq. Thank you so much.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! :)
@non_clemente
@non_clemente 4 жыл бұрын
Great review, lots of info that really helps those that are interested in this camera, hoping to learn more about the high speed video and also how useful and easy to use is the time-lapse feature.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@amrokas
@amrokas 4 жыл бұрын
Best review on youtube: specs, test, samples, real life use scenarios.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it! :))
@faisalsheraz8101
@faisalsheraz8101 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative review.almost covered everything
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Faisal, I tried my best :)
@rodolfo_mdn
@rodolfo_mdn 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing review! I really liked the shot tests in Budapest, I love your city!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it! I love Budapest too! If you ever come to Budapest, make sure to take my photo tour ;)
@robiniapseudoacacia
@robiniapseudoacacia Жыл бұрын
Very thorough review. Thankyou for taking the time to do it.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome ;)
@rightsbasedsocialpolicy5086
@rightsbasedsocialpolicy5086 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, comprehensive review with a dash of humour. I envy your command of a second language. Alas, my command of French which I studied in school as a Canadian has waned in comparison. I hope your channel grows as you are a great reviewer.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Well, I've been learning English since 10, and in the last 10 years, English is the language I've been using at work. But what really made me better was reading the whole Harry Potter series in English :)
@richardhenson3028
@richardhenson3028 Жыл бұрын
Your review is by far the best! I’m having an awesome run with my “Nifty Z 50”, and with the FTZ adapter my F mount lenses work very well. Keep up the great work!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard :)
@DrUmmair
@DrUmmair 4 жыл бұрын
Best comprehensive z50 review in my opinion. Well done 👍
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@crazyluckvideos
@crazyluckvideos 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of reviews on this camera specifically and by far this is the best review! Great job, keep it up. Subbed :)
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! 😀😎
@Photomeike
@Photomeike 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@matdurrans3361
@matdurrans3361 4 жыл бұрын
Good review dude. Very informative. I have the Z6, recently got the Z50 and love it. Carry the Z50 everywhere with me, all the time, and am capturing a greater variety of images this way - the poor old Z6 often gets left at home now! Am a keen hiker and the compact nature and lighter weight is a real plus, especially considering the image quality, even with kit lenses, is much better than I had expected. Also happy with its video quality, which I use on my own You Tube channel (no, I won't plug it!). Keep up the good work, first bit of work I've seen from you, and it's excellent.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mat for sharing your personal experience here - it will be useful for people who are trying to decide if the Z50 fits them. Cheers from Hungary
@faisalsheraz8101
@faisalsheraz8101 4 жыл бұрын
Just want to ask one question as u have got both Z6 and Z50. Somebody told me that Nikon Z50 don't have customized AF tracking settings in still mode as compared to Z6. Is that right. I m little worried as they mentioned that kit lens can't track people properly in low light or at night. Thanks
@jimwlouavl
@jimwlouavl 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the sample photos. Great detailed review with evidence of what you were saying.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Jim! I'm an engineer guy, so I like to say things based on facts :)
@JeffreyLiou
@JeffreyLiou 4 жыл бұрын
Great and useful review! Waiting for the tips and ticks of Z50 in the creation of timelapse movie as you mention in this video
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey, will do! Until then, you can check out my timelapse video making guide video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsdzpLSF1NfFhaM.html
@triciastreasury
@triciastreasury 4 жыл бұрын
I just got mine last night!!!! Yayyyy!!!! Its gorgeous! Great review!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Have fun shooting with it! :))) And thanks! :)
@olivierfichantfilms8614
@olivierfichantfilms8614 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting review. You covered most of what I was looking for.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear, thanks! :) Basically I tested the camera for myself and made a video of it as a side product
@tobiensam
@tobiensam 3 жыл бұрын
Best review so far, thank you for answer al my questions. 👍🏻 You have a new subscriber.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that, and thanks for the sub, Dennis!
@pauka13
@pauka13 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I've been using this camera for the last two months and I couldn't be happier with it. Lot of people wondering about the adaptor and I can tell it works great with f mount glass. I use the 35mm prime and the 55-200 telephoto and the focusing performance is excellent. The fast aperture of the prime helps a lot to autofocus accurately.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback! Great to hear that F lenses work flawlessly with the adapter - this is the question I get the most in the comments. I also noticed that using a wider aperture greatly increased focusing accuracy. I think it's simply because there's more light hitting the sensors. For example, the 16-50mm kit lens sometimes struggled at 50mm setting, at f/6.3 in low light, but was doing well at 16mm setting, where the widest aperture is f/3.5.
@unbroken1010
@unbroken1010 3 жыл бұрын
Why would a fast aperture help with focusing I've never heard this before there's plenty of two points then perform just as good focusing on us that's got nothing to do with it.
@pauka13
@pauka13 3 жыл бұрын
@@unbroken1010 because the wider aperture lets more light into the sensor which definitely helps especially in darker environments. The camera with the kit lens does a little bit of focus hunting at 50mm where the widest aperture is only 6.3, while with the prime it becomes fast and much more accurate.
@Argy_V
@Argy_V 2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of buying this one just to be able to move around without the heavy D750. Saw many reviews but yours is by far the best. Easy going, good explanation and talking about the important things. Well done mate, got a new subscriber here. Another benefit of the Z50 is that you can use all the Z lenses but also all the f lenses with the adapter.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - I always try to give my best ;)
@oliverwoodburyphotography6818
@oliverwoodburyphotography6818 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! Very informative and nice examples
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Greetings from Hungary ;)
@fjphoto23
@fjphoto23 4 жыл бұрын
Got mine in December 2019 and currently learning to use it; your video has been very helpful. I also have two DSLRs, one crop and one full frame.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josua, let me know if you have any questions about the Z50!
@martinrumfeld8593
@martinrumfeld8593 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible review ! Well done :)
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks! :)
@pacificelectric1955
@pacificelectric1955 4 жыл бұрын
Great overview, I visited Budapest recently and loved it!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I love Budapest too :)
@Dr.Akashsureshkumar
@Dr.Akashsureshkumar 3 жыл бұрын
Best review of this camera I've seen
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Akash :)
@kozsg
@kozsg 4 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@spacewavecr
@spacewavecr 3 жыл бұрын
A good one for sure. How would you say the low light iso performance is compared to a D750 or a sony equivalent, like the 6400 or 6600?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good question - I recommend you check out the reviews on DPReview.com, they have an interactive tool for comparing high-ISO or dynamic range between different cameras in standardised environment, that's the best test out there. www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z50-review/5
@chris6559
@chris6559 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, just ordered one, cheers from the UK.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Have fun with it, and thanks! Cheers from Hungary!
@viewpoint7409
@viewpoint7409 4 жыл бұрын
Great review and also informative 👍👍
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@daviddavis6819
@daviddavis6819 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you!
@FunMushizzle
@FunMushizzle 4 жыл бұрын
I think the dogs test is perfect, more people should do it. Many people would buy this camera to take photos of their kids doing sports like MTB riding, skiing, skating, football etc. Great work, love the video!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What's also great in the dog test, is you don't need their approval, and they never complain about their hair :)
@arcanum70
@arcanum70 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I've been shooting weddings and landscapes with a Pentax K3 for quite a few years now, and it has worked great (I still feel that old camera has features that many modern cameras are just catching up to). However, it is getting old. I've been looking at a z50 for about a month, and your review has confirmed that it would serve me well. Thanks to your concise and in-depth review I've subscribed and have started saving for the Z50. Thank you again.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Though I haven't tested it at a wedding, I think the Nikon Z50 would hold up well. The only downside yet is there are no fast Z lenses like a 17-50 f/2.8, so you would have to use adapted glasses
@arcanum70
@arcanum70 4 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto That's what I've seen too. Honestly, everything I've seen shows that adapted glass works great on the system, so I'm not seeing that as being an issue. Looking forward to more videos, keep up the good work.
@vigneshraja8941
@vigneshraja8941 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Covered everything in detail. Subbed !!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you Vignesh!
@pavolrusinko3520
@pavolrusinko3520 Жыл бұрын
Výborná recenzia a palec hore, zdravím zo Slovenska :)
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks ;)
@sombuddhasom5375
@sombuddhasom5375 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a good review subbed .
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@hamidrastin5895
@hamidrastin5895 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the review and the raw files! :)
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@pvsamorgan9803
@pvsamorgan9803 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such a detailed and wonderful review. I am a Nikon user.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@kellysmith-wright17
@kellysmith-wright17 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Wonderful real-life review!!!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, you're very welcome Kelly :)
@sunking9050
@sunking9050 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough review. Probably the best review I’ve watched. I think the Z50 is an excellent camera at its price point and it’s use of the z lens mount is very intelligent engineering strategy by Nikon. I will be buying it as a backup camera for my Z6 and a more portable pocket camera. I shoot hybrid nature and love the Z system. The colors, dynamic range and low light performance are best in class. I was surprised about the results of the electronic image stabilization when shooting video...any more thoughts on that ?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Tim, thank you so much! Yes, the Z50 will be an ideal second camera, especially that you can share lenses with the Z6. The part where I was testing the electronic stabilizer is the weakest part of the video - that is a very subjective test, and I didn't do more repetitions... But since I hardly ever walk and record at the same time, I've never used it in half a year. I just use the optical stabilizer whenever shooting handheld.
@robertl.4675
@robertl.4675 2 жыл бұрын
Wow… excellent presentation and very useful information. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers from Hungary! :)
@washingtonradio
@washingtonradio 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I liked AF tests and the night photos showing the dynamic range and high ISO capability. I shoot a lot of indoor available light shoots with people and animals so high ISO behavior is important to me. I have a Z-50 and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of kit lens and the high ISO results. Also, the focus on ergonomics and operation is much appreciated as often they are ignored in favor of drooling over the specs. I will using the camera so I have to been to handle it comfortably. I think this is an excellent mirrorless for serious amateurs who are on a bit of a budget. Plus Nikon is using the Z mount on all their mirrorless so other Z-mount lens can be used.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay! That's exactly why I bought this camera and not the Fuji / Sony counterparts. They may have a tad bit better performance, but I just hate holding them in my hands - which is a pretty big deal :)
@KossakaGuardian
@KossakaGuardian 4 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks
@SerhatEngul
@SerhatEngul 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@laurelb8372
@laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@STRaphelCatholicChurch
@STRaphelCatholicChurch 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video - Thank you!! I was looking at possibly moving into the camera from an older Nikon DX but was worried about the ability to video.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! The video specs of this camera is really good, so you shouldn't really worry about that. The only con could be the lack of articulating screen - you can't see yourself while filming on a tripod.
@ExploringCanadaInfo
@ExploringCanadaInfo 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto There is a new gadget called the SmallRig Vlogging Mounting Plate that is designed to fix this. It comes in the vlogger kit donsphoto.com/shop/brands/nikon/nikon-z-50-creators-kit/d9746dc0-76a3-0138-96e8-00163ecd2826?variation=2715976
@keepsmiling7642
@keepsmiling7642 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your awesome review. This helps a lot.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! :)
@nikoiscreative
@nikoiscreative 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review. I'm researching mirror-less cameras that would make a great entry point around a $1,000 {USD} budget when considering body+kit lens. This really helped out compared to other videos covering the z 50.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Well, the Z50 is pretty good in this category. The other contender would be the Fuji X-T30, but I think with 2 kit lenses, the Fuji gets a tad bit more expensive. I was quite debating between the two cameras, but I don't like the ergonomics of the Fuji and also don't like the fact that Fuji does not open their RAW profile. However, the Fuji kit lenses have very good reputation, and probably sharper than the Nikon kit lenses.
@dct124
@dct124 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you actually set the AF mode to Sport or did you use the regular AF mode. Amazing review, detailed and very accurate. I owned the Z 50 for a little and can say this review is spot on among all reviews of the Z 50 compared to any you'll see out there. This and Ken Rockwell review are #1
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, you really made my day with that comment :) I don't think that the AF has a dedicated Sport mode... But the image stabilizer has a Normal and a Sport mode. As for AF, you can set Focus priority or Release priority.
@unbroken1010
@unbroken1010 3 жыл бұрын
You used to own it so why did you get rid of it
@cameraz99
@cameraz99 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video. The Z50 has become one of my favorite cameras.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Same for me ;)
@shivam_photography4237
@shivam_photography4237 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video keep it up 🔥♥️
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@ExclusivelyReclusive1
@ExclusivelyReclusive1 Жыл бұрын
''just fine'' I think that is pretty darn amazing.
@joseantonioserranodepablos9288
@joseantonioserranodepablos9288 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, it has helped me a lot to decide! I'll definitely get the Z50 instead of the Z6. Many thanks!!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
José, you might also want to check out the full-frame Z5. I'm in the process of putting out a review of it. Compared to the Z50, it's a more professional body with image stabilised sensor, dual SD card slots, but with less video specs. Overall, I really liked it, and go for that if my goal is professional work. However, the I still love the Z50 because of its small size, and I just love the 50-250 kit lens with it.
@joseantonioserranodepablos9288
@joseantonioserranodepablos9288 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto Many thanks for your comment, Miklós! As I am not going to use it professionally, I think the Z50 makes more sense. But, if I had the chance, I'll give the Z5 a try. Definitely, it has some stunning specs...
@ryanlawrence8479
@ryanlawrence8479 4 жыл бұрын
Well done video. I'm thinking of picking one up for times we don't feel like carrying our dslrs, also to get a taste of mirrorless. Seems like people really like this camera, you don't hear too many reviewers saying anything too bad about it.. Cheers
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I think the Z50 is a very good first mirrorless camera - it will make you like this category :)
@krranjit
@krranjit 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video 👍!!
@esphotography6217
@esphotography6217 4 жыл бұрын
Very good review Mikios!! Could you upload the sample photos in DNG format?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
If you can't open the NEF files I provided on that link, then I recommend using the newest version of Adobe DNG converter. That would convert them into DNG. I also made a video about converting to DNG: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN2HfsV8zKyypWw.html
@joseagustinsalaberria1795
@joseagustinsalaberria1795 4 жыл бұрын
In my opinion you have made an excellent presentation of the product. I am just waiting for a new Nikon Z50 to arrive home and now, I am more convinced that I made a good decission, although the best opincion will come after the real test. Thanks for the good job.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jose, have fun with your new camera! :)
@paulmaurer2608
@paulmaurer2608 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding job and you explained the camera for novice and pro
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, happy to hear that! :)
@honestnerd
@honestnerd 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice review man. Do you have any videos of the z50 with the FX z lenses?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately not yet. By default, I'm a Canon shooter, and have Canon gear :) The only Nikon lenses I have are the two Z kit lenses in the video. But I talked to many Nikon users, and none of them had trouble with "old" Nikon FX glass with the FTZ adapter. With third party lenses however, you may need to have a firmware update in the lens (like Sigma 70-200 F/2.8).
@peterschaberl
@peterschaberl 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this interesting video and köszi for the RAW Files!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Köszönöm Peter! :)
@fergusbuchanan5615
@fergusbuchanan5615 4 жыл бұрын
I bought this camera + kit as soon as it was released. Just a gut response really. But were my guts correct? You bet. Best value for money in recent years. Never been a Nikon user before for that matter. Thank you for an excellent review.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Fergus, I'm happy to hear this, I feel exactly the same! Gut feelings are always right :)
@RajKiranRAILNBUSFAN
@RajKiranRAILNBUSFAN 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent best review
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Gordonafloat
@Gordonafloat 4 жыл бұрын
Would like a review of it being used with the FTZ adapter with DX and FX lenses. I have the Nikon DX 35mm F1.8, FX 28 mm F1.8 and FX 85mm F1.8 and the Tamron 45mm F1.8 and am thinking of getting the Z50 for when I want a travel camera to take the place .of my full frame Nikon Dslrs. Good channel..thanks. 🙂
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gordon. The thing is, I don't have any Nikon FX or DX glass, as I've been a Canon shooter for 10 years. But I'm also quite interested how the "old" lenses work together with the FTZ adapter! I'm hoping that Nikon Hungary will give me some lenses and the adapter to test. If this happens, I'm definitely going to make a video on that
@alexced3923
@alexced3923 3 жыл бұрын
Very good. Thanks for your time.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Alex!
@al6377
@al6377 Жыл бұрын
you are the Rami Malek of Photography !! Great video, thank you so much !
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
Haha, no one ever compared me to him...😁 But thank you!
@dullahandrum
@dullahandrum 3 жыл бұрын
Brutal vídeo, it helps a looooot! Thanks!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! :)
@ketanbuch18
@ketanbuch18 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Miklos , that was a great review. I want to get this camera but I am worried about lack of lens and unclear future road map of Nikon for APSC.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a big drawback for the Z50, and unfortunately Nikon will not release dedicated APS-C lenses. There's only one in the lineup, a 18-140 mm, but it's not yet announced. However, if you just use the Z50 with the two kit lenses, that's a really good travel camera. Or you can buy the FTZ adapter and use older lenses on it. Or just invest in full frame Z lenses (which are really good btw).
@ketanbuch18
@ketanbuch18 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto Thanks, Miklos.
@ruelapas6240
@ruelapas6240 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.. Great review..
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, tried my best :)
@miticsmilos
@miticsmilos 2 жыл бұрын
In Europe we also use metric units. :) Great review Miklós!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
I'm also in Europe (Hungary). And thank you! :)
@simontrezise8495
@simontrezise8495 4 жыл бұрын
Good review, thank you. I own the Z 50 so I'm a bit biased. I am impressed with it and am finding the kt lenses better than most others I've used.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon! I also quite like the kit lenses that come with it :)
@HeroShotz
@HeroShotz 4 жыл бұрын
The kit lenses are the best I've ever used. Usually the first thing i do is take the kits and sell them to buy a nice prime lol this time no way ill just add a prime later lol. Id love to see a portrait shoot video with these lenses one day.
@arrybathabbad3883
@arrybathabbad3883 4 жыл бұрын
i'll buy buy this one with ftz adapter to sigma art 18-35mm f1.8, how about that?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
In this video, a hungarian guy, Janos has the same lens and used it with the FTZ adapter on the Z50. He says it was working fine, but if you record video, the sound of focusing will be recorded too, because it's not 100% silent. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNKEd7Cmy9TYZWw.html
@ionutvlad
@ionutvlad 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto For the video you have filmed with kit lenses 16-50 or 50-250, there is any noise hearing in the video (from focusing motors etc..)?
@coachlap
@coachlap 4 жыл бұрын
Very best review.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@ThePhotographyHobbyist
@ThePhotographyHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын
I love my Z50. And yes, the kit lenses are much better than expected. Very sharp and almost no color fringing or other problems. For the price I think it’s a great deal for the camera and both lenses ($1200 in the US currently).
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I think absolutely the same!
@reworks2347
@reworks2347 4 жыл бұрын
Your presentation is way much better than T&C Northrup. Well done
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
And I'm just myself! :) Thanks for that, it made me laugh!
@mok8591
@mok8591 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and very informative. Looking forward to buying a used Z50!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice! ;)
@sahirsreekar6120
@sahirsreekar6120 3 жыл бұрын
The best camera review i saw. You helped me in understanding the needed information about Z50. I still have one question, i have D3000 with some 4 lens and i am planning for an upgrade. i am bit confused in D7500 or Z50. seeing the review, shall i go with Z50 with an FTZ adapter?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sahir! I would definitely go with the Z50, but be aware that it's much smaller, and therefore feels "small" in your hands too. Some people (taller men usually) don't like the featherlight feeling :) Other than this, the AF and video is so much better in the Z50 than in the 7500. You'll be able to use your Nikon glasses with the FTZ adapter without a problem.
@sahirsreekar6120
@sahirsreekar6120 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto thank you so much. Cleared the air for me.
@krystianb.6696
@krystianb.6696 5 ай бұрын
Thank You for this review. You,ve just made a good job as always! But where are the RAW files, that you have mentioned?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for raising my attention to this - the link was indeed missing. Anyways, here it is now: bit.ly/nikonz50download
@DrAgan_tortojed
@DrAgan_tortojed Жыл бұрын
The best review of a photo camera I've ever seen. Thanx! And, YES, Nikon again made an excellent "entry level" camera. On a side-note: I didn't know about the difference in mounts between the two line-ups of canon mirror-less cameras, though I am not surprised - one more own goal made by extremely conceited management of this company.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Well, now Canon is also unifying their mounts: their APS-C and full frame bodies will have the same RF mount.
@DrAgan_tortojed
@DrAgan_tortojed Жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto Good news for Canon-ers.
@sergiootarola
@sergiootarola 3 жыл бұрын
really good review!!! kudos man.Have you had the chance to test it with the FTZ adapter and F mount native lenses?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, I didn't have the chance for that... But it seems that all AF-S and AF-P Nikkor lenses work flawlessly with the FTZ adapter. There might be issues with third-party lenses like Tamron / Sigma, but in general they also tend to work. Here's a great article from Ken Rockwell: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/lenses/ftz.htm
@sergiootarola
@sergiootarola 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto thanks!!! I have already subscribed to your channel ......keep up your great job.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
@@sergiootarola Thanks :)
@ionutvlad
@ionutvlad 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Seems that this camera is perfect for someone who wants to start vlogging, take pictures, travels, hikes etc and he doesn't need kilograms of equipment in the back. The price seems to be very good and I think if we compare this tiny camera with others double as price, is not half of the quality. I have a question - for video recording, let's say in 1080p, with the kit lens, has this camera any settings, or preset (or something like that) that allows you to use the movie (upload on youtube for example after some collages) without passing by "hard-preprocesing" like: colors rendering, colors modifications of the whole movie? I mean the daylight video just out of the camera seems ok, natural in colors, luminosity, clarity... is good enough? (I know that this 'good enough' is relative) with I mean with a minimal post the video could be usefull immediately? Thx
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There are quite many different picture profiles in video mode as well, and you can customize them pretty well. Like brightness, sharpness (3 parameters within that), contrast, WB adjust, and saturation. Plus you can apply Active D-lighting to video, too, so with some experimenting you can easily create setting in video that is ready to upload without editing.
@smkunder1
@smkunder1 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, do you think this would serve as a great backup, second camera to my Z6. I just concerned with no ibis. Also only two native DX lenses.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Somebody commented under my Nikon Z5 video, that since he has the Z50, he takes that camera everywhere, and his Z6 stays home :) So it makes a good spare camera for sure! But if you're shooting on a wedding, than probably it's better to have a spare camera with the same sensor - so you can freely switch lenses back and fourth. I also really wish the Z50 had IBIS, that would make it a killer camera!
@patrick.771
@patrick.771 4 жыл бұрын
Very good review, thank you! Downloaden some RAW files (also from other sources) to edit them in Capture One and couldn't believe how sharp and good the quality of the kit lens is. Did you have the chance to test some Z primes on it? What would be the lowest shutter speed you can shoot handheld with a non-stabilized Z 50 mm or so (or 35mm)? I really like this camera (haven't bought it yet) but I'm a bit disappointed with Nikon because they don't release any additional Z DX lenses. Wished they would give us a wide angle zoom and 2-3 compact lightweight F1.8-ish primes. Then the Z50 would be a winner.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
You're right - Nikon really should have some dedicated Z DX glass... But looking at their current financial situation, I don't think it's going to happen. I did not have a chance to test any Z prime lenses, though I would love to, especially the 85/1.8! I'm sure those lenses perform very well across the sensor, because of the crop factor. About the longest shutter speed handheld: as the Z50 is really light, it is harder to hold still than a DSLR for example. So with a 35 mm lens, I would go 1/80 or faster. With 50 mm, I would go 1/100 or faster. There's a video I made about tricks for having a stable handheld shot : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNafY6hi1snZpmQ.html
@patrick.771
@patrick.771 4 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto thank you!
@obedbrinkman
@obedbrinkman 3 жыл бұрын
i own a z6 and later bought a z50 as a second camera but i seem to grab the z50 most of the time for taking pictures, its a great camera, cheers
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great feedback, thank you! I also prefer the small body of the Z50!
@IH735
@IH735 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful city!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I was born and raised there :)
@smartupscbykarthik
@smartupscbykarthik 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, it's a great review, loved the technical aspects mentioned. I am planning to buy z50, along with two kit lenses. I also want to buy ftz mount. But I still have doubts regarding mounting other nikon lenses into this. Could u please tell me if the nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8 lens is suitable for this? Also, is it better to buy 35mm or 50mm lens?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karthik! I have a few friends who shoot with the FTZ adapter + "old" lenses, and they don't have any problem. Jared Polin also said the Nikon adapted glass works really well, he hasn't had any troubles with them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7eioqmCxtKcknk.html So you won't have any problems with Nikon glass + FTZ + Nikon Z50. About which lens to choose - only you can tell that... Browse through your past photos, and check what focal length you used for your favorite shots. I have a 50 mm for my Canon system, and loved that lens for portraits, especially on a crop sensor body. I've never used a 35mm prime lens.
@smartupscbykarthik
@smartupscbykarthik 4 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto hi thank you, this will help. I found 50mm more suitable to my needs :)
@HungryCh3f
@HungryCh3f 3 жыл бұрын
greaat review!!
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers from Hungary!
@roykelsey8584
@roykelsey8584 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Miklos. I really enjoyed your very detailed review, just like everyone else here! and I wonder if you might be prepared to advise me further please? I am approaching 74 years old and have been using (and enjoying) my D300 since it was new. I use a separate mini-DV video camera for video which is ageing now and I am disappointed when I make a video for the family with my lovely still shots from the Nikon combined with footage from my Sony camcorder. I feel that the video is showing its age in terms of quality, combined with the limitations of the smaller sensor. I am therefore looking for a new camera which will combine stills with video well, and, hopefully, equalise the quality too. I think I saw that tonight, demonstrated here, in all its glory in your video. I'm not a big fan of using a screen to compose and much prefer to use a viewfinder, I think it's because I am a photographer at heart and like the camera up to my eye, which I can hold steadier there. I assume therefore that I need to go mirrorless to be able to use the viewfinder and not "live view" on a screen and the Z50 seems to fit the bill. With my D300 I also own a selection of DX VR lenses which I'd like to be able to use with my new purchase. I have done quite a bit of digging around to see various options and finally came across your marvellous channel tonight. It is just what I have been looking for I think! After that looooong explanation, which I hope you'll forgive, I wonder if you see any inconsistencies in my thoughts before I take the plunge and buy the Z50? I also looked at a couple of models in the Dxxxx range before I discovered that I think I need mirrorless to enable me to use the viewfinder. I shall be looking at all your video's now I've been lucky enough to find you. (Subscribed: Tick) Thank you for all the knowledge, time and effort your channel takes to produce. With Kind regards, Roy from England.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Roy, thank you so much for your positive comment - I do appreciate you taking the time to explain the situation you're in. So much easier to help this way! I definitely recommend the Nikon Z50 for you - it will give you very good quality video plus high quality images. If you have DX lenses already, make sure to buy the FTZ adapter as well, and you're good to go! I also find it easier to compose through the viewfinder, and the Nikon Z50 has a good one. You'll love how you can take photos / record videos with the same camera, and also the AF system will be such a big jump compared to the D300. If this helps: I bought my Nikon Z50 in November, 2019, and have been using that for photography and for recording videos with that for KZfaq. And everybody I showed the camera in real life started to fall for it. I hope this helped Roy - if there's anything you'd ask, just go for it! :) Cheers from Hungary!
@roykelsey8584
@roykelsey8584 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto Brilliant! Thank you so much for your take on things and your encouraging words. And thank you so much for your time and rapid response. I was aware of the f-z adaptor and was looking around to find info on which of the functions of my f-mount VR lenses would be enabled via the adaptor. I might be acting a bit stupid because, looking at all the contacts on the adaptor, why would it not permit ALL of the functions, as if the f-mount lenses were attached to a DX camera? Silly me...thinking too deeply again! I also looked at the D7500 which was my first choice because of the articulating screen, until my learning curve taught me I would only be able to use live view. I don't mind doing that when on a tripod doing night shots (like your beautiful ones) but I would never buy a camera without optical or EVF. I find a screen impossible in daylight. So the Z50 body only with adaptor it is! Once again, thank you very much for your input and reassurance and wishing you and your channel much well-deserved success. You're a breath of fresh air! Kind regards. Roy.
@johntsoumbris8092
@johntsoumbris8092 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review . What mirrorless entry level camera do you think I should get ? Nikon z50 , Nikon z5 or Canon ?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
That really depends on your budget and needs... The Z5 is a pretty good one to start with, I have a review of that on my channel.
@johntsoumbris8092
@johntsoumbris8092 3 жыл бұрын
@@miklosmayerphoto I am an amateur.
@ramonkroutz981
@ramonkroutz981 3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS HOW A REVIEW SHOULD BE DONE
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@accordingtomanny2156
@accordingtomanny2156 4 жыл бұрын
Thank your review, I have a D200 and a d5100p with a 10-24mmm, 24-120mmm a 55-300mmm and a manual 50mm. I usually take pictues of food and i was planning in switching to this one. As for the screen, i would probably just the phone as a view finder. But the question is... do you think it can do the job when it comes to food with its 2 kit lenses?
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! In your case, I would just buy the Z50 with the FTZ adapter, and use those lenses you already have. The two kit lenses are pretty good, but they have very bad macro / closeup ability (which was a bit surprising for me). So you have to take that into account. I don't have much experience in food photograpahy, but I think you usually want to use faster lenses for better bokeh, and probably you'll also need some macro.
@chrisguli2865
@chrisguli2865 3 жыл бұрын
The Z50 is a great value for the money - plan on getting one - it is a small fun camera perfect for travel. Wish Nikon did put IBIS into the camera that would have been great to use with non-VR lenses (such as 500mm Cat lenses). Wish they made the screen flip out to the left instead of flip down which is a minus if you want to mount on a tripod for vlogging! Great review btw very concise and objective. What I am really waiting for from Nikon is the mirrorless D500 - the Z50 is similar in some ways but needs - deeper buffer, faster AF, 2 card slots - basically the same or better performance as the D500 but with a mirrorless Z mount form factor.
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, you're right, the IBIS and the flip-out screen are two features everybody craves for... I'm not sure though Nikon will put IBIS into their crop mirrorless line, the space is quite limited there for the IBIS mechanism. Rumours say there'll be a Z30, but we haven't heard about more advanced crop sensor camera from Nikon yet.
@mgotovac
@mgotovac 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Many popular youtubers should be shamed..
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mario :) Well, I don't like those reviews either, where somebody talks for 20 minutes without showing much stuff - so that's why I like to put the camera and the photos first, not myself :)
@lokatpic
@lokatpic 4 жыл бұрын
Best revue . I have sen two others . Will the Z50 take the older DX lens ?
@RonAbenovski
@RonAbenovski 4 жыл бұрын
It works with your older DX lenses that have a "F-mount" but you'll need to buy a so-called Nikon "FTZ adapter".
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly as Ron said above: you'll need to have an FTZ adapter, and then you can mount on F lenses.
@cannotthinkofoneatth
@cannotthinkofoneatth 2 жыл бұрын
great content.. would love some tutorials on post processing
@miklosmayerphoto
@miklosmayerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good idea, I should be doing that. What part of processing are you most interested about?
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