Testing the Z 50 4K video, during the day and at night, using the two kit lenses. This seems like a very good video camera (oversampled 4K, manual audio control, zebras, full hybrid AF capabilities in video, modest rolling shutter, good dynamic range). The 50-250 zoom has little focus breathing, close to parfocal, and is sharp with amazing optical stabilization. These were shot using the Flat Picture style (no Log) and lightly graded.
Nikon follows Panasonic on how bad their sales are last 2 months
Hence new trial program
These companies are just mad. When they will totaly sink still they won't realize they themselves did it. They've learned nothing from Kodak.
Release over priced pro-sumer full frame cameras lacking 4k 60p, then release overpriced cheap camera for people switching over from smart phones and convince them 4K 30p is brand new tech. Just get over yourselves and let 4k 60p 10 bit be the standard already camera companies. Baby stepping backwards will get you nothing but the feet of those following you in your ass. There is absolutely no reason to choose this over a fujifilm X-T3 or even X-H1, other than glass, and this isn't marketed to those with a stash of glass now is it.
Nikon Z50 doesn’t have image sensor cleaning
AP: What's the rationale for using optical Vibration Reduction technology instead of IBIS?
RH: It's all about the design consideration. With this body we're certainly trying to pack a lot of features into a small, lightweight body and if we include IBIS into the body we'd have to sacrifice size and form factor. Also, I think users at this level don't expect to see IBIS in an enthusiast-level product, especially at this price point. Taking all these factors into consideration, we decided optical VR was the way to go.
AP: Does Nikon intend to build up an extensive DX-format Z mount lens range?
RH: So today we announced the lens roadmap for the next three years, including both FX and DX format lenses. We always continue to review consumers needs and of course you can use the FTZ mount adapter with the Nikon Z 50, enabling users to use existing F mount lenses with the camera.
AP: Does the Z-mount force the camera design to be larger than Nikon might like?
RH: No, I think with the Nikon Z 50 we've proven you can have a very small but really great to use form factor body whilst including the Z mount.
@Vitaliy_Kiselev I agree. I own a M5 (carry it everyday with me) and sometimes I use it as second camera for video jobs and I feel secure about the focus on it vs the G80 (not checking so often if it's correct focused). Even, for some especific tasks, i find the electronic stabilization is ok. Maybe what I really like in thouse cameras (and hope for the Z50) is that they are more of portable and trustworthy tools that sofisticated ones. Or that's what I choose to believe, of course :)
Issue is AF, as Canon DPAF is far superior for video.
I always found the Canon's M series quite appealing for me, despite their bad video and such. The Z50 seems an equivalent camera to the M5/M50 but with a, sort of, "future proof" mount system. I hope it be more sturdy too, on the likes of the original EOSM. I would like a camera that would stay in between of a M5-G80 (maybe a little bigger), that be able to mount legacy lenses and has decent video, like of the Panasonic's.
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