Recently, Nikon has also released a new camera release.
Before, various video information blogs revealed that Nikon will release a Z-port no-inverter with an APS-C format. The new opportunity uses the design of the Z-Series non-reflex camera, and the whole machine is more like a Nikon Z 6 or Z 7 without a warship. The new machine is expected to be launched at the October 10th press conference, and Nikon will likely release two new lenses by then.
In terms of styling, the Z 50 retains most of the design of the Z-series. After removing the warship head equipped with the EVF electronic viewfinder, the original position becomes the place where the hot shoe is placed. There is also a structure next to the hot shoe, and it is expected that a pop-up flash should be installed under the structure.
▲Compared with the prototype of the Nikon Z-series camera
The shutter and switch are placed on the grip handle on the right side of the fuselage. There are three buttons on the back of the switch. If these three buttons can be customized, it can be used to quickly adjust the ISO, shooting mode and backlight compensation, and then before and after. The dial controls the aperture and shutter, and the entire shooting combination is also easy to control.
Yes, the Nikon-designed body handle also comes with a front dial. With the rear dial above the thumb support, the two parameters can be quickly operated. If the new design can add a dial to the back navigation keys, then the control will be more convenient.
▲ Sony Alpha 6400 with the same positioning but no front dial
Just, Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 don’t use this navigation key design. It may be difficult to see the button improvement on the Z 50. However, compared to the Sony APS-C micro-single that does not have a front dial, Nikon and the Canon EOS M6 are designed with a conscience.
The back buttons of the Z 50 are not too many. There are four buttons below the line. The left side of the rear dial should be the video recording button. This combination can basically meet the shooting needs. But the actual is not practical, then you will not know until Nikon announces the specific button layout.
▲New ads for Lexar XQD memory cards
NikonRumors did not disclose the interface picture of the fuselage, but they revealed that the Z 50 has only a single SD card slot. For a mid-range body, it is still enough, but if the Z 50 does not support XQD memory cards, the new machine that appears in Lexar ads is likely to be another product.
▲ Nikon APS-C flagship SLR D500 sensor
The body configuration, the Z 50 will be equipped with a 20-megapixel APS-C frame sensor. The sensor is modified based on the D500. The image processor is still undetermined, but if there is no accident, it should be Nikon’s latest products. The body does not support anti-shake, and the shutter can support 1/4000 at the highest speed.
Video, NikonRumors predicts that the Z 50 also supports 4K video capture, but the specific shooting specifications have not been announced. In addition, the 3-inch screen on the Z 50 supports self-timer flipping, which is also convenient for shooting Vlogs. At this point, NikonRumors expects Nikon to use this new machine to benchmark Sony’s α6400.
In addition, Nikon may also launch the Z-Nikkor 16-55mm f/3.5-6.3 and Z-Nikkor 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 two-head positioning lens at the Z 50 launch. From the specification point of view, these two lenses should be the APS-C frame lens, which is specially designed for the A-box body of the Z-mount, which makes the Z-port entry users have a cheaper choice.
For Nikon, the new Z 50 is a positive sign.
Before, Nikon’s attention was still scattered in the SLR and non-reverse systems. Although the SLR line does not have a flagship body update for the time being, it will introduce some entry-level products to meet the entry users. There was no movement after the launch of the flagship of the two Z-mounts in the anti-faction camp. At that time, Nikon did not have much idea of expanding the Z-box fuselage camp.
In this case, new users who want to enter the pit Nikon can only be diverted to the SLR system, and there is not much help for the growth of the non-anti-campus.
Nico now offers a cheaper option for the Z-mount system. After the threshold is lowered, more new users should be able to introduce new non-reverse systems into Nikon’s new user reserve. The future really needs to be fully turned to non-anti-market, then these new users are the user base of future high-end models.
Of course, there is currently only an interpretation of the Nikon Z 50.
Before Nikon exposed the “video-first” short film on the official website, the rumors of the new machine unveiled on the Lexar XQD memory card failed to find a complete match on the Z 50. What do these rumors and messages mean? It will not be known until the October 10 Nikon press conference.