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...eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. The Nikon Download Center A pdf version of this manual is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language reference manual with ...terminal cover MH-32 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in html. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Z 50 ...
...eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. The Nikon Download Center A pdf version of this manual is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language reference manual with ...terminal cover MH-32 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in html. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Z 50 ...
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... product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other metal objects. - Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with hammers. • Turn this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. • Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close...
... product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other metal objects. - Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with hammers. • Turn this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. • Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close...
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... for damages or lost profits that the camera is available on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the...
... for damages or lost profits that the camera is available on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the...
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Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed, and be used in the OFF position. Be careful to ... rear lens cap G Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts. The lens generally used with Z mount lenses. Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place First Steps 15 Attach a Lens The camera can be sure to remove...
Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed, and be used in the OFF position. Be careful to ... rear lens cap G Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts. The lens generally used with Z mount lenses. Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place First Steps 15 Attach a Lens The camera can be sure to remove...
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D F Mount Lenses Be sure to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. 16 First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses.
D F Mount Lenses Be sure to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. 16 First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses.
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... clicks into the extended position. 18 Basic Photography and Playback The monitor will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of settings are controlled by the camera...
... clicks into the extended position. 18 Basic Photography and Playback The monitor will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of settings are controlled by the camera...
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..., use a blower to a soft cloth and wipe the glass carefully. Dust and lint should be used for an extended period, remove the battery to deteriorate. Lenses, viewfinders, and other stains from a blower. To remove fingerprints and other glass elements are easily damaged.
..., use a blower to a soft cloth and wipe the glass carefully. Dust and lint should be used for an extended period, remove the battery to deteriorate. Lenses, viewfinders, and other stains from a blower. To remove fingerprints and other glass elements are easily damaged.
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...pixels Effective pixels 20.9 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-Reduction System 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) 21.51 million Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D) Storage Image size (pixels) • DX (... during movie recording at a frame size of 1920 × 1080: 1920 × 1080 32 Technical Notes Specifications Nikon Z 50 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount Lens Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter;
...pixels Effective pixels 20.9 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-Reduction System 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) 21.51 million Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D) Storage Image size (pixels) • DX (... during movie recording at a frame size of 1920 × 1080: 1920 × 1080 32 Technical Notes Specifications Nikon Z 50 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount Lens Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter;
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... sold separately. shape depends on country of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens (manuals for Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. BF-N1 body cap Camera DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other... Nikon software, and manuals for the lens may also be provided). Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
... sold separately. shape depends on country of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens (manuals for Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. BF-N1 body cap Camera DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other... Nikon software, and manuals for the lens may also be provided). Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
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Technical Notes 422 Compatible Lenses 422 The Camera Display 423 The Monitor: Photo Mode 423 The Monitor: Movie Mode 428 The Viewfinder: Photo Mode 429 The Viewfinder: Movie Mode 431 The Nikon Creative Lighting System 432 Other Accessories 437 Charging AC Adapters 439 Software 442 Caring for ... Cards 462 Memory Card Capacity 463 Battery Endurance 464 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens User's Manual 465 NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens User's Manual 475 Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator 485 Trademarks and Licenses 487 Index 490 xvii
Technical Notes 422 Compatible Lenses 422 The Camera Display 423 The Monitor: Photo Mode 423 The Monitor: Movie Mode 428 The Viewfinder: Photo Mode 429 The Viewfinder: Movie Mode 431 The Nikon Creative Lighting System 432 Other Accessories 437 Charging AC Adapters 439 Software 442 Caring for ... Cards 462 Memory Card Capacity 463 Battery Endurance 464 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens User's Manual 465 NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens User's Manual 475 Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator 485 Trademarks and Licenses 487 Index 490 xvii
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... with nails, or strike them to observe this precaution could result in direct sunlight. Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with or in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Failure to observe this precaution could result in hospitals or other metal objects. - DANGER...
... with nails, or strike them to observe this precaution could result in direct sunlight. Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with or in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Failure to observe this precaution could result in hospitals or other metal objects. - DANGER...
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... with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. The use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that may be held liable for damages or lost profits that the camera is available on a trip),... take a test shot to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by...
... with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. The use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that may be held liable for damages or lost profits that the camera is available on a trip),... take a test shot to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by...
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... or body cap is removed, and be used in this manual for illustrative purposes is in the OFF position. The lens generally used with Z mount lenses. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap G Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Do not touch the image sensor or lens... contacts. Be careful to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is a NIKKOR Z DX 16- 50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.
... or body cap is removed, and be used in this manual for illustrative purposes is in the OFF position. The lens generally used with Z mount lenses. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap G Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Do not touch the image sensor or lens... contacts. Be careful to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is a NIKKOR Z DX 16- 50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.
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After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. First Steps 37 Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). D F Mount Lenses Be sure to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor.
After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. First Steps 37 Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). D F Mount Lenses Be sure to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor.
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D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the photo/movie selector to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the ...
D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the photo/movie selector to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the ...
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Area in manual focus mode. D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection Manual focus can be checked using the controls on the camera body. Note that peaking highlights may not be displayed if ...
Area in manual focus mode. D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection Manual focus can be checked using the controls on the camera body. Note that peaking highlights may not be displayed if ...
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...the lens; E Off Optical vibration reduction off. Note that the settings for example, optical vibration reduction will be unavailable with some lenses, the image in the display to stabilize before shooting. Normal or Sport is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Option Description ...modes, optical vibration reduction applies only to motion that are shown by an icon in the display during shooting. With some lenses. see the lens manual for enhanced optical vibration reduction when photographing static subjects. When using vibration reduction, wait for panning ...
...the lens; E Off Optical vibration reduction off. Note that the settings for example, optical vibration reduction will be unavailable with some lenses, the image in the display to stabilize before shooting. Normal or Sport is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Option Description ...modes, optical vibration reduction applies only to motion that are shown by an icon in the display during shooting. With some lenses. see the lens manual for enhanced optical vibration reduction when photographing static subjects. When using vibration reduction, wait for panning ...
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... Auto ISO sensitivity control > Minimum shutter speed, the camera will automatically select fast minimum shutter speeds to reduce the blur that commonly occurs with telephoto lenses. Auto shutter-speed selection can be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for faster or slower minimum values by highlighting Auto and pressing 2; Shutter speeds...
... Auto ISO sensitivity control > Minimum shutter speed, the camera will automatically select fast minimum shutter speeds to reduce the blur that commonly occurs with telephoto lenses. Auto shutter-speed selection can be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for faster or slower minimum values by highlighting Auto and pressing 2; Shutter speeds...
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...button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select On as required to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with some lenses, in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 211 Vignette Control G button ➜ C (photo..., and Off. Take test shots and view the results in which case the Auto distortion control option will be selected automatically with long lenses (note that have been modified from default settings may be grayed out and unavailable). Diffraction Compensation G button ➜ C (photo shooting...
...button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select On as required to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with some lenses, in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 211 Vignette Control G button ➜ C (photo..., and Off. Take test shots and view the results in which case the Auto distortion control option will be selected automatically with long lenses (note that have been modified from default settings may be grayed out and unavailable). Diffraction Compensation G button ➜ C (photo shooting...
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D See Also For menu defaults, see "Custom Settings Menu Defaults" (0 176). Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 176). 268 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings Custom Setting 1 0 g Movie g1 Customize i menu 297 g2 Custom controls 298 g3 AF speed 303 g4 AF tracking sensitivity 303 g5 Highlight display 304 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks ("U"). 2 Available with compatible lenses only.
D See Also For menu defaults, see "Custom Settings Menu Defaults" (0 176). Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 176). 268 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings Custom Setting 1 0 g Movie g1 Customize i menu 297 g2 Custom controls 298 g3 AF speed 303 g4 AF tracking sensitivity 303 g5 Highlight display 304 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks ("U"). 2 Available with compatible lenses only.
