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<blockquote data-quote="bluzman" data-source="post: 827003" data-attributes="member: 47800"><p>After reading a lot of reviews and watching many YT videos, I sold my Z50 and bought a Z50ii. The Z50, which I'd had for 5 years, was my only mirrorless camera. I got it as part of a bundle that included the two original kit lenses and FTZ lens adapter. My interest in the Z50 was twofold. I wanted to see what the mirrorless world was all about without investing a lot of money and I wanted to do that with an APS-C camera. The Z50 fit the bill. I've been very pleased with the Z50 and, over time, I've added several other Z mount lenses. </p><p></p><p>When the Z50ii was released, some (many?) reviewers expressed disappointment in it mostly because it lacked IBIS, used an old sensor, wasn't weather sealed, and only had one card slot. On the plus side, a fully articulated screen was added as was a headphone jack and the ability to charge the battery via a USB-C port. The biggest pluses, however, are the Expeed 7 processor (the same one used in the Z8 and Z9 flagship camera) with all the great improvements in auto focus algorithms including a specific set up for birds. Also, generally overlooked IMO, is the the ability of the Z50ii to use faster UHS-II SD cards. At any rate, the general conclusion has been that the Z50ii is not the highly hoped for unicorn, a mirrorless D500.</p><p></p><p>I shoot a D500. It's been my go-to wildlife camera ever since I got it. I hoped Nikon would offer a mirrorless equivalent and perhaps someday it will. I'm not suggesting that my Z50ii will replace my D500, at least not for now. OTOH, its burst rate with mechanical shutter is 11 fps and it will buffer 200 RAW+JPG files, on par with the D500. It uses the same proven sensor as the D500 and the Expeed 7 processsor is a game changer IMO. Oh, and FWIW, the D500 lacks IBIS as well. Anyway, it's going to be interesting to see what this new camera can do when shooting wildlife. Maybe it will replace my D7500. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluzman, post: 827003, member: 47800"] After reading a lot of reviews and watching many YT videos, I sold my Z50 and bought a Z50ii. The Z50, which I'd had for 5 years, was my only mirrorless camera. I got it as part of a bundle that included the two original kit lenses and FTZ lens adapter. My interest in the Z50 was twofold. I wanted to see what the mirrorless world was all about without investing a lot of money and I wanted to do that with an APS-C camera. The Z50 fit the bill. I've been very pleased with the Z50 and, over time, I've added several other Z mount lenses. When the Z50ii was released, some (many?) reviewers expressed disappointment in it mostly because it lacked IBIS, used an old sensor, wasn't weather sealed, and only had one card slot. On the plus side, a fully articulated screen was added as was a headphone jack and the ability to charge the battery via a USB-C port. The biggest pluses, however, are the Expeed 7 processor (the same one used in the Z8 and Z9 flagship camera) with all the great improvements in auto focus algorithms including a specific set up for birds. Also, generally overlooked IMO, is the the ability of the Z50ii to use faster UHS-II SD cards. At any rate, the general conclusion has been that the Z50ii is not the highly hoped for unicorn, a mirrorless D500. I shoot a D500. It's been my go-to wildlife camera ever since I got it. I hoped Nikon would offer a mirrorless equivalent and perhaps someday it will. I'm not suggesting that my Z50ii will replace my D500, at least not for now. OTOH, its burst rate with mechanical shutter is 11 fps and it will buffer 200 RAW+JPG files, on par with the D500. It uses the same proven sensor as the D500 and the Expeed 7 processsor is a game changer IMO. Oh, and FWIW, the D500 lacks IBIS as well. Anyway, it's going to be interesting to see what this new camera can do when shooting wildlife. Maybe it will replace my D7500. ;) [/QUOTE]
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