Z50 II

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Z50 II

560 positive 11 neutral 76 negative

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He's dead, Jim (D500 replacements?).

No Z8 II soon, it will be at least a year after a Z9II, and the only pro Z cameras (settings banks like you're used to) are the Z8 and Z9. The highest-end DX Z body is the Z50II, which is a D5x00 replacement camera and not nearly up to the pro standards. Why not just send it to Nikon and use their f

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jec6613 in r/Nikon

April 13, 2026 11:35 PM

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Is this an upgrade or a downgrade?

Since YOU enjoy shooting with your D610 more, then to you the Z50 II is a downgrade regardless of what anyone else says. Life is too short...shoot with what you want to shoot.

craftsman_70 in r/Nikon

January 25, 2026 5:51 AM

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Mirrorless equivalent of D7500?

I can break it down spec by spec, but Nikon currently doesn't make a direct replacement for the D7500, it is their current DX (crop sensor) semi-pro body to this day. The Z50II is their current top-end Z mirrorless DX body, and it's a step down in continuous AF tracking as well as top frame rate wit

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jec6613 in r/Nikon

May 24, 2026 1:25 PM

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Mirrorless equivalent of D7500?

People are going to say Z50ii, but it's a side-grade. You're going to get similar image quality and AF performance in a smaller body with better video, but the end result is the same. Sometimes a slightly smaller package is all it takes to encourage you to use your camera more, but you're pretty muc

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rando_commenter in r/Nikon

May 24, 2026 2:23 PM

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Looking to upgrade.

Nikon Z50 II and with an FTZ ... Nikkor 18-140 mm f/3.5-5.6, Nikkor 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3, Nikkor 50 mm f/1.8G, Tokina 10-20 mm f/2.8G I mean, you can do that, but I wouldn't. Simply put, the new 16-50, 18-140, 50-250, and all wide angle options put the older F-mount lenses to shame. An FTZ is an expe

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jec6613 in r/Nikon

February 25, 2026 8:55 PM

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how do i increase the sharpness of my wildlife shots?

From the attached images, it is difficult to tell as it seems either reddit or the method of export has heavily downscaled the images, that paired with the compression artifacts makes it nearly impossible to pinpoint any specific issue relating to sharpness vs what the lens and camera are capable of

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Razor512 in r/AskPhotography

May 10, 2026 1:07 AM

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Birding camera recommendations

Definitely A6700 + 200-600 over Z50 II + 180-600. The A6700 has a higher resolution and IBIS and I think the 200-600 has a reputation for being sharper than the 180-600. The 150-500 recommendation is mostly for budgetary reasons, but it is also much more compact than the big 600mm zooms. Seriously,

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GrusVirgo in r/birding

March 20, 2026 6:47 PM

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Convince me why Nikon Z50 II is a bad buy and should go for Sony?

You made a good choice. There are fanboys for every brand, as you can see in the comments. I was considering the Z50 II myself, but that old low-resolution sensor is a deal-breaker for me. Nikon made a huge mistake cheaping out on that. In the end, these are all good cameras, and I think it comes do

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One_Visual_4090 in r/AskPhotography

January 13, 2026 5:57 PM

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Should I buy Sony a6400 or Nikon Z50II ?

Cheap budget choice? The A6400 was a top-tier APS-C option when it launched and was priced higher than what Nikon is charging in 2025 for its entry-level Z50 II. In fact, it’s still outselling the Z50 II today, because Nikon decided to cheap out and recycle a sensor from 2019. the Z50 II has a very

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One_Visual_4090 in r/Nikon

January 13, 2026 6:07 PM

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Is Nikon Z50 II better than Canon R50 bundle for a beginner?

Can you provide some feedback? I tried a Nikon Z50 II and I noticed the rear tilt-flip screen drastically lost contrast when I tried to increase brightness beyond +1. With it being a budget camera in Nikon’s lineup this meant the screen wasn’t all that bright to begin with. Is that your experience t

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Schteeks in r/Nikon

April 14, 2026 2:43 PM

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