Nikon Z50 Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual (with Warranty)
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• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page x).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
Memory cards are sold separately. Purchasers of the lens kit
option should confirm that the package also includes a lens
(manuals for the lens may also be provided).
Package Contents
BF-N1 body cap
DK-30 rubber eyecup
(comes attached to
camera)
Camera
EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion
battery with terminal cover
MH-32 battery charger (plug
adapter supplied in countries or
regions where required; shape
depends on country of sale)
AN-DC20 strap (09)
Warranty (printed on the back
cover of this manual)
User’s Manual
UC-E21 USB cable
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
detailed operating instructions, which can be downloaded in pdf
format or viewed online in html. Visit the Nikon Download Center to
download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon computer
software, and manuals for other Nikon products including cameras,
NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
Z 50 Model Name: N1912

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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays
are shown in bold. Throughout this manual, the display in camera
monitor and viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting
display”; in most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.
This camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred to
throughout this manual as “memory cards”.
Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as
“smart devices”.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the
latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support
About This Manual
DThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before
using this product.
AThis icon marks tips, additional information you may find
helpful when using this product.
0This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.
AFor Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0x).

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Package Contents ......................................................................... ii
Menu List ....................................................................................... vi
For Your Safety .............................................................................. x
Notices.......................................................................................... xiv
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 1
Camera Body ............................................................................................1
The Monitor and Viewfinder...............................................................5
The GButton.......................................................................................7
First Steps 9
Attach the Camera Strap ............................................................. 9
Charge the Battery......................................................................10
The Battery Charger............................................................................ 10
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card.................................... 11
Attach a Lens................................................................................15
Turn the Camera On ................................................................... 17
Basic Photography and Playback 18
Taking Photographs (bMode) ................................................18
Shooting Movies (bMode).......................................................22
Basic Playback.............................................................................. 24
Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 24
Deleting Unwanted Pictures ........................................................... 26
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Technical Notes 27
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions........................27
Specifications............................................................................... 32
Approved Memory Cards ..........................................................43
Battery Endurance ...................................................................... 44
NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens .............................45
NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens........................... 47
Notices...........................................................................................50
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN).........................................51
Trademarks and Licenses ..........................................................56
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ............... 61

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The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete
description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide”
chapter in the Reference Manual.
Menu List
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete
Playback folder
Playback display options
Image review
After delete
Rotate tall
Slide show
Rating
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
Reset photo shooting menu
Storage folder
File naming
Choose image area
Image quality
Image size
NEF (RAW) recording
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction shooting
Metering
Flash control
Flash mode
Flash compensation
Release mode
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Optical VR
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Interval timer shooting
Time-lapse movie
Silent photography
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU

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MOVIE SHOOTING MENU
Reset movie shooting menu
File naming
Frame size/frame rate
Movie quality
Movie file type
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
High ISO NR
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction
Metering
Release mode (save frame)
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Optical VR
Electronic VR
Microphone sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequency response
Wind noise reduction
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
Reset custom settings
aAutofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection
a2 Auto-area AF face/eye
detection
a3 Focus points used
a4 AF activation
a5 Focus point wrap-around
a6 Focus point options
a7 Low-light AF
a8 Built-in AF-assist
illuminator
a9 Manual focus ring in AF
mode
bMetering/exposure
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl
b2 Easy exposure
compensation
b3 Center-weighted area
b4 Fine-tune optimal
exposure
cTimers/AE lock
c1 Shutter-release button
AE-L
c2 Self-timer
c3 Power off delay

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dShooting/display
d1 CL mode shooting speed
d2 Max. continuous release
d3 Exposure delay mode
d4 Shutter type
d5 Limit selectable image
area
d6 File number sequence
d7 Apply settings to live view
d8 Framing grid display
d9 Peaking highlights
d10 View all in continuous
mode
eBracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed
e2 Flash shutter speed
e3 Exposure comp. for flash
e4 Auto cISO sensitivity
control
e5 Bracketing order
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
fControls
f1 Customize imenu
f2 Custom controls
(shooting)
f3 Custom controls
(playback)
f4 Customize command dials
f5 Release button to use dial
f6 Reverse indicators
gMovie
g1 Customize imenu
g2 Custom controls
g3 AF speed
g4 AF tracking sensitivity
g5 Highlight display
CUSTOM SETTING MENU

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* Can only be displayed by pressing iand
selecting Retouch when a retouched
image or original is displayed.
SETUP MENU
Format memory card
Save user settings
Reset user settings
Language
Time zone and date
Monitor brightness
Viewfinder brightness
Viewfinder color balance
Information display
AF fine-tune
Image Dust Off ref photo
Image comment
Copyright information
Beep options
Touch controls
Self-portrait mode
HDMI
Location data display
Airplane mode
Connect to smart device
Connect to PC
Wireless remote (ML-L7) options
Conformity marking
Energy saving
Slot empty release lock
Reset all settings
Firmware version
RETOUCH MENU
NEF (RAW) processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Quick retouch
Red-eye correction
Straighten
Distortion control
Perspective control
Image overlay
Trim movie
Side-by-side comparison *
MY MENU
Add items
Remove items
Rank items
Choose tab

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To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For
Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read
them.
For Your Safety
DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a
high risk of death or severe injury.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in injury or property damage.
WARNING
• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such
as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.