Nikon Z50 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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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 xxii).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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Choose from 2 different manuals.
The Reference Manual (this manual)
In addition to the material covered in the User’s
Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference
Manual explores applied photography, details the
options available in the camera menus, and covers
such topics as connecting the camera to other devices.
Among the topics covered in the Reference Manual are:
•Advanced shooting options
•The iMenu
•Menu guide
•Wireless connections to computers,
smartphones, and tablets
•Connecting to other devices
•Flash photography using optional
flash units
The Reference Manual can also be viewed online in html format.
https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z50/en/
For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read:
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nikon online manual Z 50
Z 50 Model Name: N1912

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The User’s Manual (included)
Master basic camera operations and features.
Outline:
•Table of Contents
•Menu List
•Getting to Know the Camera
•First Steps
•Basic Photography and Playback
•Basic Settings
•Troubleshooting
•Technical Notes
•Index
For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read:
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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, 0438)
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 (030)
Warranty
User’s Manual
UC-E21 USB cable (0391)
The Nikon Download Center
Visit the Nikon download center to download firmware updates,
ViewNX-i and other Nikon software, and manuals for Nikon products
including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

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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.
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” (0xxii).

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Package Contents ........................................................................ iv
Menu List ................................................................................... xviii
For Your Safety .......................................................................... xxii
Notices........................................................................................ xxvi
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 1
Camera Body ............................................................................................1
The Monitor and Viewfinder...............................................................5
Camera Controls............................................................................ 7
The Viewfinder.........................................................................................7
The Monitor Mode Button...................................................................8
The Mode Dial..........................................................................................9
The Command Dials ..............................................................................9
The S(ISO Sensitivity) Button .................................................... 10
The E(Exposure Compensation) Button.................................... 11
Touch Controls ..................................................................................... 12
The DISP Button..................................................................................... 18
The Xand WButtons................................................................... 20
The A(L) Button ............................................................................. 20
The GButton.................................................................................... 21
The iButton (iIcon)........................................................................ 24
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)............................................... 27
The Flash Pop-Up Control................................................................. 29
First Steps 30
Attach the Camera Strap ...........................................................30
Charge the Battery...................................................................... 31
The Battery Charger............................................................................ 31
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Insert the Battery and a Memory Card....................................32
Attach a Lens................................................................................36
Turn the Camera On ................................................................... 38
Basic Photography and Playback 40
Taking Photographs (bMode) ................................................40
Shooting Movies (bMode).......................................................44
Basic Playback.............................................................................. 48
Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 48
Deleting Unwanted Pictures ........................................................... 50
Basic Settings 51
Focus.............................................................................................. 51
Choosing a Focus Mode.................................................................... 51
AF-Area Mode ....................................................................................... 54
The Touch Shutter............................................................................... 63
Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 65
White Balance ..............................................................................67
Silent Photography.....................................................................71
Rating Pictures.............................................................................73
Protecting Pictures from Deletion ........................................... 74
Shooting Controls 75
The Mode Dial..............................................................................75
P: Programmed Auto .......................................................................... 76
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...................................................................... 76
A: Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................... 77
M: Manual................................................................................................ 78
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes ...................................................... 82

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h(Scene Modes) ..............................................................................84
kPortrait .......................................................................................85
lLandscape.................................................................................85
pChild............................................................................................85
mSports..........................................................................................86
nClose up.....................................................................................86
oNight Portrait...........................................................................86
rNight Landscape ....................................................................87
sParty/Indoor.............................................................................87
tBeach/Snow .............................................................................87
dSunset.........................................................................................88
eDusk/Dawn...............................................................................88
fPet Portrait ...............................................................................88
gCandlelight.................................................................................89
jBlossom......................................................................................89
zAutumn Colors ........................................................................89
0Food.............................................................................................90
q(Special Effect Modes) ...............................................................91
4Night Vision..............................................................................92
VSuper Vivid................................................................................92
TPop ............................................................................................92
UPhoto Illustration....................................................................93
5Toy Camera Effect ..................................................................93
6Miniature Effect ......................................................................94
7Selective Color ........................................................................94
1Silhouette..................................................................................95
2High Key ....................................................................................95
3Low Key .....................................................................................95
The S(ISO Sensitivity) Button............................................ 100
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.......................................................... 101
The E(Exposure Compensation) Button............................. 102
The A(L) Button................................................................... 104
Autoexposure (AE) Lock ................................................................. 104
Focus Lock ........................................................................................... 104

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The Built-In Flash.......................................................................107
Flash Modes.........................................................................................108
Flash Compensation.........................................................................111
FV Lock ..................................................................................................112
The iMenu 114
Using the iMenu ......................................................................114
The Photo-Mode iMenu.........................................................115
Set Picture Control ............................................................................116
White Balance .....................................................................................120
Image Quality......................................................................................126
Image Size ............................................................................................128
Flash Mode...........................................................................................129
Metering................................................................................................131
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................132
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................133
Release Mode......................................................................................135
Optical VR .............................................................................................139
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................140
Focus Mode .........................................................................................140
The Movie-Mode iMenu.........................................................141
Set Picture Control ............................................................................142
White Balance .....................................................................................142
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality.............................143
Microphone Sensitivity....................................................................145
Wind Noise Reduction .....................................................................146
Metering................................................................................................147
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................147
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................147
Electronic VR........................................................................................147
Optical VR .............................................................................................148
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................148
Focus Mode .........................................................................................148

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More About Playback 149
Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 149
Full-Frame Playback ......................................................................... 149
Thumbnail Playback......................................................................... 150
Photo Information.................................................................... 151
The iButton: Playback............................................................ 159
Select to Send/Deselect.................................................................. 161
Choose Start/End Point................................................................... 162
Save Current Frame.......................................................................... 165
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.................................. 166
Deleting Pictures ...................................................................... 168
During Playback................................................................................. 168
The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 169
Menu Guide 171
Defaults ...................................................................................... 171
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images .......................... 182
Delete ........................................................................................... 183
Playback Folder......................................................................... 183
Playback Display Options...................................................... 183
Image Review ............................................................................ 184
After Delete ................................................................................ 184
Rotate Tall................................................................................... 185
Slide Show .................................................................................. 186
Rating ........................................................................................... 187
CThe Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.............. 188
Reset Photo Shooting Menu................................................ 189
Storage Folder........................................................................... 189
File Naming ................................................................................ 193
Choose Image Area ................................................................. 193
Image Quality ............................................................................ 194
Image Size................................................................................... 194
NEF (RAW) Recording ............................................................. 195