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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual (with Warranty)
• 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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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) • 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.

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    (manuals for the lens may also be provided). 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.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x). 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ................. ii Menu List ..................vi For Your Safety ................x Notices..................xiv Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera ..............1 Camera Body ....................1 The Monitor and Viewfinder...............5 The G Button..................7 First Steps Attach the Camera Strap .............
  • Page 5 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...

  • Page 6: Menu List

    Menu List 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. PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Delete Active D-Lighting Playback folder Long exposure NR Playback display options High ISO NR Image review...
  • Page 7 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu Reset custom settings File naming a Autofocus Frame size/frame rate a1 AF-C priority selection Movie quality Auto-area AF face/eye detection Movie file type a3 Focus points used ISO sensitivity settings a4 AF activation White balance a5 Focus point wrap-around...
  • Page 8 CUSTOM SETTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting/display f Controls f1 Customize i menu d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release Custom controls (shooting) d3 Exposure delay mode Custom controls d4 Shutter type (playback) Limit selectable image f4 Customize command dials area f5 Release button to use dial d6 File number sequence...
  • Page 9 SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Format memory card NEF (RAW) processing Save user settings Trim Reset user settings Resize Language D-Lighting Time zone and date Quick retouch Monitor brightness Red-eye correction Viewfinder brightness Straighten Viewfinder color balance Distortion control Information display Perspective control AF fine-tune Image overlay...

  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety 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. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 11 • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle.
  • Page 12 • Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. •...
  • Page 13 • Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

  • Page 14: Notices

    Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into •...
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
  • Page 16 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know The Camera

    Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Parts of the Camera Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera controls and displays.
  • Page 18 The Camera Body (Continued) AF-assist illuminator .....20 Lens mounting mark ....15 Red-eye reduction lamp Image sensor Self-timer lamp Connector for external Built-in flash microphone Flash pop-up control USB connector Cover for microphone connector Charge lamp Cover for USB and HDMI HDMI connector connectors Body cap..........15...
  • Page 19 G button........vi, 7 Monitor mode button O button ......... 26 Viewfinder eyepiece K button ........24 Viewfinder i button Eye sensor Diopter adjustment control DISP button A (L) button W button........25 J button ...........8 X button ......... 25 Multi selector ........8 Monitor Memory card access lamp ..
  • Page 20 The Camera Body (Continued) Sub-command dial Lens release button ......16 Fn1 button CPU contacts Fn2 button Tripod socket Battery-chamber cover latch..11 Battery latch ........11 Battery-chamber cover ....11 Memory card slot ......11 Lens mount ........15 Getting to Know the Camera...

  • Page 21: The Monitor And Viewfinder

    The Monitor and Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor and viewfinder in photo mode. Monitor Viewfinder 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 4 5 6 7 8 20 19 18 17 16 18 17 12 16 Shooting mode Exposure indicator...
  • Page 22 Aperture Shutter type Shutter speed “Clock not set” indicator Subject tracking Optical VR indicator Metering Touch shooting Battery indicator ......13 AF-area brackets The following items appear in movie mode. Monitor Viewfinder Recording indicator ......22 Release mode Recording disabled .......23 (still photography) Frame size and rate/ Sound level image quality...

  • Page 23: The G Button

    The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. D: Playback menu ......vi C: Photo shooting menu....vi 1: Movie shooting menu....vii A: Custom Settings menu..vii B: Setup menu......... ix N: Retouch menu......ix O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu)........ix d: Help icon Current settings...
  • Page 24 ❚❚ Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1: Move cursor up J: Select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to 2: Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down Highlight the icon for the current menu.

  • Page 25: First Steps

    First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. First Steps...

  • Page 26: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery The battery can be charged using the supplied battery charger. The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 x) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 27). The Battery Charger Insert the battery and plug the charger in.

  • Page 27: Insert The Battery And A Memory Card

    Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
  • Page 28 Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover, and press the...

  • Page 29: Battery Level

    Battery Level The battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K and finally to H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery.
  • Page 30 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove the battery during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device.

  • Page 31: Attach A Lens

    Attach a Lens The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed, and be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
  • Page 32 F Mount Lenses Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.

  • Page 33: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the Camera On When you first turn the camera on, you will be prompted to choose a language using the multi selector and J button. Press G and use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. No other operations can be performed until the clock is set.

  • Page 34: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of taking and viewing photos. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in b (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.
  • Page 35 Select b mode. Rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Framing photos in the viewfinder Landscape (wide) orientation Portrait (tall) orientation...
  • Page 36 Frame the photograph. Frame the shot with your subject in the AF-area brackets. AF-area brackets Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • If the subject is stationary, the focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF- area brackets will flash.
  • Page 37 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph (you can also take a photograph by touching the monitor: touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter). The memory card access lamp will light while the photo is recorded to the memory card.

  • Page 38: Shooting Movies (B Mode)

    Shooting Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. Turn the camera on. The monitor will light. Select movie mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to 1. Note that the built-in flash and optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode.
  • Page 39 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the camera will display a recording indicator and the time remaining. The camera can be Movie-record button refocused at any time during Recording indicator recording by tapping your subject in the display.

  • Page 40: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera. Press the K button. A picture will appear in the display. View additional pictures. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. When pictures are displayed in the monitor, you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display.
  • Page 41 The following operations can be performed: Operation Description Press 3 to pause playback. Pause Press J to resume playback when playback is paused Play or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×; keep the control pressed to skip to the beginning or end of the movie (the first frame is indicated by a h in the top Rewind/advance...

  • Page 42: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. Display a picture you wish to delete. Display a photo or movie you wish to delete as described in “Basic Playback”...

  • Page 43: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
  • Page 44 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
  • Page 45 Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
  • Page 46 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
  • Page 47 • Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply Effective pixels Effective pixels 20.9 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) Total pixels 21.51 million Dust-Reduction System Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D) Storage •...
  • Page 49 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture...
  • Page 50 • Low-speed continuous: 1–4 fps Approximate maximum frame advance rate • High-speed continuous: 5 fps • High-speed continuous (extended): 11 fps (measured under Nikon- specified test conditions) Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s...
  • Page 51 Exposure • b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible Mode program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture- priority auto, M: manual • Scene modes: k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; d sunset;...
  • Page 52 Focus Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto- switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus points (single-point AF, photo mode, DX image...
  • Page 53 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync White balance...
  • Page 54 Movie File format MOV, MP4 Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM, AAC Audio recording format Built-in stereo or external microphone with Audio recording device attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable Exposure compensation –3 – +3 EV (choose from step sizes of EV) available in P, S, A, M, h, and q modes •...
  • Page 55 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Tajikistan) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other European countries, Uzbekistan, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) •...
  • Page 56 • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 57 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 58 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 59: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback; using slower cards may result in recording or playback being interrupted.

  • Page 60: Battery Endurance

    • Using the camera with optional accessories connected • Repeatedly zooming in and out • Taking pictures at low ambient temperatures To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL25 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

  • Page 61: Nikkor Z Dx 16-50Mm F/3.5-6.3 Vr Lens

    NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
  • Page 62 (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. 46 Technical Notes...

  • Page 63: Nikkor Z Dx 50-250Mm F/4.5-6.3 Vr Lens

    NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions 5 6 7 8 9 Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
  • Page 64 Lens hood* Focal length mark Lens hood lock mark Control ring Lens hood alignment mark Lens mounting mark Lens hood mounting mark CPU contacts Zoom ring Front lens cap Focal length scale Rear lens cap * Available separately. 48 Technical Notes...
  • Page 65 110 mm/4.4 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. Technical Notes...

  • Page 66: Notices

    Nikon interference to radio communications. Corporation may void the user’s However, there is no guarantee that authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 67: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan)

    Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the country of purchase. The Bluetooth transmitter in this device operates in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 68 FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
  • Page 69 Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
  • Page 70 Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: Z 50 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below. Complies with IMDA Standards DA103423 Notice for Customers in Nigeria Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission Security...
  • Page 71 Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu. Certificates Technical Notes...

  • Page 72: Trademarks And Licenses

    Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been...
  • Page 73 FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project (https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved. AVC Patent Portfolio License HIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON...
  • Page 74 Unicode® Character Database License (Unicode® Character Database) This software incorporates Unicode® Character Database open-source code. The license for this open-source code is given below. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright © 1991-2019 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed under the Terms of Use in https://www.unicode.org/copyright.html.
  • Page 75 Technical Notes...
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  • Page 77: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Nikon Europe B.V. will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repair the product.
  • Page 78 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 79 Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
  • Page 80 Nikon Z 50 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. AMA16997 Printed in Europe SB9I01(11) 6MOA3611-01...

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