INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nikon's first foray into the full-frame mirrorless market was quite a success, but the camera maker has been quiet since the launch of the
Z7 and the Z6, with the exception of quelling the rumors of the D6 and confirming the pro-level sports DSLR is definitely in
development.However, there has been talk of Nikon expanding its mirrorless line, but instead of adding to the full-frame catalogue, it seems
there's a crop sensor APS-C mirrorless camera incoming
That would, of course, make sense with Sony announcing the Alpha A6100 and A6600 at pretty much the same time Canon released the EOS M6 Mark
II.The forthcoming APS-C mirrorless snapper is rumored to be the Z50, so it seems like Nikon has chosen a naming format for its mirrorless
possibly ending in a zero would indicate it's an APS-C mirrorless option.If rumors of the Nikon Z50 are true, then this will be the first
APS-C mirrorless camera from the Japanese manufacturer
pro-level functionality of the Z7, or by offering a similar feature set as the Z6, only in crop-sensor format.One thing that seems to be
fairly certain, though, is that when the Z50 launches, it will come with two new lenses
Which brings us neatly into Nikon's mount options
We'll have to wait and see if Nikon will choose to emulate Sony and use the Z mount across its entire mirrorless range, or whether its the
APS-C cameras will be different from the full-frame mirrorless ones.Much is yet to be discovered but here's what we already know so
far.Nikon Z50: release date and priceThere's no official word on when we can expect to see the Nikon Z50 on shelves, but it seems as
though the launch is imminent with Nikon Rumors suggesting it could be as soon as October 10
There could be some truth to that as camera manufacturers traditionally look to cash in on the Christmas shopping period.When it comes to
the price tag, it can be hard to judge as we're still not sure where Nikon will position the Z50
However, if we extrapolate from the August 2019 Sony and Canon announcements, we wouldn't be surprised if Nikon slapped a price of about
cameras rumors site Nokishita has somehow managed to dig up the US pricing for the camera and its kits, tweeting that the body alone will
there's any truth to that price leak, then it's highly likely the Nikon Z50 will have enthusiast-level features, offering a competitive
option for those looking to move away from APS-C DSLRs and into the mirrorless fray.Nikon Z50: sensorIt has been suggested that the Nikon
Z50 could house a 20MP image sensor
sporting a 20.9MP CMOS sensor.If this is true, there is a possibility that the Z50 could replace either of the DSLRs, meaning it will likely
be an enthusiast-level camera.Nikon Z50: designThe only physical feature of the Z50 that has made the rumors list is a 3-inch pivoting rear
We're unsure what a 'pivot' LCD screen is, although it could hint at a flip-up screen that can be raised 180-degree for a front-facing view
that vloggers need.That said, it wouldn't surprise us in the least if the Z50 came with a 3.2-inch tilt-angle touchscreen that both the
forthcoming camera is very much like its older full-frame siblings
Unlike the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, it seems the Nikon Z50 will have an integrated electronic viewfinder, although there have been patents
filed by the camera maker showing off an APS-C body without a viewfinder.Also like the existing Z series snappers, the Z50 is rumored to
have just a single card slot, and given it's an XQD slot in the older cameras, it wouldn't surprise us in the least if Nikon continues
that trend.Nikon Z50: key specificationsAccording to Nikon Rumors, the Z50 will have a burst speed of 11fps
That seems to put it somewhere in the middle of Nikon's mirrorless range, with the Z6 capable of shooting continuously at up to 12fps
while the Z7 can go up to 9fps.If this spec is true, then it's also faster than the D7500 and the D500 with burst speeds of 8fps and 10fps
respectively, and making the Z50 a decent option for sports and wildlife photographers.While in-body image stabilization is becoming the
norm in mirrorless cameras, there is a chance the Z50 will come without IBIS, so here's hoping the lenses that are rumored to launch
alongside the new camera are stabilized.Nikon Z50: video specs4K video capture is definitely the norm now, so we're quite sure that's
going to be the case with the Z50, with at least 30fps frame rate
It would be interesting to see if Nikon manages 4K/60p recording just to remind Sony its Alpha A7S III is still nowhere to be seen.Nikon
Z50: batteryRumors suggest the Nikon Z50 will use a newly registered EN-EL25 (7.6V, 1120mAh) battery which, at the time of writing, has no
So we have no idea on battery life which will be hugely dependent on the image processor under the hood, shooting specs, and so much
Nikon Rumors recently posted an image of a battery grip attached to a Z7 body, however there were no buttons on the grip itself
Whether the new MB-N10 battery grip will offer any controls is as uncertain, but at least those looking to extend battery life on their Z
series cameras will have an option to do so.Nikon Z50: lens optionsAccording to Nikon Rumors, there are two lenses launching alongside the
These appear to be kit lenses and how well they will perform is still up in the air at this stage.That said, as an APS-C camera, there will
be a 1.5x focal length multiplier and these lenses will offer a tad more zoom (for example, the 50-250mm will have an effective focal length
