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Nikon Z 50 as 4K Video Camera: Two Examples with Kit Lenses

Started Dec 25, 2019 | Discussions thread
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Nikon Z 50 as 4K Video Camera: Two Examples with Kit Lenses

Testing the Nikon Z 50 4K video, during the day and at night, using the two kit lenses. This seems like a very good video camera (oversampled 4K, manual audio control, zebras, full hybrid AF capabilities in video, modest rolling shutter, good dynamic range). The 50-250 zoom has little focus breathing, close to parfocal, and is sharp with amazing optical stabilization. These were shot using the Flat Picture style (no Log) and lightly graded.

This uses the 50-250 lens:

This uses the 16-50 lens):

Ungraded Flat Picture Style frame grab:

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