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DPR's "Compare" of the Z50ii vs. Z5. I'd maybe take the latter...
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Both bodies in the comparison shoot video over 1080p.
In the case of Z5.. barely. It's jello with a huge crop for even 4k30. The new Z50ii should be capable of excellent, current day 4K video. The smaller sensor cam will also have a far more modern suite of video assist tools and codecs-it's just a better video camera, full stop.
However, if you only ever shoot photos and your video needs are super basic, the Z5 is a great option because it's full frame. And by all accounts it's a great photographic tool-however I feel like the delineation of intended use-stills versus video-is pretty stark between the two.
nameless0ne
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So, Z5 makes perfectly fine 1080p video, and rolling shutter in 1080p 8 bit is not that bad. So if you don't care about 4K it's fine. Even 4K crop not much worse than APS-C.
My X-H1 is a far better video camera than a Z5.
nameless0ne
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Okay. Why we need to know that? I don't understand. Can I now go to shop and buy your X-H1 for less than 1000 Euro new with warranty?
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toomanycanons
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1) I liked the Z50 overall but I hated the lame battery
2) One card slot on the Z50 didn't bother me at all
3) I used an F mount 18-55 AF-P via an FTZ on the Z50 and it worked great
4) The 4k on the Z50 was very sharp and clear, no crop, no complaints. The 4k on the Z5 had a massive crop (didn't bother me) but the overall quality of the 4k was the same as the Z50
5) Got a reburb Z5 just to try it out. I liked the fact it used the same full size batteries as my other Nikon DSLRs
6) The two slots on the Z5 seemed normal
7) I liked the tilting rear monitors on both, I wouldn't have bought one or the other if they had swing out monitors but YMMV
8) Overall Z lens availability for either wasn't a factor because with an FTZ I had the lenses I wanted to use for either
9) I don't stress about the weight of my cameras, so the Z50 being lighter was no factor to like the Z5 more
9) All that said, both the Z50 and Z5 are sold and I now shoot with two Z6
2) One card slot on the Z50 didn't bother me at all
3) I used an F mount 18-55 AF-P via an FTZ on the Z50 and it worked great
4) The 4k on the Z50 was very sharp and clear, no crop, no complaints. The 4k on the Z5 had a massive crop (didn't bother me) but the overall quality of the 4k was the same as the Z50
5) Got a reburb Z5 just to try it out. I liked the fact it used the same full size batteries as my other Nikon DSLRs
6) The two slots on the Z5 seemed normal
7) I liked the tilting rear monitors on both, I wouldn't have bought one or the other if they had swing out monitors but YMMV
8) Overall Z lens availability for either wasn't a factor because with an FTZ I had the lenses I wanted to use for either
9) I don't stress about the weight of my cameras, so the Z50 being lighter was no factor to like the Z5 more
9) All that said, both the Z50 and Z5 are sold and I now shoot with two Z6
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No, you cannot. Just saying the Z5 isn't a great video camera. It's a great value for stills shooters and is a really good camera overall, so I'm not trying to down it. Just saying that if you move the lever over to 'Video' more than rarely, there are other options for the same or less money that will provide a better experience in video mode. Within or outside Nikon's ecosystem.
nameless0ne
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For sure it is not great video camera, but passible if you use it 1-2 times a month like I do… so I am ok with limitations, heck I even got Z30 for video, it is more than I need quality wise for video and has no record limit. I am just trying to say that Z50 II as video camera better, but if that not you main priority than Z5 works ok!
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It's safe to say the newer Z50II is a better videocamera than the Z5.
For photographic quality you're spoilt for choice between different brands and different lens mounts.
Buying the Z5 only makes sense if you wish to stay in the Z system.
If you're brand-agnostic then your FF options suddenly multiply x10, since it's still more or less valid a modern FF sensor will have better overall technical quality than a DX sensor. Case in point: Nikon D750 vs. Z50MII.
The older sensor will still achieve better technical image quality given the same conditions.
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Clearly the case.
If on a budget, the FF Z5 at around $900 makes a lot of sense especially if you don't need industry-leading AF. The least-expensive Canon FF, the R8, is now $1200. It's a fabulous body (I had one) with sensational AF, but no IBIS.
I'll never sell my D750. My favorite Nikon ever.
toomanycanons
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Huh. Faster readout, more advanced suite of video assist tools, years newer CPU. The Z5 is a stills-centric camera that has some video. The Z50ii is a content creator focused camera which means heavy on video features.
The two were designed for different market segments.
toomanycanons
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I missed the Z5 in the above reply, I read it as Z50. Someone has already pointed out the error of my ways!
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