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This camera features updated firmware with added functions. For more information, see Added Functions.
Choose from 2 different manuals.
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For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read:
The User’s Manual (supplied with the camera)
Master basic camera operations and features.
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For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read:
The Reference Manual (pdf)
A pdf version of the online manual (the contents of the online and reference manuals are the same).
Table of Contents
Getting to Know the Camera
First Steps
- Attach the Camera Strap
- Charge the Battery
- Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
- Attach a Lens
- Turn the Camera On
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Settings
Shooting Controls
- The Mode Dial
- The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button
- The E (Exposure Compensation) Button
- The A (L) Button
- The Built-In Flash
The i Menu
More About Playback
- Viewing Pictures
- Photo Information
- The i Button: Playback
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
- Deleting Pictures
Menu Guide
- Defaults
- D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
- C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
- 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
- B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
- N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
- O My Menu/m Recent Settings
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices
Connecting to Other Devices
On-Camera Flash Photography
Remote Flash Photography
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
- Compatible Lenses
- The Camera Display
- The Nikon Creative Lighting System
- Other Accessories
- Software
- Caring for the Camera
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
- Specifications
- Approved Memory Cards
- Memory Card Capacity
- Battery Endurance
- NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual
- NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual
- Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator
- Trademarks and Licenses
Added Functions
An easy-to-understand resource featuring video tutorials, sample images, and other materials introducing how to configure and use the Z 50 for taking beautiful pictures.