Other compatible accessories

A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera.

Compatible accessories

Availability may vary with country or region.
See our website or brochures for the latest information.

Power sources

EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: EN-EL25a batteries can be used with Nikon Z50II digital cameras.
- EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a (Battery endurance).
MH-32 Battery Charger: The MH-32 can be used to recharge EN-EL25a batteries.
EH-8P AC Adapter: The EH-8P can be used to charge batteries inserted in the camera.
- Use the USB cable supplied with the camera for charging.
- The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
- The EH-8P can be used to power the camera; to do so, select [ON] for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu. For more information, see “USB power delivery” (USB power delivery).

Filters

Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the lens.
Filters may cause ghosting when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame. Filters can be removed if ghosting occurs.
Matrix metering may not produce the desired results with filters with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1× (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). We suggest that [Center-weighted metering] be selected instead. See the filter documentation for details.
Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the in-focus indicator (I).

Remote cords

MC-DC3 Remote Cord (length 1 m/3 ft 3 in.): When connected to the camera’s headphone/remote cord (q) connector, the MC-DC3 can be used to release the shutter remotely.

USB cables

UC-E24 USB Cable: A USB cable with a Type C connector for connection to the camera and a type A connector for connection to the USB device.
UC-E25 USB Cable: A USB cable with two Type C connectors. The same cable as the included USB cable.

Hot shoe adapters

AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter: Mount the AS-15 on the camera hot shoe to connect studio strobe lights or other flash equipment via a sync terminal.

Accessory shoe covers

BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover: A cover protecting the accessory shoe when no flash unit is attached.

Body caps

BF-N1 Body Cap: The body cap prevents dust entering the camera when no lens is in place.

Flash units

SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 Speedlights: These units can be mounted on the camera for flash photography. Some also support wireless remote control for off-camera flash photography with multiple flash units.
- See the documentation supplied with each Speedlight for information on mounting the unit on the camera.
- For more information on flash photography, see “Using an on-camera flash” (Using an on-camera flash), “What is remote flash photography?”(What is remote flash photography?), and “Compatible flash units” (Compatible flash units).
SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight: A flash unit for wireless remote flash photography.
SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: A wireless commander for use with SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-R200 flash units. Flash units can be divided into up to three groups for remote flash control. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.

Mount adapters

FTZ II/FTZ Mount Adapter: An adapter that allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with digital cameras that support interchangeable Z mount lenses.

For information on attaching, removing, maintaining, and using mount adapters, refer to the documentation supplied with the device.

If a warning message prompting you to update is displayed on the camera when a mount adapter is mounted on the camera, update to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area.

Microphones

ME-1 Stereo Microphone: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound. Using an external microphone also reduces the chance of picking up equipment noise, such as the sounds produced during video recording when focus is achieved using autofocus.
ME-W1 Wireless Microphone: A wireless Bluetooth microphone. Use the ME-W1 for off-camera recording.

Remote controls

ML-L7 Remote Control: Pair the ML-L7 with the camera for remote photography and video recording.

Remote grips

MC-N10 Remote Grip: When connected to the camera, the MC-N10 can be used for such tasks as video recording, photography, and adjusting camera settings. It comes equipped with a rosette for attachment to third-party camera equipment. With the MC-N10 mounted on third-party camera equipment via an ARRI-compatible rosette adapter, you can keep moving subjects in focus while panning the camera to track their motion, or use its conveniently-placed controls to adjust settings such as exposure and white balance without touching the camera.

Attaching and removing the accessory shoe cover

The optional BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover slides into the shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown.

MC-DC3 Remote Cord

When connected to the camera’s headphone/remote cord (q) connector, the MC-DC3 remote cord can be used to release the shutter remotely.

To use the MC-DC3 remote cord, set [I connector function] in the setup menu to [Auto switch] beforehand.

Connecting the MC-DC3 remote cord

Turn the camera off.
Open the cover for the camera’s microphone/headphone/remote cord connectors (q).
Firmly insert the plug of the remote cord (e) into the headphone/remote cord connector (w).
Insert the plug straight into the jack without using excessive force.
- Connect the MC-DC3 remote cord to the headphone/remote cord connector. The MC-DC3 will not function if it is connected to the similar looking external microphone input connector.
Turn the camera on.

Caution: Headphone/remote cord connector

When using headphones with [I connector function] in the setup menu set to [Auto switch], use headphones with a 3-pole plug (plug example: q). Using headphones or a headset with a 4-pole plug (plug example: w) may prevent you from using them as headphones or may cause the camera to malfunction. When using headphones or a headset with a 4-pole plug, set the function to [Headphone].

ML-L7 Remote Control

When paired with the camera via Bluetooth, optional ML-L7 remote controls can be used to control the camera remotely during still photography, video recording, and the like.

The ML-L7 remote control must be paired with the camera before use.
Only one ML-L7 remote control can be paired per camera. When pairing another ML-L7 remote control, only the last paired ML-L7 remote control is enabled.
Also see the documentation supplied with the ML-L7 Remote Control.

Cautions: Using remote controls

The remote control cannot be used in the following cases.
- [ON] is selected for [Airplane mode] in the network menu,
- [iPhone] is selected for [USB] in the network menu, or
- while the camera is connected to and exchanging data with another device via USB.
A connection between the camera and the remote control and a connection (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) between the camera and another device cannot be established at the same time.

Parts of the ML-L7 Remote Control: Names and functions

	Part	Function
1	－ button	Same operation as the W (Q) button on the camera.
2	＋ button	Same operation as the X button on the camera.
3	Video-record button	Press to start recording, and press again to end recording.
4	Power button	Press the button to turn the remote control on. The remote control will automatically connect to the camera with which it is currently paired, assuming it is nearby. If you keep the button pressed for over three seconds, the remote control will enter pairing mode. Pressing the power button while the remote control is on turns off the remote control, after which the status lamp will turn off.
5	Status lamp	The remote control status and shooting operation status are indicated by the color and behavior of the lamp (The remote control status lamp (Z50II)).

	Part	Function
6	Shutter-release button	Press the button to release the shutter. The remote control shutter-release button cannot be pressed halfway. When using autofocus, the shutter is released after focusing with autofocus. The remote control shutter-release button cannot be kept pressed for burst photography. The procedure for taking photographs at a shutter speed of “Bulb” is the same as that for “Time”.
7	Multi selector	Same operation as the multi selector on the camera.

Part

Function

Shutter-release button

Press the button to release the shutter.

The remote control shutter-release button cannot be pressed halfway. When using autofocus, the shutter is released after focusing with autofocus.
The remote control shutter-release button cannot be kept pressed for burst photography.
The procedure for taking photographs at a shutter speed of “Bulb” is the same as that for “Time”.

Multi selector

Same operation as the multi selector on the camera.

	Part	Function
8	J (select) button	Same operation as the J button on the camera.
9	Fn1 (function 1)/Fn2 (function 2) button	Perform the roles assigned via the network menu using [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] > [Assign Fn1 button] and [Assign Fn2 button]. At default settings, the remote control Fn1 button is used to start playback and Fn2 button to display the menus.

The remote control status lamp (Z50II)

Color	Status	Description
Green	Flashing about every second	Detecting paired camera
Green	Flashing quickly (about every 0.5 seconds)	Pairing
Green	Flashing about every 3 seconds	Connected to the camera
Orange	Flashes once	Start shooting photo
Orange	Flashes twice	“Bulb” or “Time” photography ended.
Red	Flashes once	Start recording video
Red	Flashes twice	End recording video

Adjusting focus from the camera

When shooting using the remote control while maintaining the focus position adjusted on the camera, press the shutter-release button on the camera halfway to lock the focus, and then set the focus mode to manual focus.

Standby timer when using the remote control

When the standby timer of the camera expires and the monitor and viewfinder are off, turn on the remote control and then press and hold the shutter-release button or video-record button on the remote control to return to the original state.

Connecting for the first time: Pairing

When using the remote control for the first time, you must pair it with the camera.

Go to [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] in the camera network menu, highlight [Save wireless remote controller], and press J.
- The camera will standby for pairing.
Press and hold the power button on the remote control (3 seconds or longer).
- The camera and remote control will start pairing. In the meantime, the remote control status lamp flashes at about 0.5 second intervals.
- When pairing is complete, the camera and remote control will be connected.
- L and Z will appear in the shooting display.
- If a message indicating that pairing failed is displayed, start over from Step 1.

To connect with a paired remote control

Go to [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] in the camera network menu and select [ON] for [Wireless remote connection (ML-L7)].
Press the remote control power button.
The camera and remote will connect automatically.