Z50 II

I can't speak for the Canon; I shoot full frame Z bodies, 80-90% corporate/industrial video and some corporate stills/product shoots. The little Z50ii is my little gimbal monster though - it punches way above its weight/price. Nikon simply didn't cripple the thing in any meaningful way. It lacks in-

The Z50 II is an excellent camera and would be a good entry point into the Nikon Z system.

The Z50ii is Nikons best APSC body right now, it's more than enough for most things. If you want to do more video focussed stuff then maybe a Z6III would be an options as it's a great hybrid body but it'd also very expensive

Okay, so a couple of things That is absolutely the right camera to start learning photography - good job. Until the Z50II came out I always recommended the ZFc but for various reasons the Z50II is now the better choice Don't buy new. See if Nikon has that exact gear available refurbished at a discou

Nikon would've broke the bank with how much something along the lines of a z500 would sell. Correct me if I'm wrong, but z50ii proves that there's still demand for aps-c mirrorless bodies. D500 is one of the best cameras that nikon has ever made in my opinion, and a mirrorless alternative with ibis

Z50ii, look for the 2-lens kit on Nikon’s refurb sale. It’s hands down Nikon’s best entry-level wildlife camera.

I would get the Z50 II with both kit lenses. Both lenses are very sharp, lightweight, and excellent value, especially when purchased as part of the kit. On NikonUSA.com, adding the 50–250mm to the 16–50mm kit is only about $250 more than buying the body with just the 16–50mm. It's well worth the ext

I am a little confused. What is your biggest concern: weight or the lack of affordable lens choices? If it's weight, I'd pick up a Z50 II with the two kit lenses for those times when you want to travel light. Since it has the same Expeed 7 processor as your Z6 III, I think it's a much better choice

As a fellow hobbyist, I don't see anything wrong in sticking to the D500 (shutter replacement, or second used body) if you're satisfied with it. Great value, great performance... Now, if you're curious, why not rent a Z to try it... As someone else suggested, Z50 II would the only option for sports

Z50 II for $650 is really nice. I don't think you can buy a better camera for $650 USD new or used