How to livestream with the Z50II

John Bogna •Tehnologija in znanje•16 sep. 2025•3 min. branja

A compact tool to help kick-start your content

Livestreaming – or just streaming for short – has never been more popular or more accessible. And there are a tonne of camera options on the market for beginning streamers, vloggers and content creators. Here we’ll go over how the Z50II mirrorless camera can help you get started on your streaming dreams, whatever you want to cover.

Setting up your Z50II for livestreaming

Connecting your Z50II to a computer or smart device is easy, since it comes with a USB cable. To ensure you can connect and stream easily, go to the network menu (the globe icon surrounded by two arrows) and select the ‘USB streaming (UVC/UAC)’ option by pressing OK. You’ll now be in the correct USB mode to stream.

Once connected, you’ll see a prompt to begin streaming, along with a standby message (STBY) on your camera’s display. Your camera uses the settings you have applied for video recording when you stream, so dial those in as you see fit.

When you start streaming, the message on your screen will change from STBY to LIVE to indicate that you are live streaming video… and you’re off. The Z50II streams video in a maximum quality of 1080p HD and records your video files in MJPEG (audio format PCM, 16-bit stereo).

Which lenses should you use for streaming?

While there’s no one perfect lens for live streaming, there are a few that work well because they provide things such as variable focal lengths or a wide, bright aperture. Try these lenses with your Z50II and see how they compare:

NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR – super-compact zoom lens
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ – extra-wide angle
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR – versatile zoom with a super-wide range
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE – wide aperture all-rounder prime, DX 42mm equivalent

You don’t need to have every single lens here. Just choose one to start. Consider your needs and budget, then select accordingly. You can always add to your kit later on. If you’re streaming in a small space, such as a bedroom desk set-up, it may be best to choose a wider angle to get everything you want in the frame.

A compact tool to help kick-start your content

Setting up your Z50II for livestreaming

Which lenses should you use for streaming?

NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR – super-compact zoom lens
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ – extra-wide angle
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR – versatile zoom with a super-wide range
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE – wide aperture all-rounder prime, DX 42mm equivalent

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Live streaming tips for beginners

First, quality is key. A polished appearance lends a sense of professionalism to your content. Couple 1080p HD video quality with a good shotgun mic or lavalier mic that clips to your shirt and your videos will stand above their more mundane counterparts.

Put some thought into your space. Many streamers display posters, souvenirs or signs behind them. If you don’t have anything to personalise your space yet, focus on making it as clean and free of distractions as you can.

Decide what platform you’d like to stream on. The two largest at the time of this writing are Twitch and YouTube, both of which let you create an account for free.

Invest in accessories such as a tripod and lighting, if possible. You’ll want to light yourself well, so consider an LED constant light with a large modifier like a softbox to diffuse the light and make it less harsh. In a pinch, window light also works quite well.

Choose the type of streaming you want to do. If you enjoy gaming, you can stream yourself playing games you enjoy or create reaction content to funny or interesting videos. You can do cooking streams or fitness content.

If you aren’t sure, try out a few categories and see what you like. Find the things that are fun for you to engage with. Nobody wants to be stuck streaming something they don’t like for hours at a time just to try and get views.

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