When Nikon launched its new Z50 II camera, the first thing highlighted at the press briefing was that it had a new button not seen on any other camera previously. That button is the Picture Control button, designed to give quick access to the ‘looks’ that are applied to images when processed in-camera. Press the button, scroll the rear dial, and the desired effects are cycled through and applied instantly to your image as you look through the viewfinder or peer at the rear screen.
While Picture Controls have been a staple on Nikon bodies since the early days of digital, on other Nikons this requires delving into a menu system to choose between Picture Controls. Nikon has provided the shortcut on the Z50 II to provide convenience to the Gen Z photographers it is targeting.
