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Nikon Z5

Nikon Z5 Key Features:

  • Mirrorless Camera Type
  • 2020-07-01 Release Date
  • Gallery 24.3MP
  • Grid Full Frame Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 675 grams
  • Ideal for Entry Level
  • $1699 MSRP
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Description

The Nikon Z5 is a compact camera that still provides for powerful and sophisticated features.

Pros:

  • Comfortable ergonomics with grip, responsive controls, AF joystick, and touchscreen
  • Produces excellent colors

Cons:

  • Does not have an articulating screen to allow you to view the monitor from in front of the camera.
  • Max of only 4.5 fps burst shooting may not be quick enough
  • Cropped 4K video (1.7x) reduces quality and makes it hard to achieve wide angles
  • Autofocus can be hit or miss

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Tilting LCD
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: .NEF
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 4.5 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/8000
Max Shutter Speed: 30
Bulb

Video

Max Video Resolution:
Max Movie Frame Rate: 60 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: MP4, MOV
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 100
Max ISO: 51200
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:

Mode Dial Options:

Programmed Auto (P)

Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)

Manual (M)

User settings (U1, U2, U3)

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, AF-F - Continuous focus adjustment based on subject movement but when the shutter is pressed halfway, the focus is locked
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 273

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-II
Width: 134 mm
Height: 100.5 mm
Depth: 69.5 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 675 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 470
Dust and moisture resistant
3.5mm External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
HDMI Mini Out Type C
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Face Detection
 Focus Bracket
 Focus Peaking
 HDR
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 In-Camera RAW Conversion
 Interval Shooting
 Movie Editing
 Multiple Exposures
 Simultaneous Photo Video
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
 Zebra Display
Digital Zoom: 0
Image Stabilization: Electronic, Optical (with compatible lens)
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Picture Controls:

  1. Auto
    Flat
    Landscape
    Monochrome
    Neutral
    Portrait
    Standard
    Vivid
    Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)