The whispers about Nikon producing a mirrorless full-frame camera at an entry-level price are growing louder. So much louder that the new camera, which will be the latest addition to their Z series, has already been given a name: the Nikon Z5.
The Z5 is likely to be a "lite" version of the current Z6, so we might see a shift from the Z6's XQD card to a SD card slot. With the cost of XQD cards and the extensive use of SD cards, it seems likely this will happen.
The all-important sensor is something else to keep an eye on. There are some suggestions the Z5 will include the same high-quality sensor as the Z6. However, with the cost-cutting required to bring the Z5 to market at an affordable price, some in the camera industry are wondering if the sensor from the D750 might be used instead. This will obviously keep the Z6 at another level from the new Z5, which is an important selling point, but the thought of the two stablemates sharing the same sensor is an enticing one.
Lenses are another important component of course, and the feeling is that non-premium Z lenses will be used to keep the Z5 at an entry level price. While non-premium lenses on a Nikon camera still promise to deliver excellent results, they may lack top-end features such as weather sealing. An announcement on the Z5 is imminent, so all rumours and speculation will soon be replaced by concrete details. We'll keep you posted!
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Nikon Z5 review
Nikon has done a great job with yet another solid camera release. Although the Nikon Z5 is priced below most other full-frame cameras on the market, it is a very capable tool that can make stunning images, especially when paired with nice lenses.
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens VOK040ZA review
As mirrorless cameras go the Nikon is easy to use, has a wonderful viewfinder, introduces improved autofocus features, and feels pitched to the correct kind of audience. Despite a low burst shooting speed and video capture that's outclassed by the competition, that still all adds up to what's...- Great image quality from full-frame sensor
- Huge potential from new Z mount lenses
- Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale
- Autofocus system adds Eye/Face/Pet detection
- Video offering much stronger from competition
- Low burst shooting speed
- Not a full vari-angle screen (it's tilt-angle only)
- Single area AF can struggle a little in lower light
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens VOK040YA review
As mirrorless cameras go the Nikon is easy to use, has a wonderful viewfinder, introduces improved autofocus features, and feels pitched to the correct kind of audience. Despite a low burst shooting speed and video capture that's outclassed by the competition, that still all adds up to what's...- Great image quality from full-frame sensor
- Huge potential from new Z mount lenses
- Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale
- Autofocus system adds Eye/Face/Pet detection
- Video offering much stronger from competition
- Low burst shooting speed
- Not a full vari-angle screen (it's tilt-angle only)
- Single area AF can struggle a little in lower light
Nikon Z5 review
Users of Nikon’s DSLR cameras will find the small and lightweight Z5 has a familiar control layout and its menu is similarly structured. The bright, high-res EVF and touch-screen monitor will also make transitioning to mirrorless easy.
Nikon Z5 review: the best value stills-oriented full-framer
The Nikon Z5 is arguably the best bang-for-your-buck stills-oriented camera on the market. Image quality from its 24MP sensor is just tad behind class-leading and much of its design, from the build-quality to the ergonomics, is borrowed from higher-end Nikon Z models. Autofocus performance is also solid; reliable face and eye detect make it a great choice for documenting family/friends. Video performance is the one area the Z5 does not excel: 4K video is heavily cropped. But it does offer respectable Full HD capture with the added benefit of in-body image stabilization for hand-held shooting.- Just about anyone seeking a well-priced, stills-oriented full-frame mirrorless camera.
- Video shooters. Those wishing to capture super-fast action (in which Z5's 4.5 fps burst may not be quick enough)
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens VOK040ZA review
The Nikon Z5 is arguably the best bang-for-your-buck stills-oriented camera on the market. Image quality from its 24MP sensor is just tad behind class-leading and much of its design, from the build-quality to the ergonomics, is borrowed from higher-end Nikon Z models.- Just about anyone seeking a well-priced
- stills-oriented full-frame mirrorless camera.
- Video shooters
- Those wishing to capture super-fast action (in which Z5's 4.5 fps burst may not be quick enough).
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens VOK040YA review
The Nikon Z5 is arguably the best bang-for-your-buck stills-oriented camera on the market. Image quality from its 24MP sensor is just tad behind class-leading and much of its design, from the build-quality to the ergonomics, is borrowed from higher-end Nikon Z models.- Just about anyone seeking a well-priced
- stills-oriented full-frame mirrorless camera.
- Video shooters
- Those wishing to capture super-fast action (in which Z5's 4.5 fps burst may not be quick enough).
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens VOK040ZA review
First introduced in July 2020 , Nikon Z5 is a 24.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.- Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- 5-axis Image Stabilization
- Articulating Screen
- 4K (UHD) Video
- Touch Screen
- Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
- Face Detection Focusing
- 24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
- 51.200 Max ISO
- 273 Focus Points
- Large 3.2 Screen
- 1.040k dots LCD Resolution,...
- Low Battery Life: 470 shots
- Heavy Body: 675g
- 1.70x crop on 4K Videos
Nikon Z5 review
Nikon's most affordable full format Z camera Nikon Z5 is best in its class in one area, but has some shortcomings and costs too much.- Trustworthy, weatherproof construction, impeccable ergonomics with a sharp viewfinder, lightning-fast autofocus in most cases, and the best still image quality in the class.
- Powerful cropping on 4K video, low shooting rate, the price is almost the same as the Nikon Z6.
Nikon Z5 review
The Nikon Z5 is great for landscape photography. It takes clean, detailed photos with plenty of dynamic range to capture a wider array of detail in high-contrast landscapes. It also manages noise levels quite well in low light.- Excellent image quality., Amazing ergonomics., Great battery life., Sturdy and weather-sealed.
- Not especially portable.
