Hands-On Nikon Z5 Full Review - Where does it fit in Nikon's lineup?
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Hey Lee
In the end, Nikon’s colour science, resolution and crisp sharpness as well as build quality and industrial design in my experience is only equaled by the Leica SL2 at more than twice the price for the body and the lenses
All the others brands may have certain features (mostly unnecessary gimmicks) which are superior but as an overall package they are not Nikon
All the very best
one more great battery life when it comes to photography mode.
I am not a serious video photographer. The Z5 looks like a perfect travel camera for still images, especially with dual SD card slots.
I really like the way you review cameras and present their features (both good and not so good), without feeling a need to knock any brand or camera for what it might not have. So many reviewers seem to think that their use case is the only one that matters. A few go as far as to consider that video performance is the be all and end all, because they use cameras only for vlogs. Keep up the great work!
Just got the Z5. Impressed, really impressed. Come from Fujifilm, and so far am not in doubt that I did the right choice. It's still early, still getting to know it, and though there are some few things which I feel that Fujifilm got right over Niko, the flip screen for example, all in all Nikon seems to have done a much better job with their mirrorless cameras than Fujifilm.
Just got the Z50 for my birthday last week. Honestly it is light and just good for carrying around town.
cheers for adressing nikon cameras and their great z mount lenses, since a lot of youtube channels are only focussing on canon and sony
Nikon is the best!
agreed :)
Those idjits are payed off i don't need a camera that whipes my ass for me. Nikons image fedility is class leading and thats all I care about
The problem the Z's have is a few big name YTer's that just pan them out of hand. They're good. I'm sure they'll pan the II's when they come. Great video.
The Z mount cameras and lenses are fantastic, it's a pity UA-camrs don't give them a fair chance on there channels, I think they have the best mount in the industry, future proofed.
There is so much potential in the Z mount, I've been doing some videos about the new 70-200mm F2.8 and it's fantastic, good to see other UA-camrs praising Nikon, best mount, best ergonomics and best lenses.
People don't understand that on paper specs isn't everything. Ergonomics and ease of use is hardly mentioned in a lot of those videos.
yes as a Nikon low end fan boy
I unsucribed to Tony, Jared and the Angry rambling photograhepr
Matt Grainger has come back to Nikon
I almost jumped to sony because i thought there is just one way to go
But calculated the costs of keeping with nikon get into the Z system and keep.using my nikon lenses
It would have been paying 2000,- after seeling all my other gear and having 800 left with a good deal on the z5
So i figured i buy it and try it out, could send it back if its really terrible
And that thing is a HELL of a camera it just works SOOO good
I even tested out the sony a7 iii of a friend with sony Zeiss and zeiss batis lenses and it mostly could hold up to anything
Eye af and autofocus in general is awesome!
The eye af is good for normal portrait shoots, no problems at all!
I find it to be sometimes even better than the sony, especially with more than one person in the frame, nikon lets you easily switch faces or eyes which the sony doesnt
Its a real joy to use!
So, if you are unsure about the Z system because of youtube videos you watched, try it anyways, might save you a lot of money and bring you a lot of joy with photography!
Finally a camera for photographers, I need basic video and could care less about 4k. I am going to pick this up. Thanks
I have found the Nikon Z series cameras to be exceptional. The biggest thrill was the excellence of the Z-50. With the latest firmware updates for the Z6 & Z7 I find the focus capability exciting. I like the Z-6ii with the battery grip. I like the Z-5 for still images. The low-light capability of the Z cameras is a real winner.
I'm a still photography person only. I don't care one bit about video on my camera. I've been Nikon since late 2004 and they still crush it from my perspective. The spec junkies and UA-cam "experts" are too hung up on just that...the specs. I doubt there's a camera from any of the major manufacturers that you can't get an amazing photo from. It's the person behind the camera that matters.
It’s not the plane. It’s the pilot Mav
Great review of the Z5. It has a label as being a entry level body. It is actually designed for the still images as the priority, video as secondary. The dial was moved to the right near the shutter release as it is found on most of their film cameras, you can change mode settings with one hand without taking your eye off the viewfinder. no need for the info screen, hit the info button and all your info is displayed in the viewfinder, it is also customizable to your preference. With stills you don't need the speed of CF express or XQD, UHS II is ample speed for both JPEG and NEF raw files. The maximum frame rate of 4.5 frames per second is more than enough for the analog photographer, frame rates in film average about 3 1/2 to frames per second with added winders. Pro motor drives will exceed 5 FPS. Video eats memory and demands speed so write speeds are important as the frames per second go up, add log bit rates for grading and the use of XQD and CF express cards comes into the play. BSIS is more important in video filming than in stills, in fact in still images if you shoot the same photo with a CMOS and a BSIS CMOS you can't really see any difference especially in a print. Video is another story. So Nikon replaced the sensor in the Z5 to a regular CMOS sensor as its not needed for stills but this decision affects the Z5 video. If you primary shoot stills then this is the Z body for you. All the durability 80 percent of the features of the Z6, with all the advanced video options scaled down. The Z5 even works with the MB-N10 battery pack. The money you save you can use on a faster and better Z series lens like the Z 50mm F1.2S
I've had my Z5 with the 24-200 and 24-70 for about a month or so, and coming from Fuji have found it a fairly seamless transition. One reason I purchased the Z5 was for for its abundant timelapse features, some of which are unique to this camera (and possibly the D780?). The camera has multiple ways to shoot and render timelapse still images and videos, along with the ability to be powered and operated by a USB-C power bank while charging the battery. In the short time I've had it I've shot a few backyard timelapses and have been quite happy with the results. Now I just need a good astro lens :) Perhaps you would consider doing a video solely on these tl features?
Nikons do have great options for time lapses. Do you want to know more about the time-lapse movie mode or the interval timer?
As I am completely new to Nikon, I do have a few questions. Right now I am basically setting up my camera on a tripod on my back deck and taking unremarkable timelapses just to get used to all the controls and settings. It seems like this camera has had a bit of a lukewarm reception, with people questioning its release. While it may not be the first choice for a performance camera, to me it seems that it has some great features for timelapse photography in particular, some of which have not been seen on any of Nikon's previous cameras. Maybe those features could be marketed a bit better by Nikon to give this camera a unique identity?
I do have one question about the interval timer. I believe in another video you stated that the interval is the time between one shutter opening to the next shutter opening. If I understand this correctly, if I were to shoot star trails and wanted the shutter open for 30 seconds or longer, and then I wanted the next shot to happen as soon as possible after the first shot, would I set the interval to something like 31 or 32 seconds (I understand about having Long Exposure NR off to reduce processing time after each pic is taken)? Thanks for any input on this :)
How do you find the images quality with those 2 lenses? I'm interested in still/landscape shots. Is the dynamic range good enough? The 2 lenses you said it that I'd like to buy me as well
@@ionutvlad I've since switched back to Fuji, but I still think the 24-200 gave excellent IQ (for a superzoom), though with some noticeable CA in certain lighting conditions, even with camera corrections on. Sharpness and contrast was very good though. On the Z5 focus was a bit slow with some hunting in low-light, though I had the Z5 when it was first released, so I think it has had some fw updates since. I would say the 24-70 was optically superior and has better close-focus capabilities, but obviously not the reach.
Seriously tempted to get this camera or a Z6 if they drop the price big time or someone sells one for a good price, I own both Sony and Canon but I just love Nikon every time I use it.
The Z5 will be good for photographers who don't really care for the video or the frames per second, but want a good mirrorless body to take pics with. Studio shoots for portraits, etc. Landscape and architecture pics, macro, etc. However, 4 frames/sec can still get you a good pic of planes, cars and such. You just have to adapt your camera handling techniques to the limitations of the camera.
I'm not sure I agree but I appreciate your thoughts. I just shared a photo on Instagram of a pelican in flight that I shot while on a moving sailboat with this camera. Of course lots of frames per second is fun but certainly not required. I also liked the camera for video!
I really love how the way you explain and eye contact with audience 💖this is so easy to understand 😍thank you 👍🏻
Z50 is a great choice for family personal photos and hobbyists, but for people who also want to use Z5 for professional work as a 2nd camera, the ability to raise shadows in post production without introducing noise from low light photos make the Z5 a compelling choice, and small to travel. Z5 is about $1000 less than Z6ii in Canada, so on a budget Z5 is very good, yet still can produce professional results for many things. (not high fps though but this is no issue for me).
If we look at the Z 5 from a professional photographer's point of view, it blends in well in most applications or use cases. As a snapshot camera for family use. As a backup camera. As a camera for a second shooter in weddings. And depending on your style, as a main camera in wedding genre. I never shoot zooms - primes are faster, smaller and maintain my intuition in focal length/angle and perspective - and this is an easy way financially to have two or three cameras with a prime lens you don't have to swap. As a portrait studio camera, assuming photographer-directed and/or non-professional models. Architecture and interiors. Most macro, wildlife and animal photography. Street photography. Photo journalism in general. It's weather-sealed. Opens up to the phenomenal Z series lenses - skip sharpness for a second and look at the absence (to the human eye) of chromatic aberration. And it comes from a brand that doesn't need class action lawsuits to get the proper service. Put black gaffer tape over the brand name and camera model and when people ask you what camera you use, tell them, did you ask the sculptor about their hammer and chisel? As a tool, it is not in the way, a great help, and the results are what matters.
Note that Nikon NX Studio comes for free, also with the Z 5, and does excellent raw processing. It's limited but should suffice for many applications. It does my Z 7ii files better than Lightroom. It seems like Lightroom doesn't have dedicated raw processing for sensors that lack the fuzzy filter (formally called low-pass filter or anti-aliasing filter). And consequently Lightroom generates a chaotic low level form of Moiré in certain surfaces that naive people call color noise and blame the camera for. But note, Nikon san, that high volume shooters cannot do without Lightroom's asset management and its seamless connection with Photoshop - so you may have to do something about it, one way or another.
If Nikon are reading this, I want more. For my Z 7ii, I expect better support of depth of field in the firmware for all those cases where focus stacking will not work and I want to have a single shot in the old fashioned way, with my Z 1.8S lenses (I have all of them). And I think you can improve the AI in the way your AF works with improved "computer vision" by looking at more than the specialized AF photosites in the sensor and/or improving the AI if you already take the rest of the sensor into account - that would allow the camera to better recognize what it is "looking at", improve its raw processing (JPEG, MPEG, etc.) and improve its AF and auto exposure even more. I have high expectations of firmware v2. With the Z 7, I migrated to "Z" at firmware v2 and v3 was reasonable. The second Expeed in Mk ii must enable you to do much more, IMO. With the current firmware, even the improved 1.2, some form of auto AF is jumping around the camera's frame, seemingly at random and not intuitive. After all, you want to beat those other brands who's only strategy has been to kill Japan Optical?
As a hobbyist who's making the transition to mirrorless, and as someone who shoots mostly stationary subjects, the z5 really is the perfect choice. Cropped 4k video is a legitimate concern, but 4k is 4k, and I would rather invest money in lenses. Like the excellent 14-30 S wide angle zoom referenced in this video. Even with the ominous-sounding 1.7x crop factor, you end up with something very close to a 24-50mm equivalent (I think I recognize that range from somewhere).
Auto focus responsiveness didn't appear to meet the same performance of the Z6 when I used it for a couple of weddings. It was slightly behind for sure. It's a terrific camera, but the auto focus isn't quite as snappy as the Z6.
i think due to Z5 old sensor. but did you miss shoots due to focus on Z5?!
Fabulous review! I really like the way you put things into perspective; ref. comparing the Z5 with the Z50 and explicitly explaining how the Z6/Z7 and Sony A7 are top models. Great channel👍
Really like your review style!! Very clear, methodical and non biased!! Love your review on the Z50 which I’ll be purchasing soon, as a backup to my D500 ( my favorite Nikon)!! Keep the great videos coming!! 😁✌🏼❤️📸
i'm considering the Nikon Z5 or the Canon EOS RP. I'm an amateur photographer who's stepping up from Panasonic G7. I don't have any lenses and at least in the beginning I'll be sticking to kit lenses. I do like the form factor and the handling of the Canon better. I don't care about the video part. But based on the still that I've seen posted online, it seems that Nikon's jpegs are sharper with more beautiful colors. Has this been anybody's experience with the Nikon as well?
I have the Z5 with kit lens and FTZ. Shot a wedding in June with it. Also took my D750 but Z5 was doing so well with adapted lenses, just kept using it. Battery held up all day long even though I had spare batteries with me.
Hey Patrick. I see that u have Nikon z5. I am getting mine next Tuesday and plus will order 24-50 lense online to feel more comfortable. It is my first time
Z5 is a great camera and closing in on the popularity of the D750 for weddings and general photography. A wise choice. @tiffannywilliams5150
Thanks for posting. Im about to buy this camera, kinda doubted a bit and wanted to go for Z7 but I stopped after knowing that the cards are so crazy expensive and also needed to get extra stuff in order to read the cards... I think it is to much money... I'll be doing family portraits, newborn, etc.. hugs❤❤❤
I must admit I have a Fuji, which I love. But I'm strangely drawn to Nikon. Not sure if it's just the look of their cameras, or that they are a bit of an outsider. I'd seriously consider a Z5 if I were to upgrade to full frame.
I'm a Nikon user. If they really wanted to invite more people into the system, they shouldn't have left out enthusiast and content creators which look for a hybrid camera. Z50 is crippled by no IBIS and flip down screen. Same with the Z5 with only a tilt screen.
For more "serious" or purist users, there are already the Z6, Z6ii, Z7, Z7ii. For the Z5 target market, which is an introduction into full frame, feature should be more rounded than specific. Because it introduces the user so it should show that the full frame system does everything well and not excel in just 1 thing specifically. Like what Sony did with the A7 - A7r series for high res/mp count. A7 series for mid, A7s for video and low light, A7c for introduction to full frame.
Also their APS-C system in tiers like like Nikon DSLRs. Nikon had the D3xxx (entry), D5xxx/Dxx (mid), D7xxx (upper). They should release an upper level APS-C with IBIS and fully articulating screen with N-LOG with USB-C charging.
They should also push for 3rd party lens support as their Z mount is still limited. Tamron already announced their 17-70/2.8 in E-mount.
So many choices for me now as I want to upgrade from my 7100 and not sure whether to go for the Z 50, Z 5 or go for a used 750
IMO Z5 kill D750 ... with Z5 you can use any F mount lenses or sigma lenses without worry about AF tune and i see video explain that Z5 buffer is bigger than D750 ... so say goodbye to D750 .. Iam photographer came from D610 and i will update to Z5 or Z6 soon.. "sorry for my bad English"
I was a long term d750 & d780 shooter. I skipped the z6 at release due to the lack of lenses and dual card slots. I got the Z5 the day it came out and enjoy it so much as a portrait and event shooter. I miss the battery grip and miss the bigger body. Eye AF did change my workflow and worth the upgrade from d750.
@@MohamedMagdy-rc2sz thanks for this. I am an amateur photographer who uses it to help me deal with my sight loss.
If the price comes down a bit for the Z5 then I would seriously consider it but I am still looking at the price of second hand 750 and saw a few that are being sold off by camera shops with the kit lens for crazy prices. The camera has only been used as a shop display model so they are brand new
@@darnellreid458 thanks. I have had a wee shot with the Z50 and Z6 in a camera shop and they feel just well like a Nikon and the buttons etc were just in the right places etc.
As I only do photography as a hobby it will be a major purchase for me so I will see what happens later in the year especially if the price of the Z5 comes down a wee bit
Great review !!!! What do suggest I should get as am entry level mirrorless camera ? Nikon Z50 or Z5
Thank you for another informative and great review! Your reviews always help me direct my photo business's resources efficiently and you do so in a positive, constructive and cheerful manner. Please keep up the great work! Have you ever considered producing a video on general photography business approaches that you know and endorse? Thanks again!
If you compare between Nikon z5 or Canon r8.... Which one you prefer ??
I have a story and a question. I bought the z50, twice. It didn’t work out for me. Both cameras froze up on me as I was trying to view my photos. All I did was turn the camera on and press the button to view my photos and both cameras froze. I was not able to scroll through my photos and I wasn’t able to shut the camera off either. Nothing worked but taking the battery out, waiting, then putting the battery back in. Have you ever had this problem with the z50? Two different z50’s did this, which I find strange. I have given up on Nikon. It seems poor quality to me.
How did you format the cards? This could be that the card was not formatted properly.
I wonder if Nikon will introduce a ASP-C Z mount with IBIS and 'full' weather sealing. When I was looking to upgrade from a D5200 I was looking at the Z5 and then found the Z50, after y'alls video and Ken Rockwell's glowing review I went in and have been jazzed about it. The low FPS, the cropped (vs super sampled on the Z50) and the strange choice to put a BSI-CMOS in the Z50,Z6,Z7 but a CMOS in the Z5 makes the Z5 feel like an incomplete 'step-up' from a Z50.
shush and buy a full frame.
Seriously looking into the Z5 as an upgrade to my 7100
Me tooo❤
My temporarily Z5 can become my first gear body. I am waiting for Nikon Z6 iii . But due to trip this year Jan to Taiwan mostly for landscape which finished few month ago ,. So I get temporarily Z5 first and I don't expect alot from this camera except for nightscape landscape shooting comparable to Z6 I and II. To my surprise I really happy with Z5 in all suitations for photography and using 24mm for video , I don't mind crop video also. Last week I just loaned from Nikon center to try out Z6 II, I shot side by side in both camera, the image can't really tell even zoom in 300%. I will wait how Z6 III can do more. In meantime I m not so keen on Z6II as I don't see any reason to change. The reason Z6II can shoot high FPS when I shooting birds in flight.
Z5 vs Z50 - what’s the final verdict? I have an arsenal of full frame Z lenses however portability means a lot to me. Also I keep thinking the built in flash on the z-50 could be useful, but I cannot ignore that I would be wasting field of view by using full frame lenses on DX and the fact that it does not have ibis.
I just want to see someone turn it on then off then back on. And show a DSLR in the same view. Trying to see how responsive Z mirrorless bodies are to being powered out. Are they slow to 'boot'?
A few of us ran into focusing issues with the Z5. Indoor medium stills (no problem with eye/face tracking) light conditions with the same lenses. Various subjects around an office with medium or better contrast. I was comparing my Z50 and Z5 side-by-side and swapping lenses. The Z5 seemed to hunt A LOT more and sometime 2-3 rounds of hunting where the Z50 rarely hunted under identical settings and conditions. On the firmware 2.00. Both low light a7/a11 off and on did not matter. We're trying tin pin this down on dpreview, but haven't had much help. Even after a month of use I had not noticed it (mostly shooting outdoors though) until someone pointed it out and I tested it.
PS I had the Z6II pre-ordered anyway, and had to return the Z5, and I think the issue is a simple firmware update, and I had even shot some outdoor sporting events with no trouble.
Leigh - what do you think about the Z5 from a 1080p video quality perspective? I think the natural competitors for this camera are the Canon RP and the Sony a7 II.
The crop makes me consider this strictly a 1080p camera, but there's still plenty you can do with HD footage. When the D750 was released, it was said that the video from it was quite good, so I'm guessing the Z5 video looks similar to that.
So with the deals, I just picked one of these up. This has become my new favorite Z camera to shoot with. Great with low light and pictures retain enough detail (ie. the AA filter is not that noticeable except upon close inspection and in certain circumstances). I mean my Z7 still has it's place in the bag (for landscape, portraiture, and as my primary camera for everything else, but the Z5 has become my favorite walkaround cmera because of it's ISO capabilities, as I can still get relatively clean images up to 6400 without too much noise and this (in my tests and experiences) gives it a 2-stop advantage over my Z7's (although my Z7's will still remain my primary choice for landscape and portraits and also as a body I bring when I travel, but I now hike with the Z5 over the Z7 because of the flexibility it offers).
Finally got the Z5 with that tiny little kit lens. My first ever foray into full frames, jumping from that entry level APS-C Canon I've been using for years.....so far I have been astonished with the quality of the photos, especially so as this is the quality from a kit lens, not even from an 'S' lens. With IBIS and weather proofing and practically the same magnesium build and button layout without skimping on any single button from the Z6/7, this camera is a bargain!
Loved your review thoroughly! Subbed! Cheers from India!
I am torn between this camera and the Canon EOS RP. This would be my first Full frame camera and I will be doing stills 95% of the time. I actually am leaning towards this camera since it is newer, and the Z lenses seem to be a bit more affordable than Canon's line, but I am a little scared because many other channels and reviews seem to lean towards Canon or Sony.
I have z50 and I am using it for street photography and getting poor results, lens is the 28mm f2.8 AFC with wide area, firmware up to date, thanks
My problem with Nikon is in 2020 is we still don't have photo and video backup. I.was hoping the Z6 II would rectify this. Hopefully Nikon will do this before the A74 is announced.
Nikon D750 or Nikon Z5? What do you recommend for photography? Thanks
I'm a volunteer photographer at two zoos. The video and the frames-per-second don't matter to me, but I am interested in the Z5's performance in low light. If I move up to a Z5 from my D3300 DSLR, is it safe to assume that I'll see an improvement in my ability to photograph bats and lemurs indoors? I never use a flash.
Pro entry level cam its good build and sealing i see no problems with it but i dont have it i use a d780
I love the specs on the Z 5! However, the price is a bit high. I'll wait a few months & see if they cut the price.
How is the camera’s performance with regard to astrophotography?
Z5 is $1749 and Z6 is $1999 in Canada. I own a Z50 with the kit lens but "crave" full frame. The most I like about Z5 is IBIS. I also know Nikon will neglect APSC in terms of lenses, as they always do. I can dream about APSC Z 35 mm f/1.8 for $200, it just will not happen. I have an FTZ but I want improved sharpness of Z lenses. Should I get Z5 or Z6? Z50 has an "elephant in the room". No lenses for a foreseeable future.
I’m going to be taking pictures at events of people and food. Would you recommend getting an external flash?
Leigh/Ray; as a hobbyist/backyard astrophotographer, how do you guys find the Z5 for astro?
Another good and useful video! Some youtubers seem to enjoy bashing anything not matching cracy top standards. Nikon has more professional offers than the Z5 - no question. Compared the the original Canon R it looks rather good. And I don't even need 2 Card slots.
If I should get rid of my car for good and then treat myself another FF-body, I don't find the choice between Z5 and the old D750 so easy. They will be at the same price point soon, I guess. The D750 goes so well with D lenses (dreaming of the f2.0 135mm). And it works consistently well in low temperatures - By the way, you and Raymond as outdoor people, do you ever shoot in like the 15 to -10 Fahrenheit range. Not talking about SIberia or the Grand North. In my moderately cold alpine conditions mirrorless tend to put me back to Rollei with one role of film days. Only Rollei's 12 photos, you could count on them. Or squeeze out even 13. With mirrorless I might well come back emptyhanded
Hello Leigh, just saw your video on the Z5. I currently have a Z50 with the kit lens 16-50 which I am not trilled about. Nikkor glass is usually amazing. So i was looking to change to the Z5. Which you stated is not necessary. Would you recommend the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens with the crop would make it a 52.5 as a good prime addition to my Z50?
Can you offer Ny observations about the two kit lens options in terms of image quality? I can see a place and use/ rationale for going with either. Thanks, craig
I love the Nikon z mount and the cameras made on it so far, I just wish there were more lenses (especially at the lower end of the market) I'm super excited for the pancake lenses or some cheap primes to hit the market (even if they're f/2 or f/2.8 something.) The f1.8 lenses right now are frankly too expensive (except for the 50mm which is in line with a nice sigma or tamron of similar quality, the sigma art is 1.4 at that price though.)
24 to 200 kit lens is good or not ?
I have it on my Z5... excellent lens depending on what you are wanting to do with it... but the quality of the lens and the output is very good.
The missing top LCD would drive me crazy.
Excellent video 😊!
And what do You think about macro photography with Nikon Z5...?? Example nikkor 105 mm f 2,8 macro Z Lens??
Certainly a beauty, this camera. But I really can not afford that ! I use my Fujifilm XT3 and put the film simulation on Across. That also gives very, very nice results!! Oké, it has ‘only’ an 26MP APSC sensor - but it’s affordable and It gives me a lot of fun to shoot with.
Great video, I'm considering the Z6II as a main body and Z5 as backup - although part of me wants to go for the Z7 because of its higher megapixels
if I run a dx lens on the z5 and have apsc mode turned on. Does shooting video add another 1.5 crop?
Have a D3300 with a 17-55 f2.8, 35mm f1.8, 70-200 f4. thinking of switch to a Z5 and going full frame or should I go z50 with ftz to retain the glass I currently have?
So how is the 5 in regards to easy access to make quick prompt changes....since the buttons aren't located on the outside of the camera? Preset most of the settings...best advice?
I have the Z5 and love it... five lenses... don't need video... using it for portrait and event work... but now I want an lesser cost second/backup camera... Any thoughts about using the Z50 or should I just wait to buy another Z5? I have asked this question on the forums and else where on YT... Just can't make the deciding decision... I watch both of your videos on the Z50 and Z5 and they are very helpful... thanks.
My problems I have with the Z5 is that there is 2 SD slots and not XQD slots or even 1 XQD card slot and the biggest one is the price. You can get a z6 for 200 more dollars and get a better camera
This is true, but on the other hand one can save $200 if the Z5 has all the features one needs. The Z5 will, of course, eventually drop a bit in price.
That's the beauty of the Z system as it grows - you have options! :)
I'd take 2 SD card slots over 1 XQD
200 dollars more for Z6? No. You need to fork out at least another 150 dollars for one XQD card, and even more if including the XQD card reader. Now that makes it around 400-500 dollars more than Z5. That is a lot of money to ask where the real difference between the 2 can only be seen when shooting 4K video, everything else? More or less the same. And remember, many reviewers said the 1080p footage from Z5 is one of the best around. It means Z5 is still an "okay" video camera for photographers who shoots videos casually for youtube or social medias. Conclusion is, no. Z6 is not a "better camera". But it is a better "video camera".
@@sttv1570 agreed! I think the z5, when it goes on sale is going to be huge for Nikon. It's literally the perfect camera for I'd say most shooters in a significantly better price point than the a7iii which is a worse camera over all.
Z6 have a BSI sensor, Nikon gave the Z5 a cheaper sensor. What difference does that make?
It makes about 1 stop of difference in the quality of shadows at high ISO. In good light there will not be any discernible difference at all.
@@baronsilverton6504 Thank you
@@TVe200 No worries - again, unless you shoot at really hi ISO and in really dark conditions this should not really matter to you.
Nothing you'd notice. Look at the Canon R5 and R6, no BSI sensor either. People actually prefer the look of images from a non-bsi sensor a lot of the time.
Thank you very much Madame...you make my morale very high to have this camera..Nikon Z5......
With the Nikon Z5 having two Sd card slots I think that Nikon needs to at least bump the video specs more at least upto the Nikon Z50 standard
Great information, but can you list the lenses you tested again. Thanks!
Can I use this camera or the ZFC as a backup camera along with my Z6 for weddings and events
Great value for your money 😊
it had a five axis image stabilization?
Hi, I'm wondering if you were still planning on doing more videos on the Z5 (as you mentioned you would). This video is a little over 1 1/2 years old and I'm curious to know more about this camera.
Can you send me Nikon Z5 the Noise Level from ISO 100 to ISO 12000 effect of Noise.
Really enjoyed this review. Have you tried this camera with the 24-200mm lens?
I produce social media content for the Army and I've included this camera on the equipment list for future novice photographers in our unit. 4k, 120p slo-mo, and external recording is not needed. For basic video applications how does this camera fare?
greatings from germany..i bought a nikon z5 and i would know somthing about cleaning the z5 after a walk in rain or dust... how did you clean or dry the cam?... thank you...
Thanks for including such great San Diego footage and shots, it was great to see my home 🤣
Great review. Thank you
Just bought one and I find the playback in the evf in indoor light is quite blotchy and soft and not crisp as compared to the lcd or live view. Is that true of all z5’s or did I get a bad one???? I have two more weeks to return or exchange. Thoughts anyone?
Hi I've just watched your video, I currently have a olympus omd and had a problem with it that olympus sorted under warranty which I couldn't fault. But I've lost faith in it. I've always loved Nikons but never actually owned 1 choose the Canon fs1e, yes I'm that old! But I've been looking at Nikon and I don't know which to go for. It's between the Z50, Z fc or the Z5, I am just a hobbyist and I suppose don't really need an all singing all dancing camera just 1 that covers thet basics well as most of the stuff that are selling points I wouldn't even use. So which would you go for in your opinion?
I guess that 1.7x 4k crop perfectly complements my dx lenses! Thanks Nikon!
Hi, I'm moving from d750 to mirrorless world, choosing between d50 and d5. find it very difficult to decide given all the pros and cons of the 2, plus the large price gap. How should I compare and choose the right one, pls help and thanks.
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NIkon just needs to up it's AF game in the Z series and they would have a very competitive line of cameras. Hopefully the rumored Z9 will address this (and hopefully make good use of the dual processor design found in the new Z6 and Z7 gen 2 bodies). And through firmware updates to the Gen 2 Z bodies we may see some major improvements. And (for instance) the Z II cameras may not be operating at full capacity yet in regards to their dual processor design. For all we know, they may only be operating at partial capacity seeing that the AF speed between the Gen 1 and 2 bodies is not really ditinguishable, yet Nikon gives us a second processor in the refreshed bodies. My hope is that Nikon is in fact working on a firmware revision that will some how bring back most/all of the 3D tracking that was found in the DSLRs using the dual processor design in the new Z bodies.
I mean now that NIkon has addressed a lot of the criticisms of the gen 1 bodies (lack of a second card slot, USB charging and battery grip options, along with 4k60 video) now they need to focus on AF performance in the Z to bring them up to spec to what the Canon and Sony offerings have, or Nikon will get left behind really quick, as Sony and Canon will likely release their next round of cameras before Nikon releases a Mark III to the Z6/Z7. Again, the rumored Z9 may change that, but we will have to see. And again, Nikon appears to have botched their numbering scheme, and should have called the Z6 and Z7 something like Z700 and Z600, and the Z7000 for the Z50, to maintain consistency in their numbering scheme which is often used to determine various feature and format levels within the DSLR line. And they should have saved the Z6/Z7 names for the pro level ML equivalents to the D5/D6. But in the end, I guess it's just a name. Canon's DSLR naming was confusing too, like 7D (which is an APS-C camera) and the 6D (which is a full frame).
So can you explain the Sony numbering system
@@Digmen1 Sony's is a bit easier to figure out: a6000-line is APS-C more or less entry level bodies, a7s is the full frame entry level, a7I-III is the mid-range, a7R is the pro-sumer, and a9 is their pro/sports shooter, at least how the average person would classify them. obviously a pro could shoot with an a6000 bodies if they wanted to and a beginner could use an a9. My point is that the Sony lines are a bit easier to identify in terms of sensor type, whereas with Nikon's DSLR and Canon's they aren't. It's not like all Canon single-digitl bodies (6D, 7D, etc) are the same sensor, thus making it more confusing is someone was looking for a specific sensor format (APS-C or FF). It would be harder to just go based on name. Same with Nikon. The D100, D200, D300, and D500 are all APS-C sensors but the D600-D850 bodies are full frame. One who was not familiar with Nikon's numbering might assume the D100-D850 line was one or the other.
Would love to see you do a Z5 comparison to the D780.
I am confused, does the Z5 crop 4K no matter the frame rate or just at 60fps?
What lens do you you recommend for zoom and portraits with z5?
Enjoyed your review... thanks for comments on Z series gear...
Can you please tell NIKON that please add Rule of Third and RGB live Histogram? Please please let them know.
Hi thanks for the review im an existin nikon user df and d300s and im looking at a z camera to adapt lenses and im considering z5 or z6 or alternatively a sony how do they go with adapted glass
Does the D7500 offer the same image quality as the Z5 or Z50?
The D7500 has pretty much the same sensor as the Z50. Except the Z50 now has a new processor and phase detection built into the sensor. Image quality is very close. You would be happy with both.
The Z5 has a full frame sensor. It's around 250% bigger. So it gives much better noise control and dynamic range. But it also costs a bit more. The Z5 also has anti shake built into the body, so every lens will have the IBIS system working.
Hope this helps.
Z6ii/Z7Iii, iPhone 12 pro max, Sony a7IV...It's going to be an expensive Christmas!
When will third party lenses like Sigma and Tamron come to the z System
I have a Z50 now but always craved full frame, is it worth upgrading to Z5, not too concerned about video, I have an Iphone 12 pro max
I had a Z50 but quite honestly I found it too small to hold and use. Picture quality was fine but I reckon I must have big hands. Anyway I took a bit of a hit and traded it for a z6II and that's a much better fit especially with a grip. Also image quality is great. The main command dial is slightly harder to use I feel than on the z50 but the z6II has a host of features I am still getting my head round
Awesome video, as usual. Even though I no longer use the Z line of cameras, I totally agree with you on the performance of the cameras. I think the OOC pictures of the Z cameras are the best by far from any camera I’ve used and I have a Leica SL2 and a Hasselblad X1Dii right now. Thanks again for this review! Elie
Z5 noise patterns is better than the z6 weird ass eyeball swirly looking pattern in the greys and blank ares of a photo and you don't see banding from the phase detect strips so ill take the z5 image quality over the z6
I would love to see how the Z5 works together with Leica M summicron, specifically the 35mm % 50mm
Pretty cool, thanks. Have you experienced Z 24-200 with this body ?
For photos, Nikon still the best. Z5. 👌
Which camera is better for outdoor as well as indoor shoots EOS RP or Z 5 Nikon
Nikon z5
Easy, it's the Nikon Z5, it has a much better sensor. But I have seen the EOS RP on sale for a much cheaper price, and it's still a good camera.
did you find any difference between z5 and z6/7 in the level of the EVF blackout during shooting slow or fast?
I didn't notice a difference, though I didn't do a side-by-side comparison.
@@LeighAndRaymond thanks so much Leigh! i like your reviews too much dear. Z5 is definitely a win!
I find that the playback in the evf is quite soft and sorta blotchy and noisy in indoor photos. Have you experienced that?