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The flagship D5 model from Nikon is as good as it gets, capable of capturing excellent stills and stunning video
There’s always excitement with the arrival of a high-end camera and the release of the Nikon D5 was no exception. The D5 takes over from the D4S as Nikon’s flagship camera. This model is the highest resolution full-frame Nikon camera, and has been built to meet the advancements and innovations in the full-frame market as well as meeting the many needs of professional shooters.
There’s a brand-new 20.82 MP full-frame sensor that operates across a wide native range of ISO 100 to 102400, which can be ramped up to an outstanding 3.280.000-equivalent, making image capture even in the poorest lighting conditions a possibility. The newly designed sensor improves autofocus, metering and image processing, which ensures that this camera is capable of producing outstanding imagery.
The innovative D5 houses the EXPEED 5, which is Nikon’s most powerful processor ever. The new processor is able to harness the vast power of the new FX-format CMOS sensor, exceeding the D4S’s 16MP. A second processor has even been included just for autofocus. The new Multi-CAM 20K AF system boasts a huge 153 points, which is a massive three times more than its D4S predecessor. When all of this power is teamed with one of the brilliant NIKKOR lenses the image quality is incredible.
The extremely powerful D5 is a must-have for professionals. It ‘s a solid camera that will withstand years of use from even the most demanding shooter. The D5 has a touchscreen, which lets you swipe through images, zoom into details and much more. The cleverly designed DSLR also has a viewfinder blind, which photographers shooting long-exposures will find to be a valuable addition.
The camera comes with secondary command dials with AF controls that enable the user to effortlessly switch to portrait shooting. There is even a second LCD screen that displays white balance, among other things.
Summary
The D5 matches and may even exceed the Canon EOS 1D X mark II, which is really saying something. There are lots of new features over the previous D4S model and image quality and precision is outstanding.
Technical Data
| Model: | Nikon D5 |
| Price: | 5.850,00 € (body only) |
| Megapixels: | 20.8 (effective) |
| Max. resolution: | 5.568 x 3.712 (pixels) |
| Sensor information: | FX 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Shutter speed: | 30 – 1/8000 sec |
| ISO sensitivity: | A,100 – 102400 (expandable to 50 – 3280000) |
| Exposure modes: | P,A,S,M |
| Metering options: | CW, S, M, HW |
| Flash modes: | FC, SS, RS, RE, off |
| Connectivity: | USB 3.0, HDMI type C |
| Weight: | 1,405 g |
| Dimensions: | 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm |
| Batteries: | Rechargeable Li-ion |
| Storage: | CompactFlash, Dual XQD |
| LCD: | 3.2″, 2.359 K-dot touch |
| Viewfinder: | 0.72 pentaprism |
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