
Key Features
Camera:
- 24.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 6 Image Processor
- 231 point phase-detect autofocus
- 4K UHD/30p, 1080/60p
- Optical VR image stabilization and electronic Vibration Reduction
Lens:
- Z-Mount Lens FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/6.3
- 11 Elements in 10 Groups
- Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Three Aspherical Elements
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OVERVIEW
YOUR FULL FRAME MIRRORLESS JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Push the limits of your creativity with Z 5, an innovative full frame mirrorless camera built around Nikon’s revolutionary Z mount. Compact yet powerful, simple yet sophisticated, it’s ready to grow with you. Whatever your skill level, the Z 5 delivers detailed imagery, precision autofocus and the tools you need to be as creative as possible.
THE FULL PICTURE
Harness the entire view of expansive full frame lenses, and capture over 50% more image area than crop-sensor cameras. Z 5’s 24.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor produces intensively detailed images, lifelike 4K UHD video, ultra shallow depth-of-field and particularly clean low-light shots.
SUPER POWERED
Z 5 is powered by Nikon’s fast, comprehensive EXPEED 6 image processing system. It’s the secret behind the camera’s sensational photo and video quality, autofocus performance, low-light capabilities, distortion control, image clarity, color reproduction and more.
THE STABILITY YOU CRAVE
Sharpness starts with stability, and Z 5 has one of the best in-camera image stabilization systems available. NIKKOR Z lenses activate 5-axis VR image stabilization—up to five stops of stabilization in up to five directions: yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. Compatible F-Mount NIKKOR lenses even those without built-in VR—activate 3-axis VR image stabilization. Great for stills, even better for video.
IN THE BLINK OF AN IRIS
Freeze time with shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 of a second—fast enough to capture moments invisible to the naked eye. When shooting with wide aperture settings for shallow depth-of-field and blurred backgrounds, that speed can also be used to control your shot’s brightness.
RIGHT IN ANY LIGHT
Creativity doesn’t wait for perfect lighting, so neither does Z 5. Its ISO sensitivity goes all the way up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 102,400) with superb sharpness, detail and clarity. Keep shooting into the night, and bring a new mood to your style with the drama of low light.
FULLY AUTOMATIC. TOTALLY MANUAL
Sometimes you need to just point and shoot. Other times you want to fine tune every little detail. Z 5 is up for either challenge, going from fully automatic to totally manual with the turn of a dial.
GO QUIET
In can’t miss moments—like weddings, speeches or performances—turn on Silent Mode and capture photo after photo without drawing any attention. This is also great for photographing pets and wildlife.
THE EYES SAY IT ALL.
Great portraits put focus on the eyes. Z 5’s powerful Eye-Detection Autofocus quickly finds your subject’s eyes—humans, cats and dogs alike—and puts them in sharp focus. It even follows them as they move behind objects in the frame.
FOCUS ANYWHERE.
Z 5’s sensor is practically covered in focus points—273 of them, to be precise. That means wherever your subject is within the frame, there’s almost certainly a focus point locked on them.
TWO FOR THE ROAD.
Z 5 includes dual UHS-II SD card slots. Use them together for overflow storage, automatic back up or separating file types like RAW and JPEG or stills and videos.
BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD
Z 5 is weather sealed against dust, dirt and moisture, especially around all moving parts and buttons. This is a camera designed to be used wherever your inspiration takes you.
INNER STRENGTH
The skeleton of Z 5 is forged from magnesium alloy, the same material used in Nikon’s professional cameras. It strikes an optimal balance of durability and lightness.
TILT. TOUCH. SWIPE. PINCH
Navigate Z 5 as easily as you navigate your phone. A beautiful 3.2-inch 1040K-dot high resolution tilting touchscreen makes it easy to compose shots from interesting angles, preview effects, zoom into photos, change camera settings and more.
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camera attributes
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Metering Type | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix |
| External Recording Modes | 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97p |
| Maximum Resolution | 6016 x 4016 |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Recording File Format (Video) | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps <br /> 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps <br /> 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps<br /> Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps<br /> Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps<br /> Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps<br /> Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps<br /> Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps<br /> Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively<br /> Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Memory Card | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 4.5 fps |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Self Timer | 2 and 10 Second Delay |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 102400) |
| Total Pixels | Actual: 24.93 Megapixel |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) <br /> External Microphone Input |
| Audio File Format | AAC, Linear PCM |
| Metering Range | -3 to 17 EV |
| Effective Pixels | Effective: 24.3 Megapixel |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-Time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Image Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| White Balance Mode | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Camera Body Weight | 1.3 lb / 590 g (Body Only) |
| Shutter Speed (Still Image) | 1/8000 to 30 Second, Bulb mode |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | 3 to +19 EV |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
interface
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
lens specification
| Dimensions | 2.89 x 2.01" / 73.5 x 51 mm |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Lens Magnification Factor | 0.17x |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm (Front) |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 84° to 47° |
| Weight | 6.88 oz / 195 g (Lens Only) |
| Focal Length | 24 to 50mm |
power system
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 470 Shots) |
recording data
| Image Formats | JPEG, Raw |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | 5.28 x 3.96 x 2.74" / 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm |
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