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Nikon D5

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4.2 out of 5
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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • D5 RAW files again handled the task with aplomb
  • some compositions are suited perfectly for it
  • Great dynamic range in testing conditions

Cons

  • s important not to jump on the it s terrible and makes the camera unusable bandwagon
  • The glass behind the eyepiece now also has a fluoride coating
  • Light patches suffer from chroma noise

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • FX
  • 35.8x23.9 mm
  • 21 Mpx
  • 5588, 3712 px
  • Nikon F
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Nikon D5 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D5

Pros

  • D5 RAW files again handled the task with aplomb
  • some compositions are suited perfectly for it
  • Great dynamic range in testing conditions
  • Fast and accurate
  • incremental iso performance improvement
  • these machines are built and marketed for all situations
  • dynamic Range is better than before
  • Great review and a wonderful camera
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • high-contrast

Cons

  • s important not to jump on the it s terrible and makes the camera unusable bandwagon
  • The glass behind the eyepiece now also has a fluoride coating
  • Light patches suffer from chroma noise
  • distortion/blur from the noise
  • swiping the screen by accident
  • equally insane AF and high ISO capability
  • A camera will not make you a better photographer
  • HDR look can get boring fast
  • it is worse in features
  • high speed sports will lose the subject from time to time
  • 3D Tracking fails so infrequently

Nikon D5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
102400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
21 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5588 x 3712 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatFX
Sensor size1.41 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels21.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 5:4
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution5588 x 3712 px
ProcessorExpeed 5
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Number of focus points153
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)153
Image stabiliserLens based only
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures2
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive14.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Highlight-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)12.0 fps
Speed (RAW)12.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight43.74 oz
Width6.3 in
Height6.24 in
Depth3.62 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)3780
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity2500.0 mAh
Battery voltage10.8 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2250
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 8000
  • 10000
  • 12500
  • 12800
  • 16000
  • 20000
  • 25000
  • 25600
  • 32000
  • 40000
  • 50000
  • 51200
  • 80000
  • 102400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum102400
Boosted ISO minimum50
Boosted ISO maximum3280000
Maximum image resolution5568 x 3712 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots2359000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.72 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)3 - 1
Separate info displayyes
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • XQD
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • Dual Compact Flash
  • dual XQD
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version3.1
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessOptional
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

Nikon D5 - Q&A (9)

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    Votes
    weldon_toy
    about 2 years ago
    How much does the nikon d5 weight?
    ashley
    about 2 years ago
    49.91 oz
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  • 0
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    lakeisha
    about 2 years ago
    What is nikon d5 used for?
    dodie
    about 2 years ago
    Designed to keep up with the fastest subjects and handle the most difficult working conditions, the Nikon D5 is an advanced DSLR well-suited to the most extreme multimedia workflows.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    florencia
    about 2 years ago
    What mount does nikon d5 have?
    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon F mount
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jae.klocko
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5 full frame?
    belen_nolan
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D5 is a full frame professional DSLR camera
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  • 0
    Votes
    elma
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5 worth it?
    mary_koch
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D5 is a great camera that will definitely be a camera that many photographers would LOVE to have. It really depends on the photographer's specific needs, as a different and cheaper model Nikon could absolutely get the job done. The Nikon Dx line is no doubt one of the best on the market.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dagmar
    about 2 years ago
    How is nikon d5?
    misti.ferry
    about 2 years ago
    The D5 has by far the best high-ISO performance I've ever used. It really does work great at ISO 102,400. Nikon is lying about the Hi+5 (ISO 3,276,800) setting, which gives nothing but useless garbage, but up to ISO 102,400 you can sell the images and no one is going to notice anything lacking.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    keelyz
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5 discontinued?
    katherina
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D5, with which the D500 was launched in 2016, was discontinued when the Nikon D6 was released in 2020.2022-02-03
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    bradly.fritsch
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5 have a flash?
    dannie
    about 2 years ago
    The D5 does not have a built-in flash
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5 mirrorless?
    lita
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
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Nikon D5 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (44)

4.6
Based on 44 reviews
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Nikon D5 Best prime lenses on the Nikon D5
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Published: 03.11.2016
Best prime lenses on the Nikon D5

Nikon’s latest flagship FX-mount, full-frame DSLR — the D5 — is a performance powerhouse, featuring a new 153-point autofocus system and 12 fps burst shooting of up to 200 14-bit RAW files. Designed for the traditional customer base of sports, press and wildlife pros demanding top performance, the D5’s increased 20.8Mp resolution and enhanced low-light capabilities has further broadened the D5’s appeal. As well as boasting enough pixels for advertising, magazine, and even landscape photography, the D5’s image quality improvements at the mid-ISO 1600–12,800 range will interest a range of professionals looking for great results in low light.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 High ISO Sample Images
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Nikon D5 High ISO Sample Images

We've just got the Nikon D5 in the office and have taken photos of our ISO test chart at the full range of ISO settings.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 review: Olympic effort from pro DSLR - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 03.05.2016
Nikon D5 review: Olympic effort from pro DSLR - Pocket-lint
5.0

In an Olympic year the D5 puts in an Olympic performance. It's going for gold and it's deservedly worthy of such an accolade. Although it's such a

Nikon D5 Sony A9 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II vs. Nikon D5 Shootout: Which Flagship Camera Is Best for You? (VIDEO)
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Published: 01.09.2017
Sony A9 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II vs. Nikon D5 Shootout: Which Flagship Camera Is Best for You? (VIDEO)

There’s no one camera that’s perfect for everyone. Maximum resolution is a top priority for landscape photographers, while sports shooters put a premium on high-speed image capture and processing. And for some, portability or video capabilities are key considerations.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 Review
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Nikon D5 Review
Nikon D5 Nikon’s new flagship lets you see in the dark, for a price
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Digital Trends
Published: 22.02.2017
Nikon’s new flagship lets you see in the dark, for a price

Nikon has delivered a significant update to its flagship DSLR with the D5, but most users are better off with the less-pricey D500.

Nikon D5 Watch the New Nikon D5 DSLR Fire Off 12 Frames-Per-Second Bursts With Full Autofocus (VIDEO)
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Published: 07.01.2016
Watch the New Nikon D5 DSLR Fire Off 12 Frames-Per-Second Bursts With Full Autofocus (VIDEO)

The Nikon D5 professional DSLR has been the clear star (in cameras) of this year’s CES 2016 show in Las Vegas. Indeed, there’s a lot that’s appealling about this flagship, full frame DSLR from Nikon, including its ability to shoot at up to ISO 3,280,000 to capture images in extreme low light conditions.

Nikon D5 Review: Shooting Deep Fried Man with the Nikon D5
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Review: Shooting Deep Fried Man with the Nikon D5

Mike Joubert takes the Nikon D5 backstage to shoot Deep Fried Man.

Nikon D5 Sony a9 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II vs. Nikon D5 | PDN Online
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PDN Online
Published: 20.04.2017
Sony a9 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II vs. Nikon D5 | PDN Online

With the introduction of Sony’s a9, photographers who have the need for speed have three fast-paced, full frame bodies to choose from. We’ve reviewed the Nikon D5 and the 1D X Mark II but have yet to get our hands on Sony’s new hero. Still, it makes sense to see how the three heavy-hitters stack up. Sensor Canon 1D X...

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 sensor review: A worthy successor
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DXOMARK
Published: 24.05.2016
Nikon D5 sensor review: A worthy successor

As the eagerly-awaited successor to the 16-Mpix D4s, the new Nikon D5 boasts an all-new 20.8-Mpix full-frame CMOS sensor with ISO up to 3.28M (yes, million), 12 fps continuous shooting, a new 153-point AF system, and 4K (UHD) video capabilities. Read on to find out how well the Nikon D5 performs.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5
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Published: 26.04.2016
Nikon D5
4.4

Nikon's flagship professional DSLR introduces 4K/UHD video recording and a touch-screen LCD monitor and has dual slots for XQD or CompactFlash cards.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.05.2016
Nikon D5 review
4.0

Nikon's new flagship DSLR is a phenomenal performer as long as you don't want to shoot 4K video clips longer than three minutes

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 Preview: A performance powerhouse
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DXOMARK
Published: 06.01.2016
Nikon D5 Preview: A performance powerhouse

Following Nikon’s announcement in November 2015 about having developed of a new flagship FX-format DSLR, rumors about its specifications have abounded. Well, speculation can now cease, as the Japanese manufacturer has officially launched the new Nikon D5 with some mouth-watering performance capabilities for the professional photographer.

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.01.2016
Nikon D5 Review
5.0

Read our full Nikon D5 review to see if Nikon's flagship is the new king of pro full-frame DSLRs!

Nikon D5 Nikon D5 sensor review: A worthy successor
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DXOMARK
Published: 24.05.2016
Nikon D5 sensor review: A worthy successor

As the eagerly-awaited successor to the 16-Mpix D4s, the new Nikon D5 boasts an all-new 20.8-Mpix full-frame CMOS sensor with ISO up to 3.28M (yes, million), 12 fps continuous shooting, a new 153-point AF system, and 4K (UHD) video capabilities. Read on to find out how well the Nikon D5 performs.

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