Nikon Z5 + Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4

Nikon Z5 - Nikon's basic camera

The Nikon Z5 is Nikon's basic camera for the mirrorless Z-bayonet system. The Z5 is in many ways very similar to the Nikon Z6. The same features are the body stabilizer, autofocus system, and design outline. The Z5 is equipped with a 24 megapixel FX (cinema size) format CMOS sensor, NOT a similar BSI model as the Z6, but at least with the same Expeed 6 processor. The Z5 body stabilizer can at best reduce movement by five apertures.

This package includes a Nikkor 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens.

The body of the Nikon Z5, unlike its big brother, is made of polycarbonate (the Z6 has a magnesium alloy body). Of course, moisture and dust protection is still in place. The top surface has been simplified, with the Z6/Z7's status display replaced by a traditional Mode switch. In terms of weight, the bodies are the same, at 675 grams.

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S - The basic zoom with the new bayonet

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S offers a handy range of focal lengths in a compact package. The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a multi-purpose zoom that gives you wide-angle shots and pots with ease. With an aperture of f/4 covering the entire focal length range, it's a convenient and lightweight alternative to f/2.8 glass. On the optical side, the solutions are almost unprecedented. A unique aspherical extra-low dispersion element, and a single aspherical element keep chromatic aberrations at bay and distortion at bay. Nano crystal coating keeps reflections to a minimum in backlit situations.

The optics are partnered by a fast and quiet autofocus using stepper motor technology, which also produces a sharp image. Full-time manual overdrive suitable for both still and video photography. The focus ring can be programmed to do other things like aperture adjustment or whatever, handy because the focus ring is comparatively useless in today's world of autofocus time. Also, the lens is a buttonless retractable design, so the size is quite compact when retracted.

Combining beautiful shift and surprisingly smooth bokeh, this glass is a kind of reliable workhorse of a journalist. A budget-conscious choice and the first native zoom for this system.

• Z-Mount new Z bayonet
• Maximum aperture: f/4
• Aspherical Extra-Low Dispersion Element
• 1 Aspherical element
• Nano Crystal coating
• Stepping Motor AF system
• Programmable AF ring
• Weatherproof construction
• Rounded 7 leaf opening
• Sizeable design

Details of the frame

The Z5 shares the same viewfinder as its sibling, a 3.69 million dot OLED, and a 3.2" touchscreen. The resolution of the screen has been slightly dropped but the memory card side is a more consumer-friendly solution. Two UHS-II speed card slots is quite a good solution. The camera uses the new EN-EL15C battery, but the camera is backwards compatible with older EN-EL15 models. The Z5 can use the same battery grip as the Z6 and Z7. The camera can be charged via USB, and can also be used with USB power.

Video

The Nikon Z5 is not the main star on the video side. However, it can record 4K/30p video, albeit with 1.7x crop. 1080 video uses the entire sensor. The camera doesn't have any slow motion video capabilities. However, there are both mic and headphone connections.

Specs

• Mirrorless cinema system camera
• Resolution: 6016×4016
• Aspect ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
• Pixel count: 24 megapixels
• Sensor type: CMOS
• Processor: Expeed 6
• ISO: Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-102400)
• Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
• Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
• Image stabilizer: sensor, 5 axes, 5 apertures
• RAW, JPEG
• Raw (NEF, 12 or 14-bit)
• Autofocus: contrast and phase
• Autofocus points: 273
• Display: swivel, touch-sensitive, 3.2″, 1.040 million dots, TFT LCD
• Detector resolution: 2,369,000
• Continuous shooting: 4.5 fps
• Video formats:
  • MPEG-4, H.264
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
• Card slots: 2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
• Interfaces: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
• USB charging
• HDMI
• Microphone interface
• Headphone jack
• Wi-fi 802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth
• Remote control: via smartphone
• Weather protection
• Battery: EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery
• Weight (with battery): 675 g
• Dimensions: 134 x 101 x 70 mm