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  • Canon EOS R5: Full Mirrorless Camera Review

    Canon EOS R5: Full Mirrorless Camera Review

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    In this review I discuss my experiences with the Canon EOS R5 in detail having owned it and used it as my primary camera for the last 5 years.

    Appearance & Build Quality

    The EOS R5 is a bit odd looking overall. It is rather small but has a lot of buttons on it. The smallness plus the buttons make it rather hard to hold on to and use effectively at first. It should be a bit larger with more room for people with X-Large hands. I personally wear XL sized gloves which actually isn’t that big. It’s not abnormal or anything, and I find the camera usable but I also find it very cramped. It could use some MAJOR improvements in the design and layout.

    The little screen on top is pointless because it has too much information in it. They should put less information there and try to keep simplifiy that screen because as it is the fonts are way too small inside of that screen which makes glancing at it like trying to read the fine print in the bible at arms length, you know what I mean?

    Now, one things I actually really hate is the stupid top screen backlight button… why is that even there? It’s a dumb inclusion and should be removed or changed into something else. Instead, why not make the screen touch sensitive so it can be touched and it turns on? Then, make it swipe sensitive so I can swipe left and right and see other settings on it with larger fonts?? Ok, does that help at all or am I just crazy?? *rollseyes*

    The flash hot shoe is an old fashioned piece of junk that should be completely rethought. They gotta be kidding with these idiotic flash hotshoes in 2025. Guys, the current flash hot shoe, even the one on the R1, R3, and R5 mk II, is a low level piece of junk that isn’t worth putting on the camera. On my camera the flash hot shoe has come loose and no longer holds certain flashes securely. They really need to fix this flash hot shoe because it is making them look bad. The thing about these hotshoes is that they’re the same thing you’ll find welded to to the top of an ancient camera from the 1950’s. It’s just too old of a concept for modern lighting demands.

    The rubberized grip on the R5 is cheap which is reminiscent of a 1960’s consumer camera manufactured in a sweatshop. It has started bubbling up all over on my camera. So, the grip is actually moving around on the camera which means it is doesn’t feel as secure in hand which is a bad thing.

    All of the buttons are basically badly designed and are like pressing on mush. The clicky wheels are all bad. Every clicky wheel should have the same indentation spacing but they don’t. Some of them are oddly hard to control like the wheel for ISO which is oddly difficult to scroll just one click at a time. The other two wheels are easier to control.

    The menu system is of the spray and pray variety. It is a mess of settings simply dumped onto screen with little or no logic. They need to come up with something new for the menus.

    The overall build quality of the camera is middle of the road, it has good aspect and bad aspects, but, it is also a pretty cheap camera for what it offers so… it is what it is.

    The R5’s exterior is mostly plastic but the top sections are magnesium. The internal frame is magnesium also which should mean that the camera might withstand some abuse.

    Overall the build quality leaves a lot to be desired. Especially the flash hot shoe and the exterior grip which slowly comes loose. We’re past the days of just gluing a grip onto the exterior of the camera… why is my EOS 1N RS built like a tank compared to my R5? I don’t know, but it really is night and day.

    Weather Sealing

    It might be weather sealed it might not… they say it is. I have used it in mild rain by the fact is I don’t trust it very much. The CF card door is pretty weak and worn out at this point so I would assume water would make its way in there pretty quickly if it were in actual rain. The I/O port covers are also just those annoying little rubber covers. They are not going to protect the camera in an actual downpour. Over all the weather sealing is second rate. I’m sure that certain aspects of it or decent, but again, this isn’t something that will survive all day shooting in the rain with no protection on it. Now, it definitely won’t survive being dunked in river or something like that for more than an instant. Bottom line is I wouldn’t trust the weather sealing for more than momentary forays into mild to moderate rain. Best to treat it like its not weather sealed and hope that the weather sealing protects the camera if mistakes are made.

    Battery Life

    The battery on the R5 is one area where there is definitely some room for improvement. The battery grip, BG-R10 is absolutely essential if you actually intend to use this camera professionally. That is because it the batterly life is improved greatly with having two batteries in use rather than just one. You will also massively extend the life of your batteries by using them in the battery grip.

    The bottom line here is that the R5’s battery behaviors are less than perfect but if you use the battery grip the batteries do tend to last.

    Input/Output

    The R5 has the typical inputs/outputs including the standard 3.5mm stereo mic input, stereo headphone out, USB-C port, micro HDMI port, and a flash sync port. The camera can also be charged via the USB-C port if you have a PD compatible USB-C charger to plug it into.

    The issue with the I/O is the same as it ever was. They keep using those annoying little rubber doors to cover the plus. Well, that hardly seems weather resistant but it might be sneeze resistant, I don’t know… I’m starting to think I am living in an echo chamber and nobody will ever hear my words because this crap just never gets fixed. It just goes on and on and on. When will anyone listen to what I am saying to them about anything?

    Dual Card Slots

    The much requested feature of Dual Card Slots was finally added into the EOS R5. The R5 sports a UHS-III compatible SD card slot and a CFExpress type B card slot. Both card slots can deliver impressive performance which is necessary to handle the high bandwidth video this camera can generate in it’s 8k RAW setting.

    Most camera’s in this price bracket have dual SD card slots so the fact that the R5 has a CFExpress type B slot at all is a bonus. CFExpress Type B cards are capable of higher speeds than SD cards currently are. This is because CFExpress Type B is essentially the NVME standard for SSD’s that are used in laptops and desktops. NVME drives have a memory controller built onto the drive which allow them to run at high speeds but also generate a lot of heat.

    CFExpress Type B cards are great but they’re also expensive. I appreciate the dual card setup because it means I don’t have to rely solely on expensive CFExpress Type B cards. If worse comes to worst and I forget my cards (happened before), then being able to borrow an SD card from a fellow photographer is a lot more likely than borrowing a CFExpress Type B card. I have also stored cheap SD cards in bag pockets, cases, and gloveboxes just in case I forget to bring cards again. For most kinds of photography SD cards are perfectly usable. The main reason to use CFExpress Type B is for 4k and 8k video on the R5.

    Video Capability

    The R5 continues Canon’s penchant for putting video in their still camera’s and takes it up to whole new level. We’re now at 8k video! Wow. 8k video is a lot of pixels and the R5 can shoot 8k RAW. Just to give you an idea of what the R5 can do with regards to video here is a chart that lists the bandwidth generated at a few its available video settings:

    8k DCI RAW 29.97 fps 2600 Mbps
    8k UHD ALL-I 29.97 fps 1300 Mbps
    4k DCI ALL-I 119.88 fps 1880 Mbps
    4k DCI ALL-I 59.94 fps 940 Mbps
    4k UHD IPB 29.97 fps 120 Mbps
    Full HD ALL-I 59.94 fps 180 Mbps
    Card Type Maximum Sustained Write Speed
    CFExpress Type B Varies by type & brand: approximately 1,170 Mbps to 16,777 Mbps (bus speed maximum)
    SD V-90 755 Mbps
    SD V-60 503 Mbps
    SD V-30 251 Mbps

    The biggest issue with the video is quite simply the overheating! Yes, the camera overheats within 15 minutes when used outdoors in 90F weather. I almost always shoot in 4k 60fps so that is what you get with this camera, just about 15 minutes and then you’re done. Why it is so low I honestly don’t know. I see videos online of people walking around for hours with cameras and the video is shot at 4k 60fps. I guess they have a better camera than the R5.

    Aside from that the video quality can be good if you know what you are doing. And that’s really the key thing here. Don’t expect the R5 to be the kind of camera that anybody can just pick up and use. Nope, whomever uses this camera will need to be well versed in all the technical details to make the best use of it for the purpose.

    Still Photo Capability

    The still photo capability of this camera is middle of the road in all honestly. While it is 45MP, and certainly is pretty good, and usually looks better than a cellphone, it is by no means great. The quality falls off by a LOT even at relatively low ISO’s. It depends on the lighting situation is what I have noticed. But, if you’re shooting in low light, the camera really struggles with absolute image quality. Basically you’ll want to avoid shooting in low light with high ISO’s if you want the best image quality. I don’t know why this is?? Maybe they’re trying to sell tripods, no idea, but the camera works best on a tripod and with longer shutterspeeds.

    At lower ISO settings the image quality is better but still not great. What I’m seeing is that color fidelity falls off and gradient quality falls off substantially by about 800 ISO. I actually feel like the camera was better with earlier firmware versions and has gotten worse at the higher ISO settings with the most recent firmware releases.

    The reality of the still photo capability is that it feels like there is something missing unless I shoot at 100 ISO. Even going to 200 ISO I see issues with the image that aren’t there at 100 ISO. It is just a little too obvious. Because of that, especially when I shoot landscapes, I feel very much trapped at 100 ISO. While the camera may be better than past iterations up to 400 ISO, it’s still not quite meeting expectations for image quality there.

    AF Capability

    Probably the one part of the camera I can say meets most expectations is the AF performance. Now, it’s good for what it is. It is not as a good as a cellphone which is kind of odds, but phones like the iPhone 16 Pro have crazy good tracking AF, even if they don’t focus super fast they track amazingly well.

    On the other hand the EOS R5 tracks well but doesn’t match the iPhone’s tracking capability. The good news is that the R5 doesn’t need to track well for many kinds of photography such as landscape, architecture, or even most portraiture. However, if you’re working with a single person or a couple, the R5’s tracking behavior is probably good enough for professional use. Where the R5 isn’t as good is when there are groups of people, then the tracking AF is best turned off.

    Overall AF accuracy is very good though and it is capable of getting very high focus precision. This is the one feature where I feel like maybe I’m getting a little bit more than I paid for in the R5’s price. Sure, it’s not quite as perfect as an iPhone at tracking but we have to take into account that the iPhone’s battery will be dead in about 1hr of constant use so it is barely worth considering as a professional photo or video tool for that one reason. The reason an iPhone kills its battery is simply because it has a powerful and power hungry CPU in it. On the other hand, the R5 is sipping power by comparison so, for what it is the R5 works pretty well.

    At the end of the day it seems like they’ve kind of finally solved the AF accuracy problem with the latest RF series cameras. Most of the time the images are sharp and in focus and focus misses are usually explainable as slightly mispositioned focus points or something of that nature. Very rarely does the camera just miss focus on a static subject.

    Stabilization

    The performance of the stabilizer in the R5 is a mixed bag. For photo it definitely can help, but it also seems to hurt image quality at times. I can’t say that the R5’s stabilization system really impresses me but I think it does help just enough to make it worth having. Basically, you’ll generally get 3-4 stops of extra room for a lower shutterspeed with most native RF lenses attached to the R5. Some lenses are definitely better than others but I have found that it is tough to make predictions about the stabilization based on lens quality or whether it has IS or not. Regardless of lens, the absolute limit for hand held is about 1/2 a second, which is a pretty long exposure to be sure. But, what I have noticed is that at 1/2 a second the edges are often blurred, so, the center is sharp but the edges are blurred and that is true for almost any lens shot at 1/2 a second. For telephotos obviously 1/2 a second is way too long, the whole frame will just be badly blurred at that speed.

    It’s important to realize that in the standard range, whether shoot at 50mm, or 35mm, or 24mm, or even 10mm, a 1/2 second seems to be about the limit for the stabilizer. I find that kind of odd and I would have thought the 10mm would manage a 1 second shutter speed but it really doesn’t work like that apparently.

    For video the stabilization ranges from amazing to passable depending on the lens used. Lenses like the RF 10-20mm f/4 L seem very well stabilized for video. I also noticed that the RF 24-240mm had great video stabilization results on the R5. In fact, I’d say the RF 24-240mm is one of the best stabilized lenses I own. However, some other lenses like the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L didn’t perform as well as I’d expected they would.

    Again, I’m generalizing a lot so you may find that for your use case the R5’s stabilzation is exceptional. If all you’re doing is standing there and carefully holding the camera still for a video shot, the IBIS is very, very good. In fact, it’s good enough to be used with manual, unchipped lenses up to around 200mm. If you want stable footage for video the R5 is great if you shoot hand held and simply point the camera where you want to film without panning or moving too much.

    Where we separate lenses with built in IS from those that don’t have it is if we try walking/panning and shooting hand held. Then the lenses like the RF 10-20mm f/4 L and the RF 24-240mm STM really separate out from the rest of the pack.

    But, for the most part, the video stabilization of the R5 is very good if you use the camera within its parameters.

    I don’t think it is fair to compare the R5 to a cellphone because the stabilization on a cellphone has so many advantages to the R5 that it’s basically a dumb comparision. However, with certain lenses like the RF 10-20mm f/4 L, the R5’s stabilization is very close to what a modern pro-level cellphone can do. That is pretty impressive considering how much bigger the moving parts are in the R5.

    Example Gallery

    Highlight/Shadow Recovery

    The R5 is also really good about recovering shadows at 100-200 ISO. Beyond that it requires being very careful with the selected exposure as shadows get noisy at 400 ISO and beyond. Shadow noise is really grungy with the R5 beyond 1600 ISO. This is where the IBIS can be a benefit if the scene allows for a slow shutter speed. If you plan on recovering shadows in your scene, then you should learn to lean on the stabilization more to keep the ISO as low as possible.

    This example below shows that at 100 ISO the shadow/highlight recovery is barely enough for cloudy shots.

    All in all it has been a solid camera for me. It was a big improvement over the EOS R in terms of AF and stabilization. Overall image quality is similar between the two but I think the final edge goes to the R5. The R5 does seem to pick out more color and produce more distinct gradations of color than the R does. I wouldn’t fret too much about the R5’s image quality, just focus on taking good pictures if you’re lucky enough to have one!

    Conclusion

    The Canon EOS R5 is a good camera that is capable of performing many photography and videography tasks. It may not be the best choice for all, but it can do sports, wildlife, landscapes, low light, events, family, portraits, studio, product, and I doubt anyone would complain about the results.

    Rating

    4.25 out of 5 stars

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  • This is Why DSLRs Makes Sense In The Mirrorless Era

    This is Why DSLRs Makes Sense In The Mirrorless Era

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    Well over a decade ago, I wrote an article predicting the death of the DSLR. I got quite a lot of criticism for such an idiotic prediction, and yet, here we are today, with only one company, Pentax, still making DSLRs and even then to a fairly niche market. My article was about the fact that companies would stop making them, not that DSLRs would suddenly disappear, and that has proved to be true.

    The rise of mirrorless cameras was a juggernaut that, like the rise of digital, was unstoppable and inevitable. However, just because a technology is redundant doesn’t mean that it becomes irrelevant.

    The technology in DSLRs may not be as feature-packed as current mirrorless cameras, but the sensors were, in many cases, as good. In fact, some modern mirrorless cameras still share the same sensors as their older DSLR equivalents.

    Today, I want to examine why buying or owning a DSLR in the mirrorless era still makes sense.

    Sony mirrorless camera lying in grass
    Mirrorless cameras far outnumber DSLR sales these days. By FOX ^.ᆽ.^= ∫

    The Cost of DSLRs is Attractive

    Does it seem to you that the price of cameras has increased exponentially? I think that whilst the price of high-end professional cameras has not increased much from the DSLR days, there seems to be a dearth of cheaper, budget-friendly mirrorless cameras.

    Back in the DSLR days, there were excellent cameras such as the Nikon D5000 that could be bought for well under $1000, with a lens. There is very little in that price range today.

    However, if you are looking to get into photography or you are on a tight budget, there is now an incredible range of used DSLRs on the market. Not only that, many camera companies have had to update their lens mounts to enable newer technologies, and so the used lens market is equally as buoyant.

    For newer photographers looking to start learning without spending a king’s ransom, there are some amazing deals to be had. For $200-$300, you can get an 18-24mp pixel, well-specced DSLR body, and a little more will get you a decent lens to go with it.

    Advanced DSLR camera on tripod shooting landscape
    High end DSLRs can be had for less than the price of a budget mirrorless. By AS Photography

    For more advanced photographers who want something a bit higher grade, a few hundred dollars will get you into the Nikon D4 or Canon EOS 5D IV, both incredibly robust and capable cameras.

    There has never been a better time to invest in a DSLR, especially if money is a little tight.

    About Optical Viewfinders…

    I will be honest with you, I love the electronic viewfinder on my Sony a7Rv. However, even today, it is exceptional, with a very high MP count and low lag. There are many that lament the demise of the reflex optical viewfinder for good reason.

    They certainly had some major advantages, they were generally much brighter than EVs, did not suffer from lag, and some will say, gave you a connection to your subject – although personally I don’t subscribe to that. However, one of their biggest advantages is that they require little to no power, with the exception of the fairly limited exposure information.

    Man shooting with DSLR using the optical viewfinder
    There is still a lot to be said for an optical viewfinder. By Victor Ralda

    There are some disadvantages that we should mention. Whilst bright, it could be a struggle in low light to nail focus. Modern electronic viewfinders can boost the gain and allow you to see in much lower light, however, this is at the cost of extra lag. It’s also worth noting that not all DSLRs had great viewfinders. On more budget cameras, particularly APS-C, the viewfinder was often smaller, with less coverage and less brightness.

    With that said, there is still a lot to be said for a reflex viewfinder, especially given the cost of used DSLRs.

    Durability and Handling is Superior!

    As mentioned above, it is possible to buy a professional-level DSLR for a few hundred dollars these days. Whilst that might not be a good choice for a beginner, for experienced photographers who are using their cameras day in and day out, in all weather, it can make perfect sense.

    The reason for this is simple durability. All professional DSLR cameras are built like tanks, sturdy, metal bodies, often made from lightweight magnesium alloys and high-level weather sealing.

    A modern professional mirrorless camera will, of course, have all of this, but it will set you back $4000 plus for the body alone. As mentioned earlier a pro-level DSLR, even a late model, can cost less than $1000 and could easily last another 10 years if looked after. Even the mid-level DSLRs, such as the Nikon D800, were incredibly well built and came in even cheaper than the pro models.

    Another advantage, to some, of the DSLR is the handling. Many mirrorless cameras can feel quite small in the hand, whilst even mid-range DSLRs feel chunky and often have very nice, deep grips on them. If you have larger hands, you may well find a DSLR more suitable.

    Canon camera being held very low to the ground
    Handling is better for some with DSLRs By Mavio Silva on Pexels

    Battery Life is Better

    Remember that I said that the viewfinder did not require power? Will it’s a little more complex than that.

    Because the viewfinder is optical, the camera’s sensor does not need to stay on all the time the viewfinder is being used. This is one of the primary reasons that battery life is much better on DSLR cameras.

    Battery life on mirrorless cameras has improved and will continue to do so, but it is still a long way off matching an older DSLR.

    Like lenses, there are also plenty of used camera batteries on the market, as well as third party vendors, meaning you can power your camera for a lot cheaper as well as a lot longer.

    DSLR camera with SD card, battery and charger out of blue background
    Battery life still beats mirrorless. By Luis Quintero on Pexels

    Do You Need To Upgrade?

    In a similar vein to cost, there will be many photographers that are still shooting with their DSLRs. Social media and, to a certain extent, peer pressure can tempt people to part with cash they don’t necessarily have despite having a decent DSLR system already.

    If your camera is giving you great results and is well-maintained, why feel that pressure to get on the GAS treadmill? There are arguments that as DSLRs become less and less common, it will be harder to buy accessories for them, however, that time is a long, long way off. Look at the number of film cameras and lenses still available on the used market. Even if something fails on your DSLR, there is a good chance there will be plenty of spares and repair models available, and there are always plenty of camera technicians to repair them for you. Even in the worst case scenario, you will only need to replace like for like, all your lenses will still continue to be valid.

    The demise of the DSLR as a new camera has happened, and it is unlikely that there will be any renaissance. However, we had a good 20 years of the DSLR and there are literally millions of them available as used bargains. If you are looking to get into photography or perhaps get into more professional-level gear, yet are on a budget, a used DSLR system makes very sound financial and practical sense.



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  • Nikon Announces Full-Frame Mirrorless Z5 II

    Nikon Announces Full-Frame Mirrorless Z5 II

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    Nikon has announced the Z5 II, the company’s entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. The new model improves on its predecessor, the five-year-old Z5, in key areas. Its 24-megapixel full-frame, backside-illuminated sensor is paired with Nikon’s EXPEED 7 processing engine, delivering best-in-class low-light performance and autofocus performance (down to –10EV)—according to Nikon. As well as featuring Nikon’s much-loved 3D tracking, it’s the first full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera to boast the AF-A focus mode, which switches between AF-S and AF-C automatically in response to a detected subject. The Z5 II can shoot up to 11fps in RAW with the mechanical shutter and up to 15fps RAW using the electronic shutter.

    In terms of video, the Z5 II can shoot uncropped 4K at up to 30fps (which its predecessor could not), but shooting 4K at 60fps incurs a hefty 1.5x crop. If you’re content with Full HD, the Z5 II delivers 1080/120p recording. The camera can capture video in 12-bit N-RAW as well as 10-bit H.265 and 8-bit H.264. In addition, it is the first camera capable of recording N-RAW to an SD card.

    Rounding off the package is an in-body image stabilization system promising 7.5 stops of compensation in the center of the frame and 6 stops at the edges of the frame; an improved EVF that can reach up to 3,000 nits peak brightness (six times brighter than any competing model, says Nikon); and dual UHS-II SD card slots.

    Shipping this month, the Nikon Z5 II will be available from retailers such as Backscatter for $1,700.

     


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    PRESS RELEASE

    Nikon releases the Z5II full-frame mirrorless camera

    Achieving the same superior performance as high-end models, with greater responsiveness in dark scenes and improved ability to capture sudden movement

    Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z5II mirrorless camera for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted.

    The Z5II inherits the superior shooting functions and performance of high-end Nikon cameras while offering an even greater ability to respond to a wide variety of dark or dimly lit scenes and situations. Equipped with the same EXPEED 7 image-processing engine as the Nikon Z9, the flagship model of the Nikon Z series, and the Nikon Z8, it also offers subject detection powered by deep learning (AI) technology, and makes focusing on the intended subject easier with highly accurate, high-speed autofocusing in approximately one third* of the time required by the Nikon Z5. In addition, the high-sensitivity performance made possible by the back-illuminated CMOS sensor suppresses blur and noise for beautiful rendering of the textures and details of subjects and scenes, even in dimly lit situations, such as when shooting indoors or capturing night landscapes. The Z5II also supports Imaging Recipes, downloadable imaging presets created by Nikon and creators, as well as Flexible Color Picture Control that allows users to precisely control the expression of colors with intuitive operation. The Z5II is a camera that empowers users to fully immerse themselves in their unique creative expression while enjoying the powerful shooting performance and rich, expressive capabilities of a full-frame camera.

    Nikon will continue to pursue new dimensions in optical performance while meeting users’ needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.

    *Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. The measurement values are based on the following testing conditions: Subject brightness of 10 EV; in photo mode using aperture-priority auto (A), single-servo AF (AF-S), single-point AF (center), at 70-mm focal length with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S.

    Primary features

    1. Advanced AF performance inherited from higher-end models

    AI-utilizing deep learning technology has been adopted for the Z5II, enabling automatic detection of the same nine types of subject as the Z9 and Z8, for both stills and video recording. It is the first full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera to support AF-A focus mode; when shooting stills, the camera automatically switches between AF-S and AF-C focus modes in response to subject movement or changes in composition. This allows the camera to automatically focus on the subject, with no setting adjustments, when photographing pets or other subjects whose movements are difficult to predict, thus freeing users to concentrate on framing and creating the desired image. In addition, increased AF performance achieves focus in approximately one-third of the time required by the Z5, facilitating the capture of decisive moments. The Z5II is also equipped with 3D-tracking, which keeps the target subject in focus even if it moves rapidly or erratically. This provides subject tracking at a constant 14 fps, so users will never miss a crucial moment when photographing subjects whose movements cannot be predicted.

    2. A variety of features that allow users to unleash their creativity with unique color and imaging expression

    Nikon Imaging Cloud connectivity permits users to download Imaging Recipes recommended by Nikon or supervised by popular creators at no charge, and to apply these recipes when shooting. Recipes downloaded to the camera can be applied immediately via the dedicated Picture Control button. Users can quickly switch between color presets and choose from a variety of expressions while exploring their own unique style. In addition, the Z5II supports Flexible Color Picture Control, which allows users to create and establish their own unique color styles using Nikon’s NX Studio* RAW processing and editing computer software. Using tools such as the Color Blender and Color Grading, users can adjust hues, brightness, and contrast to achieve users desired color aesthetic. Combinations of settings configured in NX Studio can then be exported to the Z5II and registered as Custom Picture Controls that can be applied at any time when shooting.

    *A Nikon ID is required for NX Studio Ver. 1.9.0 and later.

    3. Shooting performance for beautiful rendering of dark scenes

    The Z5II is equipped with the same EXPEED 7 image-processing engine as the Z9, as well as a back-illuminated CMOS sensor that stands up well to high sensitivities, for significantly less noise. This camera offers a maximum standard sensitivity for still-image shooting of ISO 64000 and ISO 51200 for video recording. This outstanding high-sensitivity performance enables the shooting of beautiful, high-resolution images in which textures and details are preserved, even in dimly lit or dark indoor locations such as cafés and aquariums, as well as outdoors or at night. In fact, the autofocus detection range extends down to the low-light limit of -10 EV*1, making focusing in dark surroundings easier and expanding shooting possibilities. The 5-axis in-camera vibration reduction (VR) provides superior image stabilization equivalent to a 7.5-stop*2 increase in shutter speed at the center and a 6.0-stop*2 increase at the peripheral areas of the frame. This allows users to explore more creative shooting, such as trying out slower shutter speeds even when shooting handheld. The Z5II is also equipped with Focus-point VR*3. This feature suppresses blurring around focused areas for sharp rendering of the subject, even when it is positioned near the edge of the frame.

    *1 Photo mode, single-servo AF (AF-S), single-point AF (center), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.2 lens used, at 20°C/68°F.

    *2 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/pitch/roll performance when using the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (telephoto end, NORMAL).

    *3 Only in photo mode with NIKKOR Z lenses not equipped with VR. Does not function when multiple focus points are displayed.

    4. Performance and ease of use that support reliable and comfortable shooting

    AUTO shooting mode has been improved with EXPEED 7’s superior image-processing performance and Nikon’s unique AI deep learning technology. The camera responds to a wide variety of shooting scenarios by analyzing and recognizing the subject and its surroundings, and then automatically optimizing exposure values, including aperture value, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and even focus mode, all while the user simply holds the camera. With a high-luminance 3000 cd/m2 electronic viewfinder (EVF) panel, the EVF built into the Z5II is approximately 3x brighter than that employed for the Z5, allowing the user to check focus and exposure, even in bright surroundings such as outdoors under strong sunlight. In addition, superior operability has been inherited from high-end models. For example, buttons are positioned for right-handed operation that enables smooth adjustment of settings when shooting, and the grip is shaped to prevent tiredness of the arm, even when a heavy lens is used for extended periods of time.

    5. Additional features

    • Equipped with a Pre-Release Capture function*1 capable of recording images buffered up to one second before the shutter-release button is fully pressed.

    • Equipped with Nikon’s exclusive portrait functions, including Rich Tone Portrait that realizes radiant and beautiful rendering of skin textures, and Skin Softening that smooths the skin while leaving hair, eyes, and other details sharp.

    • Supports Hi-Res Zoom*2 with video recording that allows users to zoom-in on their subject with no loss in resolution when using a prime lens or when the telephoto end of a zoom lens doesn’t quite reach.

    • The first Nikon Z series camera to support internal recording of N-RAW video to an SD card.*3

    • Supports recording of N-Log*4 video that offers subtle and rich tonal gradation.

    • N-Log LUTs, developed in collaboration with RED for users to enjoy cinematic colors and looks, can be used at no charge.

    • Equipped with Product Review Mode, with which the camera automatically switches focus to the object in front of it, and Video Self-timer, with which the camera automatically starts recording video after a preset delay when the record button is pressed.

    • Equipped with a large and high-resolution vari-angle monitor with a touch screen for intuitive operation.

    • With still-image photography in vertical orientation, the monitor’s user interface and EVF information display automatically rotate to vertical orientation, making them easier to check and operate.

    *1 Available only with JPEG recording.

    *2 Hi-Res Zoom is available when all the following conditions are met: H.265 10-bit (MOV), H.265 8-bit (MOV) or H.264 8-bit (MP4) -with image area set to FX, and [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080; 25p], or [1920×1080; 24p] selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu.

    *3 When a frame size and rate of [[FX] 4032×2268 30p], [[FX] 4032×2268 25p], [[FX] 4032×2268 24p], [[DX] 3984×2240 30p], [[DX] 3984×2240 25p], or [[DX] 3984×2240 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. Picture quality is equivalent to that of a video quality setting of [Normal]. Use of Video Speed Class 90 (V90) SD memory cards is recommended.

    *4 When [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] or [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu.

     



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