In 2018 , Nikon released the semi-professional full-frame mirrorless cameras Z6 and Z7 for the first time.
Last year, Nikon launched the first APS-C mirrorless camera Z50
This year, the entry level full-frame mirrorless camera Z5 for photographers finally launched.
Hello everyone, my name is Kelvin
Today I would like to share with you
some preliminary experience of using this entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera Z5 released by Nikon .
Mirrorless cameras are the future trend. This is an indisputable fact.
Nikon hopes that Z5 can become the first camera purchased by a new generation of photographers
and its positioning is between Z50 and Z6
But this time Nikon is really full of sincerity.
When I got this camera for the first time
I felt that its body design was almost the same as its brother Z6 ,
With the dust-proof and splash-proof design,
we can use it with confidence in any environment.
Behind this large Z mount
the Z5 has a 24.32 million pixel full-frame sensor
which can not only present high definition
but also provide natural and beautiful bokeh
which can definitely satisfy the daily use of most photographers.
Since the body design is the same as the Z6
the Z5 handle still maintains a comfortable grip
On the back of the body
all button design and layout are exactly the same as those of the Z6
For those who are new to photography or have used Nikon DSLR For users
they can get started quickly and ensure excellent controllability
The Z5 ’s screen is a 3.2 -inch tiltable
with 1.04 million dots touch LCD screen
which is convenient for shooting at different angles
The electronic viewfinder continues to maintain 3.69 million dots like the Z6
whether you use the screen or evf to shoot
you have a good experience
the camera menu design is still familiar , concise and clear
On the top of the camera, Z5 does not have a shoulder screen like Z6
As an old Z6 user, after a week of use,
I did not feel any impact.
The Z5 is the first Nikon mirrorless camera with dual SD card slots.
This improvement is also a major improvement made by Nikon
after listening to everyone’s requirements
It makes me feel that it is not only an entry-level camera,
it It is also suitable for professional photographers to buy it as a backup machine
Compared with the xqd card, the use of the sd card also greatly reduces the use cost of this camera.
This time Z5 continues to be compatible with en-el15 series batteries,
but this time z5 is also equipped with a brand new en-el15c battery.
Although I have not got this battery yet
it can finally support usb power supply function
which can be charged while shooting.
Very suitable for time-lapse shooting and long-term video shooting
The interface design of Z5 is exactly the same as that of Z6
Headphone monitor, microphone interface, usb and mini hdmi interface
are all transplanted on this camera.
Next, let’s talk about the performance of this camera
Within a week of getting this camera, I also took it to different scenes for shooting
From the samples, we can see that it has a very good dynamic range
in high contrast shooting environment, we can easily restore the details of the dark area in PS or LR
In terms of autofocus, I deliberately compare the Z6 and Z5
When they are in the same scene and use a 24-70 F4s lens at the same time,
it can be seen that their focus is exactly the same
regardless of whether it is in photo or video mode
Lock the character's face and eyes
When switching to the animal focus mode
when shooting pet photos, it continues to have the eye tracking focus function
and in the video, there is also the animal face tracking focus function
The sensitivity of the Z5 can range from 100 to 51200
and can also be extended to 102400
It has good picture quality at high ISO
For entry-level cameras, its high-sensitivity performance is absolutely satisfactory
The body's built-in 5 stops camera with VR vibration reduction
allows shooting in low-light environments
Even with a lens without VR, handheld shooting can use a slower shutter speed to take clear photos
Continuous shooting speed of this camera, only 4.5 frames per second
for most the camera have 10 to 20 frame per second continuous shooting speed
it is not good, but still meet the daily use of ordinary players.
Nowadays, camera manufacturers, especially mirrorless cameras,
pay more and more attention to the video function
but as far as i know
in fact, most ordinary hobbyists still use the camera to take photos
The video function is not commonly used by many people
But the Z5 camera still has 4k30 frames and 1080 60 frames of basic video functions,
but this time the 120 frames and slow motion video functions are cancelled
In 4k video mode
the z5 still has 1.7 times the crop, and the electronic stabilization cannot be turned on
while in 1080 mode
there is no cropping, and the electronic stabilization can be turned on
It is indeed a bit regretful for the era when 4k is gradually popular
but I personally think This is a camera aimed at photography user
so the spec in the video mode are relatively not particularly important.
However, I personally hope that it would be better if it can support external recording of nlog .
If you are new to photography
and want to try to use the camera for video shooting
and you don’t know how to use editing software to color grade
you can use the built in filters that comes with the camera
help you to take some interesting video without the need for post-production.
It is worth mentioning that
due to the size and design of the Z5 , it is exactly the same as the Z6
so if you have a Z6 cage or L plate,
you can use it on the Z5 perfectly
This time I also got the latest NIKKOR 24-50mm f4-f6.3 lens.
This is a small and lightweight lens that can provide high-quality images.
lots of people love the size of this len
this len changed my view of kit lens
24-50mm zoom lens
covering the most commonly used 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm focal length for daily shooting
with the lightweight Z5 body,
it is very convenient to carry around,
especially suitable for street sweeping, humanities, pets, portraits, etc.
And the shortest focusing distance of 35cm
can easily take photos with shallow depth of field
even with a small aperture when shooting.
Using this lens for daily photo or video shooting
it has a good performance in sharpness, focus, and anti-glare
Although I am not a lens spec person
hen I see the mtf chart of this lens
I also very surprised
I didn't expect this little kit to have such a high-quality performance
In the past two years,
Nikon has introduced three kit lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras
2470f4s, 24-200mm f4-f6.3s, 24-50mmf4-f6.3,
these three lenses have their own characteristics
you can choose the most suitable lens for the Z5 for different shooting scenes
To be honest, no matter which one you choose,
they will not let you down
In the future video, I will compare the three lenses
to see what usage scenarios and users they are suitable for
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So who is Nikon Z5 suitable for
I personally think
if you are currently a Nikon DSLR user
and want to start using a mirrorless camera
I think Z5 is a good choice at the moment
Through the FTZ adapter ring, you can use the previous F mount lens
You can also buy a brand new Z- mount lens
with the best image quality and focus
if you are very interested in photography
nd are currently considering buying the first camera in your life,
I personally think that the entry-level full-frame camera like the Z5
it is suitable for opening the door of photography.
Through this camera, it reminds me of the first DSLR D200 in my life .
It is also because that camera allows me to transform photography from a hobby into a part of my life and work
3rd, if you already own a Nikon mirrorless camera
and want to buy a relatively cheaper camera as a backup,
then the Z5 is indeed a good choice.
In fact, the four Nikon mirrorless cameras currently
have a very clear positioning.
The Z6 balances photos and videos
The Z7 promotes higher pixels
The Z50 is very suitable for vlog
he Z5 is suitable for beginners to shoot.
I also hope that in the future
Nikon can continue to introduce more cameras with different positioning
for different people and users,
as well as cameras with stronger video functions.
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