Nikon’s renowned Z series of mirrorless cameras just gained its most affordable-yet-powerful camera to date: the Nikon Z 5 camera. This robust 24.3 megapixel mirrorless camera pairs everything creators love about the Z series — image quality, speed, and low-light performance — with a price that’s attainable for seasoned and aspiring photographers and videographers. The Nikon Z 5 is launching alongside a fast new lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3, which is the NIKKOR Z lineup’s shortest, lightest, and most affordable full-frame zoom to date.
Here’s everything we know about the Nikon Z 5 camera and the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens; both are available for preorder now.
Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera ()
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With the new Nikon Z 5 mirrorless camera, creators can enjoy everything from a powerful 24.3 megapixel sensor to impressive low-light performance, with an ISO range up to 51,200 (expandable to 102,400) that’s great for low-light situations like astrophotography. Shutter speeds of up to 1/8000, accurate and quick autofocus, and a silent photography mode also make the Z 5 perfect for wildlife, sports, and wedding photography. And, robust video features like 4K at 30p and 1080 at 60p guarantee videographers will rave about the Nikon Z 5, too.
Key Features:
- 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
- EXPEED 6 high-performance processing
- ISO range up to 51,2000, expandable to 102,400
- Shutter speeds up to 1/8000
- Full resolution bursts at 4.5 fps
- Silent photography option available
- Dual UHS-II SD card slots
- 273 AF points
- 20 built-in creative picture controls, including focus shift shooting
- 4k UHD at 30p, and 1080 at 60p
- In-camera time-lapse mode
- Nikon SnapBridge 3 app works as remote control or for file transferring
- 3.2-inch LCD monitor
- Webcam ready when connected to computer with USB-C cord
- Uses powerful new EN-EL15c battery
Impressive speed and processing power
The Nikon Z 5 offers the company’s fastest image processor to date, EXPEED 6, making the camera dependable and energy-efficient, with impressive, detailed results. Photographers can shoot at speeds of up to 1/8000, with full-resolution bursts at 4.5 fps. And, with silent photography mode, they can shoot quickly without making a sound. This speed, processing power, and silent mode make the Nikon Z 5 perfect for everyone from wedding and wildlife to sports and fashion photographers.
Stunning image quality in every shot
A 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and an ISO range of up to 51,200 (expandable to 102,400) ensure photographers can capture crystal-clear images, no matter the settings. And, Nikon’s renowned color science ensure the final product is as realistic and breathtaking as can be.
Built-in features guarantee perfection
Budding and seasoned photographers alike will benefit from the Nikon Z 5’s array of built-in features. The camera offers quick and accurate autofocus, with 273 AF points and a helpful eye-detection autofocus feature that tracks humans and animals. The camera also comes with 20 creative picture controls for ease of use, including multiple-exposure mode and focus-shift shooting.
Videography potential abounds
The Nikon Z 5 isn’t solely for photographers; videographers will also rave about the camera’s filmmaking features, such as 4K UHD at 30p and 1080 at 60p. In-camera VR image stabilization, focus peaking, and time-lapse movie mode are just some of the many offerings for new and experienced filmmakers.
How does it compare?
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| Megapixel | 24.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Sensor Type & Size | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm FX Sensor | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm FX Sensor |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100–51,200 Native ISO | 100–51,200 Native ISO |
| AF System | 273-point AF System | 273-point AF System |
| Shutter Speed Range | 30-1/8000 sec | 30-1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.5 fps | 12 fps |
| Video | 4K Ultra HD/30p; 1080 at 60p | 4K Ultra HD/30p; 1080 at 120p |
| Display | 3.2-inch (1.04M dots) tilting TFT, touch-sensitive LCD | 3.2-inch (2.1M dots) tilting TFT, touch-sensitive LCD |
| AF Features | Eye AF for People and Animals | Eye AF for People and Animals |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.3 in. (134 mm) x 4.0 in. (100.5 mm) x 2.8 in. (69.5 mm) | 5.3 in. (134 mm) x 4 in. (100.5 mm) x 2.7 in. (67.5 mm) |
| Weight | 20.9 oz. (590 g) | 20.7 oz. (585 g) |
| Storage Media | Dual SD Card Slots | CFexpress (Type B); XQD Type Memory |
| Price (Body Only) |
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 ()
New lightweight NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 combines sharpness and speed
The new NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens is yet another innovative, feature-rich lens in the NIKKOR Z lineup. This powerful-yet-compact lens offers sharpness across the entire frame, with a zoom range built for everything from street to landscape photography. The compact 24-50mm lens is under three inches long when retracted. Creators can pair it with the new Nikon Z 5 for a jam-packed and portable travel or adventure kit.
New Nikon Z Teleconverters
With a new camera, new lens, Nikon didn’t stop there. The company has also announced two new Z series teleconverters to further extend photographers’ reach. The TC-1.4x () and the TC-2.0X (), both available for pre-order today, boost magnification of select Z series lenses.
New Webcam Utility software
Finally, Nikon announced that a beta version of its Webcam Utility software will be available come August. The brand’s DSLR and mirrorless lines (as well as the new Z 5) will allow for cameras to function as webcams, beginning with Windows 10 systems.
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