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2025-07-17T03:18:47
I really liked my Z5, it was a great way to wonder back into photography after a 40+ year hiatus. The Z5ii is a great upgrade, my main driver for the upgrade was to get better autofocus ability especially with wildlife. The Z5ii delivered solid AF performance as well as much better light performance. The old Z5 was great at landscape, the new Z5ii is great at landscape, wildlife/nature and even astro. I really like the way the dual thumb wheel controls work when selecting either i-menu functions or with the function buttons, this is really convenient and intuitive for me. I find overall the AF is so much better that I take one or two photos of a subject rather than 5 or 6 or 10 because I know the focus is right on the money and more "only get one chance" wildlife photos turn out great! I also find myself snickering a lot when taking pictures of dogs when they are walking away from me with their tail up and eye detection is on.
John S.
2025-05-16T08:49:05
High end features in an "entry level" camera.
THOMAS R.
2025-05-16T08:22:34
So far the camera has been amazing. Purchased the 50mm 1.8S and it makes great shots.
PAUL R.
2025-05-01T06:55:58
I absolutely love this new Z5! I am taking pictures at ISO 64,000 and they are coming out with very light noise - easy to fix in Lightroom! I no longer have any need for f/2.8 or f/4 lenses. f/5.6 is now the new fast lens! And the auto focus settings give you several different areas for the continuous autofocus to work in. And there are settings where the autofocus will find birds in flight and people's faces. This camera is light years ahead of the original Z5. My new favorite lens is the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8. With this camera and lens I can go just about anywhere and shoot just about anything.
DONALD A.
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Black
1x Hot Shoe
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
EXPEED 7
23.9 x 35.9mm
Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
FX-format:
(L)6048 x 4032
(M)4528 x 3024
(S)3024 x 2016
DX-format:
(L)3984 x 2656
(M)2976 x 1992
(S)1984 x 1328
1:1 (24 x 24):
(L)4032 x 4032
(M)3024 x 3024
(S)2016 x 2016
16:9 (36 x 20):
(L)6048 x 3400
(M)4528 x 2544
(S)3024 x 1696
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG-A MIAF
-4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F)
Luminosity locked at detected value
Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat; Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat; Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Add, average, lighten, darken
Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Yes
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
-10 - +19 EV. Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 Degree C/68 Degree F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2
Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area (S), Dynamic-area (M), Dynamic-area (L), Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (C1), Wide-area AF (C2), Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking, Subject-tracking AF, Pinpoint (available in photo mode only); Single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only); wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); Subject-tracking AF (video mode only)
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
AF-S, AF-C, AF-A (photo), AF-F (video), MF
Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output.
TTL metering using camera image sensor
2 hours 5 minutes
NEV, MOV, MP4
N-RAW (12 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format), AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
FX: 4032 x 2268: 30p/25p/24p. DX: 4032 x 2268: 3984 x 2240: 30p/25p/24p. 3984 x 2240: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p. Note: Actual frame rates for 30p, 25p, and 24p are 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit. Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit. AUTO mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 51200).
Can be selected from:
Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico). IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas). Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz).
SnapBridge
f/4
f/22
7
Autofocus, Manual
67mm
Nikon Z
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032)
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
No
Stills & Video
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Second
Bulb & Time Mode
Photo
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Video
Native: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended)
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution
Yes
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
14-Bit
H.264/MOV/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
No
2-Hour 5-Minute Maximum
No
Stereo
MOV, Raw: 24-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
MP4: 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
1x Micro-HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x USB-C Input/Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Bluetooth 5.0
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
GPS
3.2"
2,100,000 Dot
3-Way Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Electronic (OLED)
0.5"
3,690,000 Dot
21 mm
1
Approx. 0.8x
-4 to +2
No
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
1/200 Second
iTTL
Shoe Mount
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
5.3 x 4 x 2.8" / 134 x 100.5 x 72mm
1.5lb / 700g (WithBattery, Recording Media)
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Wonderful low light camera
By DONALD A.
I absolutely love this new Z5! I am taking pictures at ISO 64,000 and they are coming out with very light noise - easy to fix in Lightroom! I no longer have any need for f/2.8 or f/4 lenses. f/5.6 is now the new fast lens! And the auto focus settings give you several different areas for the continuous autofocus to work in. And there are settings where the autofocus will find birds in flight and people's faces. This camera is light years ahead of the original Z5. My new favorite lens is...
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Great upgrade from Z5
By John S.
I really liked my Z5, it was a great way to wonder back into photography after a 40+ year hiatus. The Z5ii is a great upgrade, my main driver for the upgrade was to get better autofocus ability especially with wildlife. The Z5ii delivered solid AF performance as well as much better light performance. The old Z5 was great at landscape, the new Z5ii is great at landscape, wildlife/nature and even astro. I really like the way the dual thumb wheel controls work when selecting either i-menu functi...
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Expand your creative expression with full-frame image quality, autofocus that knows exactly what you’re shooting, and amazing low light performance. Plus, a best-in-class, ultra-bright viewfinder and one-touch access to a range of custom color presets. Meet the Nikon Z5II—a trustworthy companion that will evolve with you, at every step of your journey.
The 24.5MP BSI-CMOS full-frame sensor captures every nuance with up to 30fps high-speed shooting.

With advanced subject detection for 9 different types of subjects (including people, birds, cars, and even airplanes), the Z5II locks on with razor-sharp precision.

Shooting in the dark? No problem. The autofocus system works down to -10EV, meaning it sees even when your eyes struggle.

Switching from a DSLR? The 3000-nit bright, immersive EVF makes transitioning to mirrorless effortless. Get a crystal-clear preview of your shot before you hit the shutter.

With Nikon Imaging Cloud, enjoy seamless camera-to-cloud connectivity, automatic firmware updates, and access to custom Picture Controls for unique editing styles.

The SnapBridge app lets you wirelessly transfer photos and videos to your phone or tablet instantly. You can even use your smart device as a remote shutter release with live view.

Shoot without worry — dual SD UHS-II card slots keep your memories safe and ready for action.

Includes the 24.5MP Z5II mirrorless camera and the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens. Enjoy the combination of amazing image quality, intelligent autofocus modes and incredible low-light performance with a versatile, optically-stabilized lens suitable for everything from travel to portraiture and wildlife. The perfect multipurpose pairing for photos and video.

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