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2021-09-02T13:50:56
It is faulty. Has a problem that reseting and firmware upgrade did not fix - look here I posted about it with photo and video illustrating the problem. I live in Israel and don't know what to do..!
LEBA S.
2021-08-20T09:51:28
Great camera, really exceptional price
Edward P.
2021-06-22T13:37:25
Very good.
Tao M.
2021-06-03T13:35:00
Awesome quality cannot even tell it?s refurbished! Truly a great upgrade so glad I went with mirrorless!
Rachel S.
2021-05-12T11:42:10
Great refurbished camera package. Everything works as expected. Very happy.
Jadrien C.
2021-04-30T12:43:06
Full frame at Nikon?s lowest price ever. Now all my legacy glass has vibration reduction! Articulated, touch sensitive screen and just enough buttons makes accessing this body?s functionality easy. Focus peaking makes manual focusing a snap, even for hand held macro work. Love it.
markway r.
2021-04-25T20:02:31
Starting in the 1970?s I started taking photos with a Fuji 35mm film camera and a Cannon AE1. In 2006 after using point and shoot cameras for several years, I decided to get a DSLR and I had always wanted to have a Nikon so I started looking. For Christmas that year I got a Nikon D40. I did not totally understand the difference between crop-sensor and full-frame cameras. I was happy to be taking portraits again. In 2010, I decided I needed a "better" camera, and got the Nikon D3100. This was an improvement but I was still not as happy as I thought I should be. So in 2017, I added the Nikon D5600 to my collection. I was happy with this camera and finally started acquiring different lenses. I added a Tamron 16-300mm, Tokina 11-20mm, Nikkor 50mm, and a Sigma 120-400mm. Now jump forward to 2020, I really wanted to get a mirrorless camera. And Nikon had just announced the Z50. I was looking forward to the advantages of the mirrorless camera and being crop sensor all of my lenses would still work with the FTZ adapter (my belief). My wife knew I wanted a full-frame and not another crop-sensor camera, but also wanted to be frugal with any of our funds. Then Nikon announced the Z5 and I was excited, I kept going back and forth between the Z50 and the Z5 though as most of my lenses were crop-sensor. After reading several articles about the FTZ and non-Nikon lenses, I was afraid that none of my lenses would work on the FTZ except my 50mm would work. So I finally decided to get a full-frame instead of the Z50, figuring that I will sell any of my old equipment that does not work. This was the first step in my decision and now needed to decide which full-frame camera. In addition to full-frame, I also wanted in-body stabilization. Since I had decided to sell my old equipment, I even considered changing brands. I looked at the Sony and Cannon but I have been extremely pleased with the Nikon and decided to stay with them and get the FTZ adapter with whichever Z series I chose. So the decision came down to money, do I get the Z5, Z6, or Z7. I decided that I did not need the 45mp sensor and the price tag of the Z7. The Z6 price had come down since the release of the Z6II and Z7II. So I looked at the major differences between these 2 cameras. I decided that there were several differences to consider, they were: 1.7 Crop factor for 4k video, BSI sensor, 4.5 fps vs 12 fps, and SD vs XQD. In my case I do extremely limited video and almost no sports and limited wildlife shooting (mostly portraits, some landscapes, and travel). I have been able to get great bird shots on my D3100 (3 fps). With the Z5, I found a refurbished model with warranty and a 24-50mm kit lens for $1200 add to that the FTZ adapter and I was almost at $1500. The Z6 was $1500 for the body alone, add to that the 24-50mm f4-6.3 @ $400, and the FTZ adapter @ $250, this brought the price of the Z6 to $2150. So with a difference of $650, I decided to get the Z5 and avoid XQD cards too. Since the camera arrived I have been ecstatic it has exceeded my expectations. With my DSLR cameras I found myself almost always shooting in Aperture mode, since it has arrived I have been using the Z5 in manual mode almost exclusively. This is due to the fact that when you look through the viewfinder you know immediately that the shot is either under or over exposed and quick corrections fix that. I don?t have to remember to check my meter. On that point the information displayed in the viewfinder is much easier to read than on any of the DSLR cameras that I have used. I also love the fact that I can program the ring on the Z lens to be focus, aperture, iso, or nothing. I do not regret going full-frame mirrorless at all. The kit lens is good for most shots especially my travel shots. The lens is small and it does not bother me to rotate the zoom ring before using. It is not my first choice as the 24-50mm reach is smaller than I like. I would rather have had the 24-70mm or the 24-200mm for better reach but I like the retracted size and I tend to leave this on when I am traveling as it is easier to pack. I even spent an afternoon shooting some simple test videos, and I love how easy it was to get great looking video. I shot in both 4k and 1080 and it was easy to adjust for the crop factor by changing my distance slightly. I may even spend more time with video now. My only disappointment with the video is in the built-in microphone, it is ok for short distance and no background noise. However, I plugged in an external microphone and this resolved all issues. All in all as you can tell by this review, I have been happy with my purchase, and definitely satisfied with the money spent. This leaves more money for Glass. On a side note all of my non-Nikon lenses have worked on the FTZ adapter in single-focus, I have not yet tried them all in continuous-focus as I stated above most of my shooting is portraits. In the future i will replace these with Native Z glass but for now I am happy.
Theodore B.
Happily Satisfied - Great Decision - Sorry I Waited So Long for Full Frame and Mirrorless
By Theodore B.
Starting in the 1970?s I started taking photos with a Fuji 35mm film camera and a Cannon AE1. In 2006 after using point and shoot cameras for several years, I decided to get a DSLR and I had always wanted to have a Nikon so I started looking. For Christmas that year I got a Nikon D40. I did not totally understand the difference between crop-sensor and full-frame cameras. I was happy to be taking portraits again. In 2010, I decided I needed a "better" camera, and got the Nikon D3100. This was ...
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The Z5 and legacy glass; priceless!
By markway r.
Full frame at Nikon?s lowest price ever. Now all my legacy glass has vibration reduction! Articulated, touch sensitive screen and just enough buttons makes accessing this body?s functionality easy. Focus peaking makes manual focusing a snap, even for hand held macro work. Love it.
Your full frame mirrorless journey starts here.
Push the limits of your creativity with Z 5, an innovative full frame mirrorless camera built around Nikon's revolutionary Z mount. Compact yet powerful, simple yet sophisticated, it's ready to grow with you. Whatever your skill level, the Z 5 delivers detailed imagery, precision autofocus and the tools you need to be as creative as possible.
The full picture.
Harness the entire view of expansive full frame lenses, and capture over 50% more image area than crop-sensor cameras. Z 5's 24.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor produces intensively detailed images, lifelike 4K UHD video, ultra shallow depth-of-field and particularly clean low-light shots.
Super powered.
Z 5 is powered by Nikon's fast, comprehensive EXPEED 6 image processing system. It's the secret behind the camera's sensational photo and video quality, autofocus performance, low-light capabilities, distortion control, image clarity, color reproduction and more.
The stability you crave.
Sharpness starts with stability, and Z 5 has one of the best in-camera image stabilization systems available. NIKKOR Z lenses activate 5-axis VR image stabilization-up to five stops of stabilization in up to five directions: yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. Compatible F-Mount NIKKOR lenses-even those without built-in VR-activate 3-axis VR image stabilization. Great for stills, even better for video.
In the blink of an iris.
Freeze time with shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 of a second-fast enough to capture moments invisible to the naked eye. When shooting with wide aperture settings for shallow depth-of-field and blurred backgrounds, that speed can also be used to control your shot's brightness.
Right. In any light.
Creativity doesn't wait for perfect lighting, so neither does Z 5. Its ISO sensitivity goes all the way up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 102,400) with superb sharpness, detail and clarity. Keep shooting into the night, and bring a new mood to your style with the drama of low light.
Easy. Sophisticated.
Fully automatic. Totally manual.
Sometimes you need to just point and shoot. Other times you want to fine tune every little detail. Z 5 is up for either challenge, going from fully automatic to totally manual with the turn of a dial.
Go quiet.
In can't miss moments-like weddings, speeches or performances-turn on Silent Mode and capture photo after photo without drawing any attention. This is also great for photographing pets and wildlife.
The eyes say it all.
Great portraits put focus on the eyes. Z 5's powerful Eye-Detection Autofocus quickly finds your subject's eyes-humans, cats and dogs alike-and puts them in sharp focus. It even follows them as they move behind objects in the frame.
Focus anywhere.
Z 5's sensor is practically covered in focus points-273 of them, to be precise. That means wherever your subject is within the frame, there's almost certainly a focus point locked on them.
Flash of genius.
Z 5 is compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System. Fill in shadows, make subjects stand out, enhance natural light and add artistry with an optional external Nikon Speedlight flash.
Two for the road.
Z 5 includes dual UHS-II SD card slots. Use them together for overflow storage, automatic back up or separating file types like RAW and JPEG or stills and videos.
You see it. You get it.
See your shot clearly through Z 5's outstanding electronic viewfinder. It activates when you put your eye to it, offering a high-resolution glare-free view of how your shot will actually look-exposure, ISO, white balance and Picture Controls are all visible in realtime.
One mount for all.
Works with Z-Mount lenses.
Built around Nikon's revolutionary Z mount, Z 5 is compatible with every cutting-edge NIKKOR Z lens, from the highly acclaimed NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S walkaround prime lens to the telephoto powerhouse NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Works with F-Mount lenses.
Attach the optional Mount Adapter FTZ and extend full compatibility to over 90 F-Mount NIKKOR lenses: full frame fisheye lenses, macro lenses, fast primes, super telephoto zooms and everything in between.
Note: Approximately 360 classic F-Mount NIKKOR lenses can be used with varying compatibility.
Creativity. Built in.
Tweak. Shoot. Create.
Add another element of uniqueness and artistry to your photos and videos with 20 Creative Picture Controls, all visible in real time while you shoot, either through the viewfinder or on the tilting touchscreen display.
Multiply your vision.
Combine multiple photos into one radical creation. This can be done in real time by composing and combining consecutive shots, or it can be done later by previewing and combining shots you already took.
Shift your focus.
Focus Shift Shooting Mode automatically takes a series of images (up to 300) while advancing the focus position in each shot. These images can then be stacked into a single image with surreal depth of field-great for shooting jewelry, products, landscapes and still subjects.
SnapBridge
A bridge to the world.
If you shoot and share (who doesn't?), you'll love the convenience of Nikon's highly rated SnapBridge app for iOS and Android. It turns your compatible smartphone or tablet into a powerful accessory for Z 5, making it easier than ever to take, edit and share amazing photos.
Easy pairing. Easy sharing.
Connect to Z 5 from the SnapBridge app once, and your phone and camera are bonded for life. You can transfer photos manually, or set the app to automatically import every shot you take.
Remote control.
When you can't be behind the camera, pull out your phone and use it to control Z 5. See what the camera sees, change camera settings like aperture and shutter speed, then take the photo or video.
Setup is a snap.
1. Open the SnapBridge app
2. Tap Remote Photography
3. Allow phone to switch to Wi-Fi
4. Start capturing photos and videos!
As app-friendly as it gets.
Bring your Z 5 shots into your favorite photo and video apps for retouching, adding filters, editing, using in your stories and more-just like you would with your phone pictures.
Go wireless. PC or Mac.
With Z 5, you can transfer your images directly to a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi. That means no card readers or USB cables needed to download your photos and videos.
Get things moving.
Your entry to video.
Z 5 records beautiful videos. Shoot 4K Ultra HD footage using all the advantages of mirrorless technology and the Z system's high-performance optics.
231 point phase-detect autofocus
4K UHD/30p
1080/60p
Optical VR image stabilization and electronic Vibration Reduction
Creative Picture Controls
Focus Peaking
Capture stills while recording
Timelapse made easy.
Z 5 makes it easy to create beautiful timelapse movies. Set up Z 5 on a tripod or stable surface, compose your shot, set your time interval and number of shots and let the camera do the rest. You can simultaneously create your timelapse movie in-camera and save the full resolution stills. And for longer shoots, power Z 5 with the optional USB Type C cable (UC-E25) and any compatible power bank.
Built for the real world.
Outer Toughness.
Z 5 is weather sealed against dust, dirt and moisture, especially around all moving parts and buttons. This is a camera designed to be used wherever your inspiration takes you.
Inner Strength.
The skeleton of Z 5 is forged from magnesium alloy, the same material used in Nikon's professional cameras. It strikes an optimal balance of durability and lightness.
Tilt.Touch. Swipe.Pinch.
Navigate Z 5 as easily as you navigate your phone. A beautiful 3.2-inch 1040K-dot high resolution tilting touchscreen makes it easy to compose shots from interesting angles, preview effects, zoom into photos, change camera settings and more.
Go longer.
Power up.
Z 5 is compatible with the optional MB-N10 multi-battery power pack for up to 1.8X (CIPA standard) more shooting time than using just the camera's battery. It's designed with the same extensive weather sealing as Z 5 and is a balanced, comfortable addition. You can even hot swap batteries mid-shooting without losing power.
Power. Charge. Transfer.
Provide constant power to Z 5 when recording video or shooting timelapse sequences, connect to a computer and even charge your battery with the optional USB Type C cable (UC-E25).
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