Used Nikon D5 FX-Format DSLR Camera Body (XQD Version)

2020-01-19T07:09:12

This is the best camera I have ever owned

Howard S.

2020-01-19T07:05:41

This is the best camera I have ever owned!!!! Howard

Howard S.

2020-01-09T19:00:00

I've been shooting a d5 - mostly for sports - for four years now. seems to be able to shoot 9FPS forever while autofocusing. football, hockey, lacrosse and snow ski images are made so much easier by the camera's speed. the second shutter for vertical is useful. I shoot a lot of football at night and routinely have the camera at 51,200 ISO. once put through Lightroom, the low light capabilities of this camera are unbelievable.

Rodo

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2019-12-18T07:08:31

My second D5! I can’t wait for the D6 and the 120 to 300 f2.8 lens to come out!

MICHAEL S.

2019-12-13T14:26:11

The camera is so good,

Mei X.

2019-11-07T08:28:53

With the exception of the D1, owned every professional D series & by far, simply the BEST professional grade DSLR available for shooting sports, live action or in between. I don’t care very much for video, I shoot stills.shoot video, Solidly built, very intuitive, nearly an extension of your hand. I may seem biased but I don’t see any reason why you’d want to use anything else. Really.

JOHN L.

2019-07-18T20:00:00

After switching in October 2018 to Nikon from using Sony/Minolta DSLR system I can honestly say the D5 is the ABSOLUTE LOW LIGHT KING!! I have seen mirrorless cameras come to the market and I have to say I have not seen any photographer to date use their mirrorless full frame cameras like I have the D5. Fantastic imaging at the Lucas Oil Pro Tractor Pull under poor lighting conditions along with tracking and photographing dragon flies in flight. I own two D5's and would not trade them at this point. Image quality is GREAT for what I do. I hope to see a D6!

MyD5

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2019-03-23T12:33:49

Excellent camera. Works well in all conditions, and extreme temperatures, both very cold (North Pole and Mount Everest) and very warm (Taklamakan desert). Heavy but reliable and bomb proof.

TOMMY H.

2018-12-18T13:43:19

My favorite DSLR Purchase of my entire 35+ years as a photographer! Fits my large hands perfectly. This Camera body with the two QXD card slots is the awesome camera body of its time. I know own a Nikon D850, as a second / backup. Very happy with this purchase from Adorama Camera!

Michael K.

2018-10-27T20:00:00

Phenomenal pictures taken at Carlsbad cavern in New Mexico. I set iso on auto while shooting with a AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 E. ED VR lens. The auto focus was great and locked onto most everything I wanted pics of. There isn’t much light in the cave but the D5 captured pictures that are simply amazing. The most amazing thing with this camera was pictures taken on a rock outcrop in Texas. I was at a national park looking for the drawings left by native Americans from many years ago. I could not see the drawings with my naked eye so I decided to take pictures where the drawings were supposed to be. After downloading to my computer I was able to see the artwork in stunning detail. In my opinion the D5 is truly an amazing camera.

Artman

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2018-09-12T20:12:02

the FPS AND THE xqd card

RAYMOND R.

2018-08-21T20:00:00

I'm a professional photographer, working seven days a week, normally 8-12 hour days including editing. I don't have time to waste and can't compromise on image quality and need a fast workflow. The settings in the Nikon D5 body are extremely helpful, particularly the ability to remove warm tone from images. In the past, that was a workflow time sucker. The D5 has 3 - settings dealing with color tone and there are more which are available for what you do most. for me, that's portraiture. In-camera, I can set it for portrait tone which evens out skin tones and keeps them realistic before I get into post-production. The D5 is a beast and the battery lasts all day long without swapping out. Even when going heavy on the video grabs, I've never had the battery go below 55% I sent the body in to NPS for repair of the gui glass which I cracked. I also had a temporary problem with the card door sticking and not wanting to open. Nikon fixed that at no charge and had it back in less than a week. Comfort in the hand is perfect for all day shooters like me. It is a little tricky at first when you go back and forth between the D5, D4s, and D4, they re-arranged some of the controls which threw me for a loop at first, but I'm good now. ISO, in particular, has found a new place with the D5. I recommend the Nikon D5 for any kind of photography, it has the speed for sports or equestrian events in my case, and the extreme low-light capabilities I need when finding myself not being able to use flash in low light settings! No reservations at all about endorsing this body, rugged good looks and top-notch performer each and every time.

SuspendedMoments

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2018-05-03T07:39:15

I have been using the D5 for about two years. It has been amazing for action sports, air shows, motorsports and any circumstance that requires frame rate or higher ISO. It may not be first choice for pure Wedding photography, but it will still provide incredible images. Very quick and accurate focus choices as well as sensor performance and color. Durable body and reliable.

RICHARD R.

2018-03-21T12:19:21

Heavy and bulky camera. Unless you are into sports photography or do a lot of picture taking under los light conditions I would probably go with the D850. A bit overpriced.

WOLFRAM L.

2018-02-11T11:43:33

I have followed Nikon with all the D cameras,1,2,3,4 and now the D5

MELANIE K.

2018-01-14T19:43:02

Love this camera, have used it to mainly shoot sports lately and does it make a difference. Used the D700 previously to photograph basketball and football; that speed does not even come close to the D5. I bought the XQD card version which was recommended because of its fast writing. Glad I was able to make this purchase

Jeanine C.

2017-10-03T20:00:00

Had the D3s and D4s and also a D810. The D5 is the D3s but such a huge upgrade in all respects, focus, WB, color, speed, feel. In every aspect it is fantastic. I have fallen in love with my lenses again, images are so clean and sharp. Love this camera

JamesPics

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2017-09-20T20:00:00

I do nature, automotive, and aviation photography and my god there has never been a better camera to do it on. The clearness of each photo, the focus capabilities, and the over-all feel of the camera is like no other. If you have the opportunity to buy this camera do it. It'll change everything for you.

CFCPphotography

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2017-09-04T08:41:40

The camera I've dreamed of owning is now in my hands. Honestly I have to admit that I was more than a little intimidated at first, now it feels like my best friend.The camera feels tough and solid in my hands,I'm a long time Nikon user and cannot be happier with my purchase.

JOHN A.

2017-07-27T09:21:10

I have them all from the D2 up.. many have been great, but ive always been left with something i wish was better or found something missing. The D5 IMO is the most complete tool Nikon has produced. I liked my D4. Loved my D4s. But this D5? Brings a smile to my face I didnt know I could have. I shoot sports, so quick focus lock, high (10k) iso capability, great ergonomics are essential. Check, check, check!

GREG J.

2017-07-03T20:00:00

The new Nikon D5 does not disappoint. It's action focusing, face recognition, increased continuous shutter speed, increased pixel count, and increased light sensitivity make this truly profession DSLR the best on the market. Attached is an un-retouched image taken at 1/250 of a second, f/2, ISO 100, 105mm, center weighted metering, and auto white balance. The skin tones are the best I have ever experienced right out of the camera.

Scripps23

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2017-06-29T04:52:20

When it comes to the versatility that my day to day photography requires, this body answers every need I have. I never know if I'll be doing video, stills, portraits or fast moving horses. Or, if the lighting will be interior candlelight, or mid-day sun. So I needed a one-stop all-purpose camera body that doesn't produce a GIANT pixel-pregnant image. The D5 is, for me, the perfect combination of pixels to low light performance. The battery lasts all day long without changing, the dual card slot (I went with double CF) has the capacity to allow me to shoot from 10 am to 10 pm without worrying about running out of storage space. I use two 128 gig SanDisk Extreme Pro cards that handle video and stills without choking. This feels great in hand and though I wasn't happy about the buttons being moved around (ISO in particular) I can go seemlessly between this D5 and my D4S bodies without missing a beat, or the shot! Very very happy with this Nikon and it's a rugged piece of image processing equipment that I plan to use for many years to come! I also use the time-lapse feature more than I thougth I would and it's perfect right out of the camera with no additional post production necessary. I definitely recommend it to pros that put high demands on their camera bodies and who don't need enormous images. 20 x 30 is the largest we print and I've never had a request for more. One client did make a full size billboard with one of my images and that looked great, so we're good with this FX sensor at this pixel count. A++ Five Stars, no regrets.

FREDERICK D.

2017-06-24T21:30:28

Pictures are breathtaking. Fluid in every way. Controls follow in the Nikon scheme. Would recommend tremendously as a purchase that would carry you 5-10 years of use.

Farid S.

2017-06-20T19:23:58

Its been a long wait! I made it up through the ranks to own a Nikon F5, back in 1997. Now it sits in the closet! Didn't think I would be able to afford the Nikon body. Amen to wedding photography!!! LOVE MY D5...just getting to know her! Love using it along side my D810! Can't say anything negative, bought the dual XQD version. Love the speed, low light & 4K Video!!

Michael K.

2017-06-15T18:30:42

As advertised! I'm able to shoot quality pictures at higher ISO settings than with any of my other Nikon cameras. Additionally, the D 5 always takes the shot when I press the shutter-release button so I no longer miss some great shots because the camera isn't processing fast enough. The D 5 is expensive but my only regret is that I didn't buy this camera sooner.

WILLIAM P.

2017-05-25T10:29:38

If you need high frame rate, it get's it done. If you need low light/high ISO images, it get's it done. If you need to shoot verticals, it gets it done. If you need to shoot tethered, it gets it done. If you high res without megapixel overkill, it gets it done. If you need to shoot in the rain, it gets it done. If you need a HUGE buffer and lightning fast throughput, it gets it done. If you need fast and accurate autofocus, it get it done. Whatever you need a camera to do, the Nikon D5 get the job done every time.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-05-15T11:52:00

I'm very happy with the Nikon D5, so far, as the focus is seriously fast and the low light capability is better than any other camera I've owned. It was able to lock focus on a moving subject that was a fair distance away, in less than optimal lighting conditions. However, low light is low light. Don't expect noise free images just because the camera can shoot higher ISO. Just sayin! I shot under fluorescent lights and had to adjust the WB manually, as the Auto Fluorescent feature was off every other picture while shooting in continuous mode, but once set, it held fine. It was very easy to go back and forth between different settings with all the feature buttons available on the top and front of the camera. It doesn't seem like I have to go into the menu as much. The one feature I do LOVE is the image voice record feature!!! Just saved me from carrying a notepad to take notes. I'm still figuring out all the bells and whistles this camera has and can only imagine I'll be just as impressed later.

Controlz

2017-05-03T16:31:40

This is the camera I have wonted a long time, the top of line camera. So for it has lived up to the reviews. I is a very nice camera. I is doing every thing I expected of it.

JAMES M.

2017-05-02T20:00:00

Eu sou usuário de nikon há anos,vivendo no Japão. E a convite de um amigo experimentei a D5, e esta é sem dúvida uma super camera, com muita tecnologia nova e speed 5 faz foco mais rápido ;na minha opinião um divisor de águas. Mas eu também fui conhecer a Nikon show room em Nagoya (Japão), ao qual fui muito bem atendido e muitas explicações sobre a camera e as lentes que eu tinha curiosidade O motivo pelo qual resolvi escrever aqui neste post é um detalhe muito importante, pois já que estou me profissionalizado na fotografia, um detalhe importante para mim(e acredito que possa ajudá-los também). A D5 tem muito recurso é uma linguagem nova, por isso a orientação que tive era de adquirir a D5 no Brasil, pois teria o manual em português, comandos em português e garantia e assistência técnica no Brasil, ao qual escolhi para trabalhar dentro em breve, na profissão de fotógrafo. Embora aqui no Japão esta camera possa sair um pouco mais barato pela diferença de impostos, esse investimento é substancial mas que no futuro fará a diferença!! Esta orientação eu obtive de todos os amigos profissionais (Brasil,Estados Unidos, Japão e Austrália) Como eles disseram, profissionais precisam ter equipamentos 100%, 24hrs do dia) E tbm pela minha experiência do trabalho que tenho em Dutty Free, assistência técnica e a garantia são imprescindíveis! Parabéns a Nikon do Brasil, também, pelo fantástico site de seus produtos!

D5 B.

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2017-04-26T15:36:45

Phenomenal dynamic range. I taken a couple of thousand photos already and the D5 has proven itself to be a truly remarkable machine. It has replaced my aging D3 which I thought I loved but not any more. There are numerous subtle improvements but the near flawless images in low-light high ISO settings is nothing short of fantastic. This is going to fundamentally change how I approach a subject.

Anthony S.