New in box Nikon Z5 Z 5
Mirrorless Full frame DSLR digital SLR camera body only
Nikon Z mount
Nikon Z5, a budget-friendly full-frame mirrorless camera that emerged from the digital photo forge in July 2020. Picture this: sleek lines, magnesium alloy, and pixels conspiring to capture your visual adventures. Buckle up, fellow shutterbugs, as we dissect this photographic marvel.
Nikon Z5: The Unassuming Contender
Sensor and Resolution:
- The Z5 boasts a 24.3-megapixel FX (full-frame) CMOS sensor. Each pixel, a tiny sentinel, awaits its moment to seize light and weave it into digital tapestries.
- With a native ISO range of 100-51,200 (expandable to 50-102,400), it dances with photons in both daylight and moonlight.
Processor and Stabilization:
- The EXPEED 6 engine hums beneath the hood, orchestrating data like a maestro. It's the unseen conductor of your visual symphony.
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization—your silent partner against camera shake. It whispers, "Fear not, I've got your pixels covered."
Autofocus and Focus Points:
- Behold the 273-point hybrid autofocus system—a celestial map guiding your lens. Phase detection and contrast dance a tango, locking onto subjects with precision.
- AF sensitivity ranges from -2 to +19 EV (or -3.5 to +19 EV when the stars dim). Low-light focus? It's like a cat's night vision goggles.
Viewfinder and LCD:
- The electronic viewfinder (EVF) beckons. With 3.69 million dots, it's a pixel-packed rabbit hole. Frame your reality, Alice!
- The tilting 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD—1.04 million dots of swivel magic. Angle it, flip it, tap it. Your muse approves.
Shutter and Durability:
- The shutter curtain flutters at speeds from 1/8000 to 30 seconds. It's the heartbeat of your visual narrative.
- Durability? A robust 200,000 cycles. It's like a marathon runner with a titanium spine.
Video Capabilities:
- 4K UHD at 30 frames per second (fps). But wait—a 1.7x crop factor enters the scene. Your frame tightens, cinematic style.
- For full-sensor glory, switch to 1080p. No crop, no compromises.
Storage and Connectivity:
- Dual SD card slots—UHS-II speed demons. They gulp RAW files and JPEGs like digital gluttons.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—your camera's social butterflies. Share, remote control, or summon backup dancers (smartphone apps).
Dimensions and Weight:
- The Z5 nestles in your grip: 134mm x 100.5mm x 69.5mm. It's like shaking hands with a friendly photon.
- Weight? A mere 590 grams (body only). Lighter than a bag of cosmic stardust.
Extras:
- Silent Photography Mode—shhh, the pixels are napping.
- Intervalometer—time-lapse dreams.
- Focus Stacking—stack pixels like Jenga blocks.
- In-camera HDR—paint with light.
- Weather-sealed—raindrops bounce off like compliments.
Remember, the Nikon Z5 isn't just a camera; it's a passport to moments. So go forth, frame infinity, and let your pixels sing!
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