Name: Z 5
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 1649
Price: 1099.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (98 reviews)

Your full-frame journey begins with the Z 5. Simple yet sophisticated, compact yet powerful, the Z 5 is built to grow with you. It’s everything you’d expect from a full-frame mirrorless camera—intense detail, expansive views, brilliant low light capabilities, 4K UHD video and more—plus all the innovative tools you need to push the limits of your creativity.

Tech Specs

Effective Pixels
24.3 million
Sensor Size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Image Sensor Format
FX
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Movie
4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Type
Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD
Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.134 mm x 4 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm
Approx. Weight
20.9 oz.590 g

Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount
Nikon Z mount

Effective Pixels
24.3 million
Sensor Size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Image Sensor Format
FX
Image Sensor Type
CMOS Sensor
Total Pixels
24.93 million
Dust-Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L)6,016 x 4,016
(M)4,512 x 3,008
(S)3,008 x 2,008
DX-format
(L)3,936 x 2,624
(M)2,944 x 1,968
(S)1,968 x 1,312
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
1,920 x 1,080

File Format Still Images
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Card Slot
2 slots, The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
File System
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31

Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +2 m−1
Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Depth-of-Field Control
Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Compatible Lenses
Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X200
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed
Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Shutter Release Modes
Single frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, Self-timer
Approx. Frame Advance Rate
Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps
Continuous Shooting Options
Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
4.5 frames per second
Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Silent Shooting
Yes

Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering Method
Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
Metering Range
Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
Exposure Modes
Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M), User settings (U1, U2, U3)
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
Picture Control
Auto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls

ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
51200
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
50
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
102,400
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction
Yes
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
Active D-Lighting Bracketing
Yes

Single-Point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Auto-Area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection Range
-3 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -2 to +19 EV), Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking, Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point
273 (single-point AF)
AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
Focus Modes
Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
273
Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses
Autofocus Fine Tune
Yes

Flash Bracketing
Yes
X-Sync Speed
1/200th sec.
Top FP High Speed Sync
Up to:1/8000 sec.
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control

White Balance
Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning, Shade
White Balance Bracketing
Yes

Live View Shooting
Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode

Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum Recording Time
29 minutes 59 seconds
Movie File Format
MOV, MP4
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM, AAC
Movie
4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Yes
Full HD Movies (1080p)
Yes
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Movie ISO
Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600), M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit, P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit
Movie Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
Time Code
Yes, Drop frame
Movie e-VR
Yes
Movie HDMI Output
Yes, Start/Stop supported
Movie Focus Peaking
Yes
Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
Yes
Time-Lapse Movie
Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option
AF for Movie
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted

Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
1040000 k dots
Monitor Type
Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD
Touchscreen
Yes
Monitor Angle of View
170° viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments
Color balance, 11-level manual brightness controls
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder

Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Movie Playback , Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping
In-Camera Image Editing
Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Red-eye Reduction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, Trim Movie
Image Comment
Yes

Interface
USB: Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB), HDMI: Type C HDMI connector, Accessory terminal: Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional accessories, Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm, Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Smart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridge
Wireless Connectivity
Yes
Wireless Transfer to PC
Yes
Bluetooth
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 4.2, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Approximately 10 m (32 ft.) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles
GPS
Via the SnapBridge app
Save/Load Camera Settings
Yes
Supported Languages
English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
Webcam Utility Compatible
Yes

Total Custom Settings
38
My Menu
Yes
Recent Settings
Yes
Supported Languages
English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes

Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
Battery Life (shots per charge)

Movies:[Viewfinder only]: Approx. 115 minutes of movie recording, [Monitor only]: Approx. 120 minutes of movie recording
AC Adapter
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter, EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
Battery Charger
MH-25A Battery Charger

Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.134 mm x 4 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm
Approx. Weight
20.9 oz.590 g
Operating Environment
Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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