DSLR Reviews

Wow, Nikon D5 Camera

Nikon D5 Intro: 

This build of this D5 Nikon camera is first among equals, Nikon D5 DSLR Camera has become the eye candy for the professionals. Even before its arrival, what with an impeccable FX format 20.8 MP CMOS sensor snapping razor sharp images and top of the line EXPEED 5 image processor to deliver 12FPS shooting rate. It is about time that Nikon stepped up their game with this innovative camera.

D5 Overview:

Nikon D5 Camera is power packed dynamite, delivering a killer punch with full-time AE and AF topped up by the indomitable sensitive ranger climbing to ISO 328000. As if, it was not enough, the gadget has jettisoned old technology and incorporates the unthinkable 4K UHD video recording capacity at (hold your horses!) 30 frame per second speed. Nikon has decided to introduce a twist in the tale by revamping the Multi-CAM 20k system perfectly capable of housing, not one but 99 sensors to track extremely fast moving objects under poor lights. Inviting envy from the competitors, the D5 mean machine also contains dual XOD memory slots as they work in tandem to manage diverse files while snapping images of the live objects. Professionals can capture the pictures raw transforming them into the desired format subsequently.

D5 Performance:

Adding to the electric mix, the EXPEED processor is tuned to handle super fast shooting rate of 14 frames per second with the mirror pointing north and can touch the maximum speed of 12 FPS even when the autofocus and auto-exposure controls are running full throttle. Extremely fast shooting speed ensures the recording of 200 frames in a single shot not to mention the lossless images with 14 bit of embedded data. Refurbished sequencer under the hood along with mirror driving mechanism continuously delivers adequate exposure with an extremely robust viewfinder.

Multi-CAM 10k AF system is the shining beacon of quality with 99 sensors among the 53 detection points to clearly detect the objects and rest of them offering creative vent to the professional photographers. Nikon D5 DSLR Camera is equipped with super telephoto lens and Tele-converters that can easily blend with an aperture as small as f/8 focal length.

Single point AF uses a single point to create accurate focus while the dynamic area AF is a conglomerate of 153 point selections enabling focus on an object exhibiting the most random
motion.Group area attribute of the Multi-CAM system is a class apart in recognizing the human face or analyzing the object in detail.

Nikon camera is a mishmash of capabilities with 4k UHD video recording at the maximum of 30 Frame per second to boot. Users can switch to partial or full HD recording to the primary memory cards of the camera or to an external recording device deploying the HDMI cable.

D5 Body design:

 The camera is equipped with a 3.2 inch rear LCD monitor accompanied by the astounding resolution of 2.36m to ensure live view shots and crystal clear images. Touch screen attribute is an icing on the cake as even an amateur can invoke the focus on a particular point with this LCD camera.

The presence of the tow XOD cards is overkill as the images can be stored in diverse file formats with the capability to categorize them according to the type.

Nikon delivers a vertical grip to the users making the camera extremely comfortable to carry and also perfectly flexible to capture the snaps in horizontal as well as vertical mode.

D5 Built-in Wi-Fi: 

 The pocket dynamite can be connected to the Wi-Fi network for sharing of photos and videos to the computer, Laptops or smartphones. An optional transmitter delivers high data speed without any hiccup as it is a plug and play device for transmitting the files.

About the lens:

 This Nikon Camera is adorned with lens delivering an effective 20.8-megapixel resolution at an aspect ratio of 3:2 to make the images as natural as possible. Under the hood, lenses imbibe capabilities of manual and -focus; however, the professionals would root for the former mode. The introduction of 153 cross types has made photography of a moving object an absolute breeze for any camera beginner, novice or professional.

D5 Specs:

•    A robust Viewfinder with an eye point of 17.00mm is capable of 100% coverage and can be magnified to 0.72 times enabling a clear view of the object.

•    The LCD monitor with the camera plays an instrumental role in enhancing the focus and it works on the principle of what you see is what you get.

•    Flexibility is the byword of Nikon architecture as the camera can manage a sensitivity range from as minuscule as 100 figure to 1024000.

•    Professionals must be salivating at the performance because it allows the camera not only to work from dawn to dusk but only in moonlight night in the densest of the forests.

•    Lighting conditions can go for a toss but the D5 never flinches an eyelid as the range can still be extended to a never before heard figure of 3280000.

What's in the box?

•    The product is equipped with 'EN-EL 18a lithium-ion battery' that can be recharged with the 'MH 26a' charger.

•    UC-E22 USB 3.0 cable is also bundled along to connect the camera to the computer for transfer of image files.

•    Perfectly designed AN-Dc15 camera strap ensures portability of the highest order.

•    Other products in the box include BF-1 body cap to protect the camera components from dust and a cover of BL-6 battery chamber.

D5 Accessories:

The accessories available along with camera are as follows:

 Lexar - 32GB 2933x XQD 2.0 Memory Card
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens
Nikon - 'EN-EL18a Lithium-Ion Battery '(rechargeable) (10.8V, 2500mAh)
Think Tank Photo - Speed Racer V2.0 (Black/Gray)
Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight

Other Camera Features:

•    Users can switch among three types of raw files namely raw size medium and small displaying 12 bit of data with lossless compression.

•    The large raw file stores 14 bit of uncompressed information.

•    White balance adjustment has become quite trivial due to the presence of spot white balance control as the user has to select the area that should be marked white.

•    Nikon D5 Camera incorporates the wireless capability to work with flash shooting by deploying a combination of WR-R10 Controller and WR-A10 Receiver.

•    Picture control modes are perfectly capable of offering vast array of options to capture images in the form of a portrait, standard, vivid, flat along with the user defined mode.

D5 Comparison:

•    Comparing Nikon D5 Specs with Nikon D4s DSLR is like matching chalk with cheese. The former boasts of 20.8 MP FX-format CMOS sensor while the latter only delivers a resolution of 16.2 MP.

•    EXPEED 5 Image Processor is incorporated into the D5 gadget while the D4 camera is studded with EXPEED 4 series which offers excellent performance, however, doesn't provide high-speed shooting.

•    Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps is available with D4 series while D5 offers 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps

Pros/Cons:

According to our Nikon D5 Review, here are the pros and cons.

Pros:

•    The compact body of the camera makes it an amazing option for the users. It is made of polycarbonate plastic material instead of the professional grade stuff.

•    Extremely fast speed of capturing snaps and videos as compared to other cameras

•    Impeccable quality of the lens offered by Nikon, makes the camera a great product. It has amazingly sharp corners with no scope of wide angle distortion.

•    The camera operates in quite mode without the clicking noise, unlike the other gadgets.

Cons:

•    One of the drawbacks of the LCD is that it moves to the bottom of the camera due to adjustable attributes. To some users it can create a nuisance, moreover it cannot rotate more than 90 degrees.

•    The frame rate of 24 FPS doesn't capture high-quality videos and one can notice the jerk when the camera moves back and forth.

Recommendations:

 NIKON has made a huge effort in solving the issue related to the video recording and the LCD screen. Evaluating the price and quality of the camera, one can conclude that it is a wonderful buy.


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