Z 5

Great camera! Switched from Canon and am delighted. Entrance ticket to the world of Nikon?

After ten years of using Nikon D7100's it was time to upgrade. I considered the Z6ll alongside the Z5. Although the Z6ll had all of the features that I was looking for the Z5 was a better choice with just enough features. I am a Professional and don't rely on the top-of-the-line cameras as they offer more than I require. I ordered the Z5 along with the FTZ ll mount adapter as I have two DX lenses among all of my lenses. I specialize in Fine Art Photography and occasionally Portraits. I have just started using the Z5 over Christmas, first with Candid Portraits and then with Christmas Light displays. For the Portraits I used an older Nikon SB800 flash at 60-degree bounce and side Window light. There was a setting on the Z5 for flash that was not on the D7100, Fill flash. The fill flash worked better than I expected. For the Christmas light displays I used the higher ISO that the Z5 offered. Previously I was only able to go no higher than ISO 6400 but on the Z5 I was able to set the ISO at 25600 and 32000 with excellent results and no visible noise. I was not able to purchase a Z Mirrorless lens, but I intend to in the future. Finally with Nikon's rebate program of $400.00 off for the Z5 and $100.00 off for the FTZ ll adapter I was able to purchase earlier than planned. Also, since I had to finance the Nikon no interest for two years also helped with purchasing earlier.

After ten years of using Nikon D7100's it was time to upgrade. I considered the Z6ll alongside the Z5. Although the Z6ll had all of the features that I was looking for the Z5 was a better choice with just enough features. I am a Professional and don't rely on the top-of-the-line cameras as they offer more than I require. I ordered the Z5 along with the FTZ ll mount adapter as I have two DX lenses among all of my lenses. I specialize in Fine Art Photography and occasionally Portraits. I have just started using the Z5 over Christmas, first with Candid Portraits and then with Christmas Light displays. For the Portraits I used an older Nikon SB800 flash at 60-degree bounce and side Window light. There was a setting on the Z5 for flash that was not on the D7100, Fill flash. The fill flash worked better than I expected. For the Christmas light displays I used the higher ISO that the Z5 offered. Previously I was only able to go no higher than ISO 6400 but on the Z5 I was able to set the ISO at 25600 and 32000 with excellent results and no visible noise. I was not able to purchase a Z Mirrorless lens, but I intend to in the future. Finally with Nikon's rebate program of $400.00 off for the Z5 and $100.00 off for the FTZ ll adapter I was able to purchase earlier than planned. Also, since I had to finance the Nikon no interest for two years also helped with purchasing earlier.

still I have not used the camera, just I am reading the manual, very different from my D60, camera has many topics out of my scope

still I have not used the camera, just I am reading the manual, very different from my D60, camera has many topics out of my scope

Changing over from Micro Four Thirds to Full Frame Mirrorless was easy transition. Just love the bright viewfinder, easy menu and most importantly the brilliant color quality especially with the 50 mm F 2.8 S lens. Please do not call this entry level full Frame Mirrorless. This is my gear for professional event and wedding photography. At this moment cant yet let go completely of my MFT Camera and lenses. GO Z5!!!!

I've been a Nikon user for over 45 years. The Z5 is the perfect camera for those who put emphasis more towards still images rather than video. Two SD II card slots are a welcome, The conductivity with Blue Tooth and WIFI are great, the ability to connect to PC is what I need as a professional, a feature my D850's don't have! I bought the Z5 as a travel camera and paired it with the Z 50mm F1.8 along with the Z 28mm f2.8. The size of the gear make it a pleasure for more casual assignments where I don't need the larger D bodies and lenses. What I would love to see is a better card door mechanism, it opens to easy if your not careful pulling out of a messenger bag. The Autofocus is still slow in tracking but better than the Z6 and Z7. The Z5 is labelled as an entry level, it's not entry level by any means. Best image quality and value in 35mm full frame format mirrorless.

Great as a Z6ii back-up. Excellent using your Z primes. It is a beast of an existing light camera. What is not to like?

Bought this as a backup to my D850, and as a walk around camera, to save the D850 shutter for more important work. Using the Z 24-200 as my main lens, but got the FTZ II to use my F lenses if needed. It is a bit of a culture shock to use the digital view finder, but it is growing on me. I am old school, so I rarely use the rear screen for still shots. Focus is quick, and VR does a good job. Battery held up better than the reviews, and specs, which could be that I use the view finder, and not the back screen. Will I completely move to mirrorless…no, but having a light weight option, as a backup is nice.