Having used a D90 for about the last 10 years, it took some getting used to all the features of new camera, let alone a new mirrorless camera. However, once I got it setup, the learning curve wasn't bad at all and I have had fun taking photos and playing with the new features (well at least to me they're new features). I am using the 24-200 F4-6.3 lens and the photos look sharper and more detailed than my older lenses. By the way, if you have older lenses that you still want to use, then get the FTZ Mount. It works great and I didn't lose any of the features that I used for my older lenses, especially autofocus. I consider this a fantastic camera for the hobbyist or prosumer.

Great camera. It produces rich colors and deep details. The dynamic range is exceptional.

Nikon Z 5 mirrorless is an amazing professional camera. I am very happy with its performance and quality. Best of all, with the mount adapter FTZ, I can use all my Nikkor lenses that I have purchased over the years. Unfortunately, with the FTZ adapter plus a DSLR lens, the camera becomes too bulky for a mirrorless camera. Therefore, I wished Nikkor Z lenses were priced more reasonably. Currently, the Nikkor Z lenses are too expensive.

I love the Z5 I have used a DX camera for years this is such an up grade. I got the body and FTZ adapter and am using my FX lens until I can buy a Z lens. Like I said I love this camera. I am still learning how to us it every day.

A great camera to carry in combination with the 24-200 lens. Easy to use and the settings and controls are the same as the Z7 and Z6.When flying for work i carry it in my computer bag leaving my Z6 and Z7 at home.

I had been wanting to move from a cropped to full frame camera for a long time, but the bodies were always expensive, larger than desired, and heavy. The Z5 is an affordable full frame camera, in a relatively compact body that performs very well. It is portable enough that I can stow it in my motorcycle saddle back and even take a spare lens with me, which means I get much more use of out if than a larger, less portable camera. The connectivity to my iphone is much improved over the app that my old DSLR used, which makes it very easy to upload and publish photos on the go.

The steep learning cube was helped by watching Back Country Photography on You Tube. I improved my shots immediately. I was stepping up from a 1” so the results are dramatically better. This camera is a great deal.

Nice camera with nice lense - the 24-200.Just wish the 200-600 was available…..but it appears to be a long ways off….if at all available.Great feel in hand……weight.Menu easy to use and screen is bright.

Sold my D500 and got the Z5 on sale to get acquainted with mirrorless. I enjoy the multiple focus points which my D850 doesn't have. It can stack images like the D850 and can peak focus too. Got the 14-30 F4 lens which is a good combo for landscape but had to lay out some more coin for 82mm filters. Converted the camera with LifePixel so that I can do normal daylight shots and infrared color or B&W with external filters(and Photoshop work). Battery life is only fair when compared to DSLRs, so carrying the FTZ adapter and extra batteries offsets the weight advantage. This is currently my backup camera to my D850 and as configured gives me another dimension of photography.