Z5II

I had enjoyed a Z50 for a few years and wanted to step up to a full sensor model - The Z5ii came out with a number of upgrades, so I picked one up, along with a set of zoom lenses. I have been quite pleased. The next-level sharpness of the photos has been significant (versus the good quality I got from the crop-sensor model). The autofocus is fast and accurate. I've started working with the aperture and shutter priority settings more with the Z5ii. The pivoting screen is excellent, the wifi connection seems a bit less... vexing(?) than earlier attempts to use Snapbridge and I'm adapting to the extra weight of the superior equipment. I plan to pockets up a Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 S lens tomorrow, as a wide lens is the only thing missing from my setup. I'll let you know how it works. I am using a Tamron 28-70mm f/2.8 zoom as my main lens and it is sensational!

I’m coming from using a Z8. I wanted an affordable second body. The z6iii was a little two expensive. I was really considering the ZF but I want crazy about the ergonomics. Then the z5ii came out and it seemed perfect. I really enjoy it but two things really bothered me when using it that I now realize I can’t go without. 1) the silent shutter of the Z8 and 2) the sensor shield. Whenever I think there’s a perfect opportunity to use the z5ii instead of my z8, light weight travel, low light scenarios, etc, I constantly stop and realize that those two things of my z8 are so important. So I end up grabbing my z8 98% of the time.

I wouldn't call this a update to the Z5. It's like a whole new camera.

I’m really impressed with my Nikon Z5II. It takes high-quality shots with excellent detail, and I love how lightweight it feels, making it easy to carry around. The camera is packed with great features that give me plenty of flexibility, and I’m excited to explore its full potential and get creative with it.

I was a little disappointed at first however after I spent som time with it, it impressed me with the low light ability and the sharpness of the photos. I am using it with "NIKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens

Love my Z5II. It’s easy to use, takes beautiful sharp photos, and feels solid in my hands. The autofocus is quick, and the colors come out great.

I was an early user of the Z5 and liked it, but the Z5ii is really what I like. The overall impact makes it a substantial upgrade.

Moved from a lifetime of DSLR's and most recently a D750 and could not be happier. This is the camera I was looking for that is a do it all for photographers. It is the right size to take everywhere and incredibly powerful. I have used it for action, wildlife, and landscape photography. The jump to Z mount lenses has also been incredible and I am taking better pictures than I ever have.

This gem is more than an update - it's a new generation of the Z5, which I have owned and enjoyed since 2021.The on-line reviews and comparisons will show/tell you what you need to know about focus, tracking, stabilization, frames-per-second, shooting modes, etc. But using the Z5 II is a pleasure! The weight, the balance, the grip and the control placements are amazing. One of my biggest surprises was when I realized I was shooting while wearing sun glasses. The viewfinder and monitor are brighter compared to the previous generation.A comment about customer service: when I registered the camera i received the redemption code for the training video. The code did not work at the Nikon on-line store. In frustration, I called Customer Service (calling any customer service is frustration) and the agent explained that the route to the video is via the Education tab.In conclusion, no complaints - just smiles and great photographs.