Z5II

This is my first mirrorless FX body. I have a D750, D600, and a D7000 and the electronics on this baby is in a different league. After a couple of weeks, I have just scratched the surface of the camera’s capabilities. I can honestly say that the Focus Peaking feature is outstanding. I have used the Z 40mm F2 that I purchased with the camera and its performance is overall very good. I also purchased the FTZII adapter with the camera. I have tested the Nikon AF-S 80-400 4.5-5.6G ED VR, and have found the auto focus to be just as fast as on my D750. The focus peaking is dead on with everything else I have used, including all of my D lenses including the AF 300mm F4D ED, 20-35 F2.8D, the 28-105 F3.5-4.5D/w macro, 180 F2.8D ED, all of my pre-D AF glass, and my Rokinon 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC astrophotography lens. All focused perfectly with focus peaking. Checking with the 400% zoom feature confirms that it is right on. The in-body IBIS puts you into a different league. If you are switching over to a Z mount FX body, this camera is a no brainer. Your old F glass is very useable with the adapter.

EXCELLENT Camera , very user friendly , with LOTS of great features

I have a Z7II and was interested in the wildlife tracking features the Z7II lacks. The smaller megapixels is also a plus. Paired with the 26mm f2.8 lens, it's the perfect walking around camera, yet has the updated tech of the newer Nikons. I look forward to using this camera for local birds, landscapes and street photography.

Gigantic upgrade from my D5600. I'm hard pressed to think of anything I want in a mirrorless camera that this doesn't have. Combined with the 24-200mm lens, I have a fantastic jack of all trades setup. Just need a little time of to get used to all the options and settings that are available.

Incredibly sharp, impressed with its low light performance. Comfortable to hold, its ergonomics are great and love for all the customizable buttons. Simply an amazing camera. I started with a Canon APS-C mirrorless camera and the jump in quality of this Z5 to that camera is just unbelievable.

Have not tried video yet, so this review is for photo only. Camera is great, I got it with 40mm/2 lens plus FTZ adaptor since I have many Fx lenses accumulated over several decades of Nikon film and digital SLR use. Ergonomics are very nice, the camera is light weight (compare to D3 and D700!), and takes beautiful photos. It’s everything I would expect from Nikon in terms of design and functionality.My ONLY complaint relates to the wireless transfer software apps Snapbridge, Studio and Wireless. Transfer. They are really awful, IMO. Poorly designed, difficult to use, unstable in operation, and tech support representatives seem as baffled about their operation as I am. Best results in my hands for getting images off the camera is to take them from the SD card into computer by wired sd card reader. The wireless options are very frustrating to use (for me, anyway).

Coming from a D5200, the Z5ii is an enormous jump in image quality (especially in lower light) and overall user experience. The extensive customization options for the buttons and “i" menu let me set everything up the way I want, so I can access what I need quickly and easily. Auto focus is quick, with lots of options and approaches. The camera feels great in hand, I just love using it. (And to the 3-star reviewer who complained that they missed the Z8’s silent operation, check the manual… the Z5ii can do silent electronic shutter, too.)

This is by far the best Nikon camera I've owned! The picture are sharp right out of the camera. I have it paired with a 24-120 F4 lens and it fits all of my needs. I recently returned from Ireland and I'm very pleased with all of my shots.

This is an extremely capable hybrid camera. If you need reliable video autofocus and you have modern Nikkor Z lenses, you are in for a very good time. For photos, it has 3D tracking, a huge upgrade from my original Z6. The only trade off I've noticed, the Z6 is built like a tank. The Z5_2 is definitely a "lighter build", however I would NOT call it cheap, everything feels like Nikon quality. I tested the Z50_2 and it was definitely a cheaper build and components compared to the Z5_2. For example, the viewfinder on the Z5_2 is very high quality compared to the Z50_2. Can anyone beat the performance and value of this offering? You nailed it Nikon, amazing job! Can't wait for the first major firmware update.