With the full-frame camera Nikon Z 5, you can capture photos and videos in unprecedented quality. This mirrorless camera is based on Nikon's Z-mount, the largest mount of all full-frame systems. This allows more light to reach the camera sensor, giving you the freedom to create images with greater detail, depth, and richness of color. The powerful built-in 5-axis image stabilization enables shooting with exposure times up to five stops longer. Photos come out sharp, and video recordings are smooth - with every NIKKOR-Z lens. The hybrid autofocus with 273 focus points is fast, precise, and operates extremely smoothly. The focus is quickly acquired and reliably tracked, regardless of where your subject moves within the frame. Two slots accommodate fast UHS-II SD cards. The card slots can be easily configured - for example, Slot 1 for normal recording and Slot 2 as a backup.
Continuous shooting mode | 4.50 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | With kit lens |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Aperture | f/4 - 6.3 |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Item number | 13448913 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Category | Cameras |
Manufacturer no. | VOA040K001 |
Release date | 21.7.2020 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
Scene mode | Landscape, Portrait |
Scope of application | General application, Travel photography |
Country code | CH |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | With kit lens |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | Hot shoe |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Glowing, Sunny, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Nikon Z |
Closure type | Mechanical-switch |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s, 20 s, 5 s |
Flash modes | Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronisation |
Image sensor resolution | 24.30 Mpx |
Image resolution | 6016 x 4016 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 51200 |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/4 |
Aperture | f/4 - 6.3 |
Focal length | 24 - 50 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 24 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 50 mm |
Optical zoom | 0.17 x |
Lens equipment | Zoom function |
Filter thread | 52 mm |
Display size (inches) | 3.20" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | TFT |
Resolution | 1040000 Pixels |
Display functions | Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 3690000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Autofocus type | Hybrid |
Autofocus areas | 273 x |
Shutter speed | 30 - 1/8000 s, Bulb mode |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 4.50 FPS |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 60 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4K (30fps), Full HD (60fps) |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Number of storage compartments | 2 |
Image file formats | JPEG, NEF |
Video file formats | mov, mp4 |
Waterproof | 0 m |
Connections | 3.5mm jack, HDMI (Type C), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | EN-EL15C |
Country of origin | Thailand |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Nikon fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger (MH-25a), Housing, Nikon 24-50 mm lens |
Width | 134 mm |
Length | 100.50 mm |
Height | 69.50 mm |
Weight | 590 g |
Length | 29 cm |
Width | 18.50 cm |
Height | 13.50 cm |
Weight | 1.93 kg |
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