The Z5 even fixes one of the Z6 and Z7s most significant defects, which was that not only did they deliver with a single card slot, it used the unusual XQD format. Having to purchase expensive brand-new cards is an annoyance, however the single slot is a dealbreaker for lots of photographers who need the capability to save backups in the field. The Z5, however, has 2 UHS-II SD card slots.
Last year Nikon released its first full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z7 and Z6, and now the range is expanding to a lower cost with the announcement of the Z5. Unlike the Z50, which used the exact same Z mount but had a smaller APS-C sensor, the Z5 utilizes a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor.
Nikon states the Z5 will be available in August for $1,399.95 body-only, which makes it $600 less expensive than the Z6. Theres a $1,699.95 kit with the new 24-50mm f/4 -6.3 lens and a $2,199.95 option with the 24-200mm f/4 -6.3 lens. The company is also planning to release a Windows 10 energy next month thatll allow lots of DSLRs and Z-series cams, consisting of the Z5, to work as web cams.
You lose a few functions compared to the Z6, but the Z5 still appears like a capable electronic camera. Theres no status screen, theres more plastic utilized in the build, and the sensor isnt backside-illuminated; its likewise not perfect for 4K video due to a 1.7 x crop. But aspects like the 3.69 million-dot OLED viewfinder, the 3.2-inch touchscreen, the Expeed 6 processor, and in-body image stabilization are all present.
Nikon is also announcing a new lens for the Z series, and its the smallest full-frame Z-mount lens to date. Its a 24-50mm f/4 -6.3 zoom thats less than three inches long when not extended, making for a compact and flexible bundle with the fairly small Z-series bodies.
