The whispers about Nikon producing a mirrorless full-frame camera at an entry-level price are growing louder. So much louder that the new camera, which will be the latest addition to their Z series, has already been given a name: the Nikon Z5.
The Z5 is likely to be a "lite" version of the current Z6, so we might see a shift from the Z6's XQD card to a SD card slot. With the cost of XQD cards and the extensive use of SD cards, it seems likely this will happen.
The all-important sensor is something else to keep an eye on. There are some suggestions the Z5 will include the same high-quality sensor as the Z6. However, with the cost-cutting required to bring the Z5 to market at an affordable price, some in the camera industry are wondering if the sensor from the D750 might be used instead. This will obviously keep the Z6 at another level from the new Z5, which is an important selling point, but the thought of the two stablemates sharing the same sensor is an enticing one.
Lenses are another important component of course, and the feeling is that non-premium Z lenses will be used to keep the Z5 at an entry level price. While non-premium lenses on a Nikon camera still promise to deliver excellent results, they may lack top-end features such as weather sealing. An announcement on the Z5 is imminent, so all rumours and speculation will soon be replaced by concrete details. We'll keep you posted!
Manufacturer: Nikon
The Nikon Z5 has an enticing set of specifications for the entry-level full-frame user, especially when you consider just how small the camera is. If you are on the lookout for a fantastic everyday or travel camera, or just like the idea of a smaller than usual camera, then the Z5 is certainly...
Solid handling; Great viewfinder; Small and light
Limited frame rate for sports and action; 4K video cropped
The Nikon Z5 is a very solid introduction to the Nikon Z series and the kit lens is a very solid performer as well. There is a considerable saving to be made compared to the Z6 and Z7 and thus it widens the potential market without seriously affecting the end quality.
Excellent quality of results; Superb viewfinder; Dust and drip resistance; Good price point to enter superb Z system; Articulated screen; Built-in VR; Supports focus stacking; WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity; Handles well
Slow AF in low light; No lens hood provided
The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers.
Great handling; Small and tight – especially with kit lens; Excellent viewfinder
Slow frame rate; Cropped 4K video
The Nikon Z 5 offers a lot for photographers moving from a Nikon SLR system to mirrorless, even though it omits some of the latest bells and whistles to meet its price point.
24MP full-frame sensor; 5-axis IBIS; Tilting touch LCD; High-magnification OLED EVF; Dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Works with Nikon F lenses via adapter
Cropped 4K recording; Autofocus a step behind Canon and Sony; Meager 4.5fps continuous drive; Z lens library still in development; Few third-party Z lenses available
In many respects the Nikon Z5 is a great camera and combined with the compact Nikkor Z 24-50MM F/4-6.3 kit lens, it makes a very attractive choice of full-frame camera for travel or everyday photography - even if the zoom range is a little limiting.
Compact size and full-frame sensor; Nikon Z mount; Best in class viewfinder
Maximum continuous shooting of 4.5fps (frames per second); 1.7x crop applied to 4K video; 24-50mm kits lens is compact but has a limited zoom range
The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers. It’s less useful for video, with a heavy 1.7x crop on 4K shooting, as well as those with a keenness for action photography. If neither of those apply to you, it’s a fine choice.
Great handling; Small and tight – especially with kit lens; Excellent viewfinder;
Slow frame rate; Cropped 4K video;
Despite its positioning as an affordable, entry-level full-frame camera, the Nikon Z 5 ($1,399.95, body only) is nearly as capable as the midrange Z 6. For a few hundred dollars less you get very similar image quality, though you'll have to live with cropped 4K video recording. Photographers with an investment in Nikon gear should take a look at this one, especially if video is a secondary concern. Still, you can't discount the value proposition here, especially if you're already invested in the Nikon system. If you're not, the Sony a7 III is our absolute favorite mirrorless camera and Editors' Choice, but it carries a higher asking price, around $2,000 without a lens.Affordable Full-Frame The Z 5 isn't the first sub-$2,000 full-frame camera we've seen, but it cuts fewer corners than alternatives like the Canon EOS RP and Sigma fp. You still get a 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system, dust and splash protection, and dual memory card slots. The camera body is sized ...
The Nikon Z 5 offers a lot for photographers moving from a Nikon SLR system to mirrorless, even though it omits some of the latest bells and whistles to meet its price point.
24MP full-frame sensor; 5-axis IBIS; Tilting touch LCD; High-magnification OLED EVF; Dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Works with Nikon F lenses via adapter
Cropped 4K recording; Autofocus a step behind Canon and Sony; Meager 4.5fps continuous drive; Z lens library still in development; Few third-party Z lenses available
The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.
Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features
Design too familiar, Some average features
The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.
Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance
Display could use some upgrades
Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the iPhone 14, the standard 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus.
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