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  | sent on 14 Marzo 2025 Pros: Quiet, fairly lightweight, dual SD slots, value for money, battery, image quality, size. Cons: AFC a bit slow, burst shooting at 4.5 fps, low light focusing, maybe a slightly worse screen. Opinion: I was deciding between Nikon, Sony and Canon to buy an FF camera, and I also looked at the price of the lenses. After a year of use, I am happy with the choice of camera and lenses. It has a solid construction and is easy to handle once you get the hang of the functions. The batteries are very powerful. It has an excellent dynamic range and resistance to high ISO. The colors are simply very vivid and clear. I am slightly bothered by the shadows in some of the shots that I solve in post-production. The perfect camera for those who want an FF. Like all cameras, it also has the shortcomings that I have already listed above. In terms of price and performance, it is better than the competition in the same range, so it is definitely a good choice. Only the Nikon Z lenses are slightly more expensive, but of course they are very good. |
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  | sent on 04 Febbraio 2026 Pros: Intuitive menu in Italian, multiple settings easily executed and found in the menu itself. Personally I found the diopter adjustment of the viewfinder, the two slots, efficient. Cons: Battery with a capacity limited to 2280mah., which induces the purchase of a second compatible with autonomy greater than 2600 mah., rechargeable with USB cable. Ignition switch difficult and hard to activate, (single case ? ) but not encountered by others. CMOS not BSI. Opinion: Recently purchased used and equipped with the famous mm.50 S- f/1.8 lens always used all RCE, to then be destined for Full-Spectrum modification, I appreciated the clarity of the menu and the simplicity of making the settings, perhaps because I come from a Sony A7 V menu?, and from a second Fujifilm GFX 100S menu ?, in fact it displaced me for the fact that I had several mostly negative prejudices about Nikon. I will update you after a next and more intense use. |
 | sent on 21 Novembre 2025 Pros: Ergonomics, materials, dynamic range, excellent stabilization, dual SD slots, value for money, image quality Cons: Autofocus, 4k video with crop Opinion: Great camera. As soon as you take it in your hand it gives you that right feeling, that desire to take photos. Perfect for those who want to enter the world of Nikon ml ff while keeping costs down. After a few moments to get used to the new system, I began to appreciate it very much. I find it perfect for general photos, landscapes and (static) portraits in particular. With a 50 s 1.8, you get very nice images. Excellent 24 mpx sensor. Although it is not backlit as e.g. Z6II, holds up very well at high ISO. The excellent stabilization allows you to raise the shutter speeds a lot. A sore point.. AF especially in low light. During the day I still managed to get good results in triathlon / motorcycle / various sports races, but with a lot of effort and not using tracking. So if you're looking for something faster, a simple z50ii will do much better. On the 4k video side only in crop. But if it is mainly used for family trips or sports shooting not for work, I find the quality of the video more than sufficient. Very useful double sd slot (one of the reasons for the choice when I bought it), even if I don't understand why the videos are saved only on an sd. It has its flaws undoubtedly. I for one now feel I want something more, but having paid less than 1000 euros new more than 3 years ago, and considering that it is now used at very affordable prices, it is not to be excluded. I will still keep it as a second body or as the main one for city outings/walks. With a 24-70 f4 up front, the size/weight is still very manageable. |
 | sent on 30 Ottobre 2025 Pros: Lightweight, Fullframe sensor handling. Cons: Af poor AF-c dancer, no physical key Af/Mf Opinion: It's my first FF mirrorless, I come from a glorious D700, unbeatable for quality. It was a choice to simplify life, much lighter much simpler. Sometimes certain choices disappoint in the long run. I have always had problems with the autofocus which is not as stable and immediate as the D700. For the rest, the files are beautiful and well workable. Very comfortable for its lightness, after a few years I found the solution to make it more ready to shoot. Decent machine. But it makes you regret the D700 |
  | sent on 15 Marzo 2025 Pros: Image quality, full-frame sensor, dual SD card slots, weight and ergonomics, electronic viewfinder with 3.69 million dots and 100% coverage, high ISO capability, intuitive key placement Cons: No consideration of price/performance ratio Opinion: The Nikon Z5 is an all-rounder camera dedicated mainly to photography; video shooting is secondary. I have been in possession of it for two years when it was given to me for my birthday and it surprised me a lot as I already had the Z6II. The first thought was to give it back to a dealer and exchange it for some lens but I immediately changed my mind as soon as I had to test it. The parent company - at the time - presented it as 'Entry Level' but, trying it, you immediately realize that it has something more than the "basic" models, designed for beginners: it has a double slot for memory cards, the ability to shoot 4K videos, it has a high-resolution electronic viewfinder that returns clear images, in-camera stabilizer and is sealed against dust and humidity as well as other several features taken directly from its older sister Z6. The Z5's 24.3MP sensor has almost the same resolution as the Z6's (from 24.5MP)The 0.2MP difference results in 6,016×4,016-pixel images for the Z5, compared to 6,048×4,024 for the Z6. However, photos from the two cameras can be printed at the same resolution or cropped without the slightest difference. Having evaluated everything, I kept it as a second body alongside the Z6II and I use it alternating it indifferently with the latter. Ultimately, I'm more than happy with it and, probably, if the Nikon Z5II comes out, I could consider replacing it to have an updated camera body. |
 | sent on 03 Dicembre 2024 Pros: Image quality, size, dynamic range, very effective stabilization, design (but this is subjective), dual SD slots, value for money, battery. Cons: Non-BSI sensor, sometimes shaky and uncertain autofocus with low light, very slow burst, video compartment (which I don't use anyway), lack of superior display. Opinion: It's my first FF camera, I've been using it for a few months and I must say that I'm very satisfied with the purchase: the sensor does its job very well with an excellent dynamic range and resistance to high ISO even without being back-illuminated, up to iso 6400 the files are completely usable and workable, losing a little more detail only in the shadows. The construction is solid and with good ergonomics, heavy enough, big enough. The only aspects that I would describe as real defects are: 1) the tendency of the autofocus to be slow, wobbly and sometimes uncertain when the light is low 2) a burst that is certainly not lightning fast. The video sector seems not to be up to the times, but it doesn't matter to me as I don't use it. The stabilizer works really very well, used with Nikkor Z lenses it works at its best and allows you to really gain 4 or 5 stops. In short, in my opinion it is a perfect camera for those who want to enter the FF world, suitable for the advanced amateur photographer let's say, which allows you to take excellent photos in almost all areas excluding perhaps only action and sports photos; I paired it with the 24-120 f/4 S and the 50 f/1.8 S, both of which are great lenses for me and cover everything I need at the moment. Definitely recommended, although not for professionals. |
 | sent on 09 Maggio 2024 Pros: Price/Quality, Weight & Size Stabilization Cons: Slow autofocus sometimes inaccurate, lens cover cap Opinion: It's definitely not a top-of-the-range body, but overall quality price remains an interesting product. If you don't have any special needs, I recommend it. We have a stabilized camera body with FF sensor, a double slot that is always handy. Large and bright LCD menu well clear. Good dynamic range, with good resolution resistance to high iso. I would exclude it for sports photography, very slow AF and fatigue, slow burst, but for everything else it is very valid. |
 | sent on 05 Dicembre 2023 Pros: Handling and weight Cons: Autofocus, "open" and "close" lens, limited burst shooting Opinion: I started shooting digitally with a D70, then switched to D200, D300 and finally D800, owning various lenses from 16 Fisheye to 300 f/4. As my photographic needs changed, I limited my equipment, using more and more only the 24-120 f/4. I had never thought about the mirrorless world, then in 2021 I bought the Z5 with a 24-70 f/4: after a bit of initial perplexity the Z5 began to undermine the D800 and in the end a few days ago I decided, belatedly, to sell the reflex and the lens park to use the ML. Of course, it's not even comparable to the old D800, but for the photos I take it fully satisfies me. I still have to try to shoot directly in Jpeg, in RAW I find that with Camera Raw the files are well workable and it takes a little to have good photos. The menus are a bit complex, even though I come from the D800, I still can't get to grips with the U1,U2, U3 presets I already had on the P7000. The autofocus is a bit slow, then the focus point between shots is always positioned in the top left corner, making me waste time repositioning it in the center or where I had put it for the required composition, maybe it depends on the touch screen. I don't use AF C, so I don't know its accuracy but for a few attempts I've made it seems to me to be not up to par. The burst shooting at the end is the same as that of the D800, very limited but the fact remains that I don't take sports photos. Well my opinion is that of an advanced amateur photographer, perhaps a Z6 II would have been preferable but apart from the doubled ISO at the top I don't think the differences would have been at the level of the greater expense per type of use, at the time of deciding I preferred to lower the level from the D800. The lens that has to be positioned before the shot is strange to me! I would have preferred to buy the 24-120 f/4 but at the time of buying the Z5 it wasn't there yet. Now I got a 70-180 f/2.8 on Nikon Outlet to complete the kit, I don't need more. I also kept the 16mm Fisheye that I use with the FTZ fitting. I forgot: I miss a bit the built-in flash that was even on the pro D800, even if it created shadow problems with some optics or the lens hood. |
 | sent on 24 Agosto 2023 Pros: Value for money, format, stabilization, dimensions Cons: AF on very limiting people, Cover-viewfinder Opinion: Used socket (at half price compared to the price list) to use when I need to minimize the volume of equipment I carry with me (some travel, street photography), I love the fact that it is full-frame and stabilized at a truly unbeatable price. The dual SD slot helps and the autofocus in general seems great for the price range, even in low light (certainly do not expect performance from Z9 / Z8 or Sony). The main flaws I found are 2 and of both I do not understand the reason: 1) the Eye detect (and also the face detect) can be activated only by selecting as the focus area the largest one that holds the entire screen / viewfinder, so if it actually focuses correctly the eye everything ok, if you need to quickly focus on some other detail in the viewfinder or any occasion in which you do not want to use one of the features auto-selected by the algorithm, you have to change the focus area and move the new focus point by hand, it happens to me personally in 2 main cases: - it does not seem to me that the eye detected by the camera is in the correct position (or maybe it does not detect what I want because of the pose or accessories worn) - I have to take a series of shots in which I quickly pass from the eye to focus of the person portrayed to a detail, usually something he has in his hand For this reason I often find myself not using this feature and directly using the smallest area available 2) the viewfinder cover rubbers jumps off with disarming ease. It came to me without a viewfinder cover, I bought the official kit and 2 times out of 3 when I put it away in the backpack jumps away. I understand why I got without |
 | sent on 19 Agosto 2023 Pros: Construction, image quality, price, ergonomics Cons: Slow burst, "old" autofocus, unusable for video. Opinion: Let's start from an assumption, if we are interested in the full frame we have to put ourselves in the head and lightness and small dimensions are difficult to have. Overcome this preconception we find ourselves in front of a PHOTO camera really with an impressive value for money. Photographically speaking, the sensor still does its dirty work, it has dynamic range and resolution combined with excellent ISO resistance. On the video side, however, we are not really there, but probably it was not even designed for that. The burst is not great and combined with the autofocus not really bright continuously (single af is fine, although not very sensitive with low light) certainly do not make it a sports camera, but for landscape, street and everything else still today I think it is more than excellent. |
 | sent on 15 Giugno 2023 Pros: Robust and fast, pleasant to handle and hold for grip, stabilized FF sensor, depth and dynamic range of images, precise light meter, fantastic viewfinder and also the LCD is clear and visible, excellent battery life, 2 slots, infallible autofocus. Large Q/P ratio. Cons: In JPG microdetail can be improved, Quick menu 'I' uncomfortable, sensor not backlit and drop in performance with low light. Very hard ignition lever, maybe it's a problem of my specimen. Opinion: Pesantuccia and robust as soon as it is turned on it shoots immediately, very fast light meter and AF, rarely does not immediately hook the subject, just touch the key so that you easily shoot x error. On the tracking excellent at least if compared with the Fujifilm APSC that I know. I do daytime landscapes and architecture and for these things the (few) limits of the Z5 are not felt. In the landscapes he always produces three-dimensional and realistic images although sometimes a bit soft x my tastes. This is how things are in JPG while in RAW/NEF on Capture you can recover a lot of detail and this limit practically disappears. On the Z5 there is the harmful low-pass filter... But was there really a need for it? In pp the moireé (which I do not mind) is removed with a click ..... Not backlit, when the light drops you immediately go to high ISO. The NR kneads the details, better to disable it and correct in pp. The Full auto mode provides (day and night) cleaner but desaturated and cold images that look b/w. The Quick Menu ('I' key) does not help, uncomfortable and with many sublevels you have to remember to confirm OK before going out otherwise everything has to be redone. Slow burst, movies with limitations but those who take it already know, while the instruction booklet that says nothing and forces you to look for them on the Nikon site makes me angry. Improving these defects (without however undermining the Z6,7,9 etc.) would be from 10 while so the Z5 deserves 9 also for its really honest price. PS I use only the 'modest' Z24-70 f4, with the Z lenses with fixed focal length I imagine there is room for improvement in the microdetail that is a bit its weak point but I have not checked. Indeed if someone has tried on the Z5 the fixed series Z I would be curious to know the differences. |
 | sent on 19 Febbraio 2023 Pros: Ergonomics*, price quality, customization, ease of use, viewfinder Cons: Ergonomics*, AF in harsh conditions Opinion: I bought it a month ago and I used it on several different occasions, but I wanted to wait to give a complete judgment after last night, when I tested it at a party. I must say that in "normal" conditions it is a camera that absolutely did not make me regret the D750 and everything, after a few days to learn how to put your hands in the right place to set everything (not because it is difficult, but only because there is so much stuff to watch) I took many test shots: holding it in your hands is the most natural thing there can be. Why "Ergonomics" in the voices both for and against? Well, the (green) light for the AF is in a different position from the D750 and so I had to "rethink" the positioning of the left index finger, which obscured it. But switching from an AF mode (C or S) to MF is nonsense and on some occasions I have relied on the manual focus that, with a 35mm, is not even so difficult even in low light, thanks to a fantastic viewfinder, which gives some small problem only in case of total darkness, But even then it offers a legible image. Fully satisfied with the purchase, to have something more I would have had to spend about double, with a Z6II (with the BSI), but obviously we are talking about two different products. PS: for me the video sector is completely superfluous, while the burst at 4.5 fps, when the light is optimal, seems even more performing, so no limitation for my use. |
 | sent on 03 Febbraio 2023 Pros: stabilizer, viewfinder, robust and tropicalized construction, sensor, dual slots, customizable keys, price, accurate and fast AFS Cons: AFC a bit slow, along with the poor visibility of monitor and viewfinder in low light, these are the only defects I find Opinion: over the years I had a bit of everything in the FF world, then I stopped with the Df, but I needed an ML for some vintage M42 mount lenses and Ais the best solution as an IQ / construction / price ratio and undoubtedly in the FF world the Nikon Z5, offers a magnificent sensor that has nothing inferior to the BSI if not at very high iso. For those who love the Leica M makes great, better from what I have seen of the BSI on Sony, in fact the latter from 35mm down begin to suffer at the corners, becoming kneaded by 24mm, while the Z5 also holds the 21mm without loss of detail. Solid construction as per Nikon tradition, small and compact, with each customizable button becomes a glove to wear in photography, the stabilizer works great with all the lenses mounted, both the original Z, that the G and manual focus with adapter. in AFs is very fast especially with the original Z optics, much more than all the SLRs I had, with the manual focus the viewfinder zoom allows a precision of focus unthinkable for any SLR, the ideal complement in the future will be the Megadap to make them work in AF. in AFc the face eye recognition function works well, but certainly you can not expect the performance in speed and burst of machines that cost three times. I find the viewfinder excellent, I do not see impediments of any kind for those coming from SLR, the only problem is also valid for the monitor, with little light you can see with difficulty but the AF works perfectly. It should be noted that despite being a basic model, it has multiple exposure, interval shooting, time-lapse, focus stacking like the superior models. I am very satisfied with the purchase, I was looking for a new stabilized ML and with excellent sensor at a low price, and the Z5 gave me much more than what I was looking for |
 | sent on 15 Ottobre 2022 Pros: Compact, robust, tropicalized, great sensor, excellent EVF, dual SD card slots, flawless stabilizer up to 5 EV, numerous customization options Cons: Disappointing 4.5 ft/s burst, very slow AF, 4k movies "cut" to 1.7x, unable to block the AF point in single AF mode, screen with strong digital noise in low light, FSI sensor (but this is not a problem for me) Opinion: I recently bought this Nikon entry level ML to have an FX camera in my kit. It is my first full-frame camera and I am very satisfied with the quality of the images in both JPG and RAW; the OLED viewfinder is excellent from all points of view and the customizable functions are numerous and complete. There is also the possibility of photo-stacking. Robust and weatherproof body, dual SD card (UHSII) slots, joystick for focusing point adjustment and many other features make it a semi-pro camera. Unfortunately, however, the extreme slowness of the burst and autofocus make it unsuitable for any dynamic use (sports, wildlife, birds in flight, etc.). Even shooting in low light conditions is difficult due to the annoying "noise" of the screen and the viewfinder, although then the image taken by the sensor is impeccable up to 6400 ISO and very good even at 12800 ISO. In short, an excellent camera for still-life, portraits, landscapes and static subjects in general. Vote 9 |
 | sent on 19 Gennaio 2022 Pros: I thank Mr. Dario Curlante Received today the new Nikon Z5. Tested immediately in extreme conditions... At home, because I'm still not well. Wonderful as announced by Mr. Dario! Cons: I can't afford to express opinions I only did still life Opinion: Handy Ease of setting Excellent autofocus Sharpness resolution colors processing all amazing surprise. I look forward to making use of it with noteworthy subjects. I thank again Mr. Dario Curlante for the expertise of descriptions and ... For being able to overcome my hesitations towards digital. Sincerely from Alessandro Roscetti |
 | sent on 23 Settembre 2021 Pros: Sensor quality, in-room stabilization, large lens mount, customizable, excellent viewfinder, value for money Cons: nothing in the quality / [price ratio(< € 1000)], otherwise 4k video with crop 1.7 (irrelevant for my use), complete manual only in English and few Italian users with whom to compare Opinion: |
 | sent on 11 Giugno 2021 Pros: Compact, lightweight, well built, great ergonomics, sensor stabilization, viewfinder quality, good AF, good ISO high seal, dual SD slot, battery life, value for money Cons: Limited video, limited burst Opinion: In my opinion the best Mirrorless FF in the value for money in circulation: with just over 1000 euros you take home a camera that allows you to do everything with great quality. The ergonomics are excellent, the customization total, the machine light and compact: it is photographed without ever detaching the eye from the viewfinder finding everything at your fingertips. The viewfinder is of great quality (identical to the Z6 and Z7), definitely good stabilization on the sensor. Double slot for SD memories, the machine has a very nice and workable file with a good dynamic range. The battery life is very good, but it can still be recharged even during use. In short, a camera for photographers at an attractive price. I would also add that the quality of the Z lenses is really high (at the moment I have the 85, the 35 and the 24-70/4). Who should not consider buying it? Those who practice dynamic genres such as photographic hunting are objectively limited by the flurry and, in part, by dynamic AF: surely there is better on the market (not in the Entry Level band, however!). Same on the video side, if for you the video is definitely important. For the rest a machine that will not disappoint you at an absolutely affordable price. Vote in its category (entry level Mirrorless Full Frame): 10. |
 | sent on 09 Giugno 2021 Pros: And a big ML, I don't see any difference with z6, beautiful rows, iso seal, manual and a fairy tale, light, sensor, price to be an fx.. Cons: Nothing at all.. Opinion: I tried it for two days loaned to me by a friend and it made me believe with the fact that reading some reviews is reputed under the other ML... the files are similar to the z6 and superior to the competition... with Z pro optics amazes, especially at night! I put her under pressure at night in London and was speechless looking at the photos on the pc... no I have never made videos and I can not judge it in this, but using it both as a priority of diaphragms, in manual etc. it was a real satisfaction ... I have 3 cars all nikon, but the Z5 really amazed me... in a few months I will also buy this by permuting something... I'm not a fundamentalist... I have also tried other respectfully respected brands... but this z5 and a marvel of ml... |
 | sent on 14 Ottobre 2020 Pros: battery, quality files, price, high iso, customizable, stabilizer Cons: Nobody Opinion: I have had z5 for over a month and now I have tried it under many different conditions; has always satisfied me. The files I find them equal to z6 , so great at the high iso. The camera is highly customizable and has all the buttons in the right place. The double slot and the presence of sd instead of xqd allow you to save on memories Videos do not interest me The lens 24-50 is great for the street and allows you to have an fx machine with similar size to a Fuji The Z optics are of extreme quality |
 | sent on 27 Luglio 2020 Pros: Light, compact, stabilized FX sensor, shooting charging, 4K30p video, SD double slot Cons: The only negative point in my story is that I preferred to have two CFExpress card slots. Opinion: Thanks to Nikon Europe I had the chance to test the Z5 for two months. During this phase I made the shots that are currently part of the worldwide promotional launch. I start by saying that the machine surprised me in many respects, compact and with a great feeling in use, it makes an excellent image quality thanks to its sensor stabilized on 5 axles of 24.3 mpx. As an absolute value the camera boasts the possibility of being recharged even when shooting, this is very convenient to all those who do night photography, timelapse and still very prolonged shooting in time. The new battery allows you to quietly make a snap day without being afraid to run out of charge, of course this in standard temperature situations. Tropicalization does not make you afraid to use the machine even in the most critical situations, also with the fact that it is really compact especially when combined with its optical kit 24-50 mm f4.5-6.3, it becomes the ideal companion for those who make long shoes in the mountains. In conclusion, in my opinion this is the ideal camera for those who want to approach the full frame world for the first time, but also for those who, alongside an optics like the 24-70 mm f2.8S want a second reliable and robust body. With regard to the cons, as I mentioned, I am now used to shooting with XQDs and CFExpress and I would have preferred to have two slots for these formats than the SD one that I find, from my personal experience unreliable as I have lost several times data and photographs that have become corrupted. For any questions I invite you to send me an MP I will be happy to answer your questions and curiosities. |
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