Nikon D5 Full-Frame DSLR Camera (2016)
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Nikon D5 is a flagship DSLR camera in the Nikon F-mount system. Introduced by Nikon in 2016, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 21 MP (5588 x 3712) resolution.
The camera has an excellent battery life, and you may just get away without a second battery. The 14.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The D5 comes with 153 autofocus points.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Good 14.0 fps burst rate
- Weather-sealed
- Superb ergonomics
- Excellent autofocus
Cons
- Very large in size
- Very heavy
- Viewfinder with low 0.72x magnification
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.0
Wireless Connectivity
Requires WT-5A or WT-6A
Construction
Form Factor
DSLR camera
Image Size
Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Lens Mount
Nikon F-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
21 MP (5588 x 3712)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
92 mm / 3.62 in
Size | Height
159 mm / 6.26 in
Size | Width
160 mm / 6.30 in
Weight
1415 g / 50.00 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Resolution
2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.72x
Viewfinder | Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
153 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
Optional GP-1A
Image Stabilization
No
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 102400 (expandable to 50 ~ 3280000)
Processor
EXPEED 5
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
3780 shots
Max Burst Rate
14.0 fps
Storage
Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Production
Battery
EN-EL18a lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2016-01-05
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