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Nikon D5 review

NIKON D5



The Nikon D5 is a full frame professional DSLR camera announced by Nikon Corporation on 6 January 2016.The D5 offers a number of improvements over its predecessor including a new image sensor, new image processor, improved ergonomics and expanded ISO range.

Nikon D5 Key Specifications


  • All new Nikon-designed 20.8MP full-frame image sensor
  • Expeed 5 processor
  • All new 153-point phase detection autofocus system with 99 cross-sensors
  • Automated autofocus fine tune
  • Native ISO range now stretches from 100-102,400
  • 12fps continuous shooting with full autofocus and autoexposure
  • 4K video recording
  • Offered in dual CF and dual XQD memory card configurations
  • Touchscreen functionality during both stills and video shooting
  • CIPA rating of 3,780 shots per charge using the same EN-EL18a battery as D4S

Due to its large size and tip-top placement in Nikon's lineup, the D5 originally struck me as a somewhat intimidating camera to put through a thorough review. But really, with a little bit of work to get it set up the way I like and the development of some muscle memory as to where all the proper buttons are, the D5 has proven to be one of the most reliable, and as such, one of the least stressful cameras I've ever had the pleasure of using. Of course, that doesn't mean that it isn't meant to be put through stressful situations. Quite the opposite.

COMPARISON 

 Nikon D4S  Nikon D5 Canon 1D-X II
MSRPRs  4,15,950.00 Rs  4,34,950.00 Rs. 4,55,995.00
Sensor16.2MP CMOS20.8MP CMOS20.2MP CMOS
ISO range
(native)		100-25,600100-102,400100-51,200
AF points5115361
RGB metering sensor resolution91k pixel180k pixel360k pixel
LCD3.2" 920k-dot3.2" 2.36M-dot touch-enabled3.2" 1.62M-dot touch-enabled
Burst rate11 fps12 fps14 fps
Video1080/60p4K/30p4K/60p
Battery life (CIPA)3020 shots3780 shots1210 shots
Dimensions160 x 157 x 91mm160 x 159 x 92mm158 x 168 x 83mm
Weight1350 g1405 g (XQD)1530 g

SAMPLE IMAGES OF D5 :






The Evolution :

I'm a long-time Nikon shooter, but not one that's personally invested in pro-level bodies from the Dx series. At first, if you've used even a semi-pro body from Nikon's recent past, you'll feel familiar with the D5. But when you get more familiar with the camera (and as we cover in detail on our 'Body & Design' page), Nikon's made some changes to the button layout of the D5 that will have some users scratching their heads, and others praising the ergonomic improvements from the added level of button customization.


SUMMARY :

In summary, the D5 is a camera that will be lusted over by a lot of enthusiasts, but largely abused by its intended customer base - working professionals. These photographers will simply pick it up, do their best to re-assign all their buttons the way they had re-assigned them on their D4S's, and get to work. For long-time sports shooters and wedding photographers, a more comprehensive rethink and redesign of cameras like this would probably not go over well.
 
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