The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level mirrorless camera and entered the market as an affordable alternative in Nikon’s line of mirrorless cameras. And currently it is even more of a bargain as the Nikon Z5 and accessory pack is just $1,096.95 (opens in a new tab) at B&H. The accessory bundle ships with a Ruggard Hunter 25 DSLR Case and a 128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SDXC Memory Card that is rated V30 and can record video up to 4K smoothly.
The relatively compact Z5 fits comfortably in the hand with dimensions of 5.3 x 4 x 2.8 inches and weighs just 1 pound 4.9 ounces, making it easy to travel with. It has a surprisingly good weather seal for its price, so photographers can take it out in all climates. This is good news because as we found in our Nikon Z5 review this is best used as a generalist and versatile camera, since you can turn your hand to just about anything you need to photograph.
The Nikon Z5 has an ISO range of 100 – 51,200 which can be extended to 50 – 102,400 for low-light shooting, but based on our review, we recommend staying away from the higher end of this ISO range because, although this camera The mirrorless camera is full frame, it gets too noisy for any decent astrophotography once you ramp it up to the thousands. Instead, we recommend taking multiple exposures or increasing your shutter speed to create cleaner astronomical shots.
Shooting 24.3 MP stills at a maximum burst rate of 4.5 FPS isn’t going to win any awards, but for general shooters this is adequate. Plus, you can capture video up to 4K UHD 30p.
The bottom and back plate are made from durable plastic and the body is made from a magnesium alloy to keep it lightweight and this makes it easy to keep things steady when shooting in low light or capturing video. That’s because it works in tandem with the five stops of five-axis in-body image stabilization to keep shots smooth and steady.
A big plus of the Nikon Z5 is the built-in WiFi and Bluetooth sharing capabilities that work in conjunction with the Nikon SnapBridge app to transfer your photos and videos wirelessly. Make the most of this Nikon Z5 discount because we’ve already seen it come and go this month and we’re not sure how much longer the $310 savings will stick.