Nikon has officially announced the new Nikon Z5 II. It is the company’s entry-level, full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor, up to 14fps with its mechanical shutter and up to 30fps JPEG only using a 12-bit readout, autofocus system with nine types of subject.
The Z5 II camera will retail for $1699 – a $300 increase over its predecessor. Kits will also be available with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1999, or with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for $2499.
Check availability at B&HPhoto/ Adorama. Shipping will start in April 2025.
Quick Features
- Full Frame Power: 24.5MP BSI-CMOS FX-format sensor and EXPEED 7 processing engine unlock high-resolution, high-speed shooting up to 30fps.
- Advanced Autofocus: Automatic detection of 9 subjects: people, birds, dogs, cats, cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trains and airplanes.
- Impressive Low-light Performance: Autofocus detection down to -10EV and up to 7.5 stops of built-in image stabilization.
- Bright, Immersive Electronic Viewfinder: Sharp, detailed EVF with a max brightness of 3000 nits, an upgraded shooting experience for those coming from DSLR.
- Camera to Cloud: Supports Nikon Imaging Cloud service with access to downloadable picture controls,
- automatic image transfer to preferred storage sites and automatic firmware updates.
- Nikon SnapBridge: Transfer photos and short video clips to your compatible phone or tablet wirelessly and use your smart device as a wireless remote release with live view.
- Card Slots: Features dual SD UHS-II memory card slots.
Nikon Z5 II Overview
Expand your creative expression with full-frame image quality, autofocus that knows exactly what you’re shooting, and amazing low light performance. Plus, a best-in-class, ultra-bright viewfinder and one-touch access to a range of custom color presets. Meet the Nikon Z5II—a trustworthy companion that will evolve with you, at every step of your journey.
Powerful Video Features for Hybrid Users
- Capture immensely vivid and detailed 4K/30 UHD video, with no crop. This gives creatives the ability to shoot in 4K at full-frame, with more wide-angle freedom. For higher frame rates, the camera can also capture up to 4K/60 with a 1.5x crop.
- Flexible in-camera video recording options with 12-bit N-RAW8, 10-bit H.265, and 8-bit H.264. This is the first camera to be able to record N-RAW to an SD card.
- N-Log9 tone modes offer greater flexibility for color grading. This means Z5II users also have access to the free RED LUTs, which were developed in collaboration with RED for users to enjoy cinematic looks.
- Full HD/120p for flexibility to create 5x slow motion videos in 8-bit H.264.
- Hi-Res Zoom10 uses 4K resolution to zoom up to 2X in-camera during Full HD shooting, without any loss of quality. This is useful when using prime lenses to get closer to a subject and add a dynamic look to footage.
- Product Review Mode will seamlessly switch focus between the user and any objects that they hold up to the camera. Users can even customize the size of the active AF area.
- Upgrade streaming while connected via UVC/UAC-compliant USB port, transforming the camera into a high-quality webcam for live streaming.
- The Z5II also includes ports for headphones and microphones.
Additional Features of the Nikon Z5II
- Dual SD card slots
- Bird detection mode makes it easier to detect birds in motion and in flight.
- Equipped with Nikon’s exclusive portrait functions, including Rich Tone Portrait that realizes radiant and beautiful rendering of skin textures, and Skin Softening that smooths the skin while leaving hair, eyes, and other details sharp.
- Capture high-resolution images with Pixel Shift shooting11 to portray stunning depth and rich textures, from architectural details to rocky landscapes and vibrant artwork, creating images at a staggeringly high resolution of up to approx. 96-megapixels (must be processed with free Studio NX software).
Nikon Z5 II body at B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z5 II with 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens at B&H, Adorama.
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