Maximum Nikon Eye Sensitivity ISO 102400 full-size digital single lens reflex camera "D5" real machine that does not miss any subject

Nikon's 35 mm full size format "FX format"A professional digital single lens reflex camera that supports wide area / high density 153 point auto focus (AF) system and the best Nikon everyday sensitivity ISO 102400, correspondence of 4K movie shooting etc"D5"Was released on March 26, 2016.

There are two models in D5, and in the media for recordingXQD memory cardWhenCompact Flash(CF) can be selected. XQD memory card is advantageous in that data can be written at a higher speed than CF. However, since GIGAZINE editorial department has CF which we have used with cameras such as D3, D3S, D4, D4S so far, In order to do this we also purchase "CF-Type" which uses CF for recording media. Initially, we did not operate such as "long-time continuous shooting with RAW file", so we came to the conclusion that continuous shooting speed is not necessary.


In the beginning, the GIGAZINE editorial department does not use Nikon's D 1-digit machine for indoor set shooting or outdoor portrait in fine weather, etc. It is also possible to take pictures while moving while holding "hand-held", night photography, camera shake It is used for taking pictures under easy circumstances, and even at events that can not be taken again. It is not supposed to use a tripod, it is not for photographing beautiful pictures, but on the premise that we will shoot the "information" properly. From such a point of view, I tried to make sure what kind of camera D5 was finished by carefully touching.

D5 - Overview | Single lens reflex camera | Nikon Imaging
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◆ Opening Ceremony
A box of D5 arriving at the editorial department of GIGAZINE.


When opening the lid of the box, inside includes straps and documents such as instructions for use.


Something that apparently made the shape of a camera inside, when you go out of these.


In addition to this, D5 wrapped in a plastic bag is included.


Taking out all the contents of the box looks like this.


I ordered all the accessories. From the left D5 main unit, battery, battery charger, instruction manual · warranty card · network guide (+ other documents), USB cable clip, HDMI cable clip, accessory shoe cover, battery charger cable, USB cable, strap.


Below are USB cable clip, HDMI cable clip, accessory shoe cover from left.


Accessory shoe cover can be inserted into the accessory shoe part in the center of the top surface of D5. In addition, the accessory shoe cover seems to prevent reflection and to protect contacts.


◆ Photo review
This is the body of D5.


Comparing the size with iPhone 6 is like this. The height is about the same, but ....


The thickness is wrong.


Even in the state of only the D5 main unit without battery, lens, and strap, there are also some 1244 g (1.2 kg).


Looking at D5 from the front is like this.


On the front of the main unit is the letter "D5".


"FX" logo in the lower right corner of the front.


On the left side of the lens mount are three buttons "Pv" "Fn 1" "Fn 2".


Besides the lens removal button on the right side of the mount, there are AF mode button and focus mode selector.


And at the top there is a synchro terminal cover and a 10 pin terminal cover.


On the back is a 3.2-inch TFT LCD monitor. Since the monitor is touch-responsive, it is also possible to tap the screen in live view to determine the AF position.


There are two memory card slots on the right side of the LCD monitor. Since it purchased "CF - Type", both of the following slots are for CF.


The top is like this.


There is a display panel, a shutter button, a power switch on the right side ... ...


The exposure mode button and the release mode dial are arranged on the left side.


A tripod screw hole on the bottom.


On the lower side of the left side are a command dial, a shutter button, a function button, a shutter button lock lever for vertical holding.


There are multiple covers on the right side ... ...


Inside, expansion terminal, USB terminal, headphone / microphone terminal, HDMI / wired LAN terminal are hidden.


Below that there are the following knobs ... ...


Turn this in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover.


Since there are two holes on the inside of this cover, when this is combined with the claw on the battery ... ...


Cover and battery stick to each other as follows.


And if you insert it in the lower part of the right side, you can supply power. The capacity of the battery is 2500 mAh, and it is possible to divert D one-digit machine such as D4S.


If you attach a lens to this, you can use it as a camera. In addition, the following photographs are attached to the large aperture standard zoom lens "AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm f / 2.8 G ED"is.


◆ Compared with previous model D4S
I will compare the previous model D4S (right) and D5 (left) with photos.


First I noticed the difference in the red line under the shutter button. The D4S extends from the bottom of the shutter button to the center side of the main body a long time ... ...


In D5, the red line extends long outside the body, the thickness of the line is also sharp.


Also, in D4S, there were only two buttons "Pv" and "Fn" beside the lens mount ....


Three buttons "Pv" "Fn 1" "Fn 2" are arranged in D 5.


The back of the main body looks like this. Most button arrangement has not changed from D4S (right), but ...


In the D4S, the "ISO button", "QUAL (image quality mode / image size button)", "WB (white balance / two button reset button)", "microphone button" that existed at the bottom of the main unit ... ...


"Release mode / Two button reset button" "QUAL (image quality mode / image size button)" "WB (white balance / two button reset button)" "Info button" has been changed.


Also, in D4S, the eyepiece was fixed to the body with screws ......


In D5 it is easily removable manually.


Next, compare the tops of D5 (left) and D4S (right). The button arrangement on the top surface has also been slightly changed ... ...


In D4S, "MODE (exposure mode button)" that was placed around the shutter button ... ...


In D 5 it has changed to "ISO button". In the D4S, the ISO button that was on the bottom of the back moved to the immediate side of the shutter button which is easier to press.


And here is the D4S release mode dial around.


Below is the release mode dial around D5. In D4S, the exposure mode button that was located near the shutter button is located in the release mode dial part opposite the shutter button. Also, in D4S, the flash setting button on the release mode dial has been changed to the bracketing button. In addition, this flash setting button is moved to the left side of the monitor on the back.


On the other hand, the bottom of the main unit ... ...


There is no change on the side.



◆ Features of D5
It is that shutter sound that will be dating for a while in using D5. Depending on the manufacturer, the shutter sound of the camera varies considerably, but the shutter sound of D5 has become the following sound.

D5 shutter sound - YouTube


D5 is equipped with AF system of 153 points (55 points can be arbitrarily chosen) covering a wide range of 130% or more in D4S ratio at high density. 99 of these are efficiently placed in the central part and the peripheral part as a cross sensor easy to capture the subject, which increases the degree of freedom of composition.


Even if it says anything on the function side, the point that D5 realizes the highest usual sensitivity ISO 102400 in the history of Nikon.


In addition, desensitization to Lo 1 (equivalent to ISO 50) and sensitization up to Hi 5 (equivalent to ISO 3280000) are also possible, which makes it possible to color subjects even in darkness that is impossible with conventional Nikon machines It will be able to do.


So I took many pictures in the dark. The picture is taken with the image quality "FINE" of D5, the image size "L (5568 × 3712)", and the file size is about 9 to 10 MB. In addition, the posted image is resized only without correction.

JR Katsuragawa Station


Kyoto Tower


Kyoto Tower reflected in JR Kyoto Station


Building under the Kyoto Tower


In the observation deck of Kyoto Tower. Actually it's pretty dark, only the overhead blue light glows, but if it's D5 it's pretty bright and you can shoot.


A telescope in the observatory


Kyoto townscape seen from Kyoto Tower


In addition, the true value of D5 is in high-speed continuous shooting. D5 is stable in all ISO speed ranges up to Hi 5, stable high speed in about 12 frames / sec (release mode is CH (high speed continuous shooting) and shutter speed can be 1 / 250s or more) Continuous shooting is possible. Up to 200 frames (when using a memory card of Lexar Professional 2933 x XQD 2.0) are secured even in lossless compression RAW of 14 bit recording.

In fact, in order to perform high-speed continuous shooting with D5, set the shutter speed to 1 / 250s or more ......


Set release mode dial to "CH" OK.


Furthermore, it is also possible to shoot at ultra high speed with 14 frames per second (mirror up) by holding down the release mode button at the bottom of the back and turning the command dial.



I actually tried to take multiple subjects moving with D5. A train and so on while driving ......


Art fountain in front of Kyoto station "AQUA FANTASYPashari.



In D5 it is now possible to shoot a 440 movie with 3840 x 2160. The frame rates that can be selected when shooting 4K movies are 30 fps, 25 fps, and 24 fps, and if you reduce the image quality to 1080 p (1920 × 1080), you can shoot movies at 60 fps.


So, you can watch the movies of 4K quality actually taken with D5 from the following.

4K movie taken with Nikon "D5" - YouTube


As a comment actually used, "It is heavily insanely, but that much power can be experienced firmly in photograph shooting". Although it is D5 which lightly exceeds 2 kg if it includes lenses and batteries, there is only that, and it is only for that, the mirrorless single lens reflex camera used frequently in editing departmentLUMIX GH 4And Nikon's APS-C size digital single lens reflex cameraD5300It is strong against the shooting of dark places and moving bodies so much that they do not compare with each other, so it makes me feel moved by saying "This is easy and bright and clearly shot ...! Moreover, even if we take photos with sensitivity that only achieves the usual sensitivity ISO 102400, it will be fairly coarse with other cameras, we can take relatively beautiful pictures. Still, if you raise ISO to a certain extent you can shoot clear and clear photos, so you did not feel the need to use the ISO 102400 setting unless you go to a very dark place. Of course, because the camera is used for each person, it is not a model that can be recommended to everyone, but people who have many photographs in dark places by themselves, those who want to keep the scenes of sports clearly in clear, and even their own For those who want to take pictures of animals and other animals that do not move as expected, they are definitely encouraging to be friendly.

It is Nikon's official online shopNikon DirectSo, D5 is sold at 750,000 yen including tax.

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