Nikon D5 (Body) Black

MPN: VBA460AE  |  EAN: 0018208946983  |  Model: D5

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Choosist's Ratings

Nikon D5 (Body) Black - VBA460AE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
DSLR Camera
Outstanding
Professional Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Advanced Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Live Streaming
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
4K Videos
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Getting a Digital SLR camera opens you up to a bigger world photography. With its extensive range of settings, you can now calibrate much more just before you press the shutter.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Nikon D5 will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the D5 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 153 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the D5 does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.

For the professional photographer, the Nikon D5 makes no compromises. Calibration options on this camera are deep and varied which combines nicely with its generous Image Sensor Size (35.6 x 23.9 mm (mm)).

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Nikon D5 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Nikon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

For those special occasions, this Nikon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon D5 is a great companion to have.

Shooting your next scene - This camera has a sensor size of 35.6 x 23.9 mm mm which plays a large roles in handling various lighting scenarios.

Other Video needs

Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Nikon's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Nikon D5 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Nikon D5 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Nikon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 35.6 x 23.9 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Nikon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the D5 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Nikon D5 (Body) Black - VBA460AE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type SLR Camera Body
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW, TIFF
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 s
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Flash
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Sync-speed 1/250 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 153
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity (max) 3280000
Light Exposure Correction ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Type Mechanical
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Video
4K Video Capable Yes
Camcorder Media Type XQD
HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Live stream capable 1
Max FPS @4K 30
Maximum Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video Formats Supported H.264, MOV
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported LPCM
Audio System Stereo
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Voice Recording Yes
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards CF, XQD
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display AMOLED
Display Diagonal 3.2
Display Resolution (numeric) 2359000 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Correction Yes
Optical Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 35.6 x 23.9 mm
Megapixel 20.8 MP
Sensor Format Full-frame
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 21.33 MP
Other Features
Interval Recording 1
PictBridge Yes
Ports & Interfaces
DC-in Jack Yes
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector Micro-USB B
USB Version 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1)
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 92 mm
Height 158.5 mm
Weight 1240 g
Weight (including Battery) 1415 g
Width 160 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5568 x 3712, 4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856, 4640 x 3088, 3472 x 2312, 2320 x 1544, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1824 x 1216, 4640 x 3712, 3472 x 2784, 2320 x 1856
Memory
Memory Slots 2