Innovation for inspiration.What determines when Nikon releases a full frame flagship camera  When technological innovation demands it  Introducing the D5 an FX-format DSLR that makes the impossible possible Huge advancements in sensor design autofocus, metering and image processing result in thrilling new capabilitieslow light shooting all the way to ISO 102,400 expandable to an unheard of ISO 3,280,000  precise AF detection and tracking across that entire ISO range regardless of your subject's speed or direction changes blazing fast 12 fps continuous shooting 4K UHD video and of course image quality that captures the hearts and minds of your viewers This is not iteration  friends  This is innovation spectacular innovation  How will it change the way you shoot |
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DPReview Field Tests the Nikon D5
Flagship Autofocus Performance Put To The Test
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Stay on top of your gameThe speed to capture decisive momentsWhen you hear the D5 shooting at full speed 12 fps with fulltime AF and AE 14 fps with fixed focus and AE with mirror up you know the game has changed For the first time in a Nikon DSLR a second processor is dedicated solely to autofocus operation and computing. A new shutter and mirror sequencing mechanism nearly eliminates blackout time and mirror slap for bright consistent views during high speed capture EXPEED 5 and a high performance buffer handle up 200 NEF RAW and or Large JPEG images during one high speed burst enough to cover an entire 100m sprint without taking your finger off the shutter release button The new 180K RGB Advanced Scene Recognition System pulls it all together and ensures every shot has optimal exposure |
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Capture images that defy the oddsNikon's fastest, most accurate AF system yetThe D5 ushers in a new era of autofocus with the Multim CAM 20K AF sensor module It uses 153 focus points with 99 yes 99 cross type sensors and a fully dedicated AF processor and it works in near darkness EV  4 Small subjects moving at high speed even in low light  can be tracked with remarkable precision The system is configurable in 153  72 and 25 point coverage when used with Continuous AF All 153 points are compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses f 5.6 or faster and 15 central points work with an effective aperture of f 8 Whether you're shooting a high speed race or A listers on the red carpet the D5 has you covered |
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A smooth operatorIncorporating feedback from the field the D5 is engineered to reduce the stress factors of shooting all day Improved ergonomics and an expanded illuminated button layout put key controls at your fingertips A high resolution XGA Touchscreen LCD with a smartphone like interface makes it easy to select AF points or Spot White Balance in Live View swipe through shots pinch to zoom edit file names and more. New double XQD card slots easily handle the camera's incredible burst shooting capacity and keep the buffer cleared All of this in a light and durable magnesium-alloy body with extensive weather sealing |