Seductive!
Smart Photography|October 2020
NIKON Z5 ₹113,995 for body only
Rohinton Mehta
Seductive!
Inside the Box
  • Camera body
  • Body cap BF-N1
  • Battery EN-EL 15c
  • Battery charger MH-25a
  • Camera strap AN-DC19
  • Eyecup DK-29
  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • Accessory-shoe cover BS-1

Nikon India launched their latest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, the Z5, on July 21, 2020 along with the Nikkor Z 24-50 mm f/4-6.3 kit lens. Nikon makes us believe that the Z5 is targeted at beginners, or those who wish to upgrade to a more sophisticated model in pursuit of their creative juices. In my opinion, the Z5 is more than that. The Z5 has enough features and capabilities to make a seasoned photographer want to have one as his back-up camera. Read on…

Design & Build Quality

The all black Nikon Z5 is beautifully crafted. It uses magnesium alloy for extra strength while keeping it lightweight. The hand-grip is deep and your index finger automatically comes over the shutter release button, while the thumb rests against a small projection, offering a very good grip. The body is weathersealed. If you place the Z5 and the Z6/ Z7 side-by-side, the backs look the same except that the memory card cover on the Z5 body is taller, since it accommodates two memory cards. Another obvious difference is that the Z5 has done away with the Control Panel on the top right and replaced it with the Mode Dial. The body weighs 675 g (with battery and memory card) and is made in Thailand.

Key Features

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