Z5II

Bought a Z5II and doesn't miss their X-T20 or touch their X100V.

“Bought a z5ii, I don’t miss my x-t20 at all”

Chose the Z5II over an X-T5; AF like black magic with great detail and dynamic range.

“The autofocus is like black magic and I really like the detail, dynamic range, and lenses”

Calls the Z5II probably the best-value camera they've bought, with incredible images.

“I just upgraded to a Z5ii, at the price point of a X-E5/X-T50, and it’s probably the best value for money camera I’ve ever bought.”

Finds the Z5II a beast for professional work with top-notch AF, colour and sharpness.

“The autofocus, the color, the sharpness - everything is top notch.”

Shoots concerts on the Z5II with usable photos up to ISO 40,000 after denoise.

“I use my Z5ii to shoot concerts and I can't recommend it enough.”

Is selling their Z5II because it's uncomfortable to use.

“I'm trying to sell my Z5II. It's such an uncomfortable camera to use”

Got the Z5II after X-T5 misses and finds its AF amazing for the price.

“Got a Z5II which is much cheaper and full frame too. Amazing autofocus and for that price what a value.”

Found the a7 IV competent but is happier with the Z5II and its output.

“I'm happier with my Z5ii and the output from it even though the A7iv was thoroughly competent.”

Loves the Z5II; it's the camera they've enjoyed most.

“Love my Z5II as well, most I’ve ever enjoyed a camera”

Their Z5II's pre-capture doesn't work well for birds because of slow readout and rolling shutter.

“it doesn’t work that well on the z5 ii because of the slow readout speed and rolling shutter.”

Finds the Z5II with the 40mm f/2 a fantastic combo.

“My Nikon Z5ii & a 40 f/2 is a fantastic combo.”

Switched from a D750 to the Z5II and couldn't be happier; the autofocus is trustworthy and it suits small hands.

“Honestly couldn’t be happier, it does everything my D750 did but it’s way better at getting out of my way”

Finds the Z5II amazing compared with the D750.

“Z5II is amazing. D750 feels really comfy in my hand, I loved using it, but functionally it is prehistoric now.”

Bought the Z5 twice, then loved it enough to buy the Z5II as a backup to their Zf.

“loved it so much bought the Z5ii.”

Is loving their Z5II so far, paired with the 24-120.

“Loving it so far as well.”

Five months into their first owned camera, the Z5II, with all shots sharp and the autofocus incredibly reliable.

“I've actually found Nikon's autofocus to be incredibly reliable so far.”

Upgraded from a D7100 to the Z5II with the 24-200 and is amazed by its rich colours and low-light performance.

“the camera does amazingly well in low light situation”

Has used the Z5II and finds it the better camera, but much bigger and heavier than the R8.

“The Nikon Z5II is without doubt the better camera but it is also feels radically bigger and heavier than the R8.”

Moved from a Canon R10 to the Z5II with the 50mm f/1.8 and is very happy with the switch.

“I recently switched from the Canon eco system to Nikon. So happy I made the switch!”

Shoots concerts on the Z5II with Z f/2.8 zooms and is always impressed by how well it handles concert lighting.

“I'm always really impressed at how well my Z5ii does in concert settings”

Moved from the R50 to the Z5II and finds it much more solid in hand with nice controls, though the UI can feel cluttered.

“it feels a lot more solid in hand and the controls are really nice, the UI can be a lil cluttered at times”

Their first portrait shoot with a new Z5II gave JPEGs they love straight out of camera, and it outperforms the Fujifilm they used for years.

“I had been shooting with Fujifilm for years, this thing destroys it in performance.”

Shot deep-space astrophotography over months with a stock Z5II and Z 600 f/4; a great, capable camera they prefer to their Z8 for astro.

“The Z5II is a great camera that is entirely capable of”

Traded their D750 for a Z5II and has zero regrets.

“Traded my D750 for a Z5ii, zero regrets.”

Regrets selling their D750, but the Z5II (and their Z8) fill that fun spot, and they couldn't go back to a DSLR as a main camera.

“the Z8 and now the Z5ii also fill that fun spot for me.”

Moved from a D750 to the Z5II for low light, but many shots of their dogs miss focus with subject tracking, and the batteries drain much faster.

“I have a Z5ii but I'm struggling to get useable photos, they're constantly OOF due to what I'm assuming is the AI 3d subject tracking?”

Finds the Z5II's AF good enough for medium to large birds in flight and dogs, with battery life close to their D750 using airplane mode.

“I have a z5ii and I find the AF good enough to get medium to large birds in flight and dogs.”

Shot a 4,000-frame wedding on one Z5II battery and finds its Expeed 7 eye detection lightning fast and very accurate.

“I shot a 4000 picture wedding over the weekend on one battery on the Z5II.”

Moved from the Z50II to the Z5II and likes it a lot, though they miss the smaller APS-C lenses.

“I like the z5ii a lot, but i am missing the size of the apsc lenses.”

Moved from a D3500 to the Z5II with the 24-120 and is delighted; recipes cut editing to minutes.

“Delighted with this combo, very glad I made the jump from d3500”

Switched from a D3100 to the Z5II; learning it has been slow and painful, but the results are so much better they won't go back.

“I recently and finally switched to a Z5II from a D3100 acquired new a loooong time ago”

Took the Z5II to Vietnam over their Zf because it handles better with the 24-120.

“The Z5 II just felt better to handle with a lens that size.”

Travelled with their Z5II and the 40mm f/2 and found it a great, light combo.

“I did exactly this trip with my Z5II and the 40mm f2 a few months back — honestly it's a great little combo.”

Travels with a Z5II when photos are the priority and a Z50II when they just want a camera along.

“The Z5ii for when photos are a high priority of the trip and the Z50ii when I primarily want to have a camera along”

Finds the Z5II with 24-120 great for travel, even carry-on only.

“Z5II with 24-120mm is great for travel.”

Their Z5II with the 40mm feels tiny and almost fits a jacket pocket.

“The Z5ii feels tiny to me.”

Owns a Z6III and Z5II; reaches for the small Z5II for personal work and finds its AF crazy fast, though it lacks a top screen.

“Both are amazing, z5ii autofocus is crazy fast for photo and video.”

Enjoys their Z5II for meditative urban walks, from easy auto shooting to careful manual work.

“I only have a Nikon z5II but it's something I can dive into technique wise to a level depending on my mood.”

Owns both a Z5II and Z6III for professional work and can't tell them apart for stills; the Z5II is more than enough.

“They’re so similar, I often need to check the branding to know which I grabbed.”

Uses the Z5II as their main wedding camera, for video too, and calls it brilliant; dust without a sensor shield hasn't been a problem.

“I use the Z5II as a wedding photographer—it's my main camera, regardless of what anyone might think. It’s more than enough for me.”

After a few months of night photography, finds the Z5II perfect and would buy it again.

“the Z5II has been perfect for me! I do a lot of night photography, and I’ve been super happy with all of the results”

Moved from a Z6II to the Z5II and prefers its one-handed ergonomics, without missing the top screen.

“I now shoot a Z5ii without and prefer the 1 handed ergonomics with the control dial on the right”

Shoots their Z5II every day with a light kit; it's the only camera they haven't had to fight, so they plan to sell the others.

“This is the only camera I've had where I don't feel like I have to fight with the thing or work around big limitations to make the idea in my head into a photo.”

Finds their Z5II insanely good value with no real faults, thanks to its Z9-class processor.

“I got the z5ii. Camera seems insanely good value for 1500$ and cant find any real faults other then it doesnt have 45mp stacked sensor.”

Uses the Z5II for paid work because of its better AF, low light and Nikon lenses than their old X-T5.

“switched to Nikon Z5ii for my paid work due to better AF, low light and the Nikon glass”

Moved from a D7000 to the Z5II: a massive improvement, especially at high ISO, though battery life is much lower. Still worth it.

“I switched from d7000 to z5ii. Massive improvement especially in high-ISO shooting. On the other side battery life is much lower.”

Switched from a D7200 to the Z5II with the 24-120; a joy to use, with very fast and accurate AF, a great EVF with exposure preview and clean high ISO.

“I find the new kit to be a joy to use. AF is super fast and accurate and the 24-120 is clean and sharp at all focal lengths and apertures.”

Owns the Z5II with the 24-120 and calls it a fantastic, potentially endgame combo now that flagship AF has trickled down.

“But for advanced hobby or even pro level applications, the z5ii is phenomenal, and the 24-120 is the top tier general purpose lens.”

Owns both the Z5II and Z50II and finds both great; the Z5II seriously punches above its weight and price.

“That body *seriously* punches above its weight and price point”

Takes their Z5II out in rain, snow, the beach and small boats and relies on its weather sealing.

“I take my Z5ii out in the rain and snow. Also to the beach and onto smallish boats on the ocean.”

Keeps a Z5II next to their Z8 for LED-lit situations and loves it.

“I love my z5ii and can see this being a really great starter for alot of people.”

Owns the Z5II but thinks a cheaper Z50II with the 16-50 f/2.8 would have suited their shooting just as well.

“I have a Z5ii but honestly I think I would’ve been happy with the Z50ii. Z50ii paired with the 16-50 f2.8 would have served me well for the way I”

Shot sports bursts on the Z5II and hit 78,000 shutter actuations in nine months, so moved to a Z8 before facing a shutter replacement.

“I actually just upgraded from my z5ii in large part because of this (burst shooting). I do mostly bursts at sports events, and i hit 78000 shutter actuations in 9 months. I realized”

Video autofocus on the Z5II is rock steady and locks onto the chosen person without pulsing, unlike their original Z5.

“My Z5 pulses like crazy and often auto jumps from one person to another in video but Z5ii is rock steady. It focuses on the nearest person by default or”