Nikon Z5II
The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon. The camera was officially announced on April 3, 2025, at the price of US$1,696. It is an entry-level full-frame camera that uses Nikon's Z-mount system. It is the successor to the Nikon Z5 released in 2020, becoming the tenth full-frame Z-mount body and the fourteenth Z-mount camera body.
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Features
Improvements over the previous Z5 model include:- A new BSI CMOS sensor with less noise
- Much better autofocus due to the EXPEED 7 image processor with 7 EV higher sensitivity
- Support for HEIF still images
- Brighter viewfinder
- Faster continuous release frame rates
- New dedicated Picture Control button
- Expanded video options
- * 4K can be recorded at 30 fps without a crop, while the Z5 added a 1.7x crop. 4K at 60 fps applies a 1.5x crop.
- * 1080p video can be recorded at 120 fps, while the Z5 was limited to 60 fps.
- * N-RAW video with 12-bits and 10-bit HEVC video is supported, while the Z5 only supported 8-bit video.
- * Product review mode autofocus setting
Lenses
The Z5II uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras.Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ and FTZ II mount adapters.
Awards
The camera was awarded with:EISA Best Buy Camera 2025-2026 award.- Videomaker's Best Camera at NAB 2025