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

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