Nikon Z5 II ZDNET's key takeaways The Nikon Z5 II delivers great image quality right out of the box.
You'll appreciate the build quality and snappy autofocusing.
The lack of weather sealing is felt, as is the price. $1,596.95 at Amazon $1,596.95 at Walmart $1,596.95 at Best Buy more buying choices
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Capturing great photography has gotten easier and easier these days, thanks to the trusty smartphones we all carry in our pockets. However, there are times when a smartphone's capabilities will not be sufficient. Instead, opt for a dedicated, pro-grade camera, such as the Nikon Z5 II.
No need to lean on AI smarts or computational photography, just lean on the right tool for the right job.
Also: I fell in love with a $2,000 mirrorless camera that puts design and simplicity over everything else
The team at Nikon was kind enough to loan me its Z5 II for a couple of weeks to see just how well its mid-tier camera body will hold up for day-to-day photography as well as professional scenarios. It's been a lot of fun trying out the Z5 II. Allow me to share my experience with you.
The basics you should know
The Nikon Z5 II is a 24.5-megapixel full-frame camera capable of grabbing images at 14 frames per second while using the mechanical shutter. But this is the age of mirrorless cameras. Photographers can now shoot with an electronic shutter. The Z5 II allows for 30 frames per second capture in electronic shutter mode.
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