Nikon’s full-frame Z5 II upgrades autofocus and shooting speeds

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is finally updating its Z5 with improved autofocus and image stabilization, and a much brighter electronic viewfinder. Nikon says the new Z5 II is also its first camera that can capture video in its proprietary 12-bit N-RAW video format directly to an SD memory card, instead of pricier CF Express type B cards. The Nikon Z5 II will be available sometime in April 2025 starting at $1,699.95 for the body alone – which is about $300 more expensive than the original Z5. It will also be available in kits that include the Z5 II body and either the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1,999.95, or the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens with vibration reduction for $2,499.95. Image: Nikon The Z5 II is built aro ... Read full article.