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•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Dynamic-area AF (25 points) •Exposure: [S] mode, 1/2500 second, f/7.1 •White balance: Auto 0 •Sensitivity: ISO 160 •Picture Control: Standard ©Mirco Lazzari
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Group-area AF •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1000 second, f/6.3 •White balance: Color temperature (7140 K) •Sensitivity: ISO 1000 •Picture Control: Standard ©Ole Jørgen Liodden
IN EACH MILLISECOND,
A MASTERPIECE
Take a step forward. Fully equipped to match ambition with phenomenal images, the
D5 delivers power and precision to beat the odds. Nikon’s incredible next-generation
153-point AF system offers exceptionally wide coverage whether you’re shooting the race
or the red carpet. You can shoot at up to 12 fps with full-time AF and AE, while the new
buffer allows up to 200 NEF (RAW) images to be captured during one high-speed bust.
New image and metering sensors deliver phenomenally accurate subject recognition
and image detail, even in extreme lighting conditions. The highest expanded sensitivity
in Nikon’s history (an unparalleled ISO 3280000) frees you to shoot from bright sunlight
to astronomical twilight. And Nikon’s widest standard ISO sensitivity range to date offers
exceptional image quality up to ISO 102400. For moviemakers who go to extremes,
D-Movie now enables high-definition 4K/UHD movies to be recorded in-camera with dot-
by-dot readout for maximum image quality. No matter how far your vision takes you, this
camera is ready to go further.

Selectable between XQD-Type and CF-Type.

Either type incorporates double slots for two memory
cards of the same media.
 AF compatible down to -4 EV—
Improved AF modes Adjustable AF lock-on
superior low-light performance

Newly developed to keep noise to an absolute The new AF system enhances all seven AF-area In AF-C mode, the camera
minimum, the D5’s Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor modes. Single-point AF takes advantage of smaller activates predictive focus
module achieves focus at -4 EV2 with the central point, focus points to deliver pinpoint precision. In dynamic tracking if a subject
and at -3 EV2 with all focus points. AF performance area AF3, group-area AF, 3D-tracking and auto-area AF, moves toward, or away
is exceptional, even when shooting in low light or the increased number of overall focus points enhances from, the camera. There
low-contrast situations. Combined with the camera’s subject acquisition as each AF area is densely covered. are two ways to adjust
phenomenal ISO range, and the new 180K-pixel RGB Even during high-speed shooting, you’ll capture fast- the performance of AF
metering sensor, the D5 significantly broadens the moving, unpredictable subjects with unprecedented lock-on, or focus tracking with lock-on.4 Blocked shot
scope of your shooting opportunities. smoothness. AF response is ideal when an object passes between the
2
At ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F. 3
In 25- or 72-point dynamic area AF, the number of focus points used
subject and camera. Opt for ‘Quick’ when you want to
may be less than 25 or 72, depending on the primary focus point easily shift focus between the intervening object and the
selected. original subject. Opt for ‘Delayed’ if you want to maintain
focus on the original subject. Opt for ‘Erratic’ if the subject
Dedicated AF engine— Dynamic-area AF (25, 72 and 153 points) is prone to stopping and starting. Opt for ‘Steady’ if the
power and precision In AF-C focus mode, the camera will focus based subject is moving at a constant speed.
on information from surrounding focus points if the 4
Available in AF-C lens servo mode.
Thanks to a new AF ASIC unit, maximum computing subject briefly leaves the selected point. The number
power is allocated to AF at all times. Comprised of focus points varies with the mode selected:
of a dedicated AF engine chip, capable of rapid •25-point dynamic-area AF 3 : Choose when
calculations, and a sequence control microcomputer, there is time to compose the photograph or when
this new unit delivers superior AF response, advanced photographing subjects that are moving predictably.
subject detection, and detailed scene analysis. No For example when shooting runners or racecars on a
matter how fast the action, the camera does not track.
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Dynamic-area AF (25 points) •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/3200 second, f/2.8 compromise. Shoot at up to 12 fps with AE/AF •72-point dynamic-area AF 3 : Choose when
•White balance: Direct sunlight •Sensitivity: ISO 125 •Picture Control: Standard ©Matthias Hangst
tracking, or at up to 14 fps with mirror up. AF tracking p h o t o g ra p h i n g s u b j e c t s t h a t a r e m o v i n g
and viewfinder visibility are vastly improved when unpredictably, such as football players.

Stay on top of your game with next-generation AF shooting sports, or any scene in which subjects tend
to change direction suddenly. Faster sequential shutter
and mirror mechanisms significantly reduce viewfinder
•153-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when
photographing subjects that are moving quickly and
cannot be easily framed in the viewfinder, such as
153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors and dedicated AF engine blackout during high-speed bursts. birds.

Group-area AF
Track fast-moving subjects over long distances with Subject motion: Erratic
phenomenal precision. The camera recognizes the
Acquire and hold subjects tight—
subject as an area, using the selected point and
wider, denser coverage
surrounding points as a group. If faces are detected
in AF-S focus mode, the camera will give priority to
The D5 features an all-new AF system with 153
portrait subjects.
densely-packed focus points (55 selectable points)
and 99 cross-type sensors1. As a result, total coverage
3D-tracking
is 130% greater than the coverage offered by the D4S.
All focus points are compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses In AF-C focus mode, the camera will track subjects
with an open aperture of f/5.6 or faster, and 15 central that leave the selected focus point, and select new
focus points work with an effective aperture of f/8. focus points as required. Used to quickly compose
The 99 cross-type sensors1 in central and peripheral photos with subjects that are moving erratically from
areas deliver superior subject detection performance: side to side, such as tennis players. Subject motion: Steady
small subjects moving at high speed can be tracked
with a new level of precision. Subjects at the edge of Auto-area AF
the frame are easily detected, and vertical shooting is The camera automatically detects the subject and
vastly improved. selects the focus point. If a face is detected, the
1
The number of focus points functioning as cross-type sensors may vary camera will give priority to the portrait subject. The
depending on aperture. active focus points are highlighted briefly after the
camera focuses; in AF-C mode, the main focus point is
Focus points: / / / displayed after the other focus points have turned off.
Selectable focus points: /
3
Cross sensors: / In 25- or 72-point dynamic area AF, the number of focus points used
may be less than 25 or 72, depending on the primary focus point
selected.
The D5’s AF system detects low-contrast subjects.
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Dynamic-area AF (25 points) •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1600 second, f/2.8 •White balance: Auto 0 •Sensitivity: ISO 10000 •Picture Control: Standard ©Matthias Hangst
A whole new level of high sensitivity:
shoot beyond what the eye can see
ISO 3280000 (expanded) × 20.8 megapixels × EXPEED 5

Standard ISO range of 100 to 102400—

the widest in Nikon’s history

The D5 blows the possibilities for low-light shooting

wide open. Thanks to the new image sensor and
EXPEED 5, the camera offers a phenomenally wide
standard ISO range of 100 to 102400. Sensitivity can
be reduced down to ISO 50 equivalent (Lo 1) and,
in an incredible feat of engineering, extended to ISO
3280000 equivalent (Hi 5). Designed for specialist
use, these astonishingly high ISO counts enable colour
images to be captured without a flash in astronomical
twilight, which is equivalent to an amazingly low 0.001
lux.

New FX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 5:

a liberating experience

The D5’s all-new 20.8 MP FX-format CMOS image

sensor and 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor deliver •Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Single-point AF •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/250 second, f/7.1 •White balance: Auto 0 •Sensitivity: ISO 100
phenomenally accurate subject recognition and image •Picture Control: Standard ©Dixie Dixon
detail. Developed in house, these new sensors ensure
richer tonal gradations and dramatically improve
auto white balance accuracy. Even if you’re shooting
fast sports indoors, or subjects with highly saturated Picture Control system: Enhance your workflow with
Three auto modes in white balance
colours, you benefit. Alongside the new sensors, create your ideal image custom Picture Controls
Nikon’s new EXPEED 5 image-processing engine
boasts powerful calculation capabilities that easily The D5’s white balance features three auto modes to With seven preset options, Nikon’s Creating custom Picture Controls for specific subjects
handle the image sensor’s rich data and rapid write help you achieve precise atmospheric results. Auto 0 Picture Control system makes it easy to and scenes enables you to shoot JPEG images that
speeds. A signal processing system optimised for the ‘Keep white (reduce warm colours)’ is equivalent to define parameters such as sharpness, won’t require post-production processing. Up to nine
new sensor’s 25% higher pixel count ensures image Auto 1 ‘Normal’ mode on the D4S. This mode faithfully saturation, and hue whether you’re custom options can be saved in the camera’s preset
quality is unprecedented between ISO 3200 and renders whites as white even under a light source shooting stills or video. You can finely modes. And Nikon’s Picture Control Utility 2 (available
12800—the range favoured by sports photographers. with a low (reddish) colour temperature. The D5’s Auto adjust detail with Clarity. Or use the Flat option to for free download from Nikon websites) lets you
Fine noise is dramatically reduced and even cropped 1 ‘Normal’ mode maintains a balance between the ease post-production. With a tone curve closest to refine the details of your custom Picture Controls on
images shot at high ISOs retain their quality. In original subject colour and the ambient lighting. And a straight line, Flat allows you to acquire as much a computer before transferring them back to your
addition, you can shoot at up to 12 fps with AE/AF the Auto 2 ‘Keep warm lighting colours’ mode retains information as possible regarding your subjects’ colour, camera via memory cards.
tracking, or at up to 14 fps with mirror up, and record the colour of incandescent or other lighting for images brightness and texture. Ideal when shooting video
4K/UHD (3840 × 2160)/30p video. with a natural sense of warmth. footage that will be colour graded in post, this Picture
Control prevents blown-out highlights, blocked-up
shadows and colour saturation even after adjusting or
1 2 editing.

3 1 Auto 0 “Keep white

•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal
(reduce warm colors)”
quality) •AF-area mode: Dynamic-area AF (25 points) •Exposure: [M] mode,
1/1600 second, f/2.8 •White balance: Auto 0 •Sensitivity: ISO 10000 2 Auto 1 “Normal”
•Picture Control: Standard
©Matthias Hangst 3 Auto 2 “Keep warm lighting
colors”

The picture above is cropped out of this JPEG picture and

enlarged. JPEG images shot at high sensitivities retain high quality
even after aggressive cropping, ensuring appropriate quality for
media outlets.
 12-fps with full-time AF/AE × Detachable eyepiece adapter and eyepiece Rugged body—
Durable, high-precision shutter
200 NEF (RAW) image buffer with fluorine coat professional-grade protection

The D5 provides photographers with the power and The D5’s detachable DK-27 Eyepiece Adapter makes it Tested for 400,000 cycles with the shutter unit loaded The D5’s durable body is built from a magnesium
precision to shoot up to 12 fps 5 with full-time AF/ easy to attach a rain cover in inclement weather. Attach a into a fully assembled camera, the D5 is ready to take alloy for exceptional strength without added weight.
AE, at any image quality or sensitivity including Hi 5. second DK-27 Eyepiece Adapter to your rain cover, and you on the heavy demands of professional photography. Reliably constructed to the highest standards, this
The new, blisteringly fast EXPEED-5 image-processing can swap the adapters over in seconds should the weather The shutter unit also features a self-calibrating shutter light, rugged body also boasts extensive dust- and
engine handles rapid data readout from the image turn. The viewfinder eyepiece itself boasts Nikon’s unique monitor to ensure it fires with the greatest possible weather-sealing.
sensor, while the camera’s high-performance buffer fluorine coat, which repels water, dust, and dirt without accuracy at the designated shutter speed.
allows up to 200 NEF (RAW) or large JPEG images to compromising image quality. The coating also makes it easier
be captured during one high-speed burst: enough to to clean the eyepiece.
cover an entire 100 m sprint final without taking your
finger off the shutter-release button.
5
Assumes shutter speed of 1/250 s of faster in CH (Continuous high-speed)
release mode.

Reduced viewfinder blackout during

high-speed bursts

The D5’s faster sequential shutter and mirror

mechanisms significantly reduce viewfinder blackout
during high-speed bursts. Shutter charge and mirror Energy efficient design—
sequencing times are minimised to provide a stable, extended battery life
clear viewfinder image with minimal blur. Even erratic
subjects can now be acquired and tracked with The D5 demonstrates exceptional energy efficiency, so
confidence during continuous shooting. you can concentrate on shooting without having to worry
about battery life8. The internal power circuit has been
optimised and key components, such as the EXPEED 5
Sport VR mode further enhances processing engine, have all been designed to minimise
viewfinder visibility energy consumption. The EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery enables up to approx. 3780 shots per charge in
SPORT VR mode delivers an incredibly stable single-frame release mode (Based on CIPA Standards), or
viewfinder image when tracking high-speed approx. 8160 shots in continuous-release mode (Under
movement. For ultimate precision, pair the D5 with a test conditions established by Nikon). This high-capacity
NIKKOR super-telephoto lens such as the AF-S NIKKOR battery also allows filming for approx. 110 min. (CIPA
600mm f/4E or the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E, and Standards).
you’ll capture fast-moving, unpredictable subjects with
8
Battery durability varies depending on operating environment, including
unprecedented smoothness. battery charge, shooting cycles, and menu settings.

14 fps continuous shooting—

nail decisive moments
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality)
•AF-area mode: Group-area AF •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/3200 second, f/2 •White balance: Preset manual
•Sensitivity: ISO 10000 •Picture Control: Standard The D5 lets you shoot at up to 14 fps5 with mirror up6,
©Matthias Hangst
at any image quality or sensitivity up to Hi 5. Thanks to
the camera’s high-performance buffer, you can shoot
up to 200 frames continuously, even in 14-bit lossless
compressed RAW7.
5
Assumes shutter speed of 1/250 s of faster in CH (continuous high) release
mode.
6
Optional Speedlights will not fire when 14 fps (mirror up) mode is selected.
7
When using Lexar Professional a 2933x XQD 2.0 memory card.
 Auto ISO control: record with a fixed shutter
Multi-area D-Movie: selectable image areas Streamlined moviemaking workflow
speed and aperture in M mode

The D5 offers four selectable image areas9, allowing When filming a scene in which the brightness changes Movie-shooting menu
you to shoot in different styles with a minimal number within one take, the D5 gives you precise control over Handy when switching between shooting stills and
of lenses. The FX-based image area takes advantage depth of field and motion-blur. To maintain appropriate movies, a dedicated movie menu streamlines shooting
of the camera’s large image sensor to deliver video exposure, simply set the shutter speed and aperture by storing all movie settings in one place.
with beautiful bokeh. Both the DX-based movie format in exposure mode M while using auto ISO sensitivity
and the 4K/UHD movie image area (3840 × 2160) control. To avoid running too high, you can set a
have an angle of view equivalent to approx. 1.5x lens maximum sensitivity limit between ISO 200 and Hi 5.
focal length. The Full HD native dot-by-dot crop (1920
× 1080) image area is equivalent to approx. 3x lens
focal length. In-camera time-lapse movie feature:
9
The aspect ratio is 16:9 in any movie image area.
compatible with 4K/UHD

The D5 lets you record stunning 4K/UHD time-lapse,

right in camera. This feature is compatible with all
sensor crop formats, frame rates, and video qualities. Setting changes via P button
To reduce unwanted flicker in time-lapse movies Press the P button when shooting in Live View to
where the brightness may change dramatically, quickly access and change key settings including frame
such as those shot at dawn or dusk, simply use the size/frame rate and movie quality.
camera’s exposure smoothing function. Designed to
reduce the subtle exposure variance of each frame
when shooting in auto modes, this function is also
available for interval timer photography.
HDMI output during remote filming using
Camera Control Pro 2
High-fidelity audio control
Connect the D5 to a computer with Nikon’s Camera
Control Pro 2 software installed and you can transfer
3840 × 2160:
Compatible with 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) The D5 boasts a built-in stereo microphone and video footage (including 4K/UHD video) directly to
is compatible with Nikon’s external ME-1 Stereo external HDMI recorders during remote filming. The

Go to extremes: ultra-high-definition D-Movies 1920 × 1080 crop:

Compatible with Full HD (1920 × 1080)
Microphone and ME-W1 Wireless Microphone. A
stereo microphone input and audio out let you fine-
results of exposure and sensitivity setting changes can
be confirmed via Live View image on both the D5 and
tune audio levels in isolation both before and during the external computer monitor. Camera Control Pro
4K/UHD video × ISO 102400 × NIKKOR × Rugged body DX-based movie format:
Compatible with Full HD (1920 × 1080) and HD (1280 × 720)
recording. Microphone sensitivity levels can be 2 also offers start/stop control for recording 4K/UHD
adjusted in 20-step increments, and you can visually video and Full HD video to the in-camera memory
FX-based movie format: confirm your adjustments on the camera’s LCD. (When card, as well as transfer of movies to a computer
Compatible with Full HD (1920 × 1080) and HD (1280 × 720) using third-party headphones, audio can be adjusted after shooting. 4K/ UHD videos recorded using
across 30 increments). It’s also possible to select the Camera Control Pro 2 are also supported by ViewNX-i
sound range (wide/voice). Wind noise can be reduced software.
■ 4K/UHD video × Dot-by-dot readout × ■ 4K/UHD video × Flat Picture Control when recording with the built-in microphone.
4K/UHD (3840 × 2160) video EXPEED 5 Of the seven Picture Controls, Flat can save valuable Exposure compensation and power aperture:
Dot-by-dot readout means information from every time in post. The Flat Picture Control enables recording engineered for movie recording
pixel on the image sensor is recorded. And thanks to of as much image information as possible, making
As the first Nikon DSLR to the advanced video processing capabilities of EXPEED 5, it easy to produce high-resolution video material
record 4K/UHD movies in- When shooting a scene with drastic exposure changes,
footage undergoes less in-camera processing overall suitable for post-production. the D5’s delicate auto exposure control allows you
camera, the D5 hugely resulting in detail-rich, high-resolution videos.
exceeds the moviemaking to transition smoothly from low light to bright light,
flexibility of the D4S. 4K or vice versa. Even at high ISO settings, the camera
■ 4K/UHD video × High ISO performance renders changes naturally while maintaining rich tonal
movies (3840 × 2160 Thanks to the D5’s maximum standard sensitivity of
pixels) can be recorded at gradation and details. Exposure compensation is now
ISO 102400, expandable up to Hi 5 (ISO 3280000), possible10 using the Pv button (for + compensation)
30p/25p/24p in dot-by-dot extreme low light doesn’t have to be a barrier to high-
native pixel crop, which ensures the highest image and Fn1 button (for - compensation). The power
quality video production. When filming in M mode, aperture control10, 11 can also be assigned to the Pv
quality. Approx. 8 MP JPEGs can be extracted from sensitivity for all video resolutions and crop modes can
4K/UHD videos by saving selected frames. The camera button (power aperture [open]) and Fn1 button (power
be set from ISO 100 all the way up to Hi 5. Auto ISO aperture [close]), allowing you to continuously change
offers clean HDMI out: even 4K movies can be output allows ISO 200 up to Hi 5.
uncompressed to HDMI with 8-bit 4:2:2 YCbCr. HDMI brightness and depth of field during filming.
output is available for all movie resolutions during ■ 4K/UHD video × NIKKOR lenses
10
You can pre-assign functions to the PV and Fn1 buttons for smooth, virtually
stepless adjustment during movie Live View and recording.
remote shooting. NIKKOR lenses are highly praised by filmmakers for 11 ME-1 Stereo Microphone ME-W1 Wireless Microphone
Available in A and M exposure modes.
their sharpness and exceptional rendering capabilities. Before After post-production

Use NIKKOR optics and the D5 becomes a uniquely

agile cinematic system. The 4K/UHD image area (3840
× 2160) is almost the same as the super-35 movie
format.
Touch-responsive, 8-cm/3.2-in., 2359k-dot high-resolution monitor Turbocharge your workflow: ultra high-speed data transfer

Incorporating feedback from the field, the D5 is engineered to reduce the stress factors of shooting A new USB 3.0 port enables high-speed transfer of large amounts of
all day. Improved ergonomics and an expanded illuminated button layout put key controls at your data. Wireless transfer is 4x faster, and Ethernet connection is now 2x
fingertips. A high resolution XGA touchscreen LCD with a smartphone-like interface makes it easy faster, compared to the D4s. You can transfer files over wireless LAN at
to select AF points or Spot White Balance in Live View, swipe through shots, pinch to zoom, edit file blazing speeds with the new (optional) WT-6 Wireless Transmitter13, which
names and more. The touch-operated onscreen keyboard also makes entering text much easier, helping supports the IEEE802.11ac standard and extends connectivity distance
you quickly register copyright or IPTC information, as well as the names of files, folder groups and to approx. 200 m14. Now you can quickly send pictures from the field
networks. to editors’ computers, or from the studio to storage/review servers. The
optional WT-5 Wireless Transmitter is also compatible with the D5. And the
newly incorporated Fn3 button, under the OK button, has the ‘Connect to
network’ command pre-assigned as the default setting, allowing for quick
access to the network menu screen.
13
Wireless Transmitter Utility (downloadable from Nikon websites) must be installed.
14
With large antenna at wireless LAN access point. Range varies with signal strength and presence, or absence, of obstacles.

Convenient, multifunctional HTTP server mode

Spot White Balance Text entering The HTTP server mode allows continuous shooting with remote cameras via a computer or smart-
device web browser. The D5 also allows you to enter text via web browsers, so you can check and edit
in-camera IPTC, comments, and copyright information.
Uncompromised performance with XQD

The camera’s dual card slot unit can load two XQD cards or two CF cards (Type I, UDMA compatible), Access point mode for easy connection with wireless LAN
and you can choose between two D5 models depending on your memory card preference.12 For
photographers shooting sports, action and other fast paced events, or 4K/UHD video, XQD media cards The D5 can be used as a wireless LAN access point with the optional WT-6 Wireless Transmitter (or
that easily handle the camera’s shooting speeds are vital. optional WT-5 Wireless Transmitter) attached. Up to five wireless devices can be connected at the
12
same time in HTTP server mode. This is opposed to only one device in FTP upload, image transfer, and
Dual memory card slot unit can be exchanged after purchase at Nikon service facilities (a charge applies).
camera control modes.

XQD-Type CF-Type

Selectable RAW size options

For even faster performance, the D5 lets you shoot in two smaller RAW file sizes. RAW size S and RAW size
M (both 12-bit lossless compressed) both maintain exceptional sharpness and detail for flexible editing. They
are also compatible with in-camera NEF (RAW) processing.
VOICES OF
THE PROFESSIONALS Motor sports
Mirco Lazzari
(Italy)

The photo of the rider just as he turned the corner and came right up close to me—
you have to shoot 12 frames in one second to capture a shot like this! The way the D5’s
autofocus tracked and acquired the image, and the clear visibility of the viewfinder, are
two big steps forward which made this photo possible.

Sports Fashion/Beauty/Lifestyle
Matthias Hangst Dixie Dixon
(Germany) (U.S.A.)

The D5 really pushes things to a new level. Better ISO performance gives me the I absolutely loved working with the D5. Skin tones are extremely important in my work,
chance to shoot with faster shutter speeds and freeze any sort of action. Once, and I feel like this camera really excels in that area. Thanks to its continuous shooting
when the sun was coming in really low, we were shooting a player in a white speed and autofocus, you can also capture what you couldn’t before: those split second
jersey in order to see how the D5 performs with low contrast, backlit objects. We facial expressions are usually the best shots. I also found the new touch screen very
got around 20 or 30 frames in a row and the AF tracking performance was really helpful in letting me quickly zoom in to check sharpness, hair/makeup and many other
impressive. details.

Photojournalism/
Sports/Filmmaking Nature/Wildlife
Bill Frakes Ole Jørgen Liodden
(U.S.A.) (Norway)

This is an amazing imaging machine. It has unbelievably accurate autofocus The fact that the D5’s autofocus can detect subjects even at -4 EV is a great update.
systems, high ISO beyond anything I could previously have imagined possible, and Once we saw two grizzly bears, young adults, fighting or playing in the water. It was
unmatched ergonomics. I’m so excited to have a 4K file from a Nikon. 4K is critical very dark and I was shooting at ISO 102400, but the image quality was still impressive.
to me because I want to show every detail in a file format that will remain viable It rained almost every day on the Alaska shoot and the camera was usually wet, but
and contemporary far into the future. I’ve dedicated my life to storytelling, and I it still worked perfectly. That’s extremely important to me: it means I have a tool that
can absolutely depend on Nikon to see me through. works in all kinds of conditions.
New possibilities: System chart

Nikon Creative Lighting System SPEEDLIGHTS

DK-17M Magnifying DK-17F Fluorine-Coated Finder

VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES

DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier

Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting × Unified flash control SD-9
High-Performance
Battery Pack
Eyepiece Eyepiece*
SB-5000 Speedlight
DK-17A Antifog Finder DK-18 Eyepiece Adapter
DR-5 Right-Angle Viewing Eyepiece
Attachment
DK-17C Eyepiece Correction
DK-17 Eyepiece Lens (-3, -2, 0, +1, +2 m-1)
SB-910 Speedlight
Unified flash control:
operate Speedlights via a computer SB-5000 DK-19 Rubber Eyecup
Speedlight
SB-700 Speedlight
Unified flash control adds an extra level of system SB-910
Speedlight DK-27 Eyepiece Adapter*
control. Now you can operate the SB-5000 or change
its settings from the camera menu, or a computer SB-700
Speedlight
running Camera Control Pro 2, when the unit is SB-500 Speedlight
NIKKOR LENSES REMOTE CONTROL AND GPS ACCESSORIES
attached to the camera body. Any setting changes made SB-500
Speedlight
from the camera, your computer, or on the Speedlight
SB-300
itself, will be shared with each device. You can also Speedlight SB-300 Speedlight
use the camera’s “Save/load settings” menu to save WR-1 Wireless WR-1 Wireless
Remote Controller Remote Controller
flash settings on a memory card for use in multiple D5 ML-3 Modulite
cameras. Remote Control Set
SC-28/29 TTL WR-A10 WR-T10 Wireless
Remote Cord WR Adapter Remote Controller
SU-800 Wireless
Speedlight Commander
MC-36A Remote Cord
Camera monitor Computer (Camera Control Pro 2) WR-R10 Wireless
DIGISCOPING ACCESSORY Remote Controller

R1C1 Close-up Speedlight MC-30A Remote Cord

MC-36A Remote
Commander Kit Cord
SB-5000
Speedlight FSA-L2 Fieldscope Digital SLR MC-30A Remote
Camera Attachment MC-22A Remote Cord Cord
MC-22A Remote
Cord
WR-R10 Wireless WR-A10 WR MC-21A Extension Cord
Remote Controller Adapter ML-3 Modulite
Remote Control Set
Configuration
MC-23A Connecting Cord MC-23A
Connecting Cord
MC-25A Adapter
MICROPHONES 2-pin remote Cord
MC-25A Adapter Cord
accessories

ME-W1 Wireless Microphone GP-1A GPS Unit

MC-DC2 Remote Cord
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR •Image quality: JPEG fine★ (optimal quality) •AF-area mode: Group-area AF
•Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1250 second, f/7.1 •White balance: Color temperature (5000 K) •Sensitivity: ISO 10000 •Picture Control: ME-1 Stereo Microphone MC-35 GPS Adapter GPS unit**
Standard •Speedlight: SB-5000 (radio-controlled AWL and auto-FP high-speed sync used) Cord
SB-5000
©Dave Black

Auto ISO control: AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS COMPUTER-RELATED ACCESSORIES

Light it right with the SB-5000— Control in demanding situations: radio-
powerful radio-controlled Speedlight controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting attain the exposures you need
XQD memory card** XQD memory card reader**
TV AND VIDEO CompactFlash card**
EN-EL18a*/EN-EL18 CompactFlash card reader**
The SB-5000 is our first radio controlled Speedlight The D5 fully supports the new radio-control function in Select target exposure areas and automatically control
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
ACCESSORIES
and it offers unparalleled lighting performance in Nikon’s Creative Lighting System. Fire single or multiple ISO during flash photography. Choose ‘Subject and EP-6 Power
Connector HDMI Cable Clip* USB Cable Clip*
the field and the studio. Radio signals allow working flashgun setups using the optional WR-R10 Wireless Background’ to give even weight to the background as
Printer** ViewNX-i†
distances of 30 m and enable complex on- and off- Remote Controller15 and up to six groupings of remote SB- well as the main subject, for example when shooting a
UC-E22 USB Cable*
camera setups: now you can work in any environment 5000 units. Optical control is also fully supported, which night scene. Select ‘Subject Only’ to obtain an optimal HC-E1 HDMI Cable
(Type C connectorn Capture NX-D†
in which the line of sight is obstructed or an optical means legacy Speedlights can still be used for multiple exposure of the main subject alone. Maximum ISO EH-6b AC Adapter Type A connector)
LAN cable**
signal might be weakened by bright sunlight. In flash setups.. sensitivity for flash shooting can be set, from ISO 200 MH-26a Battery Charger*
Smart device** (iOS/AndroidTM OS) Personal Camera Control Pro 2
addition, the new onboard cooling system prevents 15 all the way up to Hi 5. computer**
R equires optional WR-A10 WR Adapter. The WR-R10’s firmware must
overheating of the flash panel. It allows more than be ver. 3.00 or later. WT-6/A/B/C, WT-5A/B/C/D
100 rapid-fire shots to be captured with the flash Wireless Transmitter

operating at full power. HEADPHONE FTP server**

TV monitor** HDMI input video
Headphone** recorder**

* Supplied accessories ** Non-Nikon products † Can be downloaded from Nikon websites (free).
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D5 Specifications
Type of camera Single-lens reflex digital camera Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) pressing the center of the sub-selector
Effective angle of view Nikon FX format Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL
Effective pixels 20.8 million balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-
Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Total pixels 21.33 million Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off; auto FP high-speed sync supported
Image size (pixels) • FX (36×24) image area: 5568 × 3712 (L), 4176 × 2784 (M), 2784 × 1856 (S) • 1.2× Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
(30×20) image area: 4640 × 3088 (L), 3472 × 2312 (M), 2320 × 1544 (S) • DX (24×16) Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
image area: 3648 × 2432 (L), 2736 × 1824 (M), 1824 × 1216 (S) • 5:4 (30×24) image Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
area: 4640 × 3712 (L), 3472 × 2784 (M), 2320 × 1856 (S) • Photographs taken during Nikon Creative Supported
movie recording at a frame size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 • FX-format photographs Lighting System (CLS)
taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720: 5568 × 3128 Radio-controlled Advanced Supported
(L), 4176 × 2344 (M), 2784 × 1560 (S) • DX-format photographs taken during movie Wireless Lighting
recording at a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720: 3648 × 2048 (L), 2736 × 1536 Unified flash control Supported
(M), 1824 × 1024 (S) • Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1920 Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
× 1080 crop: 1920 × 1080 White balance Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade,
File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed); large, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available
medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K); all with fine-tuning
bits using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL
(approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; optimal quality Live view modes C(photo live view) with available silent mode, 1 (movie live view)
compression available • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) Live view lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M)
and JPEG formats AF-area modes Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and Flat; selected Picture Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when
Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Storage media • XQD-Type (Models for use with XQD cards): XQD cards Movie metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
• CF-Type (Models for use with CompactFlash cards): Type I CompactFlash memory cards
Movie metering method Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted
(UDMA7 compliant)
Frame size (pixels) • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,
Dual card slot 2 XQD cards or 2 CompactFlash (CF) cards, Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or
and frame rate 24p • 1920 × 1080 crop; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p • 1280 × 720; 60p, 50p
for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; ★ high quality
File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder File format MOV
Frame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97% Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • 5:4 Audio recording format Linear PCM
(30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Magnification Approx. 0.72× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) ISO sensitivity • Exposure modes P, S and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 5) with selectable
Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) upper limit • Exposure mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 5) available
Diopter adjustment -3 to +1 m-1 with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 100 to 102400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) EV) with additional options available equivalent to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 EV
Reflex mirror Quick return (ISO 3280000 equivalent) above ISO 102400
Depth-of-field preview Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or Other movie options Index marking, time-lapse movies
by camera (P and S modes) Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle,
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled approx. 100% frame coverage, and manual monitor brightness control
Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie
apply to PC lenses), DX lenses (using DX [24×16] 1.5× image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo
and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the information, location data display, auto image rotation, picture rating, voice memo input
F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. and playback, and IPTC information embedding and display
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the USB SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is
electronic rangefinder supports the 15 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or recommended
faster, of which 9 points are available for selection)
HDMI output Type C HDMI connector
Shutter type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front- Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
curtain shutter available in mirror up release mode Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Shutter speed 1/8000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, time, X250 Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, optional WR-R10 (requires WR-A10
Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower WR Adapter) or WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller, GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit, or GPS device
Release modes S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter- compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS Adapter
release), E (self-timer), M UP (mirror up) Cord and cable with D-sub nine-pin connector)
Approx. frame advance rate Up to 10 fps (CL ); 10 to 12 fps, or 14 fps with mirror up (CH ); or 3 fps (quiet continuous Ethernet RJ-45 connector • Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)/IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)/IEEE
mode) 802.3 (10BASE-T) • Data rates: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect (maximum logical
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s data rates according to IEEE standard; actual rates may differ) • Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
Exposure metering TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 180K (180,000) pixels TX/10BASE-T (AUTO-MDIX)
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E and D lenses); color matrix metering III Peripheral connector For WT-6/A/B/C, WT-5A/B/C/D Wireless Transmitter
(other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch,
lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian,
of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle) • Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is Battery One EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
used) • Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E and D lenses AC adapter EH-6b AC Adapter; requires EP-6 Power Connector (available separately)
Metering range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) • Highlight-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 160 × 158.5 × 92 mm/ 6.3 × 6.3 × 3.7 in.
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI
Weight • XQD-Type (Models for use with XQD cards): Approx. 1405 g/3 lb 1.6 oz with battery and
Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority
two XQD memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1235 g/
auto (A); manual (M)
2 lb 11.6 oz (camera body only) • CF-Type (Models for use with CompactFlash cards):
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Approx. 1415 g/3 lb 1.9 oz with battery and two CompactFlash memory cards but without
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value
body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1240 g/2 lb 11.8 oz (camera body only)
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 102400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or
Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
(Recommended Exposure Index) 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 EV (ISO
3280000 equivalent) above ISO 102400; auto ISO sensitivity control available Supplied accessories EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-26a Battery Charger, UC-E22 USB Cable,
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from auto, extra high +2/+1, high, normal, low or off (may differ by country or area) AN-DC15 Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-3 Accessory Shoe Cover, USB Cable Clip,
HDMI Cable Clip, DK-27 Eyepiece Adapter, DK-17F Fluorine-Coated Finder Eyepiece, BL-6
Autofocus Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning and 153
Battery Chamber Cover
focus points (including 99 cross sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35
cross sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection • XQD is a trademark of SONY Corporation. • PictBridge is a trademark. • CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI
Detection range -4 to 20 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. • Windows is either a registered trademark or
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Google and AndroidTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google
tracking automatically activated according to subject status • Manual focus (M): Electronic Inc. • Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors shown
in this brochure are simulated. • WT-6/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter, SB-5000 Speedlight and WR-1/WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller are controlled by the
rangefinder can be used
United States Export Administration Regulations. The permission of the U.S. government is not required for export
Focus point 153 focus points, of which 55 or 15 are available for selection to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran,
AF-area modes Single-point AF, 25-, 72-, or 153-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2016 2016 Nikon Corporation

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