Nikon - Z 5 4K Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 - Black

I bought this to replace my decade old Nikon d3100. Honestly I was skeptical, how and why is this mirrorless camera so cheap?! Well it has surpassed my expectations. 2 notes. 1. It’s not the best for moving objects. 2. It struggles a little in low light, and doesn’t have a built in flash. I did buy an Amazon cheap flash that has made a world of difference. A few pictures I took from a recent florida trip.

Let me start with the fact that I was heavily bias towards anything other than Canon. I had owned a 60d for 7 years and wanted to upgrade to the RP. However, there was a ton of mixed reviews and I wanted to love it but when I got my hands on it I just didn't care for the sizing. The z5 is still a small camera, but just fits on my hand without having to justify a battery grip and my pinky not falling off the side and being under the camera. The photos, in the small amount of time I've had it have come out well. I'm still learning all the stuff with this camera but it seems to be pretty easy. My only gripe with this, is the bundle. The lens is ok.. but not great. 24-50 is pretty useless especially with 50 being at f/6.3.. I would have paid an extra few to have a better kit lens. Luckily these are going for a good amount of change elsewhere so I will sell off this one and upgrade to a better glass. This is really where the RP almost sold me because the kit lenses came at a good price. Still all in all, its a great camera. However, I really should have just sprung for the z6 considering the lens it comes with and its tad bit of upgrades.

I made this purchase after 3 months of thought. I have been using a Canon EOS 70D and I wanted to step up my game with a full frame camera. This camera has been a disappointment with focus inconsistency, color balance, and overall quality of photos. I am certain a lens change will help, but I expected better with the standard lens. I do medium macro work (antique maps and small scale cars) and this set-up is not working for me. I have already recorded over 2500 shutter trips and have had little luck improving the quality. The camera also locks up occasionally and needs the power cycled to correct.

I adore this thing. I went from a canon rebel to this to work toward building my professional portfolio and it did not disappoint. I read many many comparisons on the z6 and this model and I chose this because they were so similar but the price on this one is much lower. I know this is not considered a professional camera but it can definitely hang with the best of them!

Awesome eye autofocus. Could be better in low light. Picture quality is great