Hello Hyun, this is a very good review of the Z5. I only disagree about one thing: RAW Uncompressed. RAW Compressed Lossless is exactly the same as RAW Uncompressed as no bits were thrown away. Finally we have a camera manufacturer that realizes they can lose RAW Uncompressed without compromise because RAW Compressed Lossless gives you exactly the same image quality. As Mister Spock says, "A difference which makes no difference, is no difference." As a computer guy (Mac guy really) I understand this. Why do folks think they are losing something with lossless compression? You are not, and that's what lossless means. One other thing I'm not sure we agree upon is the cause of the lower frame rate this camera has. Does the non-BSI sensor take longer to do a full readout and therefore can't match the frame rate of the Z6, or has Nikon actually pulled a Canon move and deliberately hindered the camera's frame rate in firmware? It is difficult to know for certain. But if the camera can shoot faster, then perhaps we can convince Nikon it is worth un-hindering it in future, or perhaps a third party like those folks who do Magic Lantern might fix this issue. One other thing about the cost of this camera: Buyers need to factor in the high cost of XQD cards and the fact you will need an XQD reader to use the Z6, which in Canada will add another $300 to the Z6 cost. (Technically you can do without a card reader if you use Wi-Fi or USB-C but most will want a card reader.) So the delta between Z6 and Z5 is more like $700, and I already had UHS-II cards lying around that I could use without spending a dime. Love the lighting, very insightful analysis. Cheers from the Great White North. (Canada) -- Jim Ferr

Lets not forget, that this camera is the cheapest FF digital camera, Nikon have ever put on the market. It is a full $600 cheaper than even the D600/D610 or the Z6 cameras were, when they were introduced. I'll say it's a very well-priced entry level FF camera with specs to match its price range. No matter if you are a beginner or a pro.

I like that you are not showing any bias. You discuss and compare features of several brands. It really helps people to decide what’s important to them in a camera.

Nikon problem is that they are building their cameras so well. I still don't see any reason to jump to mirrorless when I am still enjoying my D 750 and D700.Especialy D 750 is awesome camera, it is lightweight, plenty of lenses to choose and amazing image quality. It has been with me around the world from the desert to the jungles for 5 years and never let me down.

I got mine two weeks ago. Its an upgrade from high-end micro four-thirds. I am not a video shooter. Yours is the review I have liked the most. Thank you.

By every measure, the Z lenses are excellent. Whether the f1.8 primes, f4 zooms, 2.8 zooms, or new 1.2 primes, they deliver performance at or near the top of their respective categories. Taken together with their build quality and utility, they may represent the best value proposition for many consumers and working professionals.

for 1200, it's a great deal with the ftz adapter. It's exactly what it should be. I moved from a D7100, I am not a pro so it was a good move to FX. If you trade in all your DX gear, its worth it. I think with a firmware update, this could become a very popular camera. But I am happy with it for a casual shooter.

Great review. Picked one up this weekend for $990 new for the body with the adapter and a Manfrotto Element MII tripod thrown in. So far, being my first FF and Mirrorless I am enjoying this camera's quality over my old crop sensor.

Lossless Compressed - as the name implies, lossless compression means that a RAW file is compressed like an archive file without any loss of data. Once a losslessly compressed image is processed by post-processing software, the data is first decompressed, similar to what happens to archived data contained in a ZIP file. Lossless compression is the ideal choice, because all the data is fully preserved and yet the image takes up much less space.

I think it looks like a great camera. Technology has changed with features that makes taking photos easier but it's up to the photographer to create works of art. One card slot or two next they'll want three. Or perhaps people will want a camera with AI that will focus, compose, and tell them where to place external flashes and take the photos for them. Lol I mean have we lost the art of photography for the art of the best high tech gear. I wonder how ever did sport shooter live with shooting 4 FPS since whenever. Great video ❤🙌🏿

The z5 will be a popular choice for wedding photographer or people looking to jump into the MIRRORLESS FF etc. Eventually the price will drop no big deal. There is no such as the perfect camera for everyone (we have different needs) , BUT THERE IS ALWAYS A CAMERA FOR EVERY TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHER. Will buy couple of Z5 as it is good enough for the work I do.

Finally a video that objectively compares cameras and goes over the limitations as opposed to saying 'its not backlit so thats bad' with zero comparison to say HOW bad it is. Burst frames may not be a big deal for many buyers, but objectively better photos is something almost anyone can get behind. Still going with Z5 for dual card slots lol

This review is awesome. I like the honesty you put into describing this camera. I am thinking about getting this camera just for using my vintage lens and to get into the mirrorless. Welcome your new subscriber.

FYI lossless compressed files decompress to the exact same file that uncompressed files would produce. If you have a lossy compression, it's a bit different, but for lossless, you end up with smaller physical files that write faster to the slower SD cards. This is actually desirable.

Always enjoy your reviews and commentaries. I traded in an outdated Nikon and got $150 trade-in value for the Z5 and got a brand new 24-70 mm f/4 z mount from overseas for USD$380 - This I can live with. But if Nikon came out with an improved Z62 (30 mp, flip screen) at say $1750USD (body only), I'd still get it.

I would love this for my street photography alongside the Panasonic S5.

Hyun, always appreciate your insights. I used to shoot nikon apsc dslrs. the smaller Nikon DSLRs also didn’t have full uncompressed raw options. So yeah, i suspect that is nikon doing a crippling thing to better segment/differentiate products. The pisser for me with this offering is that nikon refuses to offer this camera with the 24-70 f4 lens as a kit lens and charge $600 for it like they do with the z5 and z6. I’ve done my own little advocacy campaign pitching through several means to nikon that they add the 24-70 f4 as a kit option, but have heard only crickets. Thom Hogan says he thinks their non-response on the lens matter is due to higher management dictating sales strategy and a long historical pattern of not listening to their buyer audiences. Craig

Handling is better than the Z6/Z7 b/c it's now 1 handed like the Z 50.

Other than 120fps, I still shoot clients videos in 1080p. If I need 4k, I'll just back myself up. So this is great for me.

With regard to compression, your video showed one of the options being Lossless Compression. By definition, an image that is compressed using a “lossless” algorithm will, upon be uncompressed, be identical to the image that was never compressed. There will be no loss of quality of the image. The downside to this is that (1) it will take some time to compress the image prior to storing it on the memory card, and (2) it will take time to uncompressed the image before it can be edited in your computer.. With modern computers, that time may be insignificant. However, the time to compress the image may be a factor on the maximum number of still images per second. I have not seen nor used the camera, but am basing my comments on compression based on over 40 years working in Information Technology.

The 5Z is what the 6Z should've been when it first came out. The autofocus is pretty good, the double SD card takes it from hobbyist to semi-pro. I think it depends on where exactly you're coming from. With me, I'm trying to figure out whether I should sale all my Nikon lenses and my DSLR and flip that for a Sony 7III or 7VI depending on how much I get for the old hardware or get what I can for the DSLR and get the Z5 or Z7 II because their adapter works great with old Nikon lenses.

I got mine specifically to use vintage manual lenses on and it's absolutely perfect in that role. Every adapter I've purchased fits well and my old Leica and Zeiss lenses are wonderful to use. I never use flash or speed shooting and I've always had Nikon cropped DSLRs so this really was a dream body for me.

Very good review! I’ve had the z5 for a while now and use it to back up a Z7ii, it replaced a D750. This is my go to for faster, street style or nontripod shooting. I’m still impressed with image quality and color I get from this camera. I generally use the z 50mm f1.8. The low light quality isn’t the best but that’s usually when I’ll shoot darker more contrasty photos anyway. I seldom use the autofocus for anything more than regular photography, no sports and almost no wildlife. All and all I’m very happy with it.

informative content brother. Thanks 🙏🏻

Just trying to tell myself: Literally everything is an upgrade. A nikon z5 is infinitely better than my rebel t5 from way back when using a similar lens. So... lol. I gotta ditch the anxiety. What pro-users call an entry level camera obviously haven't used what I called an entry level camera.

Considering the features and the price, for a regular commercial photographer, it is most apt camera when compared to other brands in the market.

Hyun, Any chance you’ll be looking at the new Panasonic S5 for review? I know many consider it mainly for its video specs. But i’m considering it for stills photography. It has entry FF pricing. It has no anti aliasing filter, and it has a helpful high resolution mode that seem they could be great together for landscape work. Great IBIS. Plus it has many of the bells and whistle features like live composite, focus stacking, multiple exposures, etc from their and Olympus’s micro 4/3 cameras. Craig

Agree about shutter button too much on the right. Also I find the front dial too low and it's quite difficult to access it because it is too close to the middle finger. (all this on my Z7)

Great review. At time of writing, I have been reading that there are issues when using a Z5 with non-Nikon branded lenses via FTZ adaptor (I.e sigma, tamron) in C1 or LR. Have you been reading this as well ? As for the Z lenses (price wise).. yeah it’s a fair amount of investment.. this is a hard one to shallow.. esp in 2020..if Samyang/tamron/sigma are already offering lens alternatives for Sony at a more competitive price... but if you have a heap of FX lenses that’s probably the audience that they are tempting.. to go to mirrorless (if they haven’t already moved to another brand)

I'm torn. It's a big plus for me that it has 2 SD slots, so I can use the cards that I have instead of having to buy expensive new cards. I don't care about video and 4.5fps I can live with, but the Z6 simply has better dynamic range and better low-light performance and higher fps, for not even €200 more (if you ignore the expensive new cards). Really, the only reason not to spring for the z6, I think, is the cards.

Great review! Thanks!

what pro's has the Z5 when you want to upgrade from D7500? Bird photography with a sigma zoom 150-600 and a Z-mount converter; do I loose focussing speed and stabilsation? If yes, better keep on shooting with the d7500...

I have shot weddings the past 6 years with two D750s. Im very interested in the Z5, because it looks like a mirrorless D750 at a great price. Comparing the camera to other brands is fun, but it's not practical if all of your professional gear is in one brand. Going mirrorless from Nikon DSLRs makes way more sense with a Z5 than having to buy 2 new A7iii with their lenses.

Nice review of the pros and cons. Thank you.

Sir, my shutter speed becomes very slow when I attached with x2t godox trigger and godox ad200pro in my z5... will you kindly help???

Since sony made my dream come to life with the laea5. Although 3 years late since i switched to nikon. I wish nikon do the same for the old AF lenses.

Is continuous shooting 4.5 fps working in auto focus ? Kids in action is enough @ 4.5 fps ? also in low light ?

Good vedio. For photos only which one better Nikon z5 or fuji xt 4 thanks I wana buy one of them

I got a deal on the Z 5. The difference I found was $400.00. I don't need fast shutter or to shoot video. I do landscapes and portraits. When the Z 6 drops down a lot. Maybe. But I am satisfied with the Z5.

Honestly it’s a good camera for the price especially now since they are basically giving you the FTZ adapter for $50 it’s a D750 with 2 less FPS but much better video and mirrorless benefits of evf and better live view and D750 came in at $2300 when it released.. Solid camera for portraits weddings travel and everyday carry 🤷‍♂️

I just bought mine to use the G lens collection I have from my 4 x D810's. Also got the Fringer for my Sigma 135mm EF lens for it. This is added to my Fujifilm XT3's x 4 APSC and GFX50s x 2 MF collection. I always shoot at base iso.

Great video. how about reviewing the Z6 and the Z7,because I think they are a little bit underrated. But I think that they are pretty good cameras.

Need a camera for Audition videos. Just entering full frames 📷camera world, which do you suggest

For me the z5 is a great backup/2nd body to owners of z6/7. The z lenses are amazing. They are more expensive, but they are extremely sharp, for example 50 1.8s is way way sharper than 50 1.4g, incomparably sharper. 50 1.8s is as good than sony zeiss 55 1.8 which is more expensive. I will wait for a bit a year or something for the price of z5 to fall and get it as a second body for my z6. :)

I looked at several cameras in a lower price range...my original budget was around $1000. As i began collecting information and opinions it became clear that I would have to increase my budget because most cameras in the lower bracket lacked any kind of weather proofing. I began looking at Nikon 5600 refurb with 2 kit lens ( 70-3000 and 18-55) for around $800. I think this is a good deal but other factors became apparent. My first camera was an OM-10 (pre 1990) and I like the retro look. I found my viewpoint somewhat contrarian. It was similar to my choice of electronic piano....Korg SV2 instead of a Roland or Yamaha. With regard to cameras i found myself looking at Olympus and Fuji instead of Canon and Nikon. So, to the question of the Nikon Z5 which was I i ally out of my budget range but now is right in the sweet spot. One cannot discount the brand loyalty quotient but since I had not bought a camera since my 8 MP Lumix TZ4 in early 2000 Iopened myself up to Sony, Nikon, Canon, Olympus and Panasonic....with Fuji on the periphery. I saw the Fuji as a film maker since I used Fuji film in my last film camera. I think for a getting more serious photographer I would not chose the Z5 or the Z6 for that matter. They are too expensive for what you get and the lens question really looks like a budget breaker. I looked at the Fuji XT30 (very light and small but too small for me) the Olympus D E-M10 Mk III which is also small but otherwise good and the eventual winner the Fujifilm XT3 which, at $1400 with an 18-55mm Fujinon lens, is a much better camera at that price point. It also has a much better lens assortment at reasonable cost, excellent video, dual slot. The battery life is a bit weak but I can manage that since I don’t plan on shooting a professional volume. What really sold me on this camera beyond the feel and retro look was the endorsement of two professional uncompensated reviews where they replaced their heavy gear (10K$+) and used the XT2 as a replacement. Also they extolled the excellent quality of the Fuji lens.

Well, the Sony is really a video camera designed to look and feel like a still camera. These days, sales of pure video cameras are way down, so it’s not surprising that Sony did this. But if you’re buying a camera primarily for stills shooting, with a secondary use of video, the Sony is not the cameras for you. It’s 12MP stills are just too far behind everyone else. Unless you just shoot stills for Facebook, Instagram, etc. Then it doesn’t really matter.

In addition to the high price of the native lenses, I am very disappointed by their sizes. Why are the 35mm rangefinder lenses from Leica so much smaller?

I bought the Z5 used with a lower shutter count and the 24-200 lens used as well very clean together for $1700 dollars. I shot images with it and the results are good? I gave other Nikons D859 and D810 as well I use them all. I bought the Z5 for when I want to travel light and just use one lens.

Gracias por tu video, recién me compre Z5 y tengo un problema, en la ranura 1 quiero que tome en Raw y en la segunda ranura JPG y video, así la programé y cuando veo las dos tarjetas tienen fotos en JPG, no se a que se debe y yo si quiero que tener fotos en Raw y JPG.... si me puedes ayudar a que se debe , sería de gran ayuda para mi, tal vez tenga que devolverlo.....graciasss

Then what would you buy instead of the Z5 ? You make it sound like the image quality is lacking when it's not the case .

Really like your style of reviewing gear and appreciate your approach. About Z5, I like 90% of what Nikon did. A photographer should be happy with 2 uhs II slots, weather sealing, ibis, usb charging and new battery, good af and evf and very good ergonomics, controls and feel. Price is ... ok right now but expect reductions in the neat future. Hope Nikon will keep on improving via firmware. What I don’t understand is the crop in 4k. There are many other ways to differentiate from other bodies. Not this one. It’s really annoying. In the end I wish more brands would sell such new bodies. The recent S5 and imminent A7c are strong in video specs I do not need. With Z5 I don’t have to pay for those, with very little compromise in the photo area. Of course there is used market... with pros and cons.

I'll pick one up when the price drops to $1000 either this holiday season or by next Memorial Day weekend.

I'm a D750 shooter and I'm considering the Z5 as my next camera and entry into mirrorless. It seems like a D750, but mirrorless. I'm not a sports shooter. I'm doing portraits, and boudoir, so I don't need a high burst speed. I don't shoot video. I have had the chance to try the Z5, but looking at the reviews, I'm kind of torn on it. I may wind up getting it anyway. I do think it will work with what I'm trying to do.

Is the screen of the z6 that much yellow?

Please make a video regarding lens on z5...i searched it very much but useless and now please suggest me whether to take EOS RP or Z5..as nikon lens are expensive...and in canon i can only afford stm lens..

Since you asked: I do think the Z mount lenses are priced right. Every single lens they released seems to perform better than their F mount versions. When you find the right deal, which come around quite often, the 50mm and 85mm are steals, if you ask me. I think judging a lens by its F value alone is rather narrow-minded. There is a lot more going on, and I'm pretty sure you are well-versed in this, probably more than myself, to understand it.

Can you compare this to the Fujifilm xt-3 or 4? just for photos

Coming from a Canon Rebel t6 , I’m stuck on which camera to go with for an upgrade 😭

this is the first video, where I see the noise difference between z5 and z6! but the z5 is more interesting to me because I could use cheaper sd cards.

The best-detailed review I've heard. Thank you.

Hyun, thank you for a very reasonable and unbiased review of this camera. I have an old DX Nikon and into to venture into Full Frame. ( I started my photography with the Nikon Fm years back). I consider the output of the Nikons to be Excellent , something that keeps me with Nikon. There is a UK weeding photographer who has used the Z5 for a year and thinks very highly of it indeed on his you tube channel . He is fair and unbiased too. Your assessment points me towards the Z6. Cheers.

Im conflicted but this helped. Thank You. I am a moderate cinematographer but recently endulged into a project that will be ongoing with music videos etc... Would you recommend this Z5 for me, as Im just now beginning to work with 4k? With the exception of my iphone 10S.

I love this video, but we have to remember ( if we are searching for a backup camera, or looking to get into full-frame cameras) it is almost always the photographer that makes the difference. Yes, indeed, you can't stick with a beginner camera and just keep taking amazing photos easily. If you are looking into making money off of photography, then considering a better camera might be necessary. That being said, even though I have heard a lot of people say that the Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full frame, it really depends on the settings you need, your wants in a camera, and most of all, your skill level and ability to use that camera to its highest potential. Other than that, I am looking into getting this camera soon because of its affordability now. Great video though!

Spot on review. Iv been looking to upgrade my Nikon finally and torn between the Z5 and Z6. Would love the if the Z5 was a bit cheaper because then I could overlook the 1.7 crop @ 4K. But I can just put a few more dollars and just get the Z6 but then only have one memory card slot smh damn you Nikon lol

Would you recommend sony A7 RII or A7 III for outdoor landscape wildlife photography compared to this camera? My main worry is that those two... dont have weather sealing..

Totally agree on the lens prices plus at the moment you dont have the option of great value options from samyang and tamron on Z system.

Maybe I am missing something but I tried the 4fps in burst mode and its super fast

Is there actually a difference in quality when it's lossless compressed? Lossless compression doesn't actually delete any data

I wish it had a fully articulating screen, great review mate.

Image quality in Z5 and Z6II is exact the same... If you put the ISO high its a little difference, but for 90 percent of time its just the same. And plus the Sony a7 iii by all means doesnt produce better images than Nikon... They have better AF thats for sure, but image quality coming out of the camera and colours and sharpness are not to compare.

Esta Z5 ya es un clásico!!!!! Y ahora recibió actualización de firmware que le suma un autofoco veloz al ojo en video. Realmente es una opción muy recomendable y disfrutable. Además, se puede complementar con cámaras réflex como la D500 para deportes muy intensos. La Z5 es ideal para fotógrafos de eventos sociales, una con el z35mm o el 50mm 1.8 y otra con el 85mm 1.8. Fantástica!!!!! Pero con ella se puede cubrir muchas más categorías, desde street foto hasta paisajes, o macro. No se precisa más !!!!! La calidad de imagen y colores es fabulosa !!!!!

Nice video. Just bought a Z5 for $1K USD. At that price, it's a great deal. Normally a Canon shooter and looking to get into mirrorless, I thought the Z5 was far superior to the Canon RP at the same price point.

Nice video and z5 is a good camera, I would like to pick up one....card slots not a deal breaker for me still don't think it's entry level price so honestly if the z6 price was to dip same time as z5 I'll pick up a z6 my issue is not so much the camera, but, the Nikon lenses are ridiculously expensive, that's why I haven't switched to Z' system.

I am torn between this and the canon EOS RP. I am leaning towards the Z5 as it has the stabilization and the lenses seem to be a bit more affordable. However, it seems almost everyone points to the EOS RP, but I mainly am getting this camera for stills. What do you think?

Great review !

As of sep 2021, Z5 is available for 1500USD WITH 24-70 F4 S lens, so now i think its a juicy price

Excellent video 😊!

i have a feeling their will be a future update that unleashes the cameras potential

I'm not 100% sure but I think the Z6 has dual processors which might be why there's a big difference in some image quality tests. I'm watching this video in August of 2021 so the availability of Z lenses has changed a bit since this video. That said, Tamron and Sigma still do not have any native Z mount lenses as far as I know, which makes the ZTF adapter a must. I'm thinking of getting the Z5 as both my first full frame camera and mirrorless, however I just recently bought a D7500 so we'll see what Nikon does over the next 12 months!

Great summary!

Nikon Z5 and Canon RP has made FF Bodies affordable for the masses which is a great step forward in FF photography.

Why would you need uncompressed RAW, when you have lossless compressed RAW? Lossless compression doesn't have an effect on image quality.

I have several Nikon DSLRS and was I was considering the purchase of a Z6 which now has a good price since the Z6ii came out but when you look at the price of the lenses, it's crazy expensive to move to Nikon mirrorless. I've read the the adapter doesn't work with all lenses so you could end up with no autofocus. Until recently, Sony was the only player in the FF mirrorless and I thought their lens prices were steep but now Canon and Nikon are also expensive. I understand the cost of development has to be recouped by these companies but for a non-pro, these prices too much. I given up on the idea switching to Nikon mirrorless for now and it's a possibility that I might switch back Canon in a few years.

It's worth noting that if you shoot a lot of low ISO work, the Z5's IQ at ISO 100-640 is superior to the Z6, the lack of dual gain actually has some benefits as well as the downsides encountered at high ISO's. I looked quite long and hard at both bodies, and chose the Z5 for several reasons. Note I'm primarily a landscape shooter, I don't shoot sports or do much video. I don't print large, so the Z7 isn't of any real benefit to me. The Z5 card setup is significantly superior to the Z6 for all cases except action. 4.5fps is actually quite fast compared to older sports bodies (it's 0.5fps slower than an F100 or an ungripped D700), and the Z6 isn't actually significantly faster than the Z5 while maintaining the LV feed (5.5 fps vs 4.5fps with full live view). The benefits from XQD/CFE-B are non-existent unless you're dumping the buffer regularly or shooting 4K60p, a V90 rated UHS-II card is more than adequate for 4K30p and most mid & low speed uses and the Z5 can be paired with inexpensive & very robust UHS-1 V30 cards for most users. My general take is the Z6 is too compromised to make a good action body to really be a better body, the burst feature does AE/AF at 12fps, but it doesn't display a usable viewfinder feed. Unless you shoot a lot of high ISO work or need the much better video of the Z6, the Z5 just makes a lot more sense. I totally agree on lens cost. The S lenses are superb, but they're out of reach for the Z5 target market. The Z5 to me makes the most sense for the D750 or D6x0 upgrader who already owns a few modern AF-S lenses that they will want to continue to use, likely pairing with either the 24-50 as a tiny walk around lens or the 24-200 as a top-notch all in one lens. Right now none of the current FF mirrorless systems make much sense for a new buyer, or even somebody upgrading to FF from a crop DSLR. Across 4 systems there is one inexpensive telezoom and it's 3rd party (Tamron 70-300 in FE mount), no mid-range UWA zooms (the cheapest is the Tamron 17-28, which is almost double their SLR equivalent 17-35) and outside of Sony the inexpensive primes mostly come down to the Viltrox 85mm and the Canon 50mm f1.8. The only way to do a cheap system new is to go Sony and buy a mix of 3rd party & Sony FE lenses, but they has a high up-front cost to get an A7III or A7c over a Z5 or RP.

3 years later, but yes, I think the Z mount lenses are exceptionally good (especially the S line). pricey? yes, but also capable of delivering image quality (even the workhorse zooms!) we have not seen from the F mount.

The Nikon z 50mm 1.8 is amazingly sharp for its price, right up thier with canon L and Sony GM which are very heavy and over priced. I switched to Nikon just for thier sharp well balanced primes and the 24-200mm for what it is, is awesome.

what is the difference between entry level and other levels of dlsr? What camera's are non entry level and what makes them non lol ty

Nikon has merged their 1.8G & 1.4G lens line to create 1.8S line which outperforms 1.4G at a cheaper price. But it has pros & cons, yes they don't have any netive budget prime offerings as of now & the 1.8S have become larger, heavier & pricier than competition's 1.8 system (sony in particular because canon has taken a different route). May be the huge size of Z mount is responsible for this. Majority of Nikon community is very happy with these lenses but outside world isn't,as of now.

Great Review 👍🏾

You asked so I’m telling you, I’m not buying this camera because I have the Fujifilm X-T4 (and an X-T2) with three primes and three zooms lenses. LOL I really enjoy watching your videos, I always learn something. Stay safe.

It isn't a Pro camera But a very well priced enthusist camera. When the original 5D came out it was the first affordable full frame camera and it was 3300 dollars body only. The Canon came out with the 6D and Nikon D610 we are going to forget the D600 and Both were 2000 dollars now we are saying 1400 for full frame and the ability to shoot any kind of video is amazing. I guess being old gives a different perspective

I picked up the Z5 with the kit lens for 1500 Canadian on sale the other day. At that price, it was a no brainer!

For both Canon and Nikon, why not just use the adapter for the cheap lenses? I for one am glad Nikon and Canon are focusing on high quality glass for their systems rather than cheap lenses. There’s already a huge supply of cheap 50mm SLR primes on eBay that will mount up to these cameras. Personally, for me my choice is still a used D610 for $500 or a used D750 for $750, eventually I’ll add the D780 to that list as well. The great thing about the D610/D750 is that they are super cheap used and they also work with every F-mount lens Nikon has ever made (which can also be had for very cheap on eBay.) I mean you could literally pick up a clean D610 + 50mm F/1.8G combo for about $600. If you can’t get great photos out of that combo....

That Nikon 1.8 prices are justified . For example Neither the Canon EF 50 1.8 not the Sony 50 1.8 are remotely close on performance. The 50 1.8 S has Otus like performance . Keep things in perspective please .

I am going to buy one... they are down to $1298... and I bet another $100 off of that by Black Friday in a week... the image quality that was pointed out seemed negligible to me, and likely unnoticeable under routine circumstances... I saw another video comparison in which the reviewer could not produce any difference in the still quality in low light... for me, video is just a bonus and I don't shoot sports, so the 4.5 FPS is not an issue... I was looking for full frame in a smaller package than the traditional DSLR for about $1200. Having sold all my camera equipment years ago (a D610 and my lenses)... I have no legacy lenses any longer and figured I would just start (jump back in) on the all mirrorless platform.

Do you have any proof that RAW files with lossless compression are actually worse than uncompressed?

I have the 50mm 1.8s and I feel it's so good that the price doesnt really bother me 🤷‍♂️

A year on, and a Z9 in the arsenal, I've decided to transition to Z 100%. I think this might be a good back up camera.

Nikon's not including ability to shoot in the uncompressed RAW format sounds like a deal breaker.. Thanks for noting this fact and you're correct that other commentators/experts aren't mentioning this important info.

Re: Nikon Z mount lens price structuring. The 1.8 S line lenses outperform Nikon's own 1.4 F mount primes. You're still losing the lower light performance of the wider aperture, you're still losing the additional depth of field control of the wider aperture, but by all other objective metrics, the 1.8 S line primes are superior in overall sharpness, corner sharpness, chromatic aberration, coma, etc. in addition to having less focus breathing and quieter focusing motors, which is essential for video and on camera audio recording. There's still a disconnect between paying $600 MSRP for a 50mm 1.8 lens because of everything that has come before the 1.8 S line (1.8 = cheap), but you are still paying proportionally to the performance you're receiving. The same applies to the rest of the 1.8 S prime line up. It does not look like Nikon will be doing an entry (1.8), mid (1.4), pro (1.2) line up structuring, meaning your Z mount options from Nikon will be the sub $1k 1.8, or the $2-3k 1.2.