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THE CAMERA IS EASY TO USE AND PRODUCES AMAZING PHOTOS. ITS LOW LIGHT CAPABILITIES ARE EXCEPTIONAL. HOWEVER, IT'S NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED. IT IS HEAVY, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ADD THE LENS. BUT IT IS WORTH IT. THE LARGE LCD SCREEN SHOWS YOU WHAT YOU HAVE SHOT AND IT IS A TOUCH SCREEN WITH A PINCH ZOOM CAPABILITY. IT HAS TWO CARD SLOTS, WHICH TAKE BOTH XQD AND CF EXPRESS CARDS: YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF DUPLICATING YOUR PHOTOS IN CASE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ONE CARD. MY NIKON D2X WAS A GREAT CAMERA BUT THIS TOPS IT IN MANY RESPECTS.
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Speed and accuracy of autofocus truly set this apart from predecessors - there was never that much difference berween D3S and D4S. Plus a genuine increase in usable ISO. I have owned most top end models berween D1X and D5 - none with built in flash. And still use the D3S for everyday pics. The D5 is the only one that has never left me wanting a little more speed, depth or ISO. I think that Nikon too has realised that there is nowhere left to go, hence their grand push of mirrorless DSLRs. And very nice they look too. If you need super fast sharp focus at a dozen frames a second with a battery that lasts all day then this remains the one. Though the collapse of printed media has left me hopelessly over-equipped ...
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Speed. Performance. Reliability. Built Like A Tank With The Firepower To Match. And, like a tank, its heavy. Not the best for carrying around for miles, especially over rough terrain. That aside, its a brilliant machine. I used one for a week. It never let me down. Even when paired with a somewhat underpowered lens, it attains a remarkable hit rate for shots. I had it with the 200mm Micro, a lens of extraordinary clarity and sharpness but lacking in hight speed autofocus and speed (f4.) Paired with the D5, it was quite a capable telephoto for action (birds.) I find images from the D5 are fine, up-to around ISO 1000 noise wise, where I would not push my Nikon D810 past 400. Compared to the D810, the D5 is a beast. Its so much heavier and bulkier but does feel better built and while I never had reliability issues with the D810, for harsh assignments, the D5 is the one I'd pick. Yes, it doesn't have the resolution but it has the speed, noise performance and battery life. The D5 is more adaptable and able to deliver results in worse lighting conditions. The one thing I'd like to see for the D5, or D4 or D6 for that matter, is to be able to charge by USB-C, or at least a Nikon made 12V charger, allowing one to charge from a car. Sure the batteries last a long time but having the ability to travel light, a USB-C charger would be great for weight saving.Read full review
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