Nikon D5
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Nikon D5

Nikon D5
The Nikon D5 is a full-frame DSLR designed for extreme professional performance, notable primarily for its impressive 153-point focusing system and a burst speed of up to 14 fps. Its 21MP sensor offers a nearly unmatched ISO sensitivity range (expandable up to 3.28 million), making it an exceptional tool for sports and press photography in critical lighting conditions. Although it is a heavy body at 1.4 kg and lacks internal stabilization or integrated wireless connectivity, its robustness with climate sealing, the incorporation of 4K video recording and a very long battery life (3780 shots) consolidate it as an extremely reliable work "tank".
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
  • 1415g. 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • 21MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

Specifications

Year 2016
Sensor 21 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon F
IBIS No
Weight 1415 g
Launch Price USD 3,859.99
Current Price USD 2,199.95 (Feb/2026)
Battery 3780 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
D5
Sensor
Effective megapixels
21 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Expeed 5
Low pass filter
The Nikon D5 includes a Low Pass Filter (OLPF) designed to eliminate moiré and false colors in textile patterns or repetitive structures, prioritizing the integrity of the direct camera image over extreme sharpness. Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100 - 102400 (expands to 3280000) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Body
Body type
Large SLR
Body classification
Dslr
Body dimensions
1415 g · 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.20" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2,359k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fixed screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
30 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Ethernet (LAN) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Mount
Nikon F Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
Launch price
USD 385,999 In 2016, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 219,995 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.

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