Nikon D5 with 4K - Bring it on 1dx2

[keriboi]

Nilkon has announced the d5. Pretty impressive specs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW1XmEQXKQ4

New 20.8MP FX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 5 image processing
Widest native ISO range ever in a Nikon full-frame DSLR: ISO 100 to 102,400 (expandable to Hi-5, ISO 3,280,000)
Redesigned AF system with a 153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors and a dedicated processor
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) video recording and pro-grade video features
12 fps continuous shooting with full AF and AE performance; up to 200 shots in a single burst

$6,499.95

 

[keriboi]

D500 also announced. Could be a 7d2 killer

 

[keriboi]

#Nikon adds Auto AF FineTune to #D5 & #D500, using Live View to auto-calibrate Phase Detect module for accurate AF. A 1st for DSLR. #CES2016

 

[keriboi]

Wonder what ISO 3 million looks like

 

[candc]

#Nikon adds Auto AF FineTune to #D5 & #D500, using Live View to auto-calibrate Phase Detect module for accurate AF. A 1st for DSLR. #CES2016

Its about time somebody did this. Hope canon does the same soon.

 

[stoneysnapper]

I expect Canon to match most of the 1Dxii specs with the D5 although the D5 only does 12fps which the 1Dxii can do already. ISO 3m will be a waste of time, might be useable up to 105k though which is 2 stops more than the 1Dx is in my opinion. The specs of the D5 to be fair might just have Canon hitting the pause button on the 1Dxii announcement.

The D500 is far more interesting to me, it knocks any Canon crop body completely out of the water if it performs well. I can't see any current Canon body, 7Dii or 70D being upgraded to compete with it if Canon choose to do so, new line I'd guess, 4D or 8D maybe? It took 5 years to update the 7D and to be honest it was a pretty unambitious update.

Interesting from Nikon though, certainly should make Canon pause and look. I'd like to see an electronic shutter option on the 1Dxii and if possible some kind of focus peaking in Live View.

 

[pixelsouldier]

I read up on the specs, and I can only expect that based on their history, we can also see it in cameras that are under the flagship model to follow suite.

153 AF points with 99 cross type, 4k video to name a few that will follow. I am interested in how Canon will respond to this!

What brings joy to me is we are seeing big changes in DSLRs. They are still the go-to cameras versus mirrorless. In a wedding, a mirrorless camera would need a couple of battery swaps.. I found that my own DSLR could use one entire battery for a whole day of shooting a wedding. Glad to see the ball rolling again!

 

[Dylan777]

I would careless with or without 4k in 1dx II. Just keep that price around $6k

 

[pixelsouldier]

Would be nice. I'm sure they will usually keep it around that. But you can't really discredit the fact that there are people who will benefit from 4k. Canon will find a good balance. Can't have everything.

 

[Perio]

3 min only

 

[romanr74]

From a user point of view i like the Nikon approach where lower end cameras re-use the "components" of the flagship camera vs. the Canon "crippled" features concept. Whether the Canon approach is economically more interesting is a different story...

 

[pixelsouldier]

From a user point of view i like the Nikon approach where lower end cameras re-use the "components" of the flagship camera vs. the Canon "crippled" features concept. Whether the Canon approach is economically more interesting is a different story...

Agreed. Was always envious of that.. My friends who shoot Nikon have nice goodies. I drool at the D750. Now this. Hopefully this gives Canon a realllllly good nudge to make something great.

 

[rfdesigner]

(4k) 3 min only

So heat is a big issue. Wonder if Canon have found a way round this?

Regardless, the D5 raises the bar quite some way

 

[Tugela]

I would be very surprised if the 1DX2 doesn't beat the D5.

I would say that Nikon are done if this is the best they can do. They wont beat Canon with this camera, and will not hold off the MILCs coming down the road with it either.

 

[ronaldbyram]

153 Focus points Crazy? when most folks will switch to center point. But who am I to say!

 

[Deleted member 91053]

#Nikon adds Auto AF FineTune to #D5 & #D500, using Live View to auto-calibrate Phase Detect module for accurate AF. A 1st for DSLR. #CES2016

That's real nice. Smart boys at Nikon.

This looks like it will be a useful feature for Nikon shooters - well done Nikon! I have no idea if it will be of any use to Canon shooters as all my lenses (16 to 800mm) focus accurately on all my bodies, with or without extenders (EOS3, 33V, 50E, 1DX. 7D2) - still it's nice to be able to play! The rest of the specs look a bit so so to me. However we will have to see how the pan out in the real world. Having used the Nikon D4 and D4S Nikon shooters need a boost - lets hope this is it!

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Have you noticed that Nikon did two versions of its D5? One with two slots of XQD card, and a different version, with two Compact Flash card slots.

It seems that the buzz about D500 is overshadowing the flagship D5 ... ???

 

[dexstrose]

It would be nice if they shed some weight from the upcoming 1d camera. But not too light so it feels unbalance with larger lenses.

 

[expatinasia]

Have you noticed that Nikon did two versions of its D5? One with two slots of XQD card, and a different version, with two Compact Flash card slots.

It seems that the buzz about D500 is overshadowing the flagship D5 ... ???

The D500 is definitely creating more of a buzz and it is easy to see why. It is very similar to the D5 but costs three times less at launch - something which will likely increase further over time, as the D500 may fall in price quicker than the D5. Hats off to them for creating such an interesting camera.

When I first read that there are two versions of the D5 I was shocked. I really hope Canon do not do that.

If I was a D4 or D4S owner I really am not sure if I would be happy with the D5, and would be looking very closely at the D500 - or waiting to see what Canon do with the 1D X II. I mean what's that 3 minute 4K video limit all about?!! Yes, I know you can record externally for longer, but that just means you need to carry more stuff etc. etc.

If Canon starts doing silly things like that, I would be unlikely to upgrade.

 

[expatinasia]

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If I was a D4 or D4S owner I really am not sure if I would be happy with the D5, and would be looking very closely at the D500 - or waiting to see what Canon do with the 1D X II. I mean what's that 3 minute 4K video limit all about?!! Yes, I know you can record externally for longer, but that just means you need to carry more stuff etc. etc.
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If you're shooting video seriously then you already need "a lot of other stuff" to do it properly and the size of the camera becomes less important. At $6499 for a video camera, you're starting to leave the "budget" video world behind.

I know that, dilbert. I shoot quite a lot of video and I already have "a lot of other stuff". My point was why have a 3-minute limit on 4K when the 500D does not have such a limit? The 1D C does not have a 3-minute limit either (though I know at launch it was much more expensive). I just do not get that.

Would you be happy if the 1D X II has a 3 limit internal recording limit?!! - If you do not shoot video regularly then no point in replying to that.