Nikon Z 5
Expand your creative playground.
Your full frame mirrorless journey starts here.
Push the limits of your creativity with Z 5, an innovative full frame mirrorless camera built around Nikon’s revolutionary Z mount. Compact yet powerful, simple yet sophisticated, it’s ready to grow with you. Whatever your skill level, the Z 5 delivers detailed imagery, precision autofocus and the tools you need to be as creative as possible. It’s everything you’d expect from a full frame mirrorless camera—intense detail, expansive views, brilliant low light capabilities, 4K UHD video and more—plus all the innovative tools you need to push the limits of your creativity.
Overview
• Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor featuring 24.3 effective megapixels and ISO 100-51200.
• 273-point*1 AF system offering accurate focus across 90% of the frame both horizontally and vertically while allowing touch AF during live view.
• Eye-Detection AF*2 and Animal-Detection AF*3 that automatically detects and tracks the eyes of both human subjects and pets, realizing impressive portraits.
• Powerful in-camera VR that achieves an effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 5.0 stops*4 faster, compensating vibration in five directions.
• 20 Creative Picture Controls with customizable effect level adjustments, all of which can be previewed in real time and applied to both photos and videos.
• 3690k-dot Quad VGA EVF with the combination of an ultra-high resolution OLED and Nikon's specially designed optics, providing a clear and comfortable view.
• Large and beautiful tilting touch screen monitor for intuitive operation.
• The new USB power delivery option supplies power from a portable charger*5 while shooting to ensure continuous recording of video or time-lapse movies without worries.
• 4K UHD video*6 delivering beautiful and sharp footage while letting you touch to focus on the camera monitor for smooth transition between subjects.
*1 In photo mode, FX-format with single-point AF.
*2 Available in photo mode when using auto-area AF.
*3 When using auto-area AF. During movie recording, the camera will recognize animals' faces.
*4 Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S is attached, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
*5 Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD 45W is recommended.
*6 When using this mode, the frame is cropped approx. x1.7.
The full picture.
Harness the entire view of expansive full frame lenses, and capture over 50% more image area than crop-sensor cameras. Z 5’s 24.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor produces intensively detailed images, lifelike 4K UHD video, ultra shallow depth-of-field and particularly clean low-light shots.
The FX sensor and NIKKOR Z combo unlocks your hidden potential
Why do you create? Whatever your reasons, do full justice to your creative voice with striking, high-quality images brought by the combination of a full-frame sensor and superb NIKKOR Z lenses. An ode to every kind of creator, the Z 5 gives you a whole new range of possibilities from impressive portraits with beautiful bokeh to richly colored landscape shots - all from a portable, tough, easy-to-handle body. City or nature, day or night, wherever inspiration strikes - the world is your playground.
Super powered.
Z 5 is powered by Nikon’s fast, comprehensive EXPEED 6 image processing system. It’s the secret behind the camera’s sensational photo and video quality, autofocus performance, low-light capabilities, distortion control, image clarity, color reproduction and more.
The stability you crave.
Sharpness starts with stability, and Z 5 has one of the best in-camera image stabilization systems available. NIKKOR Z lenses activate 5-axis VR image stabilization—up to five stops* of stabilization in up to five directions: yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. Compatible F-Mount NIKKOR lenses**—even those without built-in VR—activate 3-axis VR image stabilization. Great for stills, even better for video.
*Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is attached, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
**Requires optional Mount Adapter FTZ.
In the blink of an iris.
Freeze time with shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 of a second—fast enough to capture moments invisible to the naked eye. When shooting with wide aperture settings for shallow depth-of-field and blurred backgrounds, that speed can also be used to control your shot’s brightness.
Right. In any light.
Creativity doesn’t wait for perfect lighting, so neither does Z 5. Its ISO sensitivity goes all the way up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 102,400) with superb sharpness, detail and clarity. Keep shooting into the night, and bring a new mood to your style with the drama of low light.
Easy. Sophisticated.
Fully automatic. Totally manual.
Sometimes you need to just point and shoot. Other times you want to fine tune every little detail. Z 5 is up for either challenge, going from fully automatic to totally manual with the turn of a dial.
Go quiet.
In can’t miss moments—like weddings, speeches or performances—turn on Silent Mode and capture photo after photo without drawing any attention. This is also great for photographing pets and wildlife.
The eyes say it all.
Great portraits put focus on the eyes. Z 5’s powerful Eye-Detection Autofocus quickly finds your subject’s eyes—humans, cats and dogs alike—and puts them in sharp focus. It even follows them as they move behind objects in the frame.
Focus anywhere.
Z 5’s sensor is practically covered in focus points—273 of them, to be precise. That means wherever your subject is within the frame, there’s almost certainly a focus point locked on them.
Flash of genius.
Z 5 is compatible with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System. Fill in shadows, make subjects stand out, enhance natural light and add artistry with an optional external Nikon Speedlight flash.
Two for the road.
Z 5 includes dual UHS-II SD card slots. Use them together for overflow storage, automatic back up or separating file types like RAW and JPEG or stills and videos.
You see it. You get it.
See your shot clearly through Z 5’s outstanding electronic viewfinder. It activates when you put your eye to it, offering a high-resolution glare-free view of how your shot will actually look—exposure, ISO, white balance and Picture Controls are all visible in realtime.
One mount for all.
Works with Z-Mount lenses.
Built around Nikon’s revolutionary Z mount, Z 5 is compatible with every cutting-edge NIKKOR Z lens, from the highly acclaimed NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S walkaround prime lens to the telephoto powerhouse NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Works with F-Mount lenses.
Attach the optional Mount Adapter FTZ and extend full compatibility to over 90* F-Mount NIKKOR lenses: full frame fisheye lenses, macro lenses, fast primes, super telephoto zooms and everything in between.
*Approximately 360 classic F-Mount NIKKOR lenses can be used with varying compatibility.
Creativity. Built in. Tweak. Shoot. Create.
Add another element of uniqueness and artistry to your photos and videos with 20 Creative Picture Controls, all visible in real time while you shoot, either through the viewfinder or on the tilting touchscreen display.
Multiply your vision.
Combine multiple photos into one radical creation. This can be done in real time by composing and combining consecutive shots, or it can be done later by previewing and combining shots you already took.
Shift your focus.
Focus Shift Shooting Mode automatically takes a series of images (up to 300) while advancing the focus position in each shot. These images can then be stacked* into a single image with surreal depth of field—great for shooting jewelry, products, landscapes and still subjects.
*Requires third-party image-stacking software sold separately.
SnapBridge. A bridge to the world.
If you shoot and share (who doesn’t?), you’ll love the convenience of Nikon’s highly rated SnapBridge app for iOS and Android™. It turns your compatible smartphone or tablet into a powerful accessory for Z 5, making it easier than ever to take, edit and share amazing photos.
Easy pairing. Easy sharing.
Connect to Z 5 from the SnapBridge app once, and your phone and camera are bonded for life. You can transfer photos manually, or set the app to automatically import every shot you take.
Remote control.
When you can’t be behind the camera, pull out your phone and use it to control Z 5. See what the camera sees, change camera settings like aperture and shutter speed, then take the photo or video.
Setup is a snap.
Open the SnapBridge app
Tap Remote Photography
Allow phone to switch to Wi-Fi®
Start capturing photos and videos!
As app-friendly as it gets.
Bring your Z 5 shots into your favorite photo and video apps for retouching, adding filters, editing, using in your stories and more—just like you would with your phone pictures.
Go wireless. PC or Mac.
With Z 5, you can transfer your images directly to a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi.* That means no card readers or USB cables needed to download your photos and videos.
*Requires free Wireless Transmitter Utility software
Get things moving. Your entry to video.
Z 5 records beautiful videos. Shoot 4K Ultra HD footage using all the advantages of mirrorless technology and the Z system’s high-performance optics.
• 231 point phase-detect autofocus
• 4K UHD/30p
• 1080/60p
• Optical VR image stabilization and electronic Vibration Reduction
• Creative Picture Controls
• Focus Peaking
• Capture stills while recording
Timelapse made easy.
Z 5 makes it easy to create beautiful timelapse movies. Set up Z 5 on a tripod or stable surface, compose your shot, set your time interval and number of shots and let the camera do the rest. You can simultaneously create your timelapse movie in-camera and save the full resolution stills. And for longer shoots, power Z 5 with the optional USB Type C cable (UC-E25) and any compatible power bank.
Built for the real world.
OUTER TOUGHNESS.
Z 5 is weather sealed against dust, dirt and moisture, especially around all moving parts and buttons. This is a camera designed to be used wherever your inspiration takes you.
INNER STRENGTH.
The skeleton of Z 5 is forged from magnesium alloy, the same material used in Nikon’s professional cameras. It strikes an optimal balance of durability and lightness.
TILT. TOUCH. SWIPE. PINCH.
Navigate Z 5 as easily as you navigate your phone. A beautiful 3.2-inch 1040K-dot high resolution tilting touchscreen makes it easy to compose shots from interesting angles, preview effects, zoom into photos, change camera settings and more.
Go longer. Power up.
Z 5 is compatible with the optional MB-N10 multi-battery power pack for up to 1.8X (CIPA standard) more shooting time than using just the camera’s battery. It’s designed with the same extensive weather sealing as Z 5 and is a balanced, comfortable addition. You can even hot swap batteries mid-shooting without losing power.
Power. Charge. Transfer.
Provide constant power to Z 5 when recording video or shooting timelapse sequences, connect to a computer and even charge your battery with the optional USB Type C cable (UC-E25).*
*For optimal performance, an external power bank like Anker1 PowerCore+ 26800 mAh Portable Charger is recommended.
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Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
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Lens Mount
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
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Sensor Size
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Image Sensor Format
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Image Sensor Type
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Total Pixels
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Dust-Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
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Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L) 6,016 x 4,016
(M) 4,512 x 3,008
(S) 3,008 x 2,008
DX-format
(L) 3,936 x 2,624
(M) 2,944 x 1,968
(S) 1,968 x 1,312
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L) 4,016 x 4,016
(M) 3,008 x 3,008
(S) 2,000 x 2,000
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L) 6,016 x 3,384
(M) 4,512 x 2,536
(S) 3,008 x 1,688
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
3,840 x 2,160
Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
1,920 x 1,080
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File Format Still Images
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
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Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
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File System
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Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal
100% vertical
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Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
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Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
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Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X200
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
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Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
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Metering Range
Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV
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Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
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Picture Control
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
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Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
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Active D-Lighting Bracketing
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Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
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Detection Range
-3 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -2 to +19 EV)
Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0
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Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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Focus Point
273 (single-point AF)
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AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint
Single-Point
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
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Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
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Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses
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Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
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Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
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White Balance
Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K)
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Shade
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White Balance Bracketing
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Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Maximum Recording Time
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Movie File Format
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Movie Audio Recording Format
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Movie
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high
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Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
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Movie ISO
Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600)
M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit
P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit
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Movie Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
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Time Code
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Movie e-VR
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Movie HDMI Output
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Movie Focus Peaking
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Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
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Time-Lapse Movie
Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option
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AF for Movie
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
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Monitor Size
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Monitor Resolution
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Monitor Type
Tilting TFT
Touch-Sensitive LCD
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data Display
Movie Playback
Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
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Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
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Smart Device App Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
Version 4.2
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
Approximately 10 m (32 ft.) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles
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GPS
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Supported Languages
English
French
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish
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Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
[Viewfinder only]: Approx. 390 shots
[Monitor only]: Approx. 470 shots
Movies: [Viewfinder only]: Approx. 115 min. of movie recording
[Monitor only]: Approx. 120 min. of movie recording
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AC Adapter
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
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Battery Charger
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Tripod Socket
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Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.
(134 mm)
x 4.0 in.
(100.5 mm)
x 2.8 in.
(69.5 mm)
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Approx. Weight
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Operating Environment
Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Full Frame Zoom Lens
A standard zoom that's anything but standard.
A 24-70mm zoom lens covers a sweet spot of the focal length range. Capture wide-angle views one moment, close-ups the next and everything in between. This reimagining of the classic everyday zoom, optimized and evolved for new Z cameras, achieves breakthrough image quality and performance for both stills and videos.
Breakthrough Z system performance
Empowered by the Z system's larger mount, shorter flange distance and cutting-edge imaging advancements, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S delivers uncanny sharpness, vibrance and even lighting across the entire frame.
Consistently brilliant
A constant f/4 max aperture maintains consistent exposure at any zoom setting. Record smooth zoom transitions with even lighting across the entire sequence.
photo of a theater in low light taken with the Z 7 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
Not rough around the edges
The larger Z Mount enables epic definition and resolution from the center of the frame to the edges. No need to stop this lens down.
photo of a sunset taken with the Z 7 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
True to life
A new optical formula achieves faithful color reproduction with minimal axial/lateral chromatic aberration and virtually zero sagittal coma flare, even at 24mm.
Small and mighty
At home away from home
With a highly versatile zoom range for both stills and video, yet a wonderfully compact, lightweight design, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S is an ideal travel companion.
Think small
Close focus is less than 1 foot (11.8-inches) from your subject (at any focal length) for macro-style shots with a 0.3X reproduction ratio—much larger than most comparable lenses.
photo of a woman smiling taken with the Z 7 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
New Dual Detect 5 Axis VR
Uses Z cameras' superior in-camera image stabilization system for up to 5 stops of pitch, roll, yaw, X and Y shake correction. Additional electronic VR (e-VR) during video capture.
illustration of the weather sealing of the Z 7 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
Durable & lightweight
Extensively sealed against dust and moisture, especially around all moving parts of the barrel. Includes nonstick Fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning.
The front line of an imaging revolution
Z lenses, perfectly matched to Z camera bodies, are designed with a sense of consistency that combines reliability and beauty with next-dimension optical performance for freedom in image creation.
Accuracy abounds
The larger Z Mount allows more data to be shared between lens and camera for faster, more accurate focusing and improved distortion control.
ohoto of an underground lake, taken with the Z 7 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
Silent stepping
Designed specifically for the new Z Mount size, an ultra-quiet new stepping motor (STM) powers fast, near-silent AF and aperture adjustments.
close up product photo of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens showing the control ring
New Customizable Control Ring
Can be used for manual focusing (default), aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording) or exposure compensation.
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Lens Specifications:
- Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount
- Focal Length Range: 24 - 70 mm
- Zoom Ratio: 2.9 x
- Maximum Aperture: f/ 4
- Minimum Aperture: f/ 22
- Format: FX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 22°50′
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format): 61°
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format): 34°20′
- Minimum Angle of View (FX-format): 84°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.3 x
- Lens Elements: 14
- Lens Groups: 11
- Compatible Format(s):
FX
DX
- Diaphragm Blades: 7
- Nano Crystal Coat: Yes
- ED Glass Elements: 1
- Fluorine Coat: Yes
- Aspherical Elements: 3
- Super Integrated Coating: Yes
- Autofocus: Yes
- Internal Focusing: Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.99 ft. (0.3 m) from focal plane at all zoom positions
- Focus Mode:
Autofocus
Manual
- E-type: Yes
- Filter Size: 72 mm
- Accepts Filter Type: Screw in
- Approx. Dimensions: (Diameter x Length) 3.1 in. (77.5 mm) x 3.5 in. (88.5 mm)
Distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted
Based on CIPA guidelines
- Approx. Weight: 17.7 oz. (500 g)
Based on CIPA guidelines
- Lens Type: Zoom