Nikon Unleashes D5 Professional DSLR, DX-Format D500 DSLR Cameras and SB-5000 Speedlight, More Info: B&H Photo

Photography News: Nikon Updates Their Professional Line With a Flagship D5 DSLR Camera Equipped With a 20.8MP FX CMOS Sensor,153-Point AF System, and 4K Video Along With Condensed D500 With 20.9MP DX Sensor and Radio-Capable SB-5000 Speedlight


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - January 05, 2016) - B&H Photo would like to share the announcement of the Nikon D5: the newest flagship FX-format DSLR in Nikon's stable of professional cameras. Featuring a brand new 20.8 MP FX-Format sensor, the D5 is capable of achieving a native ISO range of 100 to 102,400 which can be expanded to an equivalent range of ISO 50 to 3,280,000. Paired with the new EXPEED 5 processor, the D5 can reach a frame rate of 12 FPS when using AF/AE or 14 FPS with a fixed focus point and the mirror lock-up. A new AF system paired with a dedicated AF processor has also been incorporated, featuring 153 AF points, of which 99 are cross-type and 15 of those remain active down to f/8.

Nikon D5 DSLR Camera highlights

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  • 20.8MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 5 Image Processor
  • 3.2" 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
  • Native ISO 102400, Extend to ISO 3280000
  • 12 fps Shooting for 200 Shots with AE/AF
  • 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
  • 14-Bit Raw Files and 12-Bit Raw S Format
  • 1000 Base-T Gigabit Wired LAN Support

The Nikon D5 brings a new 3D Color Matrix Metering system to Nikon's lineup, featuring a 180k-pixel RGB Sensor and new "Keep White" white-balance feature. Radio control for Advanced Wireless Lighting compatibility has also been added when using the D5 with optional radio accessories.

Nikon D5 DSLR Camera (Dual XQD) 

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  • 20.8MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 5 Image Processor
  • 3.2" 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
  • Native ISO 102400, Extend to ISO 3280000
  • 12 fps Shooting for 200 Shots with AE/AF
  • 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
  • 14-Bit Raw Files and 12-Bit Raw S Format
  • 1000 Base-T Gigabit Wired LAN Support

The D5's EXPEED 5 processor has also brought internal 4K video recording to the Nikon lineup, allowing the D5 to record at a 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30, 25, or 24p. Improving upon video features of the past, Nikon has also included new video features such as: Flat Picture Control, a new Dedicated Movie Shooting Menu, and Smooth Exposure Compensation. Nikon's In-Camera Time-Lapse Movie Function has also been upgraded to record in both Full HD and 4K UHD formats. Complementing the D5's improved image resolution is a new 3.2 inch, 2,359k-dot touch screen which enables touch features forboth still images and video playback as well as text input. A new Detachable Eyepiece Adapter features a Fluorine coating for easier cleaning and is compatible with Nikon's rain cover.

Finally, the D5 will be available in two distinct models, separated only by the memory card format that they record to: the first will feature dual CF card slots while the second will exclusively support Sony's XQD format with dual XQD slots - supporting G/S/H/N formats.

The newest flagship DX-Format DSLR is the Nikon D500, which features a brand new 20.9 MP DX-format sensor.The D500 is capable of achieving a native ISO range of 100 to 51,200 which can be expanded to ISO 50 to 1,640,000. Paired with the new EXPEED 5 processor, the D500 can reach a frame rate of 10 FPS when used in Continuous Hi mode. A new AF system paired with a dedicated AF processor has also been incorporated, featuring 153 AF points, of which 99 are cross-type and 15 of those remain active down to f/8.

Nikon D500 DSLR Camera

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  • 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 5 Image Processor
  • 3.2" 2,539k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
  • Native ISO 51200, Extend to ISO 1640000
  • 10 fps Shooting for Up to 200 Frames
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC
  • In-Camera Time Lapse, Up to 9999 Frames

The Nikon D500 DSLR utilizes the same 3D Color Matrix Metering system as the D5, featuring a 180k-pixel RGB Sensor and new "Keep White" white-balance feature. Radio control for Advanced Wireless Lighting compatibility has also been added when using the D500 with optional radio accessories.

The D500's EXPEED 5 processor has also brought internal 4K video recording to the Nikon lineup, allowing the D500 to record at the same 4K UHD resolution of the D5, which is 3840 x 2160 at 30, 25, or 24p. Improving upon video features of the past, Nikon has also included new video features such as; Flat Picture Control, a new Dedicated Movie Shooting Menu, and Smooth Exposure Compensation. Complementing the D5's improved image resolution is a new Tilting 3.2 inch, 2,359k-dot touch screen.

The D500 also incorporates a wide array of wireless communication methods including built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity. For high-speed internal recording, the D500 features dual memory card slots, pairing one SD slot with a single XQD card slot.

Nikon also added the Nikon D500 DSLR camera kit with 16-80mm Lens

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Nikon also added the D500 DSLR camera kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens, which provides a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range. In addition to the bright maximum aperture range of f/2.8-4, which avails greater control over selective focus and enhanced low-light shooting capabilities, this DX-dedicated zoom also features 4-stop-effective VR with Sports Mode and a Silent Wave Motor for quick AF speeds. The optical design contains three aspherical elements and four extra-low dispersion glass elements for reduced chromatic and spherical aberrations and controlled distortion throughout the zoom range, as well as both Super Integrated and Nano Crystal Coatings to minimize flare and ghosting. Additionally, this zoom also sports fluorine-coated front and rear elements to guard against smudging, moisture, and dirt.

The Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight is the latest and most advanced member of the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Featuring a guide number of 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm, the SB-5000 maintains professional power while utilizing a new internal cooling system to prevent overheating even after consecutive firings.

Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight highlights

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  • Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
  • Guide Number: 113.0' at ISO 100 and 35mm
  • Radio Control with Select Cameras
  • 98' Radio Control Range
  • Up to 6 Groups, Radio Controlled Flashes
  • Commander Mode, Wireless Optical Control
  • Mix Radio and Optical Control Flashes
  • Access Settings with Select Cameras
  • Hot-Shoe Mount Cooling System
  • 100+ Consecutive Shots

The built-in radio controls of the SB-5000 remove traditional vulnerabilities associated with optically controlled Speedlights: physical obstacles and environmental brightness no longer have any effect on flash-to-flash and flash-to-camera communication. For those looking to control multiple Speedlights, the optional Nikon WR-R10 Wireless Controller can be used to command up to 18 remote SB-5000 units. Built-in auto ISO control options also sync with the SB-5000 to correct exposure for both the subject and background.

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