Nikon D5

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Handling is pretty much like any of the larger DSLRs we've seen from Nikon. This is a rugged, robust picture machine and feels like that.

I actively disliked the "melted down" finder outline of the D4 and in fact, that was the main reason I never warmed to the camera and purchased it for own use. I find the shape of the D3/s/x much better for portrait mode shooting with a hand-held camera. Thus finding the same contour on the D5 was not to my taste.

For landscape orientation, they basically are similar and one might argue the changed layout of buttons on the D5 makes it operate smoother. Not used the D5 sufficiently to decide my perception of this change, though. Do note the layout of the D500 shares a lot of the control positions from the D5. Thus using D5/D500 in combination should be a breeze (in principle).

[Michael Erlewine]

One of the things I value most about the D810 is the ISO 64. I see the D5 has an ISO LO 50, whatever that is. Just what is it and is it comparable to an actual ISO that low?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The digital cameras allow an extension of their native ISO range either by giving opportunity to increase amplification of the signal (commonly referred to as 'Hi' setting, for example, on the D5 Hi-1 is 204.800 ISO equivalent), or by attenuation the signal (the 'L' or 'Low' setting). In the latter case, noise is slightly reduced because the output is compressed, in the first case, noise increases because of the amplification. In either case you lose dynamic range.

[stenrasmussen]

Did you get any impression of the high ISO performance (I know this is not what you primarily look for though).

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Just read a bit about the new SnapBridge app that connects using Bluetooth LE:
http://nikonrumors.com/2016/01/05/nikon-announces-new-snapbridge-connectivity-for-photo-transfer-and-sharing.aspx/

What I found most interesting was these features:

Remote Control Functions During Shooting
The SnapBridge application’s remote shooting4function allows users to confirm through-the-lens images on a smart device screen in real time before releasing the shutter via the application. Additionally on COOLPIX cameras, zoom control and the camera’s self-timer can also be controlled via compatible smartphone, offering many possibilities and greater freedom during shooting.

and

Automatic Synchronization of Location and Time Information
The SnapBridge application takes the location and time information of the user’s smart device and automatically synchronizes the camera’s to it, removing the need to manually change dates and location information of the camera when traveling abroad. Users can start shooting immediately upon arrival without having to worry about inaccurate location and time settings that will be reflected in their image data.

[Fons Baerken]

Nikon D5 is listed at €7109 in the Netherlands.
21%VAT included.

[Mike G]

£5199 in the UK!

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Around 68 K in Norway (NOK). That includes 25% VAT.

Thus seemingly the camera is priced more or less the same in European countries. (taking exchange rates and VAT differences into account)

[Akira]

The estimated retail price in Japan is 750,000 JPY (roughly 6,250 USD).

[Akira]

81 images of D5 porn here:

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20160107_737877.html

The texts are all in Japanese, which WON'T be a problem! 

[Tristin]

The digital cameras allow an extension of their native ISO range either by giving opportunity to increase amplification of the signal (commonly referred to as 'Hi' setting, for example, on the D5 Hi-1 is 204.800 ISO equivalent), or by attenuation the signal (the 'L' or 'Low' setting). In the latter case, noise is slightly reduced because the output is compressed, in the first case, noise increases because of the amplification. In either case you lose dynamic range.

I was under the false impression that using iso 50 on my d750 would improve DR.  Looks like the low iso settings will be relegated to when I want f/1.2 in daylight and don't have my ND filters on hand.  Darn 1/4000 shutter!  Thanks for the info Bjorn.

[stenrasmussen]

ND filters have become a necessity I'm afraid. As good as the D750 is it certainly has some drawbacks...lack of fastfast shutter speed being one of them.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Is it not more or less the same as the D700 with a 1/8000 shutter and base iso 200?

[bobfriedman]

what's with the new eyepiece adapter??... can you still put the rubber eye cup on it?... are there other accessories that require this kind of thing?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

what's with the new eyepiece adapter??... can you still put the rubber eye cup on it?... are there other accessories that require this kind of thing?

Yes, the "end" is still the same so you can put the rubber eyecup on igt. Or a right angle finder.