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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #285 on: January 14, 2016, 23:22:30 »
Another tech thing about the D5/D500's MultiCAM 20k: There is a better noise filter on the sensor enabling the AF unit to work with less distractive noise in its phase detection process.

Quiet mode operation is just like the D4 series. The double touch to zoom to 100% is a really nice feature. I didn't like the somewhat cramped space when trying to operate the 3 buttons between the bayonet and the handgrip. Ripping away at 12fps...oh yeah  ;D

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #286 on: January 27, 2016, 17:42:09 »
Today I went to Nikon service in Shinjuku, Tokyo where both D5 and D500 were on display.  I played around with it.  What I noticed was that the live view is noticeably improved over that of D4, the time lag is short enough to focus manually without being frustrated.  The shutter responce was also noticeably better.  The live view of D500 was also improved over D7200, but not as dramatically as on D5.

 

D5 was slightly larger than D4/4S (about 5mm taller and a few milimeters wider than D4/4S).  D500 was roughly as large as D300.
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #287 on: January 28, 2016, 21:19:29 »
I didn't like the somewhat cramped space when trying to operate the 3 buttons between the bayonet and the handgrip.

Funny, I drooled when I saw those three buttons.  Mine are currently occupied by VF gridlines/level and non-cpu lens selector, really wish I had a third button for DOF preview!
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #288 on: February 02, 2016, 08:21:04 »
D5 (red) vs. 1DXMkII (grey) AF point spread:

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #289 on: February 03, 2016, 04:38:23 »
What's the deal with focus point spreads and why they are so centrally concentrated?

What is keeping the camera manufacturers from moving them closer to the edges of the frame?

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #290 on: February 03, 2016, 08:34:09 »
What's the deal with focus point spreads and why they are so centrally concentrated?

What is keeping the camera manufacturers from moving them closer to the edges of the frame?

The lack of spread has to do with physical constraints. Optics, mirrors, etc.

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #291 on: February 03, 2016, 15:46:51 »
With a whole bunch of nice Nikkors around I am not that interested in the 1D X mark II. But just a quick look revealed a few interesting things:

It has GPS built-in; under a "plastic" cover atop the pentaprism housing.
It is significantly cheaper than the D5 over here, 6399 Euro for the 1D X mark II vs 7109 Euro for the D5  >:(

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #292 on: February 11, 2016, 19:23:24 »
Nikon Nederland | Nikon D5 | INSPIRED Behind the scenes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEkuJ0Ys8Qw

rgds, Andy

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #293 on: February 11, 2016, 21:46:46 »
I thoroughly enjoyed the video Andy. Thank you for sharing it.
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #294 on: February 11, 2016, 23:02:43 »
Nikon Nederland | Nikon D5 | INSPIRED Behind the scenes
Thanks for posting, taking a water plane into bear country is very high on my bucket list, hopefully one day it will materialise.
Cheers,
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #295 on: February 12, 2016, 10:14:41 »
Very well produced video! I love the floating 'bean bag'  :D
Some very nice long glass ;)
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #296 on: February 12, 2016, 11:17:21 »
If i could afford would seriously consider the D5 as my backup camera ;D

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #297 on: February 12, 2016, 11:23:25 »
played with the D5, but currently have no need for it since the D4 is still a pretty good camera considering it's age  :o :o :o

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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #298 on: February 12, 2016, 14:08:38 »
Any hands on reviews?
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Re: Nikon D5
« Reply #299 on: February 14, 2016, 12:25:30 »