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Michael Anderson

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Re: Nikon D5 - first impressions
« Reply #315 on: September 22, 2016, 12:10:13 »
I pre-ordered a D5 and later cancelled the order after taking too much notice of all the initial reviews.

I have now bought the D5 after getting over my initial concerns and can say from 2 months usage that it is a fabulous camera.

The AF is a massive "step change" over the D4s and the 9 point dynamic area mode AF mode is excellent for my uses. The extra 25% increase in sensor size is most welcome and the initial concerns over low ISO DR have not been a problem for me so far, a week in Scotland in 3 weeks time will be a full testing experience for the 5.

I have used all my 4 zoom lenses over a range of 16-400mm on the camera and have not had any problems.

In summary a delightful improvement, a larger sensor D5X? would be most welcome if Nikon read our threads!

Frank Fremerey

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Re: Nikon D5 - first impressions
« Reply #316 on: September 22, 2016, 14:52:22 »
Until now all the D5 owners I know are very happy with the camera. Wonderful!
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Re: Nikon D5 - first impressions
« Reply #317 on: September 22, 2016, 23:03:18 »
i am very happy with the camera... the only disappointment is the auto af tune which no other camera has had.. so i am sure they will fix it sooner or later
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