Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness)



The first Nikon D5 cameras are already shipping in Europe (I have shipping notifications but cannot publish them because of privacy issues). Several new Nikon D5 articles and sample photos started popping online, the first one is from Joe McNally:

Live from Las Vegas! D5! SB-5000!

Some Nikon D5 dynamic range comparisons with the D4 (hint: there is a new “Lord of Darkness“):



It seems that the embargo expired and there are a lot of new sample photos being published online – check danvojtech.cz (100% crop on the right side, without sharpening and noise reduction, all photos without tripod). Multiple sample files from the D5 can be found here (NEF files also available for downloadhere, here, here and here. First D5 impressions can be found here (in German).

Nikon D5 4k video sample:

Nikon D5 touchscreen demo:

Nikon D5 AF in completely dark environment:

Nikon D5 AF configuration:

Nikon D5 3D tracking:

Nikon D5 at 14fps:

Nikon D5 buffer:

The Nikon D5 is available for pre-order at: B&HAdorama | Amazon | BestBuy | WEX Photographic (UK) | Jessops (UK).