NIKON D5 - Beta Test Report

**interested_observer** · 01-12-2016, 01:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Beta test report Nikon D5 - OLE J LIODDEN

LennyBloke · 01-12-2016, 01:55 AM

Wow !

bossa · 01-12-2016, 02:42 AM

Yes, wow!

It may be time to move my two D800E. I'll keep my D810 for a while longer though.

**Digitalis** · 01-12-2016, 02:46 AM

As an owner of the D4s I really don't see any dramatic reason to upgrade to eh D5. The extra -2 ev of AF would be nice, and the extra AF points would come in handy. But at high ISOs the D4s and D3s are still extremely good cameras, I rarely go over ISO 25,600. I hardly need any higher ISOs than that with the fast glass I work with. I'll probably upgrade by the time we hit the D7..and by then the resolution ought to be higher.

Last edited by Digitalis; 01-12-2016 at 04:48 AM.

rawr · 01-12-2016, 03:11 AM

Cute Falkland Island bears.

Originally posted by bossa

maybe time to move my two D800E

Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow.

I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too.

**Rondec** · 01-12-2016, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Cute Falkland Island bears.

Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow.

I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too.

I agree. I wouldn't have posted those 51K plus iso shots, except to say that it isn't really very usable. Feels like a post by a man with amazing glass in a unique location and for someone like him, the D5 probably makes sense. On the other hand, for most non-sports/wildlife shooters, it is probably overkill.

bossa · 01-12-2016, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

Cute Falkland Island bears.

Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow.

I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too.

I was really only joking.

I'm almost broke these days and will be hanging on to what I've got for as long as I can, but if I did decide to sell up, I'd be more inclined to buy a 645Z. (after reviewing the past 4 years of pictures I've shot I'd probably be better off taking up basket weaving)

Rupert · 01-12-2016, 04:16 AM

With the difference in price over my Toy Camera Fuji X10, I could make that same trip and post my shots in the Toy Camera thread...but I'm pretty sure they would not be as amazing!

Regards!

**Digitalis** · 01-12-2016, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by bossa

reviewing the past 4 years of pictures I've shot I'd probably be better off taking up basket weaving

Next Adelaide Pentaxian meet, I might bring my two 645Z cameras..though If I really want you to go broke, I could also bring my Leica S2.

tuco · 01-12-2016, 05:52 AM

Those photos were inspirational enough to get some long glass and start doing wildlife photography.

pathdoc · 01-12-2016, 06:03 AM

Well, if nothing else it will help the sorts of people who want to hand-hold a Bigma in fading light.

Only kidding. This thing has three million ISO for the same reason your average family car is redlined at 180kph - so that less startling levels of performance can be handled with ease. But I still don't need all that, and I still won't be buying one. To each their own.

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

With the difference in price over my Toy Camera Fuji X10, I could make that same trip and post my shots in the Toy Camera thread...but I'm pretty sure they would not be as amazing!

For that price I could have my dream Pentax lens lineup (except DA 560)...

**jpzk** · 01-12-2016, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Next Adelaide Pentaxian meet, I might bring my two 645Z cameras..though If I really want you to go broke, I could also bring my Leica S2.

You have way too much gear, Digitalis!

So I hear you will soon have a garage sale?
JP

osv · 01-12-2016, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Beta test report Nikon D5 - OLE J LIODDEN

what a brutal environment for a camera... that 600/4 looks like it rocks.

thx for the link.

**Digitalis** · 01-12-2016, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

You have way too much gear, Digitalis!

Too much? I prefer people who don't settle for enough.

Originally posted by jpzk

So I hear you will soon have a garage sale?

I'll get around to organizing one when an oil sheikh is in town.

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01-12-2016, 02:42 AM	#3
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osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by interested_observer Beta test report Nikon D5 - OLE J LIODDEN what a brutal environment for a camera... that 600/4 looks like it rocks. thx for the link.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	As an owner of the D4s I really don't see any dramatic reason to upgrade to eh D5. The extra -2 ev of AF would be nice, and the extra AF points would come in handy. But at high ISOs the D4s and D3s are still extremely good cameras, I rarely go over ISO 25,600. I hardly need any higher ISOs than that with the fast glass I work with. I'll probably upgrade by the time we hit the D7..and by then the resolution ought to be higher. Last edited by Digitalis; 01-12-2016 at 04:48 AM.

01-12-2016, 03:11 AM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Cute Falkland Island bears. Originally posted by bossa maybe time to move my two D800E Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow. I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too.

01-12-2016, 03:44 AM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by rawr Cute Falkland Island bears. Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow. I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too. I agree. I wouldn't have posted those 51K plus iso shots, except to say that it isn't really very usable. Feels like a post by a man with amazing glass in a unique location and for someone like him, the D5 probably makes sense. On the other hand, for most non-sports/wildlife shooters, it is probably overkill.

01-12-2016, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#7
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by rawr Cute Falkland Island bears. Have you checked the retail price of the D5 in Australia? $10k is a lot to swallow. I'm also rather surprised that the D5 high ISO looks no different than a D610 or D750. And with really ugly shadow banding visible in some of those high ISO D5 shots too. I was really only joking. I'm almost broke these days and will be hanging on to what I've got for as long as I can, but if I did decide to sell up, I'd be more inclined to buy a 645Z. (after reviewing the past 4 years of pictures I've shot I'd probably be better off taking up basket weaving)

01-12-2016, 04:16 AM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	With the difference in price over my Toy Camera Fuji X10, I could make that same trip and post my shots in the Toy Camera thread...but I'm pretty sure they would not be as amazing! Regards!

01-12-2016, 04:20 AM	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by bossa reviewing the past 4 years of pictures I've shot I'd probably be better off taking up basket weaving Next Adelaide Pentaxian meet, I might bring my two 645Z cameras..though If I really want you to go broke, I could also bring my Leica S2.

01-12-2016, 05:52 AM	#10
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Those photos were inspirational enough to get some long glass and start doing wildlife photography.

01-12-2016, 06:03 AM	#11
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Well, if nothing else it will help the sorts of people who want to hand-hold a Bigma in fading light. Only kidding. This thing has three million ISO for the same reason your average family car is redlined at 180kph - so that less startling levels of performance can be handled with ease. But I still don't need all that, and I still won't be buying one. To each their own.

01-12-2016, 11:33 AM	#12
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Rupert With the difference in price over my Toy Camera Fuji X10, I could make that same trip and post my shots in the Toy Camera thread...but I'm pretty sure they would not be as amazing! For that price I could have my dream Pentax lens lineup (except DA 560)...

01-12-2016, 12:22 PM	#13
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Digitalis Next Adelaide Pentaxian meet, I might bring my two 645Z cameras..though If I really want you to go broke, I could also bring my Leica S2. You have way too much gear, Digitalis! So I hear you will soon have a garage sale? JP

01-12-2016, 09:08 PM	#15
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by jpzk You have way too much gear, Digitalis! Too much? I prefer people who don't settle for enough. Originally posted by jpzk So I hear you will soon have a garage sale? I'll get around to organizing one when an oil sheikh is in town.