The New Nikon Z5 II Could Shake Things Up

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Nikon is about to drop the Z5 II, and it could be a big deal for anyone thinking about switching to Nikon’s mirrorless system. The original Z5 was super popular because it was the cheapest full-frame mirrorless camera around—great for APS-C users looking to upgrade or DSLR shooters making the jump to mirrorless. It had a solid 24.5MP sensor, in-body stabilisation, and dual card slots, which is pretty rare at its price.

The Z5 II is expected to keep that same great value but with a few nice upgrades. Rumors suggest it’ll get a fully articulating screen, a quick-access Picture Controls button, and—hopefully—uncropped 4K video (because that 1.7x crop on the original was rough). A faster burst mode would be nice too.

Nikon is planning to announce it in April. They might throw in some surprises, but honestly, the key here is keeping the price competitive. Budget-friendly full-frame cameras are a big deal right now, and the Z5 II could be another win for Nikon alongside the Zf and Z6 III.