Nikon D5 - Should We Be Hearing Some Rumors Yet?

TomB

I have as yet to figure out how to use my "old" D4

Still say the D4 is more camera than 99% of us should have.

autofocus

@Tom B, you are probably right, myself included. I have a D4 and it does stand out for action photography. I've carried both the D4 and D800 to shoot Motocross and there is no comparison in my opinion. The D4 excels in focus and frames per second. The focus was most notable when trying to capture action. I have no experience with the D4s but those that own it seem extremely pleased. Now, how much action photography do I shoot? Probably not enough to warrant owning the D4.

Msmoto

@autofocus

My thoughts exactly....the D4 works, the D800E in action....seems like about 2 FPS.....LOL

Ironheart

You can - but remember the next Japan Olympics are in 2020!

And the 2016 are in Rio. It's no secret that canon and nikon update their flagship pro cams in time for the summer Olympics every four years. The D6 will be out in time for the Tokyo Olympics, you can set your Seiko by it ;-)

Nikon confirmed the rumor:
http://nikonrumors.com/2015/11/18/development-of-nikon-d5-wireless-transmitter-wt-6-and-speedlight-sb-5000-officially-announced.aspx/
Now we wait for a ship date...

rmp

I have and love my D4 and D810. They are great for their intended purposes. Neither is a "travel camera." I may upgrade to the D5 just to have a new toy, but I certainly could not justify an upgrade by any logic other than "new toy."

Photobug

I have and love my D4 and D810. They are great for their intended purposes. Neither is a "travel camera." I may upgrade to the D5 just to have a new toy, but I certainly could not justify an upgrade by any logic other than "new toy."

Love your honesty. =D>

Sports

The D5 is now available for pre-order in Denmark.
No price.
No specs.
No release date.
No delivery date.
No picture ... only a constructed picture: surprise, it's black.
http://webshop.goecker.dk/product/NIKDD5HUS

paulr

I too owned both the D4 and the D810 but the D4 just started to collect dust on the shelf so I sold it at a good price, to prevent the loss these cameras endure, have to say I don't miss it, and with the D810 plus the grip and the D4 battery in it, the FPS are acceptable.

rmp

I'm almost of the same mind set as paulr I use the D810 much more often than the D4. But, when the light levels are low (indoor sports) or high speed is a must, I still grab the D4.

Golf007sd

Looking forward to seeing what this will turn out to be.

BVS

I thought the old rumors indicated that the D5 would include some kind of 'party trick'. Wonder if that's still the case and what it will be.

retread

Could the "party trick" be a D500 to go with it. Wish, wish.

BVS

Could the "party trick" be a D500 to go with it. Wish, wish.

A baby D500 that detaches from the back of the D5, for when you want to travel light.

retread

One with a D810 as mommy. That should make a good crossbred. The best of both worlds.

Msmoto

With the native ISO of 100,000, if this looks like 12,800 on a D4, 3 extra f/stops....and with some of the events I shoot where there is minimal light yet fast moving subjects....could be interesting and once again makes the action shoots much easier.....IMO

However, another aspect of this is the price of a refurbished D4 or D4s will now drop into a range which allows many more folks to eat the caviar........

jan

The D5 sounds like an interesting camera. I would be thrilled if the f/stop performance was 3 more relative to the Nikon D4 or D4s. I purchased a D4s a little over a year ago and for me to upgrade to (or add) the D5 I would need to see the following:

1) ISO 51200 on Nikon D5 equal to ISO 12800 on Nikon D4s
2) The new focusing system has sensors more widely spaced and is equally as fast if not faster than the D4s especially in low light.
3) A more robust shutter. If fps is increasing 50% (10 to 15 fps) the shutter better be rated out to 600,000 cycles.

I will also wait 2-3 months past the release date to purchase a unit to ensure that the initial batch do not have any QC issues. Lastly, with all of the changes being made in this camera I a strongly considering waiting two years and purchasing the Nikon D5S, which will have moderated mid-cycle tweaks. I will likely rent a D5 for a weekend in early Spring to test.

autofocus

Might be a good upgrade from my D4 to the new D5 if.. all the rumored features are present.

donaldejose

Backside illuminated sensor allowing for two stops better high ISO? Expeed 5 allowing for better and faster processing?

Photobug

The D5 sounds like an interesting camera. I would be thrilled if the f/stop performance was 3 more relative to the Nikon D4 or D4s. I purchased a D4s a little over a year ago and for me to upgrade to (or add) the D5 I would need to see the following:

1) ISO 51200 on Nikon D5 equal to ISO 12800 on Nikon D4s
2) The new focusing system has sensors more widely spaced and is equally as fast if not faster than the D4s especially in low light.
3) A more robust shutter. If fps is increasing 50% (10 to 15 fps) the shutter better be rated out to 600,000 cycles.

I will also wait 2-3 months past the release date to purchase a unit to ensure that the initial batch do not have any QC issues. Lastly, with all of the changes being made in this camera I a strongly considering waiting two years and purchasing the Nikon D5S, which will have moderated mid-cycle tweaks. I will likely rent a D5 for a weekend in early Spring to test.

@jan - all good points. For those who have had their D4 for a long time it will be an easier upgrade.

@MsMoto - +1 on more individuals to eat the caviar.

Beso

I am very much interested in the D5 although I am not currently planning to be on the bleeding edge of acquisition. I will probably wait for reviews and to see if there are any problems. Nikon's recent history leaves much to be desired in QC. Nevertheless this looks like it will be a fine piece of hardware with very nice capabilities.

I am still trying to wrap my head around what it will be like shooting at 20 MP after shooting 36 MP for nearly 4 years. I like big prints and I like the flexibility 36 MP provides for cropping and composing. I really do want better ISO performance as the D800 and D810 have both disappointed.