Mirrorless Camera News

Nikon has officially launched the new 24.3MP Nikon Z5, an entry-level FX-format (full frame) mirrorless camera designed for photo enthusiast photographers and "emerging creators." Nikon also announced it has expanded its NIKKOR Z lens lineup with the addition of the new compact and versatile NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens as well as two new Z TELECONVERTERS: TC-2.0X and TC-1.4X.

In addition to the new products, Nikon said it will soon release a beta version of Webcam Utility Software for many Nikon DSLR and Z series cameras. Initially available for Windows 10, the free software will allow compatible Nikon cameras to be used as webcams.

Nikon also released firmware update version 2.00 for the Nikon Z50, which adds animal detection AF and improvements to subject tracking, and firmware update version 3.10 for the Nikon Z6 and Z7, which adds support for the new Z TELECONVERTERS.

We have included three high-resolution images shot with the new Nikon Z below. Here are some highlights of the new Nikon products announced this morning.

Nikon Z5
• New entry-level camera in Nikon’s full-frame Z series mirrorless lineup

• Features a 24.3-mgeapixel CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 image processor

• Engineered with a magnesium alloy shell to offer a lightweight, compact design

• Offers 273 on-sensor AF points designed to quickly and accurately track subjects, plus Eye-Detection AF to help capture human and animal eyes more precisely

• Features movie recording modes in 4K UHD/30p or 1080/60p

• Includes a 3.2-inch LCD monitor and 3.6M-dot Quad-VGA EVF

• Powered by the new EN-EL15c battery, plus features dual UHS-II SD card slots

• Includes built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for easy sharing when paired with the Nikon SnapBridge app

• Goes on sale in August 2020 for $1,399.95 (body-only), $1,699.95 (one-lens kit with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm lens) and $2,199.95 (one-lens kit with the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm lens)

NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
• Shortest, lightest and least expensive full-frame zoom lens in the NIKKOR Z lineup

• Compact, portable option for shooting portraits, landscape, and street photography with any Z series camera

• Goes on sale in August 2020 for $399.95

Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4X and Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0X
• Designed for photographers and videographers who need more telephoto reach in their kit

• When used with the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, the focal length on the telephoto end is extended to 280mm (1.4x) or 400mm (2.0x)

• Goes on sale in late August 2020 for $549.95 (TC-1.4X) and $599.95 (TC-2.0X)