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Nikon has unveiled the successor to its Z5 entry-levelfull-frame mirrorless camera: the powerful and pricier Z5 II.

These improvements mirror how theNikon Z50 II improved on the Z50 it was a decent if not radical upgrade.

Nikon Z5 II camera in person�s hand

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Too much camera?

That feels like a sensible price tag for beginners and enthusiasts considering their first full-frame camera.

However, in 2025 the camera’s specs are somewhat modest, especially if you shoot action and video.

Nikon Z5 II camera in the hand at ground level, touchscreen flipped out and angled up

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In steps the Z5 II.

What do you get for the money?

Video recording is much improved over the Z5 too.

Nikon Z5 II camera in person’s hand in the city at night

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It’s not just the performance that’s received a boost the Z5 II’s handling is improved too.

The 3.69m-dot EVF is three times brighter too, rated at 3,000 nits to the Z5’s 1,000 nits.

Nikon Z5 Ii Mirrorless Camera

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Nikon Z5 II camera in the hand, vertical, with creator recipe being selected on screen

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Close up of the Nikon Z5 II camera’s picture control button in use

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