Nikon's Z5 II: the budget full-frame that'll make pros question their expensive gear choices.
Based on Nikon's 2025 announcement, their "entry-level" full-frame Z5 II looks to inherit most of the autofocus prowess of their $5,000 flagship. According to the specs, you'll even be able to record 12-bit RAW video internally to an SD card in a camera costing well under $2,000. From what we can tell, the new Nikon Z5 II represents a fascinating shift in what photographers can expect from a so-called "budget" full-frame camera in 2025.
Let's be clear about something up front: at $1,699 (body only), the Z5 II isn't cheap in absolute terms. But in the context of what appears to be on offer—a weather-sealed, dual-card slot, IBIS-equipped full-frame camera with flagship-level autofocus—it looks...
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