Control Panel on the Nikon D5?
The Nikon D5 indeed features a top-level display that makes it possible to quickly view and verify key camera settings. Such control panels are typically seen only on cameras that are aimed at professionals or photography enthusiasts, such as the D5. The secondary display on top of the camera body is naturally smaller than the rear LCD, which remains the main screen for adjusting menu settings and reviewing images.
Top view of the Nikon D5
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the D5. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.2 inches and offers a resolution of 2,359,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2359k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Nikon D5 is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was revealed to the public in January 2016 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 20.7 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $6,499.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Nikon D5 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon D5 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 2359 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | n | n | |
| 2. | Canon 1D X Mark II | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1620 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 16.0/s | n | n | |
| 3. | Nikon D6 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 2359 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | n | n | |
| 4. | Nikon D850 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 2359 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0/s | n | n | |
| 5. | Nikon D4S | optical | Y | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | n | n | |
| 6. | Nikon D750 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 6.0/s | Y | n | |
| 7. | Nikon D610 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 6.0/s | Y | n | |
| 8. | Nikon D4 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | n | n | |
| 9. | Nikon D600 | optical | Y | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.5/s | Y | n | |
| 10. | Nikon D3S | optical | Y | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | n | n | |
| 11. | Nikon D3X | optical | Y | 3.0 / 922 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | n | |
| Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Nikon D5 | |
| Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
| Camera Lens | Nikon F mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | January 2016 | |
| Launch Price | USD 6 499 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 858 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.1 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.7 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 588 x 3 712 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 6.44 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 2.42 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 102 400 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 3 280 000 ISO | |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 88 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 25.1 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.3 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 2343 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2359k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 14 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 400 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | CF or XQD cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.0 | |
| HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | EN-EL18a power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 3780 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
160 x 159 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.3 x 3.6 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 1 415 g (49.9 oz) | |
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