t feels like a long time since
Nikon announced a new
D-SLR. The last was the
Nikon D7200, back in March
2015, and even that was
more of a refresh of the
D7100 rather than a completely
new model.
But two rumours, in particular,
have refused to go away. One was
that the Nikon D4S would be
replaced with a new D5, especially
since 2016 is Olympics year and
the perfect opportunity to launch
a new flagship sports, action and
press camera.The D5 is here. That’s not such
a surprise in itself, but what is a
surprise is the step forward this
camera represents, not just in
one area but several. Those who
thought the D-SLR had had its
day may have to think again.
The other rumour was more
wishful thinking than anything
else. Ever since the Nikon D300S,
Nikon fans have been crying out
for a replacement – a professional-
spec DX-format Nikon D-SLR.
The years passed, and the D
came along, then the D7100 and
the D7200; all very fine cameras,but all very clearly aimed at the
enthusiast rather than the pro.
It was enough to make even the
most optimistic Nikon D300s fans
abandon hope. But at the 2016
Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas, Nikon pulled off one of the
biggest surprises ever – a brand-
new, DX-format pro D-SLR that
embodies the spirit of the D300S,
and brings it bang up to date.
Over the next eight pages we’re
going to take an in-depth look at
the technology in these cameras,
how much they have in common
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