Great stuff mate. Loved this. Really looking forward to seeing the work you make it the mamiya.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps mate.

Another great video and perfect timing! I have a friend who is picking up a Z5 this week and I just forwarded your video to him. Once again so happy to have run across your channel.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear. love that!

So many useful tips about my favorite Z5 😃 You always deliver, Ralph 💪

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

That's so kind of you to say. Thanks so much.

Now that the Z6iii is released and looking at the specs of it I realise that the Z5 might actually be a better choice for my (non professional) needs. It's way cheaper and still takes great images. I also prefer a tilt screen over a flippy screen and I'm in no need of the speed and all the video capabilities of the z6iii. Perphaps in a not too distant future a Z5ii could be a great photography oriented camera.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

I think you’re right on it. The z5 is a great option and who knows about the z5ii? 🤷🏼‍♂️

You inspire me to push my self and be more creative with my Z5 ! Thank you and like they say , the best camera is the camera you have with you !

@RalphMayhewPhotography

2 ай бұрын

This is such an awesome comment. YES!!!!

I use z5 at weddings and I am very happy with the results! A very good camera at a decent price.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

3 ай бұрын

That’s helpful mate. Thanks .

@vicky_aesthetics

21 күн бұрын

what lenses?

Brilliant video - love my Z5 - there’s just bin a firmware update to the focussing modes - those are the ones i could do with some help with - fancy giving us a video on the different focussing methods for the z5 specifically? Great video dude..

@RalphMayhewPhotography

2 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea. I’ll take a look 👍

Thanks!

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you so much!!

I love my Z5! I have a Z6 and a Z50 as well but loving that Z5!!!! Great video and some great points! Thanks !

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

So great to hear this champion!

Thanks for this. I have had my Z5 for 2 years, and I love it (but hate the dust spots!). You reminded me to get around to programming the function buttons. Procrastination. I usually have the Z24-200 on the camera, which covers 75% of my shooting (macro lenses and the 200-500 zoom cover most of the rest).

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Nice to hear. Getting on top of those dust spots and cleaning the sensor is well worth the stress it releives.

Great video, timestamps would be really helpful for coming back to it though and finding the right bits I need to re-check.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I'll see what I can do!

Very Good.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I got my Z5 last month and it was a blast to use! I hope someday Nikon will release a Z5 II with a smaller body. Or maybe a Z5 mini? I want a rangefinder body with the Nikon features. Even the Nikon ZF is still huge for my tiny hands lol

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

The z50 is out but it’s not rangefinder or full frame. Interesting thoughts though

Wow, amazing~

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much.

@VideoProcConverter

4 ай бұрын

You are amazing, Ralph!@@RalphMayhewPhotography

Nive review, love my Z5.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

3 ай бұрын

It’s a great camera isn’t it 🙌

I have the Z5 camera and I buy BM Premium EN-EL-15C batteries from Amazon which work perfectly for all 3 of my Nikon cameras (D750, D780 and Z5). These are much lower price batteries and last as long. The 15C batteries will charge in camera if USB-C is linked on D780. Best 3rd party brand. Regarding SD cards, Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards are the lowest priced at B&H Photo (a big store) in New York available online. Free shipping to Canada and USA if you buy $100 of merch. About $12 USD for 32 GB Sandisk Pro SD card.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Very helpful insights. Thanks legend!

@neilmacon8411

4 ай бұрын

Hi is the image quality of the Z5 on par with the D780 ?

Great budget mirrorless full frame camera, but how I wish it was 1 fps faster

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

Just 1 FPS? What would that enable that current limitations don’t?

If you need a small flash for fill-in or party shots I highly recommend the Nikon SB400; it's old but its TTL system is fully compatible with the Z5 plus you can use the manual overide option in camera.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

Good call 🙏🙌

Ralph, good video and nice information. I like your astrophotography pics. I been using my Z5 for the same use. Could you share you setting for astrophotography? On the shutter speed, I use my Z5 at Air Show and it worked fine for me.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

I should do a specific video on astro with z5. Until that happens though, I start with an iso of 3200, shutter speed of 15 seconds and widest aperture the lens can go. I'll then predominantly move the iso if too much or not enough light. 15 seconds means the stars don't move with a maximum length exposure.

good job

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

Thanks :)

It might be a weird selling point, but I'm leaning towards thr Z5 as a full frame to go with my Z50 because it takes SD cards instead of the CF. That means I don't have to keep up with an extra piece of hardware and can use the built in card reader in my laptop

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

You know what that’s not actually that weird. I’m so thankful my z8 takes sd because the XQD and CF are such a pain when it comes to importing your photos or video.

I just found your channel and really enjoy your Nikon videos! Super informative and easy to follow. 🙌 I have a question for ya, I'm a designer but I sometimes get requests for basic product photography. Mainly light box or aesthetic shots/video for social media. Would you recommend the Nikon Z5? I've worked with Nikon DSLRs, but I'd like to invest in a decent camera that won't break the bank and still produces professional looking photos/video. Thanks again, keep up the good work!

@RalphMayhewPhotography

3 ай бұрын

Hi. I’m Glad the channel and vids are helpful. For those needs and the current amount required then I think I’d lean into the z5. You’d probably also be helped by a small light to highlight angles and reduce shadows.

@klgcreative

3 ай бұрын

​@@RalphMayhewPhotography I appreciate the reply! I've been leaning towards the Z5, so your input helps a lot. I'm going to watch all your Nikon videos just to be safe. Thanks again! ✌

Still the best full frame value in photography. The z5 and Nikons 40 mm f2 is a dynamic combination.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Yew!!! Come on!!

@vicky_aesthetics

21 күн бұрын

can you use that combination for wedding photography?

@jdelarosa89

21 күн бұрын

@@vicky_aestheticsabsolutely, but for couples you have to be ready to stop up or down, and walk around a bit. It is a light lens so it’s easy to do.

@vicky_aesthetics

21 күн бұрын

@@jdelarosa89thanks!

I have saved some money and waiting on Z6iii but the Z5 and the ZF are enticing 😅

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

Well played. Your patience should pay off nicely. Assuming the z6iii comes out.

A nice little trip down memory lane. This is the camera that introduced me to your channel. Like your beard, I no longer have it. 😁

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

HAHA - oh the beard! The good ole days! Why did you decide to ditch the camera? Stoked you've stayed around too :D

@leonfisher

4 ай бұрын

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Have the Z7ii now.

I need a cage for the z5 + battery pack, which they have for the z6 and above, need to try it out before i commit…maybe an L mount would fit tho

@RalphMayhewPhotography

2 ай бұрын

Have you had a look at this grip? amzn.to/4briXUJ And maybe this l-bracket amzn.to/4dKP97n

Great video- I’m considering buying this (I have had a D7100 for 10 years and it’s been on the shelf as of late). I agree that I like using the top LCD, but I also just want to shoot my kid/pets/travel etc. Which Nikon Z is for me?

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

I had a d7100 and then a d7200. Great cameras. I think a z5 or a z50. It’d be worth checking what lenses you have and if any are DX. If so the the z50 would be a the mirrorless counterpart to the d7100 or the z5 would give you more scope to grow but is a full frame. So you may lose the use of some of your lenses :)

Excellent video 😊!

@RalphMayhewPhotography

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Any suggestions on a $1500 budget for a beginner for motorsport photography? Just want a zoom lens and body for formula 1. For closeups im just going to use my phone as it has a 1 inch sensor.

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

That’s a big call, to get what you need for that. The hardest challenge you’ll face is getting a telephoto that has a low enough f stop. Maybe a z5 (cheapest full frame) with Tamron z mount 70-300. Shooting auto iso with shutter priority over 1/1000. Should do the trick 🤔

@Visual_Ghoul

4 ай бұрын

@@RalphMayhewPhotography thanks for the reccomendations. I mainly want it for panning motion shots so from what I read it will be 1/500 and below

@RalphMayhewPhotography

4 ай бұрын

@@Visual_Ghoul​​⁠oh for panning you’ll probably need a much slower shutter speed. I pan around 1/5 or even slower.

@Visual_Ghoul

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Just noticed that the sony version of the Tamron is £150 cheaper in the UK, is it worth getting that and trying to find a sony body instead?@@RalphMayhewPhotography

@Visual_Ghoul

4 ай бұрын

Also the Z6 seems to be cheaper than the Z5 used. would that be better?@@RalphMayhewPhotography