avraham Loc: Reno, Nevada

Has anyone had experience with a Nikon D5?

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Yes. What is your real question?

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Start here avraham: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2965336@N22/pool/
Nikon D5 Official Group (Flickr)
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"I have been using an 85mm Nikkor lens with ... a Nikon D3x"
From your post in this thread: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-771262-2.html
avraham like you I have and use the Nikon D3x extensively and I've been paying the bills with the same piece of kit on my Nikon D3x for over a decade, the D3x has paid for itself many times over.

That said, I've only a few Sports/Action clients... I'm primarily in the Beauty/Fashion Genre where IQ is paramount. If you're interested in the D5's ultra fast Frame Rate you may enjoy UHH's Sports Forum where Frame Rate is more critical than IQ... Your D3x has the same resolution (i.e. IQ) as the Nikon D5...

Here is a comparison of the Nikon D5 to the Nikon D3x on DxOmark
https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D5-versus-Nikon-D3X___1062_485
This is why I'm very content with the captures my Nikon D3x achieves...
And my clients are also very pleased with their Deliverables...
In my humble estimation absolutely nothing else really matters avraham

However if Frame Rate is a priority have you considered the Nikon Z9?
Hope this helps... All the best on your photographic journey avraham

(Beauty Genre with a Nikon D3x) Fashion Editoral; Model: Heather (Agency Represented); Wardrobe: Open-Front Cardigan by Bedford Fair; Accessories: Designer Timepiece by Michael Kors

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DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Have had one for about 8 years now. Why?

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Maybe hes simply curious whether anyone actually uses one ? Not too likely that hes doubting its essential ability to make a fine image ... but acoarst I could be wrong.

avraham Loc: Reno, Nevada

I ordered an almost new D5 from KEH. I am using a D3x now that is a bit beat up, which I will continue to use. I use a Fujifilim X-100v for street photography.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

You are always a very helpful member, and I am sure it is very appreciated.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I had a D3 but it disappeared from my truck one day. Got a D4 to replace it and eventually a D5 to satisfy a GAS attack.

The D4 was a distinct improvement over the D3. Advances in technology gave better high ISO results (I shot a lot of events and high ISO was important for indoor shots). Between the D4 and D5 there was an improvement in high ISO but I would call it incremental rather than a big improvement. I believe the D4 has slightly better color than the D5 all other things being the same. My D4 is my go-to camera for normal stuff but the D5 gets a lot of use also.

Being an experimentalist, I would recommend that you do some comparison shots between your D3x and your D5 to see what you like better. Include normal and high ISO shots and pay attention to the color. You might want to take a look at the Blink Test for comparison of images (it works best on identical images, so take your test images with a tripod and just switch cameras {with the same lens} to get the shots to compare). It's always good to understand the differences between your cameras when it comes to choosing the one to use.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Yes. It is not a mirrorless camera and can take wonderful images.

avraham Loc: Reno, Nevada

Thank you for the advice, I plan to also use the D3x and D5 for different applications. Your advice for testing both cameras makes a lot of sense.
I plan on utilizing the D5 for experimenting with low light situations. I don’t like using a flash.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

I sold mine to move to mirrorless, but I loved it!

avraham Loc: Reno, Nevada

Thank you for the response.

Heaththiel Loc: Wisconsin

As usual Thomas, your work is absolutely stunning!!! Some of the best I've seen.

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

Sorry, no.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Yes, in answer to your question.

What is it that you want to know?