5 ways to make the most of your new Nikon Z5II

Open up a world of NIKKOR lenses

Moving to full frame with the Nikon Z5II means you can take advantage of a whole history of lenses from NIKKOR. Not only can you use all the great NIKKOR Z lenses to their full potential but, by attaching the optional FTZII adapter, you can use up to 360 F mount lenses, more than 90 of which retain full AF, and all with no loss of image quality. Vintage vibes or modern moods – the choice is yours.

Up your video game

With pro-level features such as the ability to shoot Log footage, your videos can become much more cinematic. Shooting Log allows you to capture much more detail and dynamic range in footage, meaning more freedom in your edit. Download the exclusive (and free!) RED LUTs to try out some incredible looks and moods for your videos.

Read more: Exclusive LUTs give Nikon owners a little bit of RED magic  

Go to the dark side

Low light? No problem. The Nikon Z5II has a host of features to help you out when the sun goes down. Starlight View brightens the monitor or EVF to help you see clearly, without altering the exposure, higher and cleaner ISO lets you shoot with confidence of low noise, while that large Z mount and full-frame sensor gather huge amounts of available light. Try the Z5II for astrophotography and see the beauty of the night skies.

Ditch the tripod

With up to 7.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, the Nikon Z5II is made for capturing the action handheld. Whether you need a long exposure or need to grab a moment of fast action, the VR gives you the means to get the shot. Focus Point VR concentrates the stabilisation around the focus point so your subject stays sharp, even at the edge of the frame. Plus, VR works with vintage F mount lenses and the optional FTZII adapter, giving classic lenses all the advantages of stabilisation.

Add another dimension to your videos

Great on its own, even better with a friend! The Nikon Z5II is a perfect second camera on a bigger video shoot, with its compact form and superb capabilities. Get different angles, establish scenes and create interesting transitions between the two. Use different focal lengths on each camera to create different viewpoints of the same scene and you can create much more visual interest for the viewer.