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Is the Nikon D5 good for Portrait Photography?

Nikon D5
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Nikon D5 Portrait Photography Score

GOOD
Nikon D5 has a score of 65 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Nikon D5 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon D5 Review

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Nikon D5 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP

Nikon D5's 21.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

During a portrait shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon D5 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon D5.

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Nikon D5 Alternatives in Pro DSLR cameras for Portrait Photography

Canon 1D X III

Compare D5 vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #59
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #9

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D6

Compare D5 vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #54
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 95
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare D5 vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #68
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 92
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare D5 vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #86
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #17

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape
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