Our Nikon Z5II Review

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View in Browser August 17, 2025 This week's highlights include our newly launched 'Question of the Week' series and our in-depth review of Nikon's Z5II.  We also covered the latest back-and-forth news regarding Kodak's future and the return of Roger Cicala to the world of camera teardowns.  As always, thanks for reading and being part of our community.  — Ben Highlights Nikon Z5II in-depth review: What more do you need? Nikon has updated its entry-level full-frame model with its latest processor and an upgraded sensor. Boosted video specs and the company's latest AF system make for a compelling package. Question of the week: What five questions should you ask yourself when buying a new camera? Today marks the beginning of our forum "Question of the week." The series is aimed at getting your thoughts on though-provoking questions related to gear, techniques and photography in general. Nikon Z5 II sample gallery See the photos we took while testing Nikon's value full-frame camera. Fast and reliable ways to get your pictures off your camera Taking photographs is only part of the process. You'll also need a way to transfer the files off your camera so that you can view and share them beyond the rear display. Road Trip: the August Editors' photo challenge is open for submissions Show us your favorite road trip photos for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month. News Updates Update: Kodak says it has no plans to cease operations In its second-quarter earnings report, Eastman Kodak made a going concern statement but subsequently clarified that it has no plans to cease operations. Roger Cicala comes out of retirement on Lensrentals' 19th birthday to – you guessed it – do a camera teardown By the time he's done, you get a pretty good sense of why the approach to repairing this particular camera is often just to replace it. Light and shadow: All About Photo's B&W photo winners All About Photo has revealed the winners of its latest competition, AAP Magazine #49: B&W, which celebrates the timeless art of Black and White photography. Insta360's Antigravity A1 drone promises immersive 8K 360º video Insta360's drone sub-brand Antigravity has officially announced its first drone, the Antigravity A1. Film Friday: Documentary unpacks the complex history of Edwin Land and Polaroid The Mr. Polaroid documentary shares the story of the creator of instant photography, highlighting the complicated history of Polaroid's founder and the legacy of his brand. These 16 photos from the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards are a reminder that sometimes the best camera is the one in your pocket The winning photos, selected across 14 categories, showcase pictures shot entirely on iPhones. Viltrox launched an affordable all-in-one lens cleaning kit Viltrox's new lens cleaning kit includes all the essential tools for keeping your lens clean and a dedicated case to stay organized.   Further Reading     DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click here to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe here.  Preferences |  Advertise | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2025 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.