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DPReview reports that the new Nikon D5 has a lower dynamic range at base ISO than any other Nikon full frame camera. Worse, it performs more like a Canon 6D. While the forumati might think they have been given grist for their mills, although DPReview goes to some length to scupper their inane discussions, it is due to the trade-off which allows the D5 to get usable results at higher ISOs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/9402203921 ... amic-range

Not sure what you mean by "worse, it performs like a 6D"?

davidc wrote:Not sure what you mean by "worse, it performs like a 6D"?

Well, it was a tongue in cheek comment, along with the rest of what I wrote. If you have read the DPReview article, you will know that the D5's low ISO performance was assessed as being around the same sort of level as the 6D. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but there are other full frame Nikons which do better against that particular criterion.

I don't like DPReview's writing/opinions so usually stick to the picutres and make my own mind up - comparing the D5 to the 6D the 6D looked clearly better to me at lower ISOs.

davidc wrote:I don't like DPReview's writing/opinions so usually stick to the picutres and make my own mind up - comparing the D5 to the 6D the 6D looked clearly better to me at lower ISOs.

DPReview was only looking at one aspect of the sensor's performance - dynamic range at base ISO where Nikon normally betters Canon. That does not mean Nikon is superior in every regard and the fact that Canon ousells them suggests many people take the same approach as you.