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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera BodyNikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera Body
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera Body
24mp full-frame CMOS sensor.  5 stops of in-body stabilisation.  ISO 100-51200 for superb quality in low light.  Eye-detect and Animal-detect AF system.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

No stock on site. Please allow two weeks for delivery

£1,349.00 £1,299.00
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm LensNikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens
A new, entry-level full-frame addition to the Nikon Z family.  Tough, light, and easy to handle.  The Nikon Z 5 is a brilliant opportunity for anyone who wants to move into full-frame mirrorless photography.  Supplied with the portable NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f4-6.3 8x Zoom lens, the perfect travel lens with which to capture richly detailed stills and movies.  One of the most compact telephoto zooms available today.  Easily fits into smaller kit bags or a compact holster case.  The large Z mount allows a unique design that places larger lens elements to the rear for superb balance and handling.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£2,089.00 £1,949.00

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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm LensNikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens
A new, entry-level full-frame addition to the Nikon Z family.  Tough, light, and easy to handle.  The Nikon Z 5 is a brilliant opportunity for anyone who wants to move into full-frame mirrorless photography.  Supplied with the portable NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3: the shortest and lightest full-frame mirrorless zoom lens available at the time of launch.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

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£1,629.00 £1,499.00
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-70mm f4 Lens
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Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-70mm f4 Lens
Compact yet powerful - At its heart is a detailed rich 24mp full-frame sensor.  Low light? No problem! - The Z5's flexible ISO range goes from 100 to 51,200.  The sophisticated eye-detection autofocus locks onto subjects with ease.  Easy as you want - The Z5 was designed with ease of use in mind while still allowing you to take full control when you're ready.  Twin SD slots make for easy backup or use as an overflow.  The 24-70mm f/4 S lens offers great versatility while being small and compact.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

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£1,899.00 £1,799.00

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Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera BodyNikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera Body
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Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera Body
Ultra low-light ability with AF down to -6 EV.  Wide Z mount and 24.5mp full-frame sensor for clean, detailed images across the ultra-wide ISO range.   Full-resolution stills at up to 14 fps with full AF/AE.  Up to 200 JPEGs or 124 12-bit uncompressed RAW images in one burst.  Twin EXPEED processors for silky-smooth performance for filming or stills.  Dual card slots for either high speed SD or ultra-fast CFexpress.  Eye-Detection and Animal-Detection AF are available while filming.  Fully-sealed, Super-strong, lightweight magnesium-alloy frame.  Wide selection of fast-focusing, compact NIKKOR Z lenses.  The FTZ Mount Adapter gives you compatibility with over 300 F-mount NIKKOR lenses.  Update your camera's firmware via your smart device.  Requires EN-EL15C battery or current Hahnel equivalent. Will not accept previous versions.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£2,099.00 £2,049.00
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Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 f4 S LensNikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 f4 S Lens
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Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 f4 S Lens
Ultra low-light ability with AF down to -6 EV.  Wide Z mount and 24.5mp full-frame sensor for clean, detailed images across the ultra-wide ISO range.   Full-resolution stills at up to 14 fps with full AF/AE.  Up to 200 JPEGs or 124 12-bit uncompressed RAW images in one burst.  Twin EXPEED processors for silky-smooth performance for filming or stills.  Dual card slots for either high speed SD or ultra-fast CFexpress.  Eye-Detection and Animal-Detection AF are available while filming.  Fully-sealed, Super-strong, lightweight magnesium-alloy frame.  Wide selection of fast-focusing, compact NIKKOR Z lenses.  The FTZ Mount Adapter gives you compatibility with over 300 F-mount NIKKOR lenses.  Update your camera's firmware via your smart device.  Requires EN-EL15C battery or current Hahnel equivalent. Will not accept previous versions.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

in stock In Stock

£2,649.00 £2,499.00

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Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera BodyNikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera Body
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Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera Body
Wide Z mount, 45.7mp full-frame sensor and twin EXPEED processors.  Video up to 4K/60p.  Dual card slots for either high speed SD or ultra-fast CFexpress.  Ultra-wide area AutoFocus.  Exposure metering down to -4 EV.  Up to 10 fps with the deeper buffer for longer continuous shooting.  High-definition 3.7mp Electronic ViewFinder with high refresh rate.  Customisable info displays.  Fully-sealed, super-strong, lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis.  Wide selection of fast-focusing, compact NIKKOR Z lenses.  The FTZ Mount Adapter gives you compatibility with over 300 F-mount NIKKOR lenses.  Update your camera's firmware via your smart device.  Requires EN-EL15C battery or current Hahnel equivalent. Will not accept previous versions.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

in stock Limited Stock

£3,099.00 £2,899.00
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Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 LensNikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 Lens
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Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70 Lens
Wide Z mount, 45.7mp full-frame sensor and twin EXPEED processors.  Video up to 4K/60p.  Dual card slots for either high speed SD or ultra-fast CFexpress.  Ultra-wide area AutoFocus.  Exposure metering down to -4 EV.  Up to 10 fps with the deeper buffer for longer continuous shooting.  High-definition 3.7mp Electronic ViewFinder with high refresh rate.  Customisable info displays.  Fully-sealed, super-strong, lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis.  Wide selection of fast-focusing, compact NIKKOR Z lenses.  The FTZ Mount Adapter gives you compatibility with over 300 F-mount NIKKOR lenses.  Update your camera's firmware via your smart device.  Requires EN-EL15C battery or current Hahnel equivalent. Will not accept previous versions.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

in stock In Stock

£3,649.00 £3,299.00

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Nikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera BodyNikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera Body
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Nikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera Body
If you’re a hybrid video/stills shooter, this is everything you want in a full-frame mirrorless camera .  Image quality, precision, flexibility - and a compact, lightweight body.  Video to stills - Commissions to passion projects.  45.7 MP full-frame CMOS sensor - ultra-high-resolution image quality.  Real-live viewfinder and tilting monitor - smooth blackout-free viewfinder thanks to dual-stream technology.  Deep-learning AF - precision detection and tracking for people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, and planes.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£3,999.00 £3,749.00
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Nikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera with 24-120mm F4 zoom lensNikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera with 24-120mm F4 zoom lens
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Nikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera with 24-120mm F4 zoom lens
Unrivalled speed and quality - Game-changing performance to take your creativity to the next level.  Revolutionary performance - Capture 46mp full-frame images at a staggering 20fps.  An ideal hybird - 8K 60p and livestreaming capabilities make for a fantastic hybrid solution.  Class leading AF - New AF algorithms provide class leading subject detection with superior tracking.  Built for pros - Built to a high standard designed to meet the requirements of working professionals.  Wonderfully versatile - Professional grade optics in a versatile constant f4 zoom.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£4,839.00 £4,579.00

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Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless CameraNikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera
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Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera
The new Z9 mirrorless camera boasts a new, stacked 45.7mp full-frame CMOS sensor - designed by Nikon engineers, and an ultrafast EXPEED 7 processor.  Nikon’s most sophisticated Autofocus System and 3D tracking to date.  Class-leading video capabilities.  An exceptional electronic viewfinder display.  Speeds of up to 120 fps with full auto focus and exposure metering - and more.  Browse our selection of Nikon Z lenses here orour selection of classic F-mount lenses here which require the addition of theFTZII adaptorUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£5,299.00 £4,999.00
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Nikon Z f BodyNikon Z f Body
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Nikon Z f Body
24.5MP full-frame sensor backed up with the EXPEED 7 processor - Up to 8-stops in-body Vibration Reduction for exceptional image quality in all conditions.  Magnesium alloy parts, brass dials, artificial leather body and leaf switch shutter release - Vari-angle screen for shooting from any position.  Improved AF algorithm with deep learning - AF tracking of People, Animals, Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Trains and Planes.  Dedicated Black and White Mode switch - modes include Flat Monochrome and Deep Tone Monochrome.  Supports high resolution 4K/30p video oversampled from 6K - High ISO 64,000 capability, -10EV AF sensitivity for low light shooting.  Supports high resolution 4K/30p video oversampled from 6K.  Supplied with USB lead. Requires a USB charger to re-charge the batteryUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

No stock on site. Please allow two weeks for delivery

£2,299.00 £2,099.00

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Nikon Z f kit, 24-70 F4 S
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Nikon Z f kit, 24-70 F4 S
24.5MP full-frame sensor backed up with the EXPEED 7 processor - Up to 8-stops in-body Vibration Reduction for exceptional image quality in all conditions.  Magnesium alloy parts, brass dials, artificial leather body and leaf switch shutter release - Vari-angle screen for shooting from any position.  Improved AF algorithm with deep learning - AF tracking of People, Animals, Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Trains and Planes.  Dedicated Black and White Mode switch - modes include Flat Monochrome and Deep Tone Monochrome.  Supports high resolution 4K/30p video oversampled from 6K - High ISO 64,000 capability, -10EV AF sensitivity for low light shooting.  Supports high resolution 4K/30p video oversampled from 6K.  Supplied with USB lead. Requires a USB charger to re-charge the batteryUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

No stock on site. Expected any day at Nikon UK. Please allow three to four weeks for delivery

£2,849.00 £2,699.00
£90 Discount
Nikon D850 DSLR Camera BodyNikon D850 DSLR Camera Body
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Nikon D850 DSLR Camera Body
45.7 effective megapixels.  ISO sensitivity from 64-25600.  Full-frame 4K UHD video.  153-point AF system.  Tilting 8cm 2mp LCD Screen.  7 fps continuous shooting.  Choose extra lenses from ourselection hereUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

in stock Limited Stock

£2,799.00 £2,709.00

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Nikon D850 DSLR Camera with 24-120 f4 Lens
Nikon D850 DSLR Camera with 24-120 f4 Lens
D850 body with the portable and powerful AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens.  Broad wide-angle to telephoto range with a constant f/4 aperture.  This versatile combination delivers stunning stills and videos at any focal length.  Choose extra lenses from ourselection hereUpgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

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£3,499.00
£200 Discount
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera BodyNikon D780 DSLR Camera Body
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Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body
Full-Frame - The large 24x36mm 24mp sensor offers fabulous image quality.  Fast and powerful - The wide array 51-point Phase-Detection AF system provides fast and accurate auto-focus.  Hybrid AF - The D780 shares the same live-view AF performance as the mirrorless Nikon Z6.  Action ready - Capture stunning detail up to 12 frames per second.  Low light - Take advantage of low-light performance due to its native ISO range of 100–51200.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

in stock Limited Stock

£2,299.00 £2,099.00

£200 Discount
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera with 24-120mm VR LensNikon D780 DSLR Camera with 24-120mm VR Lens
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Nikon D780 DSLR Camera with 24-120mm VR Lens
Full-Frame - The large 24x36mm 24mp sensor offers fabulous image quality.  Fast and powerful - The wide array 51-point Phase-Detection AF system provides fast and accurate auto-focus.  Hybrid AF - The D780 shares the same live-view AF performance as the mirrorless Nikon Z6.  Action ready - Capture stunning detail up to 12 frames per second.  Low light - Take advantage of low-light performance due to its native ISO range of 100–51200.  Wide zoom range - Broad wide-angle to telephoto range with a constant f/4 aperture.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£2,769.00 £2,569.00

 

 

Full Frame DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras With Sensors For Sale

Boring Stuff.

When Castle Cameras started in 1974, 35mm film was gradually taking over from glass plates and roll film as the medium of choice for professional photographers.

Precision mechanics, combined with complex lens designs with multi-coated surfaces to cut down flare and blurr, were taking over from wooden box cameras with simple lenses.

35mm film was originally produced for the movie industry and was famously first used in a still camera in 1932 by Oscar Barnack after he built his prototype in his spare time at the Leica factory.  Leica went into production and produced a series of cameras with a choice of lenses. The smaller format enabled a set of lenses to be added to the basic camera which could be held easily in one hand while the lens of choice was focussed with the other. 

Initially, the cameras were something of a novelty and were know as miniatures. As technology improved, they became more widely used and by the 1950s they were becoming mainstream among journalists, sports and war photographers who all appreciated the convenience and mobility.

By the late 1970s the 35mm Single Lens Reflex, or SLR, was dominant and established the reputations of Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and Minolta 

 

What is meant by full-frame camera?

A full-frame film camera is one that makes the best use of a length of 35mm film, recording an image of 24x36mm along the length of the film.

A full frame digital camera, for example the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, records the image on the same size 24x36mm sensor.  Anyone familiar with a 35mm SLR can confidently choose a new lens without re-thinking the lens size required as well as getting the maximum image quality possible from a hand-held camera.

A half-frame film camera, famously the Olympus Pen as well the Yashica 72 and the Canon Demi, records a 24x18mm image across the frame in the same way as a movie camera.

Because the image size of a half-frame camera is smaller, the lenses can be smaller as well.  Or, to put it another way, a half-frame camera will only capture the centre of the image from a full-frame lens, effectively cropping off the edges to produce a telephoto effect.

In the early days of colour photography, getting 72 slides back from the processing lab after a two week wait was a big advantage over the regular 36.  As people turned to colour prints instead of slides, the saving was less significant and half frame cameras largely fell by the wayside.

In the last days of film cameras, Kodak introduced cameras using the Advanced Photo System, or APS, film which enabled various print formats to be seleced by the user.

One of these, APS-C, was conceived with digital photography in mind and became the standard format for early Digital SLRs such as the EOS 100D and all of Canon's subsequent beginner, mid-range and sports cameras such as the EOS 7D which you can normally find in our Used section for around £300

If your interest is mainly sports and wildlife, you may find that even the longest lenses fail to fill the frame with a distant subject.  A crop-sensor camera, such as the Canon EOS 90D DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm IS USM Lens will respond more quickly, be more manageable and will save you cropping all the images manually when you get home.

Are full-frame cameras better?

Full-frame indicates that the image sensor insided your digital camera has the same dimensions as a 35mm colour slide of long ago, ie 24x36mm.  It is better that a smaller sensor for capuring detail, but not as good as a larger sensor. A  DSLR with a smaller, or Crop, sensor will be smaller and able to use smaller lenses to create a more versatile outfit for a given total weight or budget.