Nikon Z 5: now full-frame mirrorless is full spectrum for astrophotography

Source: HW Upgrade added 28th Oct 2020

by Mattia Speroni, published on

?? Thanks to PrimaLuceLab, now the full-frame camera is also full spectrum ready for astrophotography! This is thanks to the replacement of the standard integrated filter with one that does not block IR, UV (and of course visible light). ??

Di Nikon Z 5 we have already written in the past. It is a full-frame mirrorless with an affordable price and an interesting alternative APS-C or other 35 mm solutions on the market. Now, thanks PrimaLuceLab comes the version full spectrum dedicated to the astrophotography thanks to internal modifications.

Nikon Z 5 also becomes full spectrum

Starting from the technical base (already good) of the Nikon Z 5 standard, we moved to replacement of the filter integrated with one that does not block frequencies in the spectrum of visible light, ultraviolet and infrared making the mirrorless a camera full spectrum . This therefore allows you to capture photographs of celestial objects but also to create particular images of objects and landscapes on Earth.

With Nikon Z 5 Full Spectrum it will therefore be possible to have a greater sensitivity in the hydrogen absorption area with a wavelength of approximately 656 nm (H-alpha), particularly important when you want to capture images of nebulae, for example.

PrimaLuceLab technicians, for this version, also provide for the calibration of the autofocus after changing the filter, thus allowing operation similar to that of an unmodified camera. This obviously simplifies its use even for the less experienced.

Obviously, the possibility of using filters for the lenses (optional) that allow the passage of frequencies in the infrared and ultraviolet rays is not excluded, thus allowing you to have particular shots based on the framed subject. The price for this modified model is 2195 euro and the guarantee remains 4 years given by Nikon Italy.