Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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D5 (2016)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.8MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | — |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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