Ektar H35Nvs Z5 II
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Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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