The Nikon D5 is a 20.8MP full-frame professional DSLR featuring a 153-point AF system, 12fps burst shooting, and native ISO up to 102400 (expandable to 3280000). It is Nikon's flagship professional DSLR for sports and photojournalism.
Product released: January 6, 2016
Latest firmware version
Version 1.50, released June 14, 2022
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:59 UTC
What's new in version 1.50
• When assigned to a control using Custom Setting f1 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU], [Recall shooting functions] can now be used while the camera is connected via USB to a device running an app such as NX MobileAir.
Note: For information on the license for the open-source software included in the camera’s NVM Express driver, see “BSD License (NVM Express Driver)”.
The Nikon D5 is a 20.8MP full-frame professional DSLR featuring a 153-point AF system, 12fps burst shooting, and native ISO up to 102400 (expandable to 3280000). It is Nikon's flagship professional DSLR for sports and photojournalism. It was originally released on January 6, 2016.
What is the latest firmware version of Nikon D5?
The latest firmware version of Nikon D5 is 1.50. It was released on June 14, 2022.
What changed in Nikon D5 firmware version 1.50?
Nikon D5 firmware version 1.50 includes the following changes: • When assigned to a control using Custom Setting f1 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU], [Recall shooting functions] can now be used while the camera is connected via USB to a device running an app such as NX MobileAir.
Note: For information on the license for the open-source software included in the camera’s NVM Express driver, see “BSD License (NVM Express Driver)”.
Where can I download the latest Nikon D5 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Nikon D5 firmware (version 1.50) are on Nikon's official release page: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/320/D5.html