Nikon D5

Nikon's 2016 flagship full-frame DSLR. 20.8MP CMOS sensor, ISO range expandable to 3,280,000, 12 fps continuous shooting, and 4K video. Selected by NASA as the primary stills camera for Artemis II thanks to its low-noise high-ISO performance and proven radiation resistance on the ISS.

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Two Nikon D5 bodies are aboard Orion as the primary stills cameras for Artemis II. PetaPixel: "The Nikon D5 remains the camera of choice for the Artemis II mission and will be assigned primary photographic duties."

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Last updated April 7, 2026