Nikon unveils budget-friendly Z5 IIC mirrorless camera without viewfinder
Nikon announced the Z5 IIC, a lower-priced version of its Z5 II that omits the electronic viewfinder but retains most features, including RAW video and in-body stabilization.
Nikon introduced the Z5 IIC, a compact, lighter alternative to the Z5 II that forgoes the electronic viewfinder to lower cost and weight, now weighing 537 g. While retaining the 24-megapixel full-frame sensor, the model offers RAW internal video, 4K recording at 30 fps (full sensor) or 60 fps with a 1.5× crop, and supports N-RAW and N-Log for high-quality footage. The camera’s 3.2-inch 1040K-dot touch display fully articulates, making it suitable for solo vloggers, and it includes 7.5-stop in-body stabilization, advanced autofocus with fish, animal, bird, vehicle and human detection, and creative modes such as product-review focus switching and RED-derived imaging recipes.
Photo capabilities include up to 14 fps RAW burst and 30 fps JPEG in electronic shutter mode, with ISO reach up to 64,000. The trade-off is a single SD UHS-II slot instead of dual slots. Pricing begins at $1,400 for the body, with a $1,700 bundle that adds the Z 24-50mm f/4.3-5.3 kit lens.
Why it matters
The Z5 IIC provides an affordable full-frame option for creators, expanding access to high-quality video and stabilization features.
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