Overview
- Nikon announced the Z5IIC on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, opened pre-orders the same day, and said the camera will ship in mid-October from regional channels.
- The Z5IIC keeps the Z5II’s 24.5MP backside-illuminated sensor and EXPEED 7 processor and adds AI-driven autofocus that can work down to −10 EV and a 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 7.5 stops.
- Video specs include 4K UHD up to 60p with a DX (APS-C) crop at 50/60p, Full HD up to 120p, 10-bit H.265 with N‑Log, and internal 12-bit N‑RAW recording to a single UHS‑II SD card.
- To make the body smaller and more phone-like Nikon removed the EVF and a second card slot, giving a flatter top, lighter weight, a micro HDMI port, and trade-offs such as no viewfinder in bright sun and no card redundancy.
- Nikon positions the Z5IIC for first-time buyers and solo creators with 15 Scene modes, Imaging Recipes, Film Grain and a new Fish detection mode, and outlets report US prices ranging roughly $1,399–$1,449 while regional pricing details vary.