Nikon has introduced the Z5 IIC, a budget-friendly variant of its Z5 II full-frame camera. Priced at $1,399.95, the new model costs $450 less than the standard Z5 II, which retails for $1,849.95. The device retains the core hardware of its predecessor, including the 24.5-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor and the EXPEED 7 image processing engine.
The camera features in-body image stabilization and supports electronic shutter speeds of up to 30 fps for JPEGs, including a pre-capture function. It also includes a mechanical shutter capable of 15 fps in JPEG mode. Unlike the Canon EOS R8 Mark II, which lacks a mechanical shutter, the Z5 IIC retains this component for photographers.
To achieve the lower price point, Nikon removed the electronic viewfinder. The 3.2-inch articulated touchscreen resolution was reduced from 2.1 million to 1.04 million dots. Additionally, the camera is equipped with a single UHS-II SD card slot and lacks a dedicated joystick, requiring users to navigate menus and autofocus points via a multi-directional controller.
