Nikon Announces Z5IIC, A Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Without An EVF
Nikon is selling the Z5II's sensor and processor in a smaller, lighter body at $300 less than the Z5II's reduced US price, aimed at phone users moving up rather than at viewfinder buyers.
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Nikon announced the Z5IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera built on the Z5II but without an electronic viewfinder. It uses a 24.5MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 engine. US direct pricing is $1,399.95 for the body and $1,699.95 with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit. Release is planned for mid-October 2026.
The Z5IIC drops the electronic viewfinder and the DSLR-style hump, cutting body height from about 100.5mm to about 80.5mm and body weight from about 620g to about 538g (about 700g to about 620g with battery and card). It keeps the 24.5MP back-illuminated sensor and EXPEED 7 engine of the Z5II, and the rear monitor is a 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen at about 1.04 million dots, down from the Z5II's roughly 2.1 million. Silver and black are offered, and the body uses magnesium alloy with dust and drip resistance.
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