Built on a trusted foundation
The Nikon Z5IIC is built around the same 24.5MP sensor and Expeed 7 processor as the Nikon Z5II and Zf, so you can be assured of fantastic image quality. This tech combines with the Nikon Z mount – the widest in the full-frame market – to gather as much light as possible, giving you awesome colours, details and low-light performance.
Compose and capture quickly
Using the vari-angle monitor, you don’t have to raise the camera to your eye before taking a picture. You can act quickly and, instead of all those eye-level images, you’ll be composing using high and low angles to expand your creativity. Using the monitor at waist level also makes it easier to take candid, unposed images, capturing natural expressions and authentic moments.
Monitor control
The monitor is also the central way to control the camera. Tap to focus and shoot for instant results. Swipe to review images and videos. Double tap and pinch to zoom in and out. All menus and settings can be operated via the monitor, so you don’t have to fiddle about with buttons and miss the moment. The absence of the EVF also means the Nikon is easy to get in and out of a bag and is balanced for easy one-handed operation.
Great pictures guaranteed
With 15 Scene modes, which automatically set up the camera for a specific situation, you’ll always get the best outcomes on screen. Scene modes cover everything from portraits and landscapes to candlelight, food, autumn colours and much more. Simply select a Scene mode to get the look you want – no technical expertise is needed!
Flat design, comfortable in the hand
The Nikon Z5IIC’s streamlined, flat design, without the ‘hump’ of a viewfinder, makes it easy to get in and out of a bag. The ergonomic grip makes the camera comfortable to hold for one-handed operation and carrying around.
Instant looks from Recipes and film grain
Get more instant looks for your images and video with Nikon Imaging Cloud Recipes – an expanding library of presets designed by Nikon Creators, Nikon and RED. Simply press the Picture Control button to try out different recipes on screen and customise your selection for quick and easy access. If you’re after a retro look to your images, you can also add one of three different film grain looks (small, medium and large). The randomly generated grain never repeats, creating one-of-a-kind images with a textured, film-like look.
Superfast autofocus and subject detection
The Nikon Z5IIC recognises dogs, cats, people, birds, cars, motorbikes, bicycles, trains, planes and (in a Nikon first) fish! The camera will automatically lock on to your chosen subject so you can concentrate on composition, safe in the knowledge that the results will be sharp. Autofocus also operates in very low light situations, such as moonlight or candles, giving you more freedom to create.
Fast and stable gets results
When you want to capture fast-moving action, the Nikon Z5IIC can take up to approximately 14 frames per second. The autofocus will be locked in and the in-body stabilisation helps everything stay sharp. The stabilisation also features Nikon’s own focus point VR (Vibration Reduction), which centres the most reduction on the focus point rather than just the middle of the frame.
Great video specs
You can film in full HD 120p, 4k 30p or 4k 60p (cropped) for fantastic footage with a professional feel, and there is a choice of compression formats, including the ability to record RAW in-camera to an SD card. Nikon’s Product Review Mode lets the camera change focus to an object held up in front of it – so no more having to cover your face in product review vlogs. The smaller form of the Nikon Z5IIC also means it’s very gimbal-friendly, plus it has a red tally light on the front to indicate when you’re filming.
A camera to grow with you
The Nikon Z5IIC is intuitive and simple to use, but it’s also a powerful full-frame mirrorless camera where you can control every parameter. Whether you want the camera to do the work, you want full manual control or you want something in between, the Z5IIC will be there on your creative journey.
Key Specs
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032) |
| Image Sensor | Full-Frame |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended) Video *Native: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended) *Base ISO Is Dependent on Selected Color Space |
| Max Recording Modes | N-RAW 12-Bit Up to 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.265 Long GOP/MOV 8/10-Bit Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps H.264 Long GOP/MP4 8-Bit 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
| Max Video Output | 4:2:2 8/10-Bit Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
| Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type | Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery | 1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) |
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032) Actual: 25.28 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 Second |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb & Time Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended) Video *Native: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended) *Base ISO Is Dependent on Selected Color Space |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -4 to 17 EV |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording | N-RAW 12-Bit 4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (340 to 420 Mb/s) 3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (330 to 410 Mb/s)* H.265 Long GOP/MOV 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (150 to 190 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (40 to 190 Mb/s) H.264 Long GOP/MP4 8-Bit 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (30 to 50 Mb/s) *Sensor Crops During Recording |
| Video Output | 4:2:2 8/10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | No |
| Recording Limit | 2-Hour 5-Minute Maximum |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | MOV, Raw: 24-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio MP4: 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Internal Storage | No |
| Video I/O | 1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
| Display Type | Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -10 to +19 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Hot Shoe |
| Non-Shoe Flash Connection | No |
General
| Battery | 1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) |
| Tripod Mount | 1x 1/4"-20 Female |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.8" / 134 x 80.7 x 72 mm |
| Weight | 1 lb / 620 g (Body Only) |