Z5IIC
CAPTURE THE SPARK
Ready to fire up your creativity? The Z5IIC is your gateway to the beauty of full-frame photography. No guesswork, no complexity. Just the freedom to create stunning images in any light.
Z5IIC
Capture the spark
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Confident full-frame photography
The Z5IIC makes stepping into the world of full-frame photography completely effortless. Even if it’s your first full-frame mirrorless camera, you’ll feel in control from the very first shot.
Intuitive creativity
Vari-angle touchscreen operation unlocks all the angles, NIKKOR Z lenses open new perspectives, and free downloadable Imaging Recipes let you experiment with colour palettes for photos and video in-camera.
Always inspiring
This is a mirrorless camera that meets you where you’re at and stays with you as your skills grow. The streamlined flat-top design makes it beautifully easy to keep the Z5IIC by your side, and firmware updates keep it going strong.
Automatic
Firmware updates
Flat-top design
Easy portability
24.5 MP FX sensor. Stunning full-frame image quality.
Richer detail. Deeper colours. Less noise. It’s the way to beautiful images in any light.
Fine detail
The Z5IIC renders vibrant colours and rich tonal gradations, while its wide dynamic range retains detail in both light and shadows. Even backlit scenes are captured in all their glory.
Intelligent speed and sensitivity
Unpredictable subjects, quick movement, changing light. Where lesser cameras like smartphones might struggle, the Z5IIC uses acclaimed Nikon Z technology to keep up.
Always get the shot
People, pets, vehicles, birds, and now even fish. The AF system focuses reliably on your subject, and sensitivity down to an impressive -10 EV1 means it won’t let go in the dark.
Spontaneous brilliance
You know how this works: slip the camera out of your bag and tap the touchscreen to shoot. The large, high-resolution Vari-angle monitor makes it easy to compose quickly, shoot discreetly, and explore creative angles with confidence. It all feels instinctive.
Simple, intuitive operation
From the candid moments that become priceless memories to the stories you plan to create. Simply open the screen and shoot.
Imaging Recipes from Nikon Imaging Cloud
Downloadable image recipes from Nikon, RED, and Nikon creators give you every opportunity to experiment with vintage vibes, cinematic styles, and colours that pop.
With Recipe
Negative Film Blue 01a
Negative Film Blue 01a
By Nikon
This recipe was inspired by a kind of color negative film that is characterized by blue coloration. Try this recipe when you want to bring out the deep blues of the sky. This recipe dials down the overall contrast and saturation and applies magenta to the highlights.
With Recipe
Bleach Bypass 01a
Bleach Bypass 01a
By Nikon
This recipe gives photos a solemn look reminiscent of the bleach bypass film development technique. The recipe adjusts the image to moderately reduce the shadows and subdue the overall color.
Without Recipe
Negative Film Tungsten Color 01a
Negative Film Tungsten Color 01a
By Nikon
This recipe was inspired by a tungsten color negative film. Typical night views are made to look like scenes from movies. Use this recipe with a white balance setting near 3200K. The recipe dials down the overall contrast and saturation. Shadows are condensed with added yellow and blue is applied to the highlights. Reds are adjusted to a magenta tint.
With Recipe
Color Mode Teal&Orange 01a
Color Mode Teal&Orange 01a
By Nikon
This recipe is inspired by the "orange and teal" look, a common color grading technique used in movies. It accentuates orange and its cyan complementary color. The contrast is somewhat enhanced to emphasize the colors that define the look.
With Recipe
Negative Film Blue 01a
Negative Film Blue 01a
By Nikon
This recipe was inspired by a kind of color negative film that is characterized by blue coloration. Try this recipe when you want to bring out the deep blues of the sky. This recipe dials down the overall contrast and saturation and applies magenta to the highlights.
Film Grain
Nikon’s Film Grain lets you recreate the nostalgic look of analogue film by adding a grainy effect to photos or video. You can pair it with your favourite Imaging Recipes too.
Flexible video
Make it easy or make it cinematic. The Z5IIC delivers richly detailed 4k footage, so you’ve got options.
Video and vlogging
A range of video formats lets you upload high-quality footage straight from the camera. Or you can record 4K/60p3 footage in N-RAW and edit it later.
Easy connectivity
A dedicated smartphone app simplifies sharing straight from the Z5IIC while camera-to-cloud connectivity lets you automate storage and keep camera features up to date.
SnapBridge app
From camera to camera roll. Install our free SnapBridge app and the photos you shoot will automatically appear in your smartphone's photo library, ready to post, message, or save.5
Nikon Imaging Cloud
Connect to Nikon Imaging Cloud to automatically upload full-resolution image files to your preferred cloud platform via Wi-Fi and get firmware updates sent directly to the camera from the cloud.
Ready for you
Black or silver
You can get the Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless camera in a classic black or stylish silver colourway.
Start simple. Grow without limits.
When you’re ready to expand your capabilities, Nikon’s growing range of NIKKOR Z lenses and mirrorless system accessories is there to inspire you.
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Technical Specifications
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Nikon Z mount
Image sensor format
FX
Image sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
25.28 million
Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
24.5 million
Optional Accessories
Speedlight SB-700
Bluetooth Remote Control ML-L7
Power Battery Pack MB-N11 for specific Z series cameras
Charging AC Adapter EH-8P
Battery charger MH-34
RØDE VideoMicro II
RØDE Wireless ME
Anker 514 USB-C to Lightning Cable
Power battery pack MB-N14
Sennheiser MKE 400
MC-DC3 remote release cord
RØDE VideoMicro II
1 In Photo mode using Single-servo AF (AF-S), Single-point AF (centre), at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20°C/68°F with a f/1.2 lens.
2 Up to 7.5-stop VR based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance when using the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
3 4K/60p video recording is available in DX crop mode.
4 5x and 4x slow-motion video is recorded at Full HD/120p.
5 Images transferred automatically are JPEG thumbnails (approx. 2 megapixels).
6 Complete dust- and drip-resistant performance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.