Nikon Z5IIC Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) in Black - 2046

Nikon 2046 Z5IIC Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) in Black

The Nikon 2046 Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless digital camera is a compact black body-only model that pairs a 24.5MP FX-format backside-illuminated CMOS sensor with EXPEED 7 processing. Its screen-first, viewfinder-free design centers composition on a vari-angle touchscreen, while deep-learning subject detection, 15 Scene Modes, 5-axis in-body Vibration Reduction and shooting up to 30 fps support spontaneous stills. It also records 4K UHD video up to 60p¹ and 12-bit internal N-RAW², with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud supporting phone transfers, remote control, cloud backup and firmware delivery.

For creators comparing camera types, the Z5IIC makes moving beyond smartphone photography approachable: automatic settings help with everyday moments, while manual controls and the Nikon Z mount provide room to shape a personal style as skills grow.

Key Features

Expressive 24.5MP Full-Frame Image Quality

The FX-format sensor and EXPEED 7 processor preserve natural skin tones, fine textures and the atmosphere of dim scenes while reducing low-light noise. Paired with NIKKOR Z lenses, the backside-illuminated sensor creates optical subject separation and softly blurred backgrounds, with enough resolution to crop or reframe after the moment has passed.

Viewfinder-Free Vari-Angle Touchscreen

The screen-first layout keeps your eyes connected to the action instead of behind a viewfinder. Its touch-sensitive display can face forward for selfies and vlogging or angle for overhead food compositions, low viewpoints and casual shooting from the hip; Selfie Mode also simplifies the interface, locks unnecessary controls and activates face and eye tracking.

Subject Detection and 15 Scene Modes

Autofocus technology inherited from Nikon pro cameras finds faces and eyes even when subjects are small in the frame, moving quickly or wearing glasses. Deep-learning detection recognizes people, dogs, cats, birds, vehicles, aircraft and fish³, while 15 Scene Modes take the guesswork out of settings for portraits, sports, pets, food, sunsets, indoor gatherings and more.

Pre-Release Capture and Up to 30 fps

Pre-Release Capture begins buffering before the shutter button is fully pressed and continues around shutter release, providing another chance to save an expression or split-second action that would otherwise be missed.⁴ Mechanical-shutter bursts reach approximately 14 fps, while electronic high-speed frame capture reaches up to 30 fps for selecting the most decisive frame.

5-Axis VR and Magnesium Alloy Construction

Sensor-shift Vibration Reduction steadies handheld photos and smooths video across five axes, with Nikon rating performance up to 7.5 stops at the center of the frame and 6.0 stops toward the edges under its stated test conditions.⁵ Lightweight magnesium alloy adds rigidity, and sealing at key points provides consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance.⁶

4K/60p and 12-Bit N-RAW Video

A quick switch moves the Z5IIC into video recording with 4K UHD up to 60p¹, stereo sound and internal 12-bit N-RAW for projects that need greater editing flexibility.² Full HD slow-motion options reveal detail within fast movement⁹, while Product Review Mode moves focus to an item held near the lens and returns it to the presenter when the item is lowered.

Imaging Recipes, Picture Controls and Film Grain

More than 140 Imaging Recipes can be browsed through Nikon Imaging Cloud and downloaded directly to the camera for a ready-made aesthetic.⁷ The Z5IIC also offers 31 built-in Picture Controls, custom looks created with Nikon NX Studio and adjustable Film Grain for an organic, classic-film texture.⁸

SnapBridge, Cloud Backup and Nikon Z Mount

SnapBridge can automatically send photos to a compatible phone and provide remote camera control, while Nikon Imaging Cloud can upload full-resolution photos and videos over Wi-Fi and deliver firmware updates. Within the Nikon digital camera lineup, the Z5IIC uses the Z mount for NIKKOR Z lenses and can support applicable F-mount NIKKOR lenses through an optional mount adapter, subject to restrictions.

Features

• 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
  Delivers full-frame detail, natural depth and useful flexibility for cropping or reframing.
• EXPEED 7 Image Processing
  Controls noise in dim scenes while retaining rich color, fine detail and atmosphere.
• Viewfinder-Free Screen-First Design
  Keeps composition on the responsive touchscreen for a familiar, expressive shooting style.
• 3.2 In Vari-Angle Touchscreen and Selfie Mode
  Frames shots from the front, overhead, down low or at the hip with simplified controls for selfies.
• AUTO Mode and 15 Scene Modes
  Optimizes key settings automatically or matches the setup to portraits, sports, pets, food and other scenes.
• Deep-Learning Subject Detection
  Finds people, dogs, cats, birds, vehicles, aircraft and fish, with face and eye tracking for small or fast-moving subjects.³
• Pre-Release Capture
  Buffers JPEG images around the shutter press to help recover moments that happen just before or after release.⁴
• Up to 14 fps Mechanical and 30 fps Electronic Shooting
  Provides rapid sequences for action, gestures and changing expressions.
• 5-Axis In-Body Vibration Reduction
  Compensates for camera movement to support sharper handheld images and smoother footage.
• 4K UHD Up to 60p
  Records detailed video at multiple frame rates with built-in stereo sound.¹
• 12-Bit Internal N-RAW
  Captures RAW video with added latitude for compatible post-production workflows.²
• Full HD Slow Motion
  Turns brief action into smooth, detailed 4x or 5x slow-motion playback at supported settings.⁹
• Product Review Mode and UVC/UAC Streaming
  Shifts focus between a presenter and a displayed item, then connects by USB for webcam use.
• 31 Picture Controls and Custom Looks
  Previews built-in color presets or applies signature settings created with Nikon NX Studio.
• More Than 140 Imaging Recipes
  Downloads ready-to-use aesthetics from Nikon Imaging Cloud to the camera.⁷
• Adjustable Film Grain
  Adds organic texture and a nostalgic film-inspired character to photos and supported video.⁸
• SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
  Enables phone transfers, remote operation, Wi-Fi cloud uploads and firmware delivery.
• Magnesium Alloy With Key-Point Sealing
  Combines a rigid, lightweight body with consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance.⁶
• Nikon Z Mount
  Accepts NIKKOR Z lenses and applicable F-mount NIKKOR lenses with an optional adapter and restrictions.
• Single UHS-II SD Card Slot
  Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards compliant with the UHS-II standard.
• USB-C Battery Charging
  Charges the EN-EL15c in the camera with the supplied USB-C cable and a compatible separately sold adapter.
• Black Body-Only Configuration
  Includes the camera body and listed supplied accessories; no lens is included.

Footnotes:

¹ 4K/60p recording uses a DX-format (APS-C size) crop.

² Supported N-RAW formats have restrictions; Nikon recommends a Video Speed Class 90 (V90) SD card.

³ Fish can be detected only when Fish is selected for subject detection.

⁴ Pre-Release Capture is fixed at JPEG Large and Normal; Nikon recommends a suitable memory card.

⁵ The 7.5-stop rating applies at the center of the frame; the rating is 6.0 stops in peripheral areas. Testing is based on the CIPA 2024 Standard for yaw, pitch and roll correction with a NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode.

⁶ Complete dust- and drip-resistant performance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition. Sealing is applied at key points throughout the body.

⁷ More than 140 Imaging Recipes were available as of September 24, 2026.

⁸ Film Grain use is subject to limitations during video recording.

⁹ 4x slow motion is available with 1920 x 1080 at 30p or 25p; 5x slow motion is available at 24p.