Nikon has introduced the Z5 IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera that removes the electronic viewfinder to lower the price and weight. The body-only model costs $1,400, and the camera weighs 537 grams, about 25 percent less than the Z5 II. The company says the 'C' stands for compact.
Despite the cut, the Z5 IIC retains most of the Z5 II's core features. It has a 24-megapixel sensor, internal RAW video recording in N-RAW with N-Log, 7.5 stops of in-body stabilization, and a fully articulating 3.2-inch touchscreen. It shoots 4K at 30fps from the full sensor width, 4K 60fps with a 1.5x crop, and 1080p at 120fps. The autofocus system matches the Z5 II and adds subject detection for humans, animals, birds, vehicles, and even fish.
To reach the lower price, Nikon removed the joystick and some other controls, and the camera has a single SD UHS II card slot instead of two. Vlogging-oriented extras include a front recording light, a product review focus mode, and imaging recipes developed with RED. The Z5 IIC is available for preorder now, with a kit lens bundle priced at $1,700.