With this new hybrid body, the Japanese brand is betting on an intuitive touchscreen and intelligent autofocus to open up full frame to photographers discovering the format.
Moving from a smartphone to full frame is often a technical leap that many dread. This is precisely the threshold Nikon is seeking to lower with the Z5IIC, a full-frame hybrid camera announced on 24 September 2026 and designed, according to the brand, to let everyone shoot with confidence from the very first frames.
The body pairs a 24.5-megapixel FX sensor with the EXPEED 7 processor, a combination said to preserve the richness of colours and textures even in low light, while enriching backlit scenes. The built-in stabilisation, announced at up to 7.5 stops of vibration reduction according to the CIPA 2024 standard, aims to make sharp handheld shots easier, while the intelligent autofocus system tracks moving subjects even when light runs short. The Z5IIC thus becomes the first Nikon Z camera able to recognise fish, in addition to the people, pets, vehicles and birds already detected by the range.
The emphasis on accessibility carries through to the ergonomics: a touchscreen and a high-definition tilting monitor make shooting from different angles easier, while 15 scene modes automatically adapt the settings to the subject and the mood. Nikon’s Picture Control recipes and the Film Grain function let users explore different looks directly from the body, without going through editing software. On the video side, the camera can record in 4K/60p in N-RAW format for later editing, and offers a sensitivity of up to 64,000 ISO for stills and 51,200 ISO for video.
“With the Z5IIC, we wanted to make full-frame photography simple and accessible, without compromising on image quality or creative freedom,” explains Hicham Bou-oulaoun, product manager at Nikon France. “It is a camera you can take anywhere and that supports everyone as their practice develops.”
The Nikon Z5IIC will go on sale from 15 October 2026, in black and silver, from €1,549 incl. VAT for the body only, €1,849 as a kit with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens, and €2,149 with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S. A promotional offer, valid until 6 January 2027, will also give a €50 discount on an eligible accessory when purchased at the same time as the body.
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