NIKON ANNOUNCES THE Z5IIC FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERA WITH NIKON Z MOUNT

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NIKON ANNOUNCES THE Z5IIC FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERA WITH NIKON Z MOUNT

Capture The Spark with intuitive shooting, full-frame quality and creator-friendly features

SINGAPORE , Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Asia announced the Nikon Z5IIC, a full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera featuring Nikon's Z mount and designed to make high-quality photography and video more accessible through intuitive, automatic shooting modes.

The Z5IIC delivers the same level of performance as the Z5II (released in April 2025), which offers advanced shooting functions that support a wide variety of shooting scenes and situations, yet makes it easy for even first-time camera users to express themselves through images. The mode dial offers scene modes, a first for a Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera, that automatically optimises colour, brightness, and other imaging settings according to the scene selected. It also features a dedicated button that gives users instant access to Imaging Recipes [1] created by Nikon and leading creators, to easily capture impressive photos and video without concern for shooting settings.

The top of the camera features a smooth, streamlined design that slips easily in and out of a bag, helping users capture everyday moments without missing a shot. An ergonomically designed grip that fits comfortably in the hand, together with powerful image stabilisation, minimises the camera shake that results in blurring, while AI-powered autofocus (AF) makes it easy to capture crisp, clear photos and video.

In addition, the Z5IIC supports video recording in 4K UHD at up to 60 fps [2] and Full HD at up to 120 fps, providing greater flexibility for editing. The camera can also be used for live streaming simply by connecting it to PC via USB cable, and offers a range of video features, including a REC lamp that clearly shows when recording is in progress, and support for Nikon's proprietary N-Log, making it ideal for video creation.

Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.

1. User-friendly shooting with 15 scene modes for first-time mirrorless camera users

The Z5IIC is Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature scene modes on the mode dial. The settings allow even first-time camera users to immediately enjoy taking pictures and recording videos. The camera supports 15 different scenes, from everyday subjects such as portraits, pets, and food to more challenging scenes such as night landscapes and twilight. By simply selecting the desired scene, the camera automatically adjusts more than six settings, including white balance and Picture Control. In addition, Imaging Recipes, image presets created by Nikon and leading creators, can be registered on the camera and quickly recalled using the dedicated button.