{"product_id":"nikon-z5-iic-mirrorless-camera-black","title":"Nikon Z5 IIC Mirrorless Camera (Black)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNikon Z5IIC Mirrorless Camera\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe image quality and creative range of a full-frame camera, without the complexity or intimidation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nikon Z5IIC is made for photographers who enjoy composing on a screen but want more than a phone can give them. Its 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor captures cleaner photographs in low light, richer detail, more natural depth and greater control over how an image looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelpful automatic modes make it easy to begin, while interchangeable lenses, manual controls, RAW capture and advanced video features provide plenty of room to grow. It is an approachable first serious camera, but not one that should feel limiting as your photography develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy photographers love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visible step beyond phone photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 24.5-megapixel backside-illuminated full-frame sensor captures cleaner detail in low light, smoother tones and more natural background separation. Files also hold up better when cropped, edited or printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus that recognizes the subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep-learning subject detection identifies 10 subject types, including people, dogs, cats, birds, vehicles, aircraft and aquatic life. Nikon’s 3D Tracking follows the selected subject as it moves through the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 7.5 stops of stabilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-axis in-body vibration reduction helps keep handheld photographs sharp in lower light and steadies video, even when using lenses without their own optical stabilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned around the way many people already photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen provides a familiar, direct way to compose, focus and review images. Turn it forward for self-recording, angle it for photographs close to the ground or hold it overhead when the scene becomes crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative results without waiting for the computer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated Picture Control button provides quick access to Nikon Imaging Recipes, customizable color treatments and a Film Grain effect. Fifteen Scene modes offer a useful starting point when you would rather respond to the moment than configure the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed when the moment will not wait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous shooting reaches up to approximately 14 frames per second in high-speed JPEG capture. C15 and C30 modes can record at 15 or 30 frames per second, while Pre-Release Capture can begin recording up to one second before the shutter is fully pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA surprisingly serious video camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record full-width 4K at up to 30p or cropped 4K at up to 60p, with 10-bit H.265, N-Log and internal N-RAW available for more advanced work. A tally light, waveform display, Product Review Mode, microphone input and headphone output support both casual and more considered production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA system that can grow with you:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nikon Z mount provides access to compact primes, versatile zooms and professional NIKKOR Z lenses. F-mount NIKKOR lenses can also be used with a compatible adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Looking Glass Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z5IIC is not trying to persuade every photographer to give up a viewfinder. It is made for the growing number of people who already feel natural composing on a screen but are ready for better image quality, more creative control and the freedom to choose the right lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those photographers, the Z5IIC could be an unusually good first serious camera. Auto and Scene modes provide useful help without taking away control. Imaging Recipes and Film Grain make it possible to develop a personal look without sitting down at a computer. Subject-detection autofocus and in-body stabilization handle two of the most common reasons photographs do not turn out as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs skills and interests develop, manual controls, RAW files, advanced video tools and the Nikon Z lens system are already waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikon also made intelligent choices about where not to simplify. The Z5IIC retains the full-frame sensor, EXPEED 7 processor, sophisticated autofocus, five-axis stabilization, mechanical shutter and substantial controls of the Z5II. This is not a beginner camera that assumes its owner will remain a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting Nikon Z photographers may see another opportunity. The Z5IIC can serve as a capable second body for travel, family photography, video or keeping a second lens ready to use. It shares the Z mount and familiar EN-EL15-series battery system, while its flat-top design and fully articulating screen give it a distinctly different role from a viewfinder-equipped Z camera. For owners of the original Z5, its newer autofocus, faster shooting and much stronger video system represent a meaningful step forward, even if it is better understood as a complement than a direct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z5IIC is especially compelling for travelers, families, portrait photographers and creators who want one camera for both photographs and video. Pair it with the compact NIKKOR Z 26mm f\/2.8 or 24–50mm f\/4–6.3 and it becomes a manageable system capable of producing results far beyond a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradeoff is clear. There is no electronic viewfinder, and at approximately 620 grams with its battery and memory card, this is compact for a capable full-frame camera rather than genuinely pocketable. Photographers who frequently work in harsh sunlight, track distant action or strongly prefer bringing a camera to the eye should choose the Z5II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who prefers composing on a screen, however, the Z5IIC removes much of the intimidation surrounding a first full-frame camera without removing the capabilities that make that step worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the camera body only; a lens and memory card are required and sold separately. The Z5IIC has no electronic viewfinder, no built-in flash and one UHS-II SD memory card slot. Its 4K\/60p video uses a DX-format crop, while 4K at up to 30p uses the full sensor width. The camera measures approximately 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.9 inches and weighs approximately 21.9 ounces with its battery and a memory card. Its dust- and drip-resistant construction is intended for outdoor use but does not make the camera waterproof. The battery can be charged inside the camera through USB-C; a charging adapter is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographers moving beyond a smartphone or smaller-sensor camera, first-time full-frame buyers, families, travelers, portrait photographers, hybrid creators, and current Nikon Z photographers seeking a capable second body for travel, video or keeping another lens ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikon Z5IIC Mirrorless Camera Body, EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AN-DC26 strap, USB-C to USB-C cable, accessory shoe cover and BF-N1 body cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215471632704,"sku":"2046","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/6218\/8352\/files\/NikonZ5IICMirrorlessCamera1.jpg?v=1790276401","url":"https:\/\/www.lookingglassphoto.com\/products\/nikon-z5-iic-mirrorless-camera-black","provider":"Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}