where there’s smoke there’s fire

The previously rumored Nikon Z5IIc camera without an EVF is now officially announced.

Pre-orders:

• US: B&H Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• UK: WEX Photo (free accessories worth £346)

Key features:

The Nikon Z5IIC is a new entry-level full-frame camera. It’s a compact 24.5MP full-frame hybrid camera combining impressive low-light performance, fast 14fps RAW shooting, advanced stabilization, and Nikon’s flagship-level subject detection. It also offers 4K 60p video, slow motion, and RED color science, making it a great portable option for photographers, vloggers, and content creators.

• 24.5MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
• Low-Profile Design with No EVF
• EXPEED 7 Image Processor
• ISO 100-6400, Up to 30 fps Shooting
• UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
• 3.2″ 2.1m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• 10-Type Subject Detection AF
• 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Vibration Reduction
• Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Single SD UHS-II Card Slot

Nikon Z5IIC additional pictures:

Additional information:

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Nikon Z5IIC camera mockup

The Nikon Z5IIC camera is rumored to be cheaper than the Nikon Z5II ($1,697) and significantly cheaper than the Sony a7C II ($2,498):

• Full-frame 24 MP sensor
• IBIS
• Based on the existing Nikon Z5II
• Most components will be the same as the Nikon Z5II
• No viewfinder
• New AF recognition mode “Fish”
• New video features
• Price for body only: rumored at $1,600 or less (could vary by country), which makes sense because of the lack of EVF
• Will come in silver and black editions (only the top plate will be silver)
• Official announcement expected in the next 36 hours (September 24th was the date I was told; in the US, we can expect the Z5IIC around midnight Eastern time on Tuesday or Wednesday – stay tuned).

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More Nikon Z5IIC camera leaks have started to appear on Nikon’s websites:

Here are the latest/updated Z5IIC rumors:

• Direct competitor to the Sony a7c series
• Full-frame 24 MP sensor
• IBIS
• Based on the existing Nikon Z5II
• No viewfinder
• New AF recognition mode “Fish”
• New video features
• Will come in silver and black editions (only the top plate will be silver)
• Official announcement: September 24th – remember the “Exclusive product presentation” scheduled for September 25, the Nikon ambassadors’ schedule, and the server maintenance:

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We already have the first Nikon Z5IIC camera leak from Nikon Germany (now removed):

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Next week Nikon will announce a new Z5IIC camera. This is what we know so far:

• Competition to the Sony a7c series
• Full-frame 24 MP sensor
• IBIS
• Based on the existing Nikon Z5II
• No viewfinder
• New video features
• Official announcement next week

Stay tuned for updates. If you have any details on the new Z5IIC, you can email me anonymously here.