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A silver and black Nikon Z mirrorless camera body sits on a weathered wooden stump, with a PetaPixel Reviews logo in the corner.

Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable

Upon its release in 2025, the Nikon Z5 II ($1,849) immediately became one of PetaPixel’s go-to recommendations for an entry-level full-frame camera. It is surprisingly full-featured and capable, which led to a price increase over the original Z5. Now we have the Z5 IIC ($1,399), a more affordable, smaller version of the Z5 II with nice looks but a glaring omission: no electronic viewfinder.