{
  "id": 9485825,
  "title": "Think full-frame is just for pros? Nikon's affordable Z5 II C rewrites that script",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/think-full-frame-is-just-for-pros-nikons-affordable-z5-ii-c-rewrites",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/think-full-frame-is-just-for-pros-nikons-z5-ii-c-rewrites-that-script-but-the-compact-and-affordable-mirrorless-camera-skips-one-major-feature"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nikon has introduced the Z5 II C, an affordable and compact full-frame camera that defies the notion that such cameras are only for professionals. Priced at £1,349 or AU$2,399, it is available in black or black/silver and features a 24.5MP full-frame sensor with image stabilization that can handle low-light conditions down to -10EV. The Z5 II C is lighter and smaller than its full-frame counterpart, the Z5 II, as it lacks a viewfinder and has a single card slot. It still boasts a sturdy magnesium-alloy body, a water and dust-resistant design, and a 3.2-inch, 2.1m-dot vari-angle LCD screen. The camera maintains the same features as the Z5 II, including a high-resolution autofocus system that accurately recognizes even small subjects and a low-light sensitivity feature. The Z5 II C also offers 14fps shooting speed (30fps electronic) and 4K video recording with 12-bit N-RAW internal recording. This low-cost full-frame camera from Nikon appeals to a broader audience, from first-time buyers to those looking for a more affordable entry point into the full-frame world. However, Nikon acknowledges that the Z5 II remains the better choice for those who value the benefits of a viewfinder and additional features.",
  "summary": "Nikon's new Z5 II C is a viewfinder-less version of the entry-level full-frame Z5 II at a lower price point, but is otherwise the same camera.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}