Nikon took the Z5II, pulled the viewfinder off the top, and sold what’s left to people who film themselves. That’s the Z5 IIC in one line. It costs $1,400 body only, comes in black or silver, and it’s the cheapest way into a full-frame Nikon that was clearly built with a flip screen and a ring light in mind. If you shoot Reels, YouTube, product videos or talking-head content, this is the camera Nikon wants you to look at.