Nikon Z5II Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - 1680

Expand your creative expression with full-frame image quality, autofocus that knows exactly what you're shooting, and amazing low light performance. Plus, a best-in-class, ultra-bright viewfinder and one-touch access to a range of custom color presets. Meet the Nikon Z5II—a trustworthy companion that will evolve with you, at every step of your journey.

Key Features

• Intelligent Autofocus
  • Automatic detection of 9 subjects: people, birds, dogs, cats, cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trains and airplanes.
• Incredible in Low Light
  • Class-leading autofocus detection down to -10EV¹ and up to 7.5 stops² of built-in image stabilization.
• Bright, Immersive EVF
  • Sharp, detailed display—6x brighter than competitor models.³
• Creative Color Presets
  • Fine-tune your signature look with built-in Picture Controls. Make your own and discover even more in the cloud.
• Pro-level Power
  • Full-frame 24.5MP BSI-CMOS sensor plus EXPEED 7 processing engine unlocks high-speed shooting up to 30fps.⁴

The full-frame difference.

Superior image quality and greater versatility.

The Z5II’s full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor is 50% larger than competitive APS-C models. That means it collects more light, so you can enjoy cleaner, more detailed images in all conditions. Plus, there’s no crop factor with full-frame/FX format Nikkor Z lenses, so wide-angles stay genuinely wide.

Fast, intelligent autofocus.

Powered by Nikon’s unique deep learning-based AI technology and finely-tuned to give you great results in a huge range of shooting situations.

Effortless subject detection.

People, dogs, cats, birds and vehicles—the Z5II can automatically detect and accurately track nine distinct subjects. Plus dedicated [Bird] and [Airplane] modes for even greater autofocus accuracy.

Incredible precision.

High-speed autofocus acquisition combines with amazing accuracy for sharp focus in all conditions, even when your subjects are tiny in the frame.

3D-tracking with subject detection.

Position the AF point over your subject, and the Z5II will automatically track to keep it in focus.

Smart focus.

In AF-A mode, the Z5II automatically detects subject movement and switches to tracking autofocus when necessary.

Performance

Uncompromising speed.

Maximum frame rate of 14 frames per second in mechanical shutter mode and up to 30 frames per second⁴ (electronic shutter) with full autofocus.

Pre-Release Capture.

Sometimes you only recognize the decisive moment after it has passed. Capture the action before you fully press the shutter release button—at up to 30 fps—saving shots that would otherwise have been missed.

New opportunities in low light.

Your creativity doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, and neither does the Z5II. Keep on shooting even in almost complete darkness, with stunning high ISO image quality and a suite of features designed to unlock new creative possibilities in low light.

Focus confidently in low light.

Class-leading³ autofocus detection down to -10EV¹ delivers accurate, reliable focus in dim and dark conditions—great for live performances, available light portraiture, astrophotography and more.

See in the dark.

Starlight View mode gives a clear view even in virtually complete darkness, helping you find the perfect composition for astrophotography.

Shake-free shooting. 

Leave your tripod at home thanks to built-in 5-axis Vibration Reduction, delivering up to 7.5 stops of image stabilization.² Focus Point VR prioritizes stabilization on the active focus point.

Expanded ISO range.

With a standard ISO sensitivity range of 100-64,000 expandable to Hi 1.7 (ISO 204,800 equivalent), the Z5II can continue to capture detailed images even in ultra-low light.

Extended shutter speeds.

Enjoy shutter speeds as long as 900 seconds (15 minutes) in manual exposure mode. Perfect for extreme long-exposure nightscapes and star trails.**

Warm Display Colors.

When shooting at night, the brightness of the LCD and EVF can be distracting, even turned all the way down. In Warm Display Colors mode the information display is switched from white to red to preserve your night vision.

Intuitive, immersive handling.

Class-leading viewfinder experience.

Get a brighter, more accurate view with an electronic viewfinder you’ll love to look through—whether you’re at the beach, in the snow or out on the water.

Class-leading brightness.

At 3000 nits, the Z5II’s viewfinder is six times brighter than competitive models.³ Even in ultra-bright conditions where other finders lag behind, you’ll be able to enjoy an accurate real-time preview of exposure, white balance and Picture Controls.

Manual focus assist.

Use magnified live view with focus peaking for accurate manual focus, every time.

Customizable info display.

See key exposure settings at a glance, or hide shooting info for a cleaner, distraction-free view. It’s your call.

Control at your fingertips.

Flexible hands-on screen.

Use the 3.2 inch 2100 k dot Vari-angle LCD to frame photos, video and selfies easily from any position. Use touch to set focus, adjust exposure settings and zoom in on photos.

Multifunction touch control.

Touch Fn5 turns the Z5II’s rear LCD screen into a large, touch-sensitive control. With your eye to the finder, adjust focus point, quickly select your subject’s eyes, or toggle a framing grid or virtual horizon.

Create. Connect. Share.

Wireless remote control, cloud storage, curated color presets and more. Discover extra functionality when you connect your Z5II mirrorless camera to a compatible smart device or the cloud.

Camera to smartphone.

Use the free SnapBridge app to transfer photos and short video clips from the Z5II to your compatibble phone or tablet wirelessly, and use your device as a wireless remote control with live view.

Camera to cloud.

Nikon Imaging Cloud is a complimentary cloud service that expands the capabilities of your Z5II. Browse a selection of curated Imaging Recipes (Picture Controls). Automatically upload image files to your preferred cloud storage sites.⁶ Keep your camera up to date with firmware updates sent directly from the cloud.⁷

Creative color inspiration. Feed your creativity.

Get high-quality results quickly, in-camera, with a suite of easy-to-use features including one-touch access to more than 30 expressive color presets—and even more in the cloud.

Find your aesthetic.

Choose from a selection of built-in color presets or create your own using Nikon’s free NX Studio software. Save your own custom Picture Controls to the Z5II and switch between them in a snap using the dedicated Picture Control button.

Explore a world of new looks.

Discover fresh styles and inspiring insights from contributing creators, and download their Picture Control presets directly to your camera from the Nikon Imaging Cloud.

Portraits that impress.

The Z5II enhances your portraiture with features like Skin Softening, Portrait Impression Balance and face + eye-detection, leaving you free to focus on posing and framing.

Impactful video.

Discover a suite of tools for content creation of all kinds, from high-resolution 4K/60p capture⁸ and 12-bit N-RAW recording in-camera, to professional-looking product reviews and high-quality streaming.

Shake-free footage.

Use built-in Vibration Reduction⁹ and electronic stabilization¹⁰ to reduce shake during handheld filming.

Product Review Mode

Shooting a product video? The Z5II will seamlessly switch focus between you and any objects you hold up to the camera. You can even customize the size of the active AF area.

Upgrade your streaming.

Connect to a computer or smart device via the UVC/UAC-compliant USB port, and the Z5II transforms into a high-quality webcam for live streaming.¹¹

Color grading ready.

Expand editing flexibility in post-production and explore a selection of free professional LUTs for N-Log, developed with Hollywood camera manufacturer RED.

5x slow-motion.

Capture Full HD video at 120p for up to 5x slow-motion in-camera.

Zoom in with any lens.

Use the native 4K resolution of the Z5II’s sensor to zoom up to 2X in-camera during Full HD shooting, without any loss of quality.

_{1 In Photo mode using Single-servo AF (AF-S), Single-point AF (center), at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20°C/68°F with an f/1.2 lens.}

_{2 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance when using the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).}

_{3 Based on Nikon research as of April 2025}

_{4 Max framerate of 14 fps in mechanical shutter mode is JPEG only. C15 and C30 are JPEG only, electronic shutter modes. Rolling shutter distortion may occur depending on the type of subject and shooting conditions.}

_{5 Touch Fn is available only when the monitor is in storage position with the screen facing outward.}

_{6 Unlimited storage on Nikon Imaging Cloud available for up to 30 days, free of charge.}

_{7 Automatic version update setting must be turned ON, and camera must be turned off, connected to Wi-Fi®, and in USB power delivery mode.}

_{8 When 4K/60p capture is selected, the angle of view is equivalent to 1.5x the focal length of the lens in use.}

_{9 Optical Vibration Reduction is available in select DX and FX-format Nikkor lenses.}

_{10 With Electronic VR activated, the angle of view is equivalent to 1.25× the focal length of the lens in use.}

_{11 Additional software and drivers, such as applications for connecting with external cameras, may be required.}

_{LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.}