In an era when the distance between aspiration and access has long been measured in megapixels and price tags, Nikon has released the Z5 IIC — a full-frame mirrorless camera engineered not around what it adds, but around what it thoughtfully removes. By stripping away the electronic viewfinder, dual card slots, and autofocus joystick, Nikon arrives at a $1,399.99 price point that invites a new generation of photographers into the full-frame conversation. The move reflects a broader industry reckoning: that democratizing serious imaging technology may matter more, in the long run, than preservi