Brand |
Nikon |
Warranty Period |
1 Year |
Nikon Z8
The Z8 is Nikon’s newest full-frame mirrorless camera, it is an entirely new body/chassis built around the already well-known sensor and processor of the flagship Nikon Z9. The Z8 offers most of the Z9’s features but in a smaller, lighter body.
Mirrorless camera systems have been growing in popularity over the last few years and it seems most brands have completely ditched the DSLR concept altogether. Over the last decade, I have had the opportunity to own and use the Nikon D5300 to the D750, D850, Z6, Z6 II, Z7 II and now the Nikon Z8 and have seen just how many changes and improvements have come to Nikon mirrorless camera systems. When the Nikon Z8 was released in early 2023, I knew I had to get my hands on one. The Z9 had been out for quite some time but the bulky system and lofty price tag was not something I felt I needed or wanted. I am a full time wedding photographer but also have grown a good following on Instagram where I am known for my outdoor landscapes and wildlife photography; specifically “moody” Pacific Northwest forest photography and eagles. Over my time as a photographer, I have tried just about every editing style and genre of photography and know my camera systems and their capabilities well.
- 45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor
- Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG
- Pre-burst capture in JPEG modes (up to 120fps for 11MP crops)
- Subject recognition AF and 3D Tracking
- Synchro VR combining in-body and in-lens stabilization, rated at up to 6EV
- 8K/60p video in N-Raw, 4.1K in ProRes Raw
- 8K/30p or up to 4K/60p from 8K
- Choice of ProRes 422 HQ, H265, H.264
- N-Log or HLG capture
- 3.68M dot EVF with dedicated low-lag sensor feed
- 2.1M dot screen on a two-way hinge