Nikon Z 8 | Professional full-frame mirrorless stills/video hybrid camera | Nikon USA Model
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Features
- 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processing engine.
- Nikons most advanced autofocus system. AF algorithm developed using deep learning technology, detects focus as low as -9 EV, combines subject detection and 3D tracking. Detects and tracks people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, bikes, motorcycles, trains and planes.
- Internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p video. Internal 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW recording.
- Flexible still image file formats. RAW 14-bit, High Efficiency RAW, 10-bit HEIF and JPEG 8-bit.
- Beautiful portraits made easy. Skin Softening, Portrait Impression Balance and Improved White Balance features. Blazing fast continuous shooting. 20, 30, 60 and 120 fps shooting options.
Description
The ultimate hybrid camera. Powerful video and still photography capabilities. Video features include 12-bit 8K/60p and 4K/120p RAW plus 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording; Photography features include a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, a silent, vibration-free electronic shutter, 120 fps burst shooting and a blackout-free viewfinder. Fast, accurate AF with subject detection powered by deep learning. Professional build and operation. Smart connectivity. All in a brilliant compact, lightweight modular design.
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Product Line | Z Series |
| Model | Z 8 FX |
| Sensor Resolution | 45.7 Megapixels |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame (35mm) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| Auto Focus System | Phase Detection, Hybrid with 493 focus points |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | 32 - 102400 |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.8x magnification |
| Screen Size | 3.2 inches, Tilting LCD |
| Video Recording | 8K/60p, 4K/120p in MP4 format |
| Audio Format Supported | AAC |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual, XQD and SD |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion, rechargeable |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Professional Features | Stacked CMOS Sensor, 12-bit RAW Video, Pre-Release Capture, Subject & Eye Tracking |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 5.67 x 4.67 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer |
| Inclusions | Camera Body Only |
Frequently asked questions
The Nikon Z 8 can capture high-resolution photos at 45.7 megapixels and record videos in 8K resolution, providing outstanding detail and clarity for both professional photography and videography.
Yes, the Nikon Z 8 is equipped with external microphone and headphone jacks, allowing for improved audio quality for video recording and the ability to monitor audio levels in real-time.
Yes, the Nikon Z 8 is designed with weather-sealing, making it resistant to dust, moisture, and the elements, thus suitable for outdoor and adventurous photography.
Yes, you can use your existing Nikon F-mount lenses with the Nikon Z 8 by using the FTZ adapter, enabling you to utilize a wide range of lenses with this mirrorless camera.
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๐ Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Nikon Z8 has garnered high praise for its notable improvements over previous models, particularly for its performance in low light, silent operation, great resolution, and advanced autofocus capabilities. Reviewers highlight the comfortable feel in the hand, resembling a more traditional Nikon body, while appreciating the step forward in mirrorless technology with features such as the shutterless design, high frame rates for photography, and compelling video specs including 8K recording capabilities. Despite its heft and a costly price tag, the Z8 is celebrated for striking a fine balance between high-end functionality and usability.
Pros
- ๐ธ Excellent low light performance and great resolution
- ๐คซ Silent operation ideal for performances or events
- ๐ Advanced autofocus system, significantly improved from earlier models
- ๐ Comfortable grip and ergonomic design reminiscent of traditional Nikon DSLRs
- ๐ฅ Versatile video capabilities with up to 8K recording
- ๐ High frame rates for capturing fast action
- ๐ง Customizable options and user-friendly interface
Cons
- โ๏ธ Heavier than some competitors, which might be an issue for prolonged use
- ๐ฒ High cost, making it a significant investment
- ๐ Some users may not like the loss of certain physical buttons and dials
- ๐ Compatibility issues with some third-party batteries
Should I Buy It?
If youโre looking for a top-tier mirrorless camera that blends traditional Nikon ergonomics with the latest in digital photography technology, the Nikon Z8 warrants strong consideration. Ideal for professionals or serious enthusiasts, its performance in image quality, autofocus, and video capabilities make it a compelling upgrade, especially for those already invested in the Nikon ecosystem. However, its weight and price might give pause to casual photographers or those on a tighter budget.
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Excellent camera on paper but in reality, it's more marketing than anything else on many aspects! The video image quality is superb but that doesn't make it a video camera but more a very good camera! So yes, the technical sheet makes you dream, 8k60 nraw, pro res raw, 4k oversampled, 4k120 without crop, almost zero rolling shutter, very good in low light and robust body but in reality and me who was looking for a camera for video mainly, I turned to Nikon, after having moved from Sony and Lumix but what a mistake! in my opinion and according to what I'm obviously looking for, Nikon is an excellent brand but they are years behind Lumix for video, autofocus on a gimbal with fast rear movements, are a disaster even with a native lens and specific settings, the Z8's autofocus is far behind Lumix S5IIX in video, except in low light, the body is made of plastic so it heats up a lot! I tried several types of cf express but where I am it's hot it's impossible to film a video shoot outdoors! In short Lumix's strong point is to make their cameras compatible with SSDs but Nikon will not do it because they will not be able to do it on their range above Z9, in any case for me it's a first on Nikon and the last time, paying 4000usd for a video camera, which limits you in your actions, it's not worth it. Bad AF video, overheating, cf express too expensive, N-log to rec709 weak compared to v-log and s-log3, believe me stay away from Nikon cameras for the moment!, I'll come back one day maybe but not now. UPDATE> Ok, I'm coming back to the z8's autofocus, I almost sold it and I still decided to buy the 50mm 1.4 z, a latest-gen native lens, to see how the AF works and I have to say that in video, it's now very, very good! it manages to surpass my s5IIX in autofocus, after some research, I saw a lot of possibilities to improve the camera that heats up, like a Zitay SSD to the express cf or Exascend pro or element pro cards for example with lower voltage 1.25v at 400mb/s, so this card should be the best for this camera, I'll get back to you on that soon but in practice in h265 or Nraw 4k 30p, you can film for more than 2 hours without the camera emitting a signal which is a pretty good sign! I also improved the Nlog to the rec709 on Davinci resolve because the one given by Nikon was bad! with just a few options on the software and the use of RED luts, it becomes very very good. in short, with patience... so I change my rating, only morons don't change their opinion.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024 by Laura
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I've been a Nikon user for decades and come from the D850. The D850 is a great camera but the weight and clunk the mirror makes make it a problem at times. The Z8 solves those issues. It is also very nice that I can use all my D850 batteries. I got the Z 14-24mm f2.8 which is amazing. I will now refi my house and sell my fist born to get other Z lenses. I upgraded the software to version 2.0 which went smoothly. I set about configuring the camera to the way I shoot. The options for setting the way the shutter, viewfinder mode, histogram display and monitor interact are quite complex. I called Nikon when I got stuck. They have live help which I appreciate. They told me about the viewfinder mode button which I did not know existed. Beyond that they could not answer my questions and said that they would get back to me. They never did. So I went and did a flowchart of how all the factors noted above modify the camera's behavior. It took me about five hours of hard work but I got it all figured out. Hint: it all starts with setting playback menu > picture review on. Now, the photo I just took appears in the viewfinder which is great because on a sunny day, the monitor is hard to see. I can also press the ok button and see a histogram. Its hard to imagine that the Z8 could not be set up to satisfy even the most demanding user. The "user's manual" the camera comes with is a joke. It's tiny and contains only the barest information. You will need to go online for the real manual. There is a problem here. In many places, the manual refers to a "G Button" followed by "A" and "U". There is no such thing. It means nothing. I called and they told me (after a lot of "checking") that it was a "typo." Seems to me that a $4K complex camera from a big manufacturer could put more effort into the manual. I love the camera. It's a big step up from a DSLR.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024 by Leon Kunstenaar
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Long time Nikon shooter and they really out did themselves with this camera. Amazing, light weight and powerful. So much to relearn even after shooting for 30+ years. The options it offers from focus stacking, the quality of the image to the new lens speed and clarity, topped off by the 8k video or the 4k 120 options in Nlog or regular video shooting mode. This camera is worth every penny IMHO. If you have the $$$$ and are on the fence, believe me you will be so happy you got it. I have only had it a month or so and I am over the moon and soon I will be taking pictures of it. :D
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024 by Claude
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Best Camera I have ever owned. Moving from a D850. Incredible for bird, wildlife and sports photography. The new 50mm lens is mind blowing. All my old lenses work great with the adapter.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2026 by Farhan Khursheed
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I have been a long time shooter of the Nikon brand. I have been using their cameras since the old Nikon film SLR cameras. With the move to mirrorless, the first two generations left a lot to be desired. My Z5, and Z6 offered a nice experience but you really had to know your camera in order to deal with itโs less than perfect auto focusing issues. Trying to nail focus with those cameras had become an art form that had to be perfected. Then they released the $5500, beast of a camera, Z9. This camera gave us a taste of just how good a nikon with reliable auto focus and premium features could be. The problem with the Z9 was that the larger body and the much more expensive $5500 price tag did not appeal to most of us. I tested the Z9 out after preordering it and was not a fan of the full body size and weight so i cancelled the preorder and decided to wait for something great. Two and a half years later, they finally gave me what i wanted, the Z8. It had all the features and proven autofocus of the Z9 with a much more attractive price tag and stuffed it in a body that felt more like a D850 than the previous Z6-Z7II bodies. Finally i got a camera that was worthy of the Nikon name. The Z8 feels great in the hand and just looks how a professional camera should. Itโs 45mp sensor gives you a ton of resolution for those that like to crop in or edit with full detail in post. The BSI CMOS sensor is stacked and renders a beautiful full frame image with colors that are synonymous to the Nikon brand. The images that come out of this camera are some of my favorites amongst all camera manufacturers. I shoot with Fujifilm, Sony and Canon, so i have a lot of experience and reference points with these brands. The shutterless design seemed like a gimmick that i did not think i was going to like when it was announced on the Z9. After doing a couple of shoots, it has really grown on me and now i see a lot of benefit in it. You can adjust the volume level of the artificial shutter sound. This is perfect for events where silence is important and the sound of a full frame shutter slapping could create an annoyance. There is a sensor shield that you can turn on to close when the camera is powered off. That allows you to change lenses in the field without the concerns of dust, dirt and droplets making its way onto your sensor. The Z8 boasts a good collection of frame rates for photography. Being able to shoot at 20 fps at full resolution and RAW is more than i will ever need. But there is a whopping 120 fps mode as well as 30 fps and 60 fps in JPEG only for those who really want to pinpoint the perfect moment of motion and do not need the flexibility of a RAW file. These frame rates are amazing and will definitely be something for me to play around with in the future. Unlike the Z9 the Z8 only has one Cfexpress type b card slot instead of the dual cfe slots. Instead it has an SD UHSII card slot as the second slot. For what i shoot, this is more than sufficient and works out well as i have a ton of SD cards just waiting to be used. The Cfexpress type B card has blistering fast writing speeds and is the best media on the market IMO. The Z8 has all the video specs of the Z9 but at a compromise. The smaller body does not handle heat as well and therefore will not give you the same record times as the Z9. The battery of the Z8 will also play a factor in these record times. 4K frames range from 24fps all the way to 120fps for amazing slow motion video. The Z8 also adopts the Z9โs ability to record in 8K. This future proofs your camera. I have recorded in 8K a handful of times just so that i could have the flexibility to zoom in and out of a shot and still be able to maintain a 4K image quality. Then i can render the entire file at 4K. Nikon made a bold statement when they created the Z8. They are no longer holding back when it comes to the features and performance of their newer released cameras. Itโs a great time to be a Nikon shooter.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023 by Visionz
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Awesome product but AMAZON DELIVERY SUCKS
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026 by Courtney M.
Set: Body Only
Just amazing! Bought for my son before he left for Kenya again, an upgrade from his Nikon D5300 (which takes beautiful photos). No real photo quality difference from Z 9. The Z 8 is for photo taking where the Z 9 is more of a video platform on top of photo. You will need at least 4 batteries to work a day of shooting as these newest models are power HUNGRY! Make sure you carry along your portable charger to keep your batteries charging as you chug along your day (solar panel, cigarette lighter charger, car port charger, power bank) otherwise you will run out of power! Never mind buying Nikon batteries (super high priced). There are multiple aftermarket rechargeable batteries coming out of China that are just as good. Believe it or not, Nikon is made in China now so youโre getting some Chinese battery manufacturer, or Thailand, or Vietnam manufacturer slapping a Nikon label on anyway. Not made in Japan any longer. But, hands down, this camera is truly advanced, very pricey, but worth it. With an adapter, all your old Nikon fitting lenses will fit perfectly and easily on your new Z 8. Buy sooner than latter because the prices just keep going up with all the tariffs and wars.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026 by Joseph Yandow
Set: Body Only
I was sent a camera that had been opened, handled, used and returned. I ordered this to be here for a trip. Not at all happy. Check your orders to make sure you are not getting used products sent to you too.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by SHOOTERNTX