Nikon Z8


The Nikon Z8 is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on May 10, 2023. It is the tenth Z-mount camera body and the seventh full-frame Z-mount body.
When launched, Nikon used a marketing slogan: “READY. ACTION.”

Lenses

The Z8 uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras.
Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ and FTZ II mount adapters.

Features

The Z8 has the same 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor as the Z9, with identical autofocus and video capabilities to the Z9, but in an around 30% smaller body, comparable to that of the D850, but approximately 100 grams lighter. The Z8's 493 point autofocus system is highly effective in recognizing and focusing on a variety of subjects, including faces, animals, birds, vehicles, and moving objects, such as aircraft. The eye-detection AF ensures sharp focus on human eyes, which is particularly beneficial for portrait photography. The autofocus is a hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist.
The camera utilizes an electronic shutter with speeds up to 1/32000 sec and includes 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
The battery is the same EN-EL15 series used in the Z5/6/7 and various DSLRs; the much larger EN-EL18 batteries for the Z9 and D4/5/6 DSLRs cannot be used. HEIF was added as a recording format. The magnesium alloy and a new material developed by Teijin give it the same dust and water resistance as the D850. Firmware version 2.0 introduced Auto Capture, Pixel Shift and subject-detection for birds.

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Awards

The Z8 was awarded with:
  • the TIPA World Awards 2024 in category Best Full Frame Professional Camera
  • the EISA Camera of the Year 2023-2024 award
  • the iF Design Award 2024.