Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera

Updated: May 19, 2023 Launched in May 2023 , Nikon Z8 is a 46.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

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  Zero Blackout Viewfinder, Stacked Type Sensor, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Anti-dust Shutter during Lens Change, Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps Video Recording, No crop on 4K Videos,...

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  No Mechanical Shutter, Low Battery Life: 330 shots, Heavy Body: 910g

While there are photographers who like a dual-gripped camera, plenty prefer the smaller size and lower weight of a single-gripped camera with the option to add an upright grip if needed.

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  Smaller & lighter body than Nikon Z9, Advanced AF system with subject detection, Weatherproof build

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  No mechanical shutter, Shorter battery life than Nikon Z9

Here are four other great options that photographers will enjoy. These lenses are all larger and have a faster aperture than our choice. But for some photographers, these might be the best lens for the Nikon z8 because of image quality, balance, or affordability.

There is no way to sugarcoat this. The Nikon Z 8 is essentially a condensed version of its cousin, the Z 9 , the Japanese imaging giant's flagship full-frame interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera. But this is not a bad thing.

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  Excellent still images, Great video quality, Superb build and handling, Intuitive controls, Responsive performance, Big and bright EVF

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  Expensive, Battery life can be better, Subject tracking AF feels slower than competitors

Nikon has heralded the Z8 as the natural successor to the Nikon D850 – a DSLR that’s proved hugely popular with enthusiast photographers since its launch in 2017 – and it’s a fitting accolade. The Z8 is the Nikon camera that makes the most sense for most serious photographers.

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  Same cutting-edge stacked sensor as Z9, Body design makes more sense than Z9 for most people, Excellent video features

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  Limited battery life, Lower-resolution EVF than rivals, In-body image stabilization is only okay

Initial summary - extremely good camera - but battery capacity less than ideal for 1 minute between shots.

The Nikon Z8 got everything a photography enthusiast will want in a camera. It's size and weight are perfect for travel letting you bring a Pro L Camera to all your trips.

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  8k video, 120fps photo, 47mpx, camera size and weight

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  I can't think of one

I'd been frustrated with the z7ii autofocus performance for months (my own fault, the camera wasn't designed for what I wanted to use it for, but 7ii is better than 6ii, right?!) Well, what a revelation the z8 is.

Very good camera well done Nikon , it got all the features compared to other brands its just amazing

As my local retailer I’ve always tended to Castle Cameras, price is competitive and always receive great friendly service. This was no different.

The Z8 is very familiar to those of us who have been shooting with the Z9. In most regards it can be considered 95% the same. Sure no v.grip, no gps, no built in Ethernet port, split card types - one CF-express type B and one UHS II SD AND the smaller EN-EL15C battery rather than the EN-EL18 battery...

Really helped me get started with Z8