Nikon Z8
{{Short description|Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera}}
{{Infobox camera
|image = Nikon Z 8 27 may 2023c.jpg
|image_size = 150px
|camera_name = Nikon Z8
|focus=Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode)
Predictive focus tracking
Manual focus
|maker=Nikon
|type=Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
|sensor_type=Stacked back-illuminated CMOS sensor
|sensor_maker = Sony
|sensor_size=Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Nikon FX format
|recording_medium=XQD card/CFexpress Type-B and SD card
|res=8,256 x 5,504 (45.4 megapixels)
|lens_mount=Nikon Z-mount
|mmode=Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
Highlight-weighted metering
|lens=
|exposure=TTL metering using camera image sensor
|flash=No built-in flash
|fsynch=1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync)
|cont=20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand)
|frame_rate=Up to 120 fps in 11 MP continuous (C120), up to 60 fps in 19MP continuous (C60), up to 30 fps at full-resolution with JPEG output (C30), up to 20 fps with RAW output
|shutter=Electronic shutter
|shutter_speeds=900s – 1/32000s
|iproc=Expeed 7
|f-numbers=
|shutterRange=
|metering=TTL metering using camera image sensor
Highlight-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
|emode=Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
|alt=
|prores=
|fmode=
|viewfinder=Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50 mm lens, 3000 nits brightness
|speedRange=Native range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400)
|flbkt=
|fcbkt=
|WB=Auto (keep white, keep warm colors, keep overall atmosphere), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual (up to 6 values)
|wbbkt=
|brightness=
|imsize=
|throwdis=
|rearLCD=3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
|storage=
|farea=493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage
|battery=EN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries)
USB-PD rechargeable
|weight=910g (with battery)
|dimensions={{Convert|144|*|118.5|*|83|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|interface_AVout=Dual USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1 Type-A, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack
|interface_Data=IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
|vidrecord=8.3K up to 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW,
8K up to 30 fps with N-log,
4.1K up to 60 fps in 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ,
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps
|body_comp-feats=In-Body Image Stabilization
|made_in= Thailand
|footnotes=
|price=JPY 599,500 (body only)
USD 3,999.95
|date={{Start date and age|2023|5|26|df=yes|br=yes}}
|predecessor=Nikon D850
}}
The Nikon Z8 is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on May 10, 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0510_mirrorless_01.html|title=Nikon releases the Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera|date=2023-05-10|access-date=2023-05-12|publisher=Nikon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511042322/https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0510_mirrorless_01.html |archive-date=2023-05-11 }} It is the tenth Z-mount camera body and the seventh full-frame Z-mount body.
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z8-initial-review#II|title=Nikon Z8 initial review|access-date=2023-05-12|publisher=Digital Photography Review}} Aircraft (civilian and military) were added to the subject detection autofocus.
The camera utilizes an electronic shutter with speeds up to 1/32000 sec and includes 5-axis in-body image stabilization.{{Cite web |title=Nikon Z8 - Full Specifications - TrendyTechDev |url=https://trendytechdev.com/product/nikon-z8-full-specifications/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |language=en-US}}
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 (automatic triggering by motion, distance and subject detection), Pixel Shift (to create images up to 180 MP, NX Studio required for merging) and subject-detection for birds.
Update history
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| Version
! Release date ! Notes | ||
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| 1.0 | 2023-05-26 | * Initial firmware version |
| 1.01 | 2023-08-23 | * Changed high temperature warning thresholds
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| 2.0 | 2024-02-06 | * Added pixel shift feature
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| 2.01 | 2024-04-23 | * Fixed a green color cast appearing in some pictures
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| 2.10 | 2025-02-26{{Cite web |url=https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/550.html |title=Z 8 Firmware 2.10 |date=2025-02-26 |accessdate=2025-02-28 |website=Nikon |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/5077765862/nikon-brings-pro-video-features-to-z6iii-z8-with-latest-firmware-update |title=Nikon brings pro video features to the Z6III and Z8 with its latest firmware update |date=2025-03-01 |accessdate=2025-03-01 |website=dpreview.com |first=Abby |last=Ferguson}} | * Added shutter angle mode instead of using shutter speeds
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Gallery
File:Nikon Z8 (52956802197).jpg
File:Nikon Z 8 27 may 2023a.jpg
File:Nikon Z 8 27 may 2023b.jpg
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Awards
The camera was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2024 in category Best Full Frame Professional Camera, the EISA Camera of the Year 2023-2024 award and the iF Design Award 2024.
References
External links
{{commonscat|Nikon Z 8}}
- {{officialsite|https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-8.html}}
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