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Nikon Z 8

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Key Features

Description

The Nikon Z 8 stands as the definitive hybrid mirrorless camera, engineered to excel across the most demanding professional still photography and cinematic video production environments. Combining the flagship capabilities of its predecessors into a remarkably compact and lightweight body, the Nikon Z 8 offers creators unparalleled versatility, performance, and reliability. This camera is a true workhorse, empowering professionals to capture stunning visuals without compromise, whether on location, in the studio, or documenting fast-paced action.

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Unlock cinematic brilliance with the Nikon Z 8's formidable video capabilities. Professionals can record breathtaking 12-bit 8K/60p RAW and 4K/120p RAW internally, along with 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ, ensuring maximum flexibility in post-production. The ability to capture such high-resolution, high-bit-depth footage directly to dual CFexpress Type B or SD UHS-II cards streamlines workflows, eliminating the need for external recorders for many projects and delivering broadcast-ready quality straight from the camera.

For still photographers, the Nikon Z 8 features a high-resolution 45.7MP FX-format stacked CMOS sensor, delivering exceptional image quality, dynamic range, and low-light performance (ISO 64-25600). Its advanced electronic shutter provides silent, vibration-free operation at speeds up to 1/32000 sec, coupled with astonishing burst rates of up to 120 frames per second and a blackout-free viewfinder. Precision is further guaranteed by a sophisticated autofocus system powered by deep learning, offering unparalleled subject detection and tracking for people, animals, and vehicles, ensuring critical sharpness in every shot.

Designed for the rigors of professional use, the Nikon Z 8 boasts a robust build while maintaining a highly portable 32.1 oz (910 g) weight. Its ergonomically refined body integrates a versatile 3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD, providing flexible viewing angles for diverse shooting situations. Equipped with dual card slots (CFexpress Type B/XQD and SD UHS-II) and smart connectivity options, the Nikon Z 8 ensures secure storage and seamless integration into professional workflows, making it the indispensable tool for discerning visual storytellers.

Key Features
  • Up to 120 fps burst shooting with blackout-free EVF
  • Compact, lightweight design (910g) with tilting touch LCD
Specifications

General

Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Sensor

Effective Pixels 45.7 million
Size 23.9 mm x 35.9 mm
Iso Range ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available, Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Type Lens Mount
Total Pixels 52.37 million
Anti Dust System Yes

Storage

Slot Types SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards, CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
File Formats JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression, HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats

Display

Size 3.2 in. diagonal
Type Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Articulating Battery / Batteries

Physical

Dimensions 5.7 in.144 mm x 4.7 in.118.5 mm x 3.3 in.83 mm
Weight 32.1 oz. (910 g)

Lens

Mount Nikon Z mount
Nd Filter Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)

Viewfinder

Magnification Approx.0.8 x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Type Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
Eye Point Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter

Speed Range 1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time
Flash Sync Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported

Shooting

Continuous Speed Continuous L: 1-10 fps, Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps), High-speed frame capture: (C 30) Approx. 30 fps), High-speed frame capture (C 120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Custom Modes Yes
Playback Functions Single frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer, High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture

Video

Recording Modes 8 K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30 p (progressive), 8 K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25 p/24 p, 4 K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120 p/100 p/60 p 50 p/30 p/25 p/24 p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120 p/100 p/60 p/50 p/30 p/25 p/24 p, Actual frame rates for 120 p, 100 p, 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively

Power

Battery Type One EN-EL 15 c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN‑EL 15 b and EN‑EL 15 a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL 15 c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL 15 c. EH‑7 P charging AC adapters and EH‑8 P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL 15 c and EN‑EL 15 b batteries only.

Accessory

Compatibility Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Exposure

Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor

Other

Nikon url slug z-8
Image dust off reference data Dust-Off Reference Photo
Approx 100 horizontal 100 vertical Viewfinder Magnification
Silent shooting Yes
Exposure Metering System
What's in the Box
  • UC-E24 USB Cable
  • MH-25a Battery Charger
  • EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
  • AN-DC26 Mirrorless Camera Strap
  • HDMI and USB Cable Clip
Documentation & Downloads

Specifications
  • Weight
    2.01 lb

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$3,399.95