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2025-10-31T04:34:59
I finally switched from my D850 and I am so glad I did. They're capability of this Z8 is astounding. It is superior in every way. Nikon has created a winner.
STEVE R.
2025-10-24T14:58:43
Still learning new things about my Z8, but already have over 15000 pictures on it.
BARRY B.
2025-09-28T14:45:03
Came from the Nikon D750 and I love the new Z8!!
Shelley S.
2025-09-19T08:40:40
10/10 Love the bundle of extra battery and memory card! Works flawless.
SAL-129295 M.
2025-09-04T06:23:21
Beautiful camera and the accessories were a huge bonus. The z8 tracking a huge step up and exactly what I needed to improve my sports photography. Adorama customer service was extremely helpful and shipped quick.
Kelsey B.
2025-07-17T19:13:43
I really like the speed of the auto focus for my bird photography and facial recognition on people even a long distance away! I like the higher megapixels so that I can crop or pixel peak even up to 400%! Feels great in the hand, even tho a little heavier than my z6's. I should've just bought the Z8 instead of the Z6's esp. since I do a lot of bird photography.
BRAD T.
2025-06-23T12:41:22
Love my new Z8. Same great sensor as the Z9 but lighter and able to use the batteries from my D series cameras?as well as the pile of SD cards that I have.
DAVID F.
2025-05-10T09:15:38
After market Battery works find. 5 charges so far. So I save my Nikon ones at 80%. I have some little used 20 year old Nikon batteries which I keep in the cameras still rated as new. Using the flash as a slave with my 40 year old sensors although there is no swivel . Better idea is it lets the model know I am shooting with out effecting the photo due to the long distance. A pre flash is get ready with out any waving to bother others.
John T.
2025-04-18T10:15:34
The products speak for themselves, all excellent. Adorama has been great to deal with, orders are easy to place and are filled quickly. They put together good bundles. The z8 has been everything I expected. Excellent ergonomics and features, beautiful camera.
RICHARD D.
2025-04-17T09:18:44
Loving my new camera! If you're thinking about it? get it!!!
SUNNI B.
2025-04-06T05:52:40
Best camera I've ever had! To learn how to use it and to put in practice everything, is so easy!
MISAEL P.
2025-04-02T08:29:53
Great service. Outstanding product!
HECTOR M.
2025-04-01T05:19:19
Love this camera. I went from a D500 to the Z8. The difference in quality and range is amazing, night and day. Not heavy, smooth transition if you are coming from another Nikon camera. Great in low light and excellent if you're using it for wildlife and night photography. I highly recommend this camera.
ADAM P.
2025-03-26T08:12:49
My favorite Nikon yet! What a machine, it offers great flexibility at a great price for what it can do. This is the camera that got me excited about Nikon again and I bought it as soon as it came out. As a hybrid shooter this has opened new possibilities to my work, from shooting 8k to advanced zoom and internal recording at various formats this is the camera that will take you to the next place. Big enough to feel great in your hands while also having controls and the ability to customize them at your liking. I now made this into my A cam and my z6iii into my B cam. I also love the fact that it has a sensor curtain, when going to remote locations where the elements can get into you sensor this is crucial! I got a chance to travel to Antartica in 2021 with my z7 and z6 and got my sensors dirty... huge bummer to see so many great pictures ruined because of debris and no good way to do a proper cleaning. Lesson learned and I feature alone would have prevented that problem.
SERGIO G.
2025-03-15T10:36:06
This is a major upgrade from any other camera the pictuers are amazing. cant add pictures sadly but i have soem great shots
Michelle K.
2024-12-10T12:31:50
Best camera yet for my Bird Photography due to the auto focus system. Many more keepers over my Nikon D850 and D500. Tracking technology is magic. Battery has a shorter life however I just carry an extra battery...no problem.
STAN K.
2024-08-22T15:16:42
I loved the first Z8 that I bought a 2nd one for my business. The quality of pictures and videos from this are amazing. Came from Z6 and Z6ii, which were good, but wow the Z8 is phenomenal!
William K.
2024-07-09T15:35:22
There is nothing wrong with the product, but the packaging of the product is terrible
SHUZHEN C.
2024-06-06T08:31:11
Awesome camera! Incredible subject tracking compared to the D500.
Leonard A.
2024-05-16T05:53:20
Great product. Good service
SHABBIR K.
2024-04-23T15:48:21
I really like this camera and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a professional level camera. Good weight and good ergonomics. It is a little bit bigger than my Z7ii, but that is not an issue at all.
TOM K.
2024-04-03T16:16:08
I have had the Z9 for awhile now. The camera is amazing. But the large size does sometime get in the way. I spend a lot of time on a kayak with my camera in a deck bag. The Z9 seems to be a smaller size. Auto focus is fantastic And much smaller size I see nothing except positive things with the Z*
Gary R.

2024-04-02T03:12:36
Absolutely incredible!!! Will be selling my D5500 system, but keeping my D750 as a second camera . I have been a professional in the past and have been shooting for 60 yrs. - this camera changes every thing.
Bobsaf

2024-03-26T05:19:12
It is the best Nikon I owned so far.
Pramod M.

2024-03-26T05:05:53
Magnificent, wonderful and well-equipped is just a few of the things I can say about this camera. Since moving over to the Z-system from Sony I have found that the autofocus and ISO have been years beyond Sony. This camera does not disappoint, and the FPS (frames per second) is a definite upgrade from Sony.
Ronald

2024-03-25T08:55:47
Wow! This is a great camera with lots and lots of features. I'm learning more about it every day.
Pete D.

2024-03-25T05:03:59
Coming from a z7ii the z8 is phenomenal. While the z7 ii is no slouch the Z8 is faster to autofocus and can af in lower light which is amazing as the z7ii did a fantastic job. The image quality is virtually the same. For static images the z7ii and z8 are neck and neck. Add pixel shift shooting and all I can say is Wow!! For fast moving action and for when you must get that shot then the z8 is great. Still learning its features. For those concerned I'm keeping the Z7ii, not as backup but to supplement the z8
Brooklyn

2024-03-24T13:19:24
Nikon has again knocked it out of the park. The true successor to the D850. It's bigger and heavier than the Z7 but much more capable and easier to use coming from the D850. I love the button arrangement on the top left, the lighted buttons, and the sensor shield. Having a LCD screen that can flip out both horizontally and vertically is a big improvement.
Patrick C.

2024-03-24T12:56:02
I upgraded to the Z8 from my D700! Wow, sooo much more capability than I expected! I'm still very much in the exploratory/learning phase and I'm excited to explore all of the nuances and capabilities. The few photos I've shot have been exceptional! Looking forward to shooting much more this summer.
JIM E.
2024-03-23T01:04:59
A great camera, I got used to the parameters quickly, this camera deserves the best place among other brands and among Nikon, for its price, it has no similar cameras
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Black
1x Hot Shoe
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
EXPEED 7
23.9 x 35.9mm
Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
FX-format:
(L) 8,256 x 5,504
(M) 6,192 x 4,128
(S) 4,128 x 2,752
DX-format:
(L) 5,392 x 3,592
(M) 4,032 x 2,688
(S) 2,704 x 1,792
1:1 (24 x 24):
(L) 5,504 x 5,504
(M) 4,128 x 4,128
(S) 2,752 x 2,752
16:9 (36 x 20):
(L) 8,256 x 4,640
(M) 6,192 x 3,480
(S) 4,128 x 2,320
DCF 2.0
Exif 2.32
MPEG-A
MIAF
-3 to +17 EV
Luminosity locked at detected value
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
Add
Average
Lighten
Darken
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra high 2
Extra high 1
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Yes
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
-7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view Detection range (ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F using single servo AF (AF-S)
Pinpoint
Single-Point
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Wide-area AF (L-people)
Wide-area AF (L-animals)
Auto-area AF
Auto-area AF (people)
Auto-area AF (animals)
Dynamic-area (S)
Dynamic-area (M)
Dynamic-area (L)
3D-tracking
Subject-tracking AF
Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only
3D-tracking available in video mode only
Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only
Wide-area AF (C1)
Wide-area AF (C2)
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
2 hours 5 minutes
MOV
MP4
NEV
N-RAW (12 bit)
Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit)
Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Linear PCM
AAC
Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p (RAW Video)
8K UHD 7,680 x 4,320 / 30p (progressive)
8K UHD 7,680 x 4,320 /25p/24p
4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600
Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit
Can be selected from:
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Yes
When using memory card in Z 8 and NOT using external recorder
N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to "memory card"
When NOT using memory card in Z 8 and using external recorder
N-Log or HLG video are recorded to "external recorder via HDMI-output"
When using both memory card in Z 8 and external recorder
N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both "memory card" and "external recorder via HDMI-output"
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
2412-2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
2412-2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency: 2412-2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
SnapBridge
Nikon Z
Actual: 52.37 Megapixel
Effective: 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504)
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
No
Stills & Video
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Seconds 0 to 900 Seconds in Manual Mode
Bulb Mode
Native: 64 to 25,600 (32 to 102,400 Extended)
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Yes
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
JPEG, Raw
14-Bit
ProRes RAW HQ 12-Bit
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps
Raw 12-Bit
8256 x 4644 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1390 to 5780 Mb/s]
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [600 to 2960 Mb/s]
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [730 to 3840 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 100/120 fps [1260 to 3020 Mb/s]
H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 50 Mb/s]
H.
Slow-Motion Only
No
No
Stereo
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
1x HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x USB-C Input
1x Nikon 10-Pin Remote Input
1x USB-C Data Output
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
GPS
3.2"
2,100,000 Dot
4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Electronic (OLED)
0.5"
3,690,000 Dot
23 mm
1
Approx. 0.8x
-4 to +3
No
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
1/200 Second
iTTL
Shoe Mount
Required, Included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
2
5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3" / 144 x 118.5 x 83mm
Approx. 32.1 oz (910g)
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The Gear Evolves and the Learning Never Stops
By Richard G.
Transitioned from the D850 to Z8, thought I would keep the 850 for a backup but after two weeks with the Z8 the 850 was not an option...it's like getting a new guitar that is amazing to play and all the other guitars are now just taking up space...the hardest adjustment to a mirrorless camera for me was not being able to compose a shot without turning on the camera...the battery life was a concern until talking to another pro who said he just turns off the camera between setups or as he cha...
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By Gary R.
I have had the Z9 for awhile now. The camera is amazing. But the large size does sometime get in the way. I spend a lot of time on a kayak with my camera in a deck bag. The Z9 seems to be a smaller size. Auto focus is fantastic And much smaller size I see nothing except positive things with the Z*
Why settle for less when you can have the ultimate hybrid camera that seamlessly blends powerful performance with a professional build The Z8 Mirrorless Camera is a compact, lightweight device that is a dream come true for both video and still photography enthusiasts. This camera is a true successor to the D850 and a compact follow-up to the Z9, boasting a size that is 30% smaller than the Z9 and 15% smaller than the D850.
The Z8 Mirrorless Camera is packed with Z9 flagship technology, offering captivating 45.7MP stills with beautiful colors. It stands unrivaled with its in-camera 8K UHD video capabilities, and its fast burst speeds of up to 120 fps for stills make it a powerhouse for capturing high-quality images.
The camera features our most advanced image processing engine and an all-electronic shutter with the world's least rolling shutter distortion. Its intelligent autofocus with subject detection is developed from deep learning, and the advanced Real-Live Viewfinder offers zero blackout.
For video enthusiasts, the Z8 Mirrorless Camera offers internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p video, with 12-bit N-RAW up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p. It also supports 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ up to 4K/60p, making it a professional go-to for its flexibility, consistency, and practicality when editing footage taken by different types of cameras all using this codec.
The Z8 Mirrorless Camera is agile, modular, compact, and lightweight, allowing you to hold the camera more comfortably and move around more smoothly. It is compatible with professional XLR microphones using Tascam's digital adapter CA-XLR2d-AN (sold separately), and it can capture 24-bit linear PCM sound right to the memory card alongside your footage.
This camera is a dream for photography, offering 45.7MP stills that are more flexible than ever. It supports RAW 14-bit, High Efficiency RAW 14-bit, HEIF 10-bit, and JPEG 8-bit, allowing you to capture the full dynamic range, color, and image information captured by the Z8's exceptional 45.7MP full-frame sensor.
The Z8 Mirrorless Camera also features Nikon's most advanced autofocus system, a sophisticated AF algorithm developed using deep learning technology. It performs in extreme low light, focusing all the way down to -9.0 EV, and combines subject detection and 3D tracking to follow the fastest, most erratic subjects.
The Z8 Mirrorless Camera is backed by a brilliant lens system, including ultra-wide-angle, exotic primes, f/2.8 zooms, super telephoto, macro, and compact lenses. It also supports the use of DSLR lenses with no loss of image quality when you attach the FTZ II Mount Adapter (sold separately).
With its pro build and operation, fast, convenient connectivity, and pro workflow, the Z8 Mirrorless Camera is the ultimate tool for professional photographers and videographers. It offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, two USB Type C Ports, a Network Menu, and 1000BASE-T Wired-LAN. It also supports SnapBridge, NX MobileAir, NX Field, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility for expanded connectivity.
Choose the Z8 Mirrorless Camera for its high-quality, advanced, innovative, sophisticated, and professional features. Whether you're capturing wildlife, landscapes, closeups, or videos, this camera is designed to surpass your expectations and deliver exceptional results.
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