Used Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

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2025-07-17T19:13:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Much better than Z6ii!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

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

Rated 5 out of 5

charge batteries at 80% may be a good idea.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon z8 and Adorama

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply amazing!

Loving my new camera! If you're thinking about it? get it!!!

SUNNI B.

2025-04-06T05:52:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Best camera

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

Great service. Outstanding product!

HECTOR M.

2025-04-01T05:19:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't miss out on this camera

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Proper camera from Nikon!!

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Love it

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Bird Photography Camera on the market.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

You get a lot of value from this beast of a camera.

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!

BILL K.

2024-07-09T15:35:22

Rated 4 out of 5

The shipping box was very poor and the box was half opened

There is nothing wrong with the product, but the packaging of the product is terrible

SHUZHEN C.

2024-06-06T08:31:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome & Incredible!

Awesome camera! Incredible subject tracking compared to the D500.

Leonard A.

2024-05-16T05:53:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Good deal on monoligjt with Z8

Great product. Good service

SHABBIR K.

2024-04-23T15:48:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

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

Rated 5 out of 5

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

Rated 5 out of 5

WOW!!!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

It is the best Nikon I owned so far.

Pramod M.

2024-03-26T05:05:53

Rated 5 out of 5

A Hard Camera to Beat

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Latest addition to my collection of Nikon cameras

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome, simply awesome

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Scores a Home Run with the Z8

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional Camera? more than I had imagined!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

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

Maksym

2024-03-22T07:20:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Sooo Much to Learn!

I just upgraded my D700 to the Z8! So far I love it, but I have not had time to configure it properly YET! Sooo much to learn! I am very excited to learn all about it and getting out and shooting some awesome photos... I'll post another review after I get acquainted with it. Have a great day!

JIM E.

2024-03-22T07:13:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Z8

I switched from Canon mirrorless and can say that this camera has met or exceeded all my expectations. The was a slight learning curve for the focusing system but after a few days of shooting with the Z8 my photos are great.

Randy P.

2024-03-17T15:59:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Match made in heaven.

Coming from the d850 I loved so much, the z8 takes just a little getting used to and learning the new focusing system I had trouble using my sigma 60-600. I found myself manually focusing a lot! I did figure out what I was doing a little more every time But when my z180-600 came in! It was like heaven! I got amazing shots of birds coming straight at me which I could never do very well with my other cameras?. I love the combo! And the camera has so much more to offer which I'm learning everyday.

Felipe’s c.

2024-03-17T07:11:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon rules!

The Nikon Z8 is a stunning replacement for my D850--considered to be the best DSLR ever. The Z8 is a smaller, lighter camera that has a comprehensive list of improvements over any of the previous Nikon cameras I have owned. Other than a change in the memory cards it uses and the removal of the battery grip, the Z8 is a smaller Z9. Autofocus is just amazing, especially with firmware 2.0 installed. Live view is vastly improved over my D850, too. I could go on and on, but the combination of the Z8 and the Nikkor Z 24-120 f4 S lens helps me make sharper, more detailed photos and videos that still have that Nikon color rendition. Be prepared, though; the original EN-EL15 battery isn't compatible; only the EN-EL15a, EN-EL15b and the current EN-EL15c batteries will power the Z8.

Michael P.

2024-03-15T20:10:12

Rated 5 out of 5

A brilliant camera to advance the skills of any photographer

I've owned the Z50, Z6, Z7, Z7II and I still have a ZFc. I've just purchased the Z8 and I'm very pleased with it's quality, speed and effortless ability to take photos and video. It brings out the best in my Nikon lenses and the broad ISO range and excellent VR allow me to handhold the camera at very slow shutter speeds. There's one thing I miss from my other cameras, and that is the dedicated lever to adjust the Modes during operation. I do like the return of the AF button on the front left of the camera - something I've missed since my D850 days. This camera is so capable and technically advanced, it can take the skill set of almost any photographer and make it better.

Greg J.

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Nikon Z8 Specifications

Type
  • Type

    Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon Z mount

Image Sensor

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  • Effective Pixels

    45.7 million

  • Sensor Size

    23.9 x 35.9mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    FX

  • Image Sensor Type

    Stacked CMOS sensor

  • Total Pixels

    52.37 million

  • Dust-Reduction System

    Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)

  • Image Area (pixels)

    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

File System

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  • File Format Still Images

    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

  • File Format Still Images (Contd.)

    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

  • Storage Media

    SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
    CFexpress (Type B)
    XQD Type Memory

  • File System

    DCF 2.0
    Exif 2.32
    MPEG-A
    MIAF

Viewfinder

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  • Viewfinder

    0.5" (1.27cm) approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage

    Approx. 100% horizontal
    100% vertical

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)

  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    23mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    -4 - +3 m-1

  • Eye Sensor

    Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter

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  • Shutter Type

    Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield

  • Shutter Speed

    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, X200

  • Flash Sync Speed

    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

Exposure

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  • Exposure Metering System

    TTL metering using camera image sensor

  • Metering Range

    -3 to +17 EV

  • Exposure Compensation

    -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

  • Exposure Lock

    Luminosity locked at detected value

  • Picture Control

    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

  • Multiple Exposure

    Add
    Average
    Lighten
    Darken

Sensitivity

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  • ISO Sensitivity

    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

  • Active D-Lighting

    Can be selected from:
    Auto
    Extra high 2
    Extra high 1
    Extra High
    High
    Normal
    Low
    Off

  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing

    Yes

Focus/Autofocus

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  • Autofocus System

    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

  • Detection Range

    -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)

  • Lens Servo

    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used

  • Focus Point

    493 (single-point AF)
    Number of focus points available in photo mode with single point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area

  • AF-Area Mode

    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

  • AF-Area Mode (Contd.)

    Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only
    Wide-area AF (C1)
    Wide-area AF (C2)

  • Focus Lock

    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector

  • Vibration Reduction

    5-axis image sensor shift

  • Built-in Flash

    No

  • Flash Control

    TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering

  • Flash Sync Modes

    Front-curtain sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Slow sync
    Off

  • Flash Compensation

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

  • Flash-ready Indicator

    Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output

  • Accessory Shoe

    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

    i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control

  • Flash Sync Terminal

    Yes

White Balance

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  • White Balance

    Auto (3 types)
    Choose color temperature (2,500 K-10,000 K)
    Cloudy
    Direct sunlight
    Flash
    Fluorescent (3 types)
    Incandescent
    Natural light auto
    Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning
    Shade

  • White Balance Bracketing

    Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL

  • Movie Metering

    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

  • Movie Maximum Recording Time

    2 hours 5 minutes

  • Movie File Format

    MOV
    MP4
    NEV

  • Movie Video Compression

    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)

  • Movie Audio Recording Format

    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)

  • Movie Frame size and frame rate

    FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p (RAW Video)

  • Movie

    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

  • Movie Audio

    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted

  • Movie ISO

    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

  • Movie Active D-Lighting

    Can be selected from:
    Extra High
    High
    Normal
    Low
    Off

  • Time Code

    Yes

  • Movie Log Gamma Output

    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"

  • Movie Log Gamma Output (Contd.)

    However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD
    For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p.

  • Movie e-VR

    Yes

  • Movie HDMI Output

    Yes

  • Movie Focus Peaking

    Yes

  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)

    Yes

  • Time-Lapse Movie

    Yes

  • AF for Movie

    Yes

Monitor

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  • Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Resolution

    2100 k dots

  • Monitor Type

    Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD

Playback

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  • Playback Functions

    Auto Image Rotation
    Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
    Highlights
    Histogram Display
    Location Data Display
    Photo Information
    Picture Rating
    Playback with Playback Zoom
    Playback Zoom Cropping
    Slide Shows
    Voice memo input and playback
    IPTC information embedding and display
    Filtered playback
    Skip to first shot in series
    Series playback
    Save consecutive frames
    Motion blend

  • Voice Memo Function

    Yes

Interface

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  • Interface

    Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
    Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
    Type A HDMI connector
    10 pin remote terminal: Built-in
    USB: Type C USB connectors
    USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1
    USB Power Delivery connector x1

  • Wi-Fi Functionality

    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)

  • Wi-Fi Functionality (Contd.)

    Operating frequency: 2412-2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
    Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
    U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5240 MHz, 5500 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
    Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5240 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz)

  • Wi-Fi Functionality (Contd..)

    Maximum output power (EIRP):
    2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm
    5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm
    5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm

  • Smart Device App Connectivity

    SnapBridge

  • Bluetooth

    Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
    Version 5.0
    Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402-2480 MHz
    Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402-2480 MHz
    Maximum output power (EIRP)
    Bluetooth: -4.1 dBm
    Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm

  • GPS

    Via the SnapBridge app

  • Battery / Batteries

    One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
    EN-EL15b and EN-EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN-EL15c.

  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    (Viewfinder only) selected for monitor mode with: selected for Energy saving (photo mode) in the setup menu: ON: Approx. 340 shots, OFF: Approx. 330 shots
    (Monitor only) selected for monitor mode with: selected forEnergy saving (photo mode) in the setup menu: ON: Approx. 370 shots, OFF: Approx. 340 shots
    Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 2280 shots

  • Battery Life (shots per charge) (Contd.)

    Movies: (Viewfinder only) selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes
    (Monitor only) selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes

  • AC Adapter

    EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately)
    EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
    EH-8P Charging AC adapter; requires UC-E25 USB cable (available separately)

  • Battery Charger

    MH-25A Battery Charger

  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Miscellaneous

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  • Operating Environment

    Temperature: +14 Degree F-104 Degree F (-10 Degree C-40 Degree C)
    Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

  • Tripod Socket

    1/4" (ISO 1222)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3" (144 x 118.5 x 83mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 32.1 oz (910g)

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About Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

FEATURED REVIEWS

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*

Firmware Upgrade 3.0 is here

- Further Evolution of Pixel-Shift Shooting:
Pixel-shift shooting can be used in combination with focus shift shooting or AE bracketing settings
-  Functions That Further Expand Imaging Possibilities:
adds support for Flexible Color Picture Control that allows users to easily craft their own unique looks using NX Studio
- Functions to Support Autofocus Control: equips the Z 8 with an in-camera focus limiter that restricts the camera focus to the selected range
- PLUS subject priority & detection areas in manual focus mode, focusing with max aperture in live view, 400% magnification option, slower release mode [CI5] option and more.....

The Nikon Z 8 Mirrorless Camera is equipped with the power of the Nikon Z 9 in a smaller, lightweight modular design. You’ll have the versatility to use one of the dozens of NIKKOR Z mount lenses, or pair the Nikon Z8 with the Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II for even more lens options. Whether you shoot action sports, portraiture, or wedding videography, the Nikon Z8 is the multifaceted tool you need in your kit.

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This is everything you want in a full-frame hybrid camera. Image quality, precision, flexibility—and a compact, lightweight body. Video to stills. Commissions to passion projects. Don’t just create. Thrive.

Small Form Factor

The Z 8 brings the feature set of the Z 9 to a body that is 30% smaller than the Z 9 and 15% smaller than the D850. Housing the same sensor, AF technology, video capabilities, as the Z 9, this camera is a powerhouse at a fraction of the size and cost.

45.7MP Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor

The Nikon Z8 offers the same, powerful sensor that was first featured in the Z9. Its FX-format 45.7MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor will reduce rolling shutter and minimize noise — even when utilizing its ISO range of 32-102,400. And for those focused on the details, the camera’s 45.7MP resolution will capture it all beautifully.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor

You’ll have readout speeds that are about 10x faster than a Z7 II. As its paired with the stacked sensor design, you’ll benefit from its fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, and high buffer capacity. The Nikon Z9 offers continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in RAW, 30 fps in JPEG, 60 fps in 19MP JPEGs using a DX area, and a whopping 120 fps shooting rate when recording 11MP stills. You can even buffer over 1,000 RAW images in a burst. That’s about 50 seconds of continuous shooting.

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Internal 8K 60 and 4K 120 Recording

Reach up to 8K video with a variety of frame rates with the Nikon Z8. The camera supports internal 12-bit RAW recording at up to 8.3K 60p in the N-RAW format, along with internal ProRES RAW HQ. You can achieve cinema-level video at 24p frame rate in both 8K and 4K. And, in full-frame 4K, you can utilize up to 120p for slow-motion.

Electronic Shutter

Say goodbye to the slow speeds of a mechanical shutter. The Z8’s impressive electronic shutter can afford a top shutter speed of 1/32,000 seconds in all capture modes — this includes video. Meanwhile, the stacked sensor design will reduce motion distortion so you can accurately capture fast-moving objects with ease — optimal for sports or wildlife photographers.
An electronic shutter is beneficial for any photographer who values silent capturing. And when you prefer that added awareness, you can adjust the shutter volume to hear when a photo is taken.

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Intelligent AF Technology

Like the Z9, this camera is equipped with the same 493-point phase-detection AF system. You’ll receive the same high-speed communication that allows for AF readings up to 120 fps. Even more so, the Nikon Z8 has 3D Tracking AF and three Dynamic-Area AF modes to detect even fast-moving subjects and follow them with ease.

The Nikon Z8 can detect several different subjects including humans, animals, birds, cars, and airplanes. When you’re working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, will automatically be in focus, and then tracked when moving. And, in Starlight Mode, nighttime photographers can focus down to -9 EV.

Menu Controls - Designed for Low Light

For photographers working in low-light conditions, the major buttons on the Z8 will illuminate for easy operation in the dark. If you are a wildlife photographer who needs to remain discreet, you can use warm red menu tones to reduce the brightness. You can also adjust your Viewfinder Brightness to Lo1 or Lo2 depending on your personal preference.

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Weather-Sealed Design

The Nikon Z8 has the same cold tolerance as both the D6 and the Z9. This means you can shoot reliably in temperatures down to 14°F. For travel photographers, this will provide priceless peace of mind. The camera is built with pro-grade carbon fiber composite and robust magnesium alloy. This makes it both durable and lightweight at just two pounds.

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Viewfinder

The camera has a 3.69m-dot OLED panel with adjustable luminance to meet your needs. It also incorporates a four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD that’s 3.2" wide, utilizing 2.1m-dots. This will provide a clear, accurate representation of your image, while also allowing you to work from high and low angles, regardless of the image orientation.

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Battery Life

The Nikon Z8 comes equipped with an EN-EL15c battery that offers about 340 frames per charge. There is also an optional grip that lets you load in two batteries, hot swappable. The camera will be compatible with other EN-EL15-series batteries.

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Enhanced Portraiture

Make sure your subjects look their best with the Nikon Z8’s Skin Softening capabilities, which will allow your subject’s skin to look its best while keeping hair, eyes, and other features looking sharp. And for group photos, the Z8 can achieve this for up to three subjects in a frame.

The Z8 also offers Portrait Impression Balance for even more control over hues and brightness, as well as improved White Balance. You can make manual adjustments, or select Auto White Balance, to achieve the best results.

In-Body Stabilization

Nikon knows that keeping your photos tack sharp is of the utmost importance. With the Z8, you’ll have 5.5 stops of 5-axis image stabilization built right into its body. So even prime lenses will have the benefits of VR for steadier footage

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Connectivity

Like the Z9, the Nikon Z8 also has two USB Type C Ports. There’s one USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) for file transfers and accessories. Then you can utilize the other port for charging and consistent power. There is also dual CFExpress Type B and SD card slots.
The USB Type C data connector port supports IEEE 802.3ab gigabit Ethernet with a compatible adapter. You can also achieve 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi to upload images to a secure FTP server straight from the camera.

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