Nikon Z8

Nikon Z8
Overview
Maker	Nikon
Type	Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released	26 May 2023;; 17 months ago
Intro price	JPY 599,500 (body only); USD 3,999.95
Lens
Lens mount	Nikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor type	Stacked back-illuminated CMOS sensor
Sensor size	Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm); Nikon FX format
Sensor maker	Sony
Maximum resolution	8,256 x 5,504 (45.7 effective megapixels)
Film speed	Native range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400)
Recording medium	XQD card/CFexpress Type-B and SD Card
Focusing
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
Focus areas	493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage
Exposure/metering
Exposure	TTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure modes	Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure metering	TTL metering using camera image sensor; Highlight-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Metering modes	Matrix metering; Center-weighted metering; Spot metering; Highlight-weighted metering
Flash
Flash	No built-in flash
Flash synchronization	1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync)
Shutter
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
Continuous shooting	20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50 mm lens, 3000 nits brightness
Image processing
Image processor	Expeed 7
White balance	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)
General
Video recording	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
LCD screen	3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
Battery	EN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries); USB-PD rechargeable
AV Port(s)	Dual USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1 Type-A, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Data Port(s)	IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body features	In-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions	144×118.5×83 mm (5.67×4.67×3.27 in)
Weight	910g (with battery)
Made in	Thailand
Chronology
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.^[1] 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 Z 9, with identical autofocus and video capabilities to the Z 9, but in an around 30% smaller body, comparable to that of the D850, but approximately 100 grams lighter.^[2] 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.^[3]

^[4] The battery is the same EN-EL15 series used in the Z 5/6/7 and various DSLRs; the much larger EN-EL18 batteries for the Z 9 and D4/5/6 DSLRs cannot be used.^[4] HEIF was added as a recording format.^[4] The magnesium alloy and a new material developed by Teijin give it the same dust and water resistance as the D850.^[4] 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.^[5]^[6]

Update history

Version	Release date	Notes
1.0	2023-05-26	Initial firmware version
1.01	2023-08-23	Changed high temperature warning thresholds Fixed battery drain when off in some circumstances Fixed disabled focus ring not being disabled in some circumstances
2.0	2024-02-06^[7]	Added pixel shift feature Added new picture controls for stills and video Added dedicated bird subject detection for stills and video Increased maximum EVF/live view zoom from 200% to 400% for stills and video Added auto capture feature as in the Nikon Z9 for stills and also video Maximum pre-capture duration has been increased from 30s to 300s New exposure bracketing settings Added pulled low-ISO settings for recording N-log Added slow-motion video recording Various playback improvements Various controls improvements Various minor changes
2.01	2024-04-23^[8]	Fixed a green color cast appearing in some pictures Fixed issue applying date/time Fixed scrolling in image review with sub-selector Fixed issue with EVF eye presence sensor not working properly after an update Fixed issue with the i-menu not going away in some circumstances