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 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.[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]
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.[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 |
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| 1.0 | 2023-05-26 |
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| 1.01 | 2023-08-23 |
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| 2.0 | 2024-02-06[6] |
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| 2.01 | 2024-04-23[7] |
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| 2.10 | 2025-02-26[8][9] |
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Gallery
Awards
The camera was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2024 in category Best Full Frame Professional Camera,[10] the EISA Camera of the Year 2023-2024 award[11] and the iF Design Award 2024.[12][13]
References
- ^ "Nikon releases the Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera". Nikon. 2023-05-10. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Nikon Z8 initial review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Nikon Z8 - Full Specifications - TrendyTechDev". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ ニコン、Z 9の機能を凝縮したフルサイズミラーレスカメラ「Z 8」
- ^ "Nikon releases the upgraded firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera". Nikon. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ a b "Z 8 Firmware 2.0". Nikon. 2024-02-06. Archived from the original on 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Z 8 Firmware 2.01". Nikon. 2024-04-23. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Z 8 Firmware 2.10". Nikon. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ferguson, Abby (2025-03-01). "Nikon brings pro video features to the Z6III and Z8 with its latest firmware update". dpreview.com. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "Tipa World Awards 2024 - TIPA". tipa.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "2023-2024 EISA - Expert Imaging and Sound Association". eisa.eu. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "iF design award". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Z 8 Digital camera - if Design Award 2024". ifdesign.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.