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
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[6]
  • 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[7]
  • 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

Awards

The camera was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2024 in category Best Full Frame Professional Camera,[8] the EISA Camera of the Year 2023-2024 award[9] and the iF Design Award 2024.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Nikon Z8 initial review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. ^ "Nikon Z8 - Full Specifications - TrendyTechDev". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  4. ^ 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」
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ a b "Z 8 Firmware 2.0". Nikon. 2024-02-06. Archived from the original on 2024-02-07.
  7. ^ "Z 8 Firmware 2.01". Nikon. 2024-04-23. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26.
  8. ^ "Tipa World Awards 2024 - TIPA". tipa.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  9. ^ "2023-2024 EISA - Expert Imaging and Sound Association". eisa.eu. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  10. ^ "iF design award". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  11. ^ "Z 8 Digital camera - if Design Award 2024". ifdesign.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_Z8
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