Nikon Z8
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| Overview | |
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| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | 26 May 2023 |
| 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 |
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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[7] |
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| 2.01 | 2024-04-23[8] |
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Awards
The camera was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2024 in category Best Full Frame Professional Camera,[9] the EISA Camera of the Year 2023-2024 award[10] and the iF Design Award 2024.[11][12]
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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ "Z 8 Firmware 2.00". Nikon. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.