Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
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- Image Sensor Size35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)Effective Pixels45.7 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution8K (4320p)
- Key Specs
- Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Effective Pixels: 45.7 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Standardized Video Resolution: 8K (4320p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- General
- Brand: Nikon
- Model Number: 1695
- Product Name: Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Color: Black
- Camera Model Family: Nikon Z 8
- Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera Body Only
- Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: Stacked CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Total Pixels: 45.7 megapixels (Generally, the more pixels, the higher the image resolution and the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Zoom Capability: false (This function allows for magnification of the subject.)
- Digital Zoom: None (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): RAW, HEIF, JPEG (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
- Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Eye Autofocus (Eye AF): false (Automatically seeks out and focuses on the subject's eye and holds it as the camera and subject move and as the photographer shoots at high frame rates.)
- Number of Autofocus Points (Up To): 493
- Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: 1/30 (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Self Timer: true
- Self-Timer Delay: 20 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 2 seconds
- Shooting Modes: Programmed auto with flexible program (P),Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M) (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
- White Balance Modes: 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 with fine-tuning, Shade (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Effective Pixels: 45.7 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Lens
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Nikon Z
- Flash
- Integrated Flash: false
- External Flash Mount: Hot Shoe (A cold shoe is a mounting point on top of a camera to securely attach a flash unit or other compatible accessories. A hot shoe is a cold shoe with an electrical connection that insures communication and synchronization between camera and accessory.)
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 3.2 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic, Electronic (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Video
- Standardized Video Resolution: 8K (4320p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- Video Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): 8K (4320p) video recording (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
- Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 2
- Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Socket Size: 1/4 in.
- Memory Card Compatibility: XQD, Secure Digital, CFexpress (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Remote Compatible: true
- Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Integrated GPS: Yes
- Records Audio: true
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Output(s): HDMI, USB 3.0
- PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
- Removable Battery: true
- Battery Model: EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Included
- Number of Lenses Included: 0
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- AC Adapter Included: false (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.67 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.67 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 1.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.81 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Camera Body Weight: 1.81 pounds
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year Limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year Limited
- Other
- UPC: 018208016952
The ultimate hybrid camera. Powerful video and still photography capabilities. Video features include 12-bit 8K/60p and 4K/120p RAW plus 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording. Photography features include a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, a silent, vibration-free electronic shutter, 120 fps burst shooting and a blackout-free viewfinder. Fast, accurate AF with subject detection powered by deep learning. Professional build and operation. Smart connectivity. All in a brilliant compact, lightweight modular design.
- 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: Create enlargements all the way up to poster-sized prints, or crop aggressively to frame the perfect shot in glorious detail
- ISO 64 - 25,600 (expandable to 102,400) for crisp, clear photos even in ultra low light: Enhances shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations, including extremely low light
- Never miss a shot with ultrafast 30 fps (frames per second): Shoots up to 30 fps at full, 45.7-MP resolution, or up to 120 fps at 11-MP, giving you the capability to capture fast-action shots with breathtaking clarity.
- 493-point autofocus: Subjects are acquired quickly when they enter the frame and tracked throughout the frame, even to the far edges
- Capture spectacular movies in 8K Ultra-HD: Shoot in camera 8K/60p and 4K/120p video, recorded 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW.
- Optical image stabilizer: Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration via 5-axis sensor shift in boby (IBIS)
- Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to instantly share your pictures: Install Nikon's SnapBridge app on a compatible phone or tablet for instant photo sharing, automatic backups, geotagging, even remote camera triggering, and more.
- 3.2" Touch & Tilting TFT-LCD: Tilting both veritcally or horozontally, the 2,100k-dot LCD monitor makes it easy to frame the shot and renders bright, crisp images, plus precise Live View and movie shooting,
- EXPEED 7 image processor: The Nikon EXPEED 7 processing engine allows for faster image and video processing, superior buffer management, and more overall speed.
- OLED viewfinder with color balance and 16-level brightness controls: Bright, high-contrast viewfinder lets you see the results before you shoot, and features 3690K dots for amazing resolution
- Intelligent Subject detection AF: Subject detection uses deep learning to automatically detect and track people, cats, dogs, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes in still and video with no menu changes.
- Enhanced video features: Shoot 10-bit 4K/30p from oversampled 8K, recorded in-camera as ProRes 422 HQ or H.265 video
- New efficient RAW file format: New high-efficiency RAW file format is 1/3 the size of uncompressed RAW while retaining the same high image quality and dynamic range as conventional RAW files
- HDMI-type A, USB-type C: Multiple ways to connect, depending on your needs
- Dual memory card slots: One slot accepts CF Express (Type B) or XQD cards, while the other accepts SD
- 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: Create enlargements all the way up to poster-sized prints, or crop aggressively to frame the perfect shot in glorious detail
- ISO 64 - 25,600 (expandable to 102,400) for crisp, clear photos even in ultra low light: Enhances shooting in varied and fast-changing lighting situations, including extremely low light
- Never miss a shot with ultrafast 30 fps (frames per second): Shoots up to 30 fps at full, 45.7-MP resolution, or up to 120 fps at 11-MP, giving you the capability to capture fast-action shots with breathtaking clarity.
- 493-point autofocus: Subjects are acquired quickly when they enter the frame and tracked throughout the frame, even to the far edges
- Capture spectacular movies in 8K Ultra-HD: Shoot in camera 8K/60p and 4K/120p video, recorded 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW.
- Optical image stabilizer: Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration via 5-axis sensor shift in boby (IBIS)
- Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to instantly share your pictures: Install Nikon's SnapBridge app on a compatible phone or tablet for instant photo sharing, automatic backups, geotagging, even remote camera triggering, and more.
- 3.2" Touch & Tilting TFT-LCD: Tilting both veritcally or horozontally, the 2,100k-dot LCD monitor makes it easy to frame the shot and renders bright, crisp images, plus precise Live View and movie shooting,
- EXPEED 7 image processor: The Nikon EXPEED 7 processing engine allows for faster image and video processing, superior buffer management, and more overall speed.
- OLED viewfinder with color balance and 16-level brightness controls: Bright, high-contrast viewfinder lets you see the results before you shoot, and features 3690K dots for amazing resolution
- Intelligent Subject detection AF: Subject detection uses deep learning to automatically detect and track people, cats, dogs, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes in still and video with no menu changes.
- Enhanced video features: Shoot 10-bit 4K/30p from oversampled 8K, recorded in-camera as ProRes 422 HQ or H.265 video
- New efficient RAW file format: New high-efficiency RAW file format is 1/3 the size of uncompressed RAW while retaining the same high image quality and dynamic range as conventional RAW files
- HDMI-type A, USB-type C: Multiple ways to connect, depending on your needs
- Dual memory card slots: One slot accepts CF Express (Type B) or XQD cards, while the other accepts SD
Whats Included
- Z 8 Camera Body
- EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25a Battery Charger
- UC-E24 USB Cable
- AN-DC26 Strap
- BF-N1 Body Cap
- HDMI/USB Cable Clip
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
- Owner's manual
- Z 8 Camera Body
- EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25a Battery Charger
- UC-E24 USB Cable
- AN-DC26 Strap
- BF-N1 Body Cap
- HDMI/USB Cable Clip
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
- Owner's manual
Q: What type of autofocus system does this camera use?
A: This camera uses a 493-point autofocus system.
Q: What is the maximum ISO sensitivity of this camera?
A: The ISO ranges from 64 to 25,600 and is expandable to 102,400.
Q: What is the maximum video resolution this camera can capture?
A: This camera can capture video in 8K Ultra-HD resolution.
Q: Does this camera have built-in Wi-Fi?
A: Yes, this camera has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sharing images.
Q: What is the size of the LCD screen on this camera?
A: The camera has a 3.2" Touch & Tilting TFT-LCD screen.
Q: How many frames per second can this camera shoot?
A: This Nikon camera can shoot up to 30 fps at full 45.7MP resolution, or up to 120 fps at 11MP.
Q: Is the camera Netflix certified?
A: No it is not.
Q: Does the camera come with a battery
A: Yes it does
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| Pros for Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Quality, Overall Performance, Auto Focus, Speed, Ease of use | Camera Quality, Auto Focus, Battery Life, Overall Performance, FPS | Camera Quality | Battery Life, Image Quality, Autofocus, Ergonomics, Low Light Performance |
| Cons for Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
| Weight, Battery Life, Memory Card | Weight | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera for its exceptional camera quality, overall performance, and speed. The auto focus, frame rate, features, ergonomics, and ease of use are also well-received. Some customers have expressed concerns regarding battery life and weight. Additionally, some customers mention the need to purchase a fast memory card, especially for N-log video recording.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A worthy successor to the D850
I've been shooting with the Nikon D850 for several years, and I finally upgraded to the Z8 a few days ago. As a wildlife photographer, 20 frames per second, silent shooting, a blackout-free viewfinder, and pre-capture were all important to me. Most of all, the subject detection/tracking makes a world of difference when photographing birds in flight. I have quite the collection of F-mount lenses which I have no desire to replace, so I picked up the FTZ adapter as well. It works perfectly! In fact, some of them work even better thanks to this camera's in-body image stabilization and the improved autofocus technology. So far, the only downsides are minor: 1) the electronic viewfinder doesn't feel as "real" as my DSLR's optical viewfinder. 2) battery life is a fraction of my D850's. 3) after about 30 seconds, the camera goes to sleep to save battery. Unlike my DSLR, the z8 takes a second to wake up when you're ready to take a picture. This isn't ideal in certain wildlife settings when you need to react quickly. Overall, though, the pros far outweigh the cons and I highly recommend this camera. Image quality and resolution aren't any better than my D850, but the improved technology -- especially subject detection -- is a real gamechanger for wildlife photography.
Posted by DakotaL
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Z8 - My new favorite
This is hands down the best camera I’ve used in the 40 years I’ve been shooting photos. It is sturdy and the ergonomics are near perfect. All the main controls are easily accessible with one hand. The autofocus is fast and accurate with all my lenses and the frame rate is incredible.
Posted by JohnF
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Game-Changer in Mirrorless Photography – The Nik
! I recently purchased the Nikon Z8, and I can confidently say it’s one of the most powerful and versatile cameras I’ve ever used. Nikon has really outdone itself with this one—it’s like having the flagship Z9 in a more compact, manageable body without sacrificing performance. The image quality is stunning. The 45.7MP sensor captures incredibly detailed shots with beautiful dynamic range and color accuracy. Low-light performance is exceptional, and the autofocus system is lightning-fast and incredibly smart—face, eye, and even animal detection works flawlessly. What truly impressed me is how well it handles both photography and video. For video shooters, the 8K and 4K options with Nikon’s advanced color science make it a serious contender for hybrid creators. And the build quality is rock solid—rugged, weather-sealed, and ergonomically designed for long shoots. I also appreciate the dual card slots, the high-res EVF, and the intuitive menu system. It just feels right in the hands, and it’s clear Nikon listened to its users when designing the Z8. If you’re serious about photography or content creation, the Z8 is absolutely worth the investment. It’s a professional-grade tool in a body that doesn’t weigh you down. Highly recommended—5 stars!
Posted by Rx580
