Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
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Customers value the exceptional camera quality and overall performance, which are frequently highlighted as the product's standout features. Users also appreciate the ergonomic design, fast autofocus, and impressive dynamic range that contribute to a high-quality shooting experience. While the device is praised for its speed and ease of use, some users have noted concerns regarding its weight and the longevity of the battery. Overall, the camera is highly regarded for its ability to capture sharp, professional-grade content effortlessly.
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Body OnlyFeatures
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
Specifications
- Image Sensor Size35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)Effective Pixels45.7 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution8K (4320p)
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 193 reviews
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- Overall Performance (35)
- Ergonomics (10)
- Speed (8)
- Auto Focus (7)
- Battery Life (8)
- Weight (5)
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| Pros for Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
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| Camera Quality, Overall Performance, Ergonomics, Auto Focus, Speed | Ergonomics, Battery Life, Image Quality, Autofocus | Camera Quality, Overall Performance, Auto Focus, Battery Life, FPS | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Nikon - Z 8 8K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
| Weight, Battery Life | There were no cons for this product— | Weight | There were no cons for this product— |















































































