The Nikon Z8 is a mirrorless camera designed for professionals seeking outstanding speed, image quality, and versatility in a compact body. Powered by a 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor, the Z8 offers a remarkable 24.5 MP effective resolution, providing stunning detail and clarity in both photos and videos. This sensor integrates high-speed data processing circuits, offering an impressive 3.5X faster readout speed compared to the Z6II, which significantly improves continuous shooting speeds and overall performance.
The Z8’s autofocus system stands out for its advanced subject tracking capabilities, automatically detecting up to nine different subjects and providing quick and accurate focus in dynamic environments. Whether you are capturing fast-moving action or intricate details, the Z8 ensures reliable focus every time. For stills, the camera can shoot up to 120 fps in JPEG mode and 20 fps in RAW, making it ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
In addition to its stills capabilities, the Z8 is a powerhouse for videographers. It supports 6K/60p internal RAW video recording and oversampled 4K UHD, delivering incredible video quality with superb color depth and detail. ProRes RAW recording is also available for professional-grade editing flexibility. The camera’s high-performance electronic shutter allows for ultra-fast shutter speeds of up to 1/16,000 sec, making it perfect for freezing high-speed motion.
The Z8 also features a 5-axis image stabilization system with up to 8 stops of vibration reduction. This, combined with Focus Point VR, which prioritizes stabilization on the active focus point, ensures steady and sharp images even in challenging shooting conditions. The camera’s high-resolution electronic viewfinder, with a maximum refresh rate of 120 fps, offers a smooth, immersive live view experience for both photo and video capture.
Features:
- 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor (effective)
- 6K/60p internal RAW video recording
- 120 fps continuous shooting (JPEG), 20 fps (RAW)
- 8 stops of built-in image stabilization (5-axis)
- ProRes RAW support for video
- 1/16,000 sec shutter speed for ultra-fast motion freeze
- Advanced autofocus with automatic subject detection
- Immersive 120 fps electronic viewfinder
- Focus Point VR for optimized image stabilization
- 3.2″ tilting touchscreen LCD
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Full-frame, 24.5MP (effective) partially stacked CMOS |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo: 100 to 64,000 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Video | 6K/60p Internal RAW, 4K UHD, ProRes RAW |
| Continuous Shooting | 120 fps (JPEG), 20 fps (RAW) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/16,000 sec (max) |
| Autofocus | Advanced subject tracking, detects 9 subjects |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis sensor-shift (8 stops) |
| EVF | High-resolution, 120 fps refresh rate |
| Display | 3.2″ tilting touchscreen LCD |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual card slots (CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery | EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 330 shots) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 134 x 101 x 71 mm |
| Weight | 910g (with battery and memory card) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Audio | Line-in audio, professional monitoring tools |
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