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Nikon Z8 : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z8 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 45.7 megapixels manufactured from 2023.

120 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	45.7 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.36 μm)
Sensor type	CMOS Stacked (sensor readout: 1/270)
ISO sensitivities	32 - 102400
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	900" - 1/32000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Nikon Z (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	20 FPS x 1000 RAW, 30 FPS x 1000 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	8K (7680x4320p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	Partial, it requires computer software to merge the photos (180 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	Partial, it requires computer software to merge the photos
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.2″, 2.1 Mdots, 1024 x 680 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.80x
Viewfinder resolution	1280 x 960 px
Flash	No
Storage	CFExpress Type B
Storage, Slot 2	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Shutter	Electronic
Battery	Nikon EN-EL15c, 16.00 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	910 g
Dimensions	144 x 119 x 83 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Albertoiacono

sent on 07 Aprile 2026

Pros: All

Cons: Complex menu. Battery life. Lack of a printed user manual in the box

Opinion: I use it mainly for birdlife. The autofocus is really a marvel: I come from a D500 that already excelled but this one recognizes the silhouette of the bird and rarely loses it (it also depends on how much it disturbs the background). With the Nikkor 180-600 it balances very well, which is positive because it tires the wrist less and with the use of the tripod. I don't go into technical evaluations because I wouldn't be able to. The image quality is exceptional, my comparison is with the D500. It is a camera with a menu that allows many settings and can become complicated to use because certain customizations are very specific, poorly explained, and of dubious usefulness (in my opinion). I didn't understand why I got jpeg files instead of NEF: only later did I understand that at certain shutter speeds it only produces jpegs. With the D700 there was a nice user manual, with the D750 this was written in -5 characters, from the D500 it is only online. I find this practice very questionable. The cost and complexity of the camera make it necessary, from my point of view, a paper manual, the old-fashioned way. It is not the same to read it on the screen. They do not do it for ecology but to save money. Overall the best camera I own for the photographic genre I practice. Finding fault with it would be ridiculous. The battery life is unacceptable. dolafasol@gmail.com

Matteop.

sent on 14 Marzo 2026

Pros: 45.7 megapixels

Cons: Nothing relevant

Opinion: Pros and cons are already widely eviscerated by other more (or less) competent comments. A fundamental aspect for me is to have moved to the world of over 45 megapixels (I had always had "range" cameras 20 or a little more megapixels) An enlightening turning point. Everything changes. Especially the approach to objectives.

Fraever

sent on 13 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Very versatile, frequent firmware updates with new features, 20fps in lossless raw, stacked sensor (3.7ms) with practically invisible rolling shutter, 8.3k 60fps video in raw or 4.1k 120fps, ergonomics, turns on instantly, very customizable menu and keys, sensor shield, illuminated keys, two usb-c ports

Cons: The eye autofocus sometimes gets wrong and the 3d tracking on distant cars coming towards the camera often fails by focusing and keeping the background in focus, n-raw or prores raw videos in 4.1k at 50fps or more are pixelated (probable line skipping), the autofocus in the videos is quite shit and is slow in following the subject (even setting the speed high), The dynamic range is not the best, pre-capture only in JPEG, black HDMI output when switching to video mode with a 1080p monitor connected, screen not very articulable

Opinion: Honestly I don't have much to add, except for the problem of pixelated videos when recording in nraw (which doesn't happen in normal prores or beggarly hevc), I can say that I'm satisfied with the camera body, the dynamic range and noise at high iso could be better but I think these are problems that go unnoticed if we consider the photo/video versatility offered. The pre-capture only in jpeg is a big bullshit and makes the function useless, luckily the cfexpress b are fast enough to allow me to shoot for a long time at 5fps in raw and then delete the advanced photos. Maybe it's because I'm coming from d3300 but the battery life didn't seem bad to me, it lasts those 3-4 hours of mixed burst photography and video at a rally event, and having a USB-C port for charging I can always bring a powerbank to extend the battery or recharge it during downtime, also I would like to go against the trend and admit that I was fine with the evf (which I recommend keeping at fixed brightness instead of auto, to prevent it from changing brightness constantly that make it difficult to evaluate the exposure), I had tried even if briefly that of an a7r5 and it seemed to be grainier despite the higher resolution, maybe it depends on how the pixels are arranged, boh.

Dario Pautasso

sent on 17 Maggio 2025

Pros: Autofocus, ergonomics, file quality at low ISO (with good light even up to 3200), functionality, white balance, key customization, precapture, stacked sensor, speed.

Cons: Very intrusive noise at high ISO in low light, battery life, precapture only in jpeg, complicated shadow aperture, price.

Opinion:

Serpero

sent on 17 Maggio 2025

Pros: Ergonomics, customization possibilities, autofocus and image quality at not too high ISO.

Cons: Quite annoying noise from 3600 iso upwards. Precapture in jpg only. The closure of the card compartment could be equipped with a safety hook.... it never opened but still it doesn't seem to me to be made up to the rest of the car.

Opinion: I have owned it since last October. Coming from the Z6ii (which I absolutely don't want to sell anyway) I found a great step forward on the autofocus side for fast moving subjects. It is not infallible but returns a large number of shots in focus even with very fast subjects. Lately I have had the opportunity to photograph the dipper with many shots even in flight where the af has behaved very well. I got it used for 3300 € with 3 original batteries and I am very satisfied with the purchase

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