Nikon Z8
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Nikon Z8

Released in May 2023 with a launch price of $3,999.95, the Nikon Z8 is a high-resolution, full-frame mirrorless camera built for demanding photographers and videographers. It delivers professional performance inside a weather-sealed body.

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Intro

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Release date
2023-05
Launch price
3,999.95 USD
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Effective pixels
45.7 MP
Sensor format
Full-frame
In-body image stabilization
5.5 stops
Specs checked against a source35 of 40

What stands out in image quality and speed?

The 45.7 MP full-frame sensor utilizes a stacked CMOS design to capture incredible detail. This allows for high-resolution pixel-shift shooting when you need even greater fidelity.

Electronic bursts reach 30 fps for full-resolution JPEGs, though 14-bit RAW bursts top out at 20 fps. A native ISO maximum of 25,600 helps maintain usability in fading light.

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How does it perform for video production?

Video creators get internal raw recording up to 8K resolution. You can shoot 4K at up to 120 fps across the full width of the sensor for crisp slow motion.

Support for codecs like ProRes RAW, N-RAW, ProRes 422 HQ, HEVC, and H.264 fits professional post-production workflows. Log profile support gives you extended dynamic range for color grading.

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What are the handling and stabilization limits?

In-body image stabilization provides 5.5 stops of compensation with the standard body rating, rising to 6.0 stops when paired with Synchro VR-compatible Nikkor Z lenses. The dust and drip resistant body weighs 910 g and measures 144 mm wide, 118.5 mm high, and 83 mm deep.

Dual memory card slots secure your files, while a full-size HDMI port and headphone port ease audio and video monitoring. The 3.2-inch screen features a multi-angle design that tilts vertically and horizontally rather than swinging out fully.

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Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date
2023-05
Launch price
3,999.95 USD
Lens mount
Nikon Z
High resolution pixel-shift mode
Yes

Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels
45.7 MP
Sensor format
Full-frame
Native ISO maximum
25,600 ISO
In-body image stabilization
5.5 stops

The 6.0-stop figure applies only with Synchro VR-compatible Nikkor Z lenses; the standard body rating is 5.5 stops.

Sensor readout speed
Not published
Sensor type
Stacked CMOS
Aspect ratios
3:2, 1:1, 16:9

Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)
Not published
Continuous shooting (electronic)
30 fps

Full-resolution JPEG bursts reach 30 fps; 14-bit RAW bursts top out at 20 fps.

Max mechanical shutter speed
Not published
Pre-burst capture duration
300 s

The 300 s Pre-Release Capture buffer arrived with firmware 2.0; launch firmware allowed 30 s.

AF subject detection
Human, animal, bird, train, airplane, motorcycle, vehicle

Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution
8K
4K max frame rate
120 fps
Video codecs
H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW
4K max frame rate (full width)
120 fps
Raw video recording
Internal
Video bit depth
10 bit
Log profile support
Yes
Video dynamic range (log)
Not published

Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution
3.69 M dots
Viewfinder magnification
0.8 x
Screen size
3.2 in
Screen articulation
Multi-angle

Nikon's 4-axis monitor tilts both vertically and horizontally but does not swing out like a fully articulated screen.

Rear screen resolution
2.1 M dots

Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life
Not published
Memory card slots
2 slots
Weather sealing
Dust and drip resistant
Weight
910 g
Width
144 mm
Height
118.5 mm
Depth
83 mm
USB charging & power delivery
Yes
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Headphone port
Yes
HDMI port type
Full-size

The Verdict

The Nikon Z8 suits professionals and advanced enthusiasts who need massive resolution alongside fast electronic shooting and robust 8K video. Anyone requiring an ultra-light travel body or a mechanical shutter should look elsewhere.

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FAQ

What is the native ISO maximum of the Nikon Z8?

The native ISO maximum is 25,600.

Does the Nikon Z8 support internal raw video?

Yes, it records raw video internally.

What is the screen articulation on the Nikon Z8?

It features a multi-angle monitor that tilts vertically and horizontally, but it does not swing out.

How many memory card slots does the Z8 have?

It includes two memory card slots.

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