Overview
The Z 8 is a full-frame hybrid camera that offers exceptional image quality, precision, and flexibility in a compact and lightweight body. With features like video to stills capabilities and a reliable deep-learning AF system, the Z 8 allows photographers and videographers to not just create, but thrive in their projects.
The Z 8s compact body houses a 45 MP stacked CMOS sensor, impressive dynamic range, and a blackout-free Real-Live Viewfinder. It also offers astounding agility for video and stills, with the ability to shoot 8K or 4K video at various frame rates and capture 45.7 MP stills even in low light conditions. The Z 8 also provides control over portraits with features like Portrait Impression Balance and Skin Softening. Additionally, its intelligent AF system allows for successful shooting in backlit or low light situations, and it even has a pre-release capture feature that records up to a second before taking a shot. With a wide range of NIKKOR Z lenses and the ability to use DSLR lenses with the FTZ mount adapter, the Z 8 is a versatile system that can match any photographers vision.
Summary
Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
Battery Mount / Type: Nikon EN
Media Type:
CFexpress Type B
SD
Weight: 0-2kg
Included in box
1x Nikon Z 8 Camera Body
About the Nikon Z 8 Body
***Please Note: Images are for display purposes only, This camera does NOT come with a lens***
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This is everything you want in a full-frame hybrid camera. Image quality, precision, flexibility—and a compact, lightweight body. Video to stills. Commissions to passion projects. Don’t just create. Thrive.
Compact body. Flagship performance.
The Z 8 brings the feature set of the Z 9 to a body that is 30% smaller than the Z 9 and 15% smaller than the D850. The 45 MP stacked CMOS sensor and impressive dynamic range. The phenomenal deep-learning AF system, and a subject- and eye-detection hit rate you can rely on. The blackout-free Real-Live Viewfinder and 4-axis tilting monitor. Video, stills, or both. You have the freedom to innovate while the Z 8 reliably nails every frame.
Astounding agility for video and stills
New ideas, tight budgets, fast turnarounds. Small setup or a full rig. However and wherever you create, the Z 8’s flexibility will keep your projects flowing. Record stunning 8K or 4K video straight out of the camera at an array of frame rates, including slow motion. Capture exquisite 45.7 MP stills even if shooting by starlight. There are separate display interfaces for video and stills, and menus rotate if shooting vertically.
Blazing fast 120 fps for stills
Never miss the decisive moment. You can shoot 11 MP stills at an insanely fast 120 fps, or 45.7 MP stills at an action-freezing 60 fps or 30 fps. All with full AF and AE performance and no viewfinder blackout.
More control over portraits
Save time in post by making adjustments as you shoot. Portrait Impression Balance lets you fine-tune hue and brightness. Skin Softening softens the look of skin while keeping eyes and hair sharp.
Pre-release capture
Photographing events? The Z 8 gives your reaction time a boost by recording for up to a second before you take a shot.1 Fleeting gestures, unpredictable subjects: you’ll nail the moments you might have missed.
Embrace backlight. Love the dark.
Night scenes and backlit portraits? You can trust the Z 8’s intelligent AF system. Faces are in focus even if the scene is strongly backlit. Subject detection and AF work down to ˗9 EV in Starlight mode.
Hi-res 2x zoom for 4K video
Zoom with prime lenses while filming! The Z 8 can emulate a 2x optical zoom, in camera and in real time. There’s no image degradation, and you can program three different zoom speeds
A system to match your vision
The full-frame Z 8 is a creative powerhouse, and its flexibility doesn’t end with the camera. There’s a NIKKOR Z lens for every idea and budget, while the FTZ mount adapter lets you use DSLR lenses too. Dedicated accessories expand what you can do.
Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount Nikon Z mount
Image Sensor FX, CMOS, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Total pixels 52.37 million
Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
Effective pixels 45.7 million
Image size (pixels) [FX (36 x 24)] selected for image area:
(L) 8256 x 5504 ( 45.4 million)
(M) 6192 x 4128 ( 25.6 million)
(S) 4128 x 2752 ( 11.4 million)
[DX (24 x 16)] selected for image area:
(L) 5392 x 3592 ( 19.4 million)
(M) 4032 x 2688 ( 10.8 million)
(S) 2688 x 1792 ( 4.8 million)
[1:1 (24 x 24)] selected for image area:
(L) 5504 x 5504 ( 30.3 million)
(M) 4128 x 4128 ( 17.0 million)
(S) 2752 x 2752 ( 7.6 million)
[16:9 (36 x 20)] selected for image area:
(L) 8256 x 4640 ( 38.3 million
(M) 6192 x 3480 ( 21.5 million)
(S) 4128 x 2320 ( 9.6 million)
File formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit; choose from lossless compression, high efficiency (high), and high efficiency options
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)
compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression;
size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
Picture Control System Auto , Standard , Neutral , Vivid , Monochrome , Portrait , Landscape , Flat
Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence,
Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red,
Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified;
storage for custom Picture Controls
Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when
HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.
Media CFexpress (Type B) , XQD , SD , SDHC (UHS-II compliant) , SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Dual card slot 1 CFexpress card or XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
Either card can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and
JPEG or HEIF pictures, or for storage of duplicate JPEG or HEIF pictures at different
Sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards.
File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF
Viewfinder 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance,
auto and 18-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 23 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter Adjustment -4 – +3 m-1
Eye sensor Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Compatible Lenses Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)
Shutter Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield
Shutter speed 1/32000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time
Flash Sync Speed Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s; or slower
(but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s);
sync speeds as fast as 1/8000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync
Release mode Single frame , continuous low-speed , continuous high-speed , high-speed frame capture (with Pre-Release Capture) , Self-timer
Approximate frame advance rate Up to 120 fps
Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 10 fps
Continuous high-speed: Approx. 10 to 20 fps
High-speed frame capture (C30): Approx. 30 fps
High-speed frame capture (C60): Approx. 60 fps
High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps
Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Exposure Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering method Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting
can be based on average of entire frame
Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 4 mm centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted metering
Metering Range -3 to +17 EV
Figures are for ISO 100 and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
Exposure Modes P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto,
A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Exposure Lock Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 64 to 25600 (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); can also be set
to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx.
0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Active D-Lighting Auto, Extra high 2, Extra high 1, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Multiple exposure Add, average, lighten, darken
Other options HDR overlay, photo mode flicker reduction, high-frequency flicker reduction
Autofocus system Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view)
Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S)
and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2
Lens servo Autofocus (AF):
Single-servo AF (AF-S) , Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) , full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode)
; predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M):
Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point 493
Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area
AF-area mode Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only),
wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only);
subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF‑S)
or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
Camera on-board VR 5-axis image sensor shift
Lens on-board VR Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
Flash control TTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix,
center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction,
red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure
warning after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting,
optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information
communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control
White balance Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent,
fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to 10,000 K), preset manual
(up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Bracketing types Exposure and/or flash , white balance , ADL
Video Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
1920 x 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
Note: Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88,
100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 8256 x 4644: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
5392 x 3032: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
4128 x 2322: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
3840 x 2160: 120p/100p/60p/50p
Note: Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88,
100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
Video File format NEV , MOV , MP4
Video compression N-RAW (12 bit) , Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) , Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit)
H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Audio recording format Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format)
AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Video Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Video ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600;
choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available
equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent)
above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with
selectable upper limit
Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit
Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Video Active D-Lighting Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Other options (video) Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes,
N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, wave-form display, red REC frame indicator,
video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, and 200%), extended shutter speeds (mode M),
and dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video; extended oversampling available;
option to view video recording info available via i menu; Hi-Res Zoom
Monitor size 8 -cm ( 3.2 –in.) diagonal
Monitor Type vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle,
approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls
Monitor resolution Approx. 2100 k-dot
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom,
playback zoom cropping, video playback, slide shows, histogram display, highlights,
photo information, location data display, auto picture rotation, picture rating,
voice memo recording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, filtered playback,
skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, and motion blend
USB Type C USB connectors
USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1
USB Power Delivery connector x1
HDMI output Type A HDMI connector
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Ten-pin remote terminal Built-in (can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional accessories)
Wi-Fi “NIJ” Standards:
IEEE802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13), 5180 to 5700 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm
5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm
5 GHz band (5500 to 5700 MHz): 7.8 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi “NICS” Standards:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472MHz (channel 13), 5150 to 5350 MHz and 5725 to 5850 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm
5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm
5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi “NIKC” Standards:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13), 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5700MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm
5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm
5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi “Others” Standards:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, the Middle East (other than Israel), Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bolivia)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other countries in the Asia, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Fiji,
U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency:
Europe (excluding the countries listed below), Israel, and Turkey: 2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13)
and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5700 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5320 MHz
Australia, New Zealand, and the Republic of Fiji: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180
to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz
(5180 to 5240 MHz, 5500 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz
(5180 to 5240 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz)
Asia (other than Turkey, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India), and New Caledonia:
2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745 to 5805 MHz
India: 2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
Africa, the Middle East (other than Israel), Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bolivia: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11)
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm
5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm
5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Bluetooth Communication protocols:
Bluetooth Specification version 5.0
Operating frequency:
Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
Bluetooth: -4.1 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm
Battery One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery *
* EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note,
however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c.
EH‑7P charging AC adapters and EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.
Battery pack MB-N12 power battery packs (available separately) taking two EN‑EL15c * batteries
* EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c.
Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c.
AC adapter EH‑7P charging AC adapters (available separately)
EH‑8P AC adapters; requires UC‑E25 USB cable (available separately)
EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm ( 5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3 in.)
Weight Approx. 910 g
( 2 lb. 0.1 oz. )
with battery and memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx.
820 g/1 lb. 13 oz. (camera body only)
Operating Environment Temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C (+14 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories BS‑1 accessory shoe cover (comes attached to camera), DK‑33 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera),
BF‑N1 body cap, EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover,
MH‑25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape
that varies with the country or region of sale), HDMI/USB cable clip, AN‑DC26 strap, UC‑E24 USB cable
Note Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA) standards or guidelines.
All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
Throughout this document, “FX format” and “FX” are used in reference to an angle of view
equivalent to that of a 35 mm format (“full frame”) camera and “DX format” and “DX” to an angle
of view equivalent to that of an APS-C camera.
The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in this document are for expository purposes only.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software
described in this document at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for
damages that may result from any mistakes that this document may contain.
