Nikon Z 8
A Nikon Z 8 with a Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S lens
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released26 May 2023;
17 months ago
 (2023-05-26)
Intro priceJPY 599,500 (body only)
USD 3,999.95
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated CMOS sensor
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Nikon FX format
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution8,256 x 5,504 (45.7 effective megapixels)
Film speedNative range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400)
Recording mediumXQD card/CFexpress Type-B and SD Card
Focusing
FocusSingle-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode)
Predictive focus tracking
Manual focus
Focus areas493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL metering using camera image sensor
Highlight-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Metering modesMatrix metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
Highlight-weighted metering
Flash
FlashNo built-in flash
Flash synchronization1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync)
Shutter
Frame rateUp to 120 fps in 11 MP continuous (C120), up to 60 fps in 19MP continuous (C60), up to 30 fps at full-resolution with JPEG output (C30), up to 20 fps with RAW output
ShutterElectronic shutter
Shutter speeds900s – 1/32000s
Continuous shooting20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderQuad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50 mm lens, 3000 nits brightness
Image processing
Image processorExpeed 7
White balanceAuto (keep white, keep warm colors, keep overall atmosphere), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual (up to 6 values)
General
Video recording8.3K up to 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW,
8K up to 30 fps with N-log,
4.1K up to 60 fps in 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ,
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps
LCD screen3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries)
USB-PD rechargeable
AV Port(s)Dual USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1 Type-A, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Data Port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions144×118.5×83 mm (5.67×4.67×3.27 in)
Weight910g (with battery)
Made inThailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon D850