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{{Short description|Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera}}
{{Infobox camera
|image = Nikon Z 8 27 may 2023c.jpg
|image_size = 150px
|camera_name = Nikon Z8
|focus=Single-servo AF (AF-S)<br />Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)<br />Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode)<br />Predictive focus tracking<br />Manual focus
|maker=[[Nikon]]
|type=[[Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera]]
|sensor_type=Stacked back-illuminated [[Active pixel sensor|CMOS sensor]]
|sensor_maker = [[Sony]]
|sensor_size=Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)<br />Nikon FX format
|recording_medium=[[XQD card]]/[[CFexpress]] Type-B and [[SD Card]]
|res=8,256 x 5,504 (45.7 effective [[megapixel]]s)
|lens_mount=[[Nikon Z-mount]]
|mmode=Matrix metering<br />Center-weighted metering<br />Spot metering<br />Highlight-weighted metering
|lens=
|exposure=TTL metering using camera image sensor
|flash=No built-in flash
|fsynch=1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync)
|cont=20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand)
|frame_rate=Up 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
|shutter=Electronic shutter
|shutter_speeds=900s – 1/32000s
|iproc=[[Expeed]] 7
|f-numbers=
|shutterRange=
|metering=TTL metering using camera image sensor<br />Highlight-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
|emode=Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
|alt=
|prores=
|fmode=
|viewfinder=Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50&nbsp;mm lens, 3000 nits brightness
|speedRange=Native range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400)
|flbkt=
|fcbkt=
|WB=Auto (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)
|wbbkt=
|brightness=
|imsize=
|throwdis=
|rearLCD=3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
|storage=
|farea=493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage
|battery=EN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries)<br>USB-PD rechargeable
|weight=910g (with battery)
|dimensions={{Convert|144|*|118.5|*|83|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|interface_AVout=Dual USB Type-C, [[HDMI]] 2.1 Type-A, 3.5&nbsp;mm microphone jack, 3.5&nbsp;mm headphone jack
|interface_Data=[[IEEE 802.11]]b/g/n/a/ac/[[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]] Low Energy
|vidrecord=[[8K resolution|8.3K]] up to 60&nbsp;fps in 12-bit [[Raw image format|N-RAW]],<br>8K up to 30&nbsp;fps with N-log,<br>[[4K resolution|4.1K]] up to 60&nbsp;fps in 12-bit [[ProRes RAW]] HQ,<br>4K up to 120&nbsp;fps,<br>[[1080p]] up to 120&nbsp;fps
|body_comp-feats=In-Body Image Stabilization
|made_in= Thailand
|footnotes=
|price=JPY 599,500 (body only)<br>
USD 3,999.95
|date={{Start date and age|2023|5|26|df=yes|br=yes}}
|predecessor=[[Nikon D850]]
}}
The '''Nikon Z8''' is a high-end [[Mirrorless camera|full-frame mirrorless camera]] produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on May 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0510_mirrorless_01.html|title=Nikon releases the Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera|date=2023-05-10|access-date=2023-05-12|publisher=Nikon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511042322/https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0510_mirrorless_01.html |archive-date=2023-05-11 }}</ref> It is the tenth Z-mount camera body and the seventh full-frame Z-mount body.
== Features ==
The Z8 has the same 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor as the [[Nikon Z 9|Z 9]], with identical autofocus and video capabilities to the Z 9, but in an around 30% smaller body, comparable to that of the [[Nikon D850|D850]], but approximately 100 grams lighter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z8-initial-review#II|title=Nikon Z8 initial review|access-date=2023-05-12|publisher=Digital Photography Review}}</ref> Aircraft (civilian and military) were added to the subject detection autofocus.
The camera utilizes an electronic shutter with speeds up to 1/32000 sec and includes 5-axis in-body image stabilization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nikon Z8 - Full Specifications - TrendyTechDev |url=https://trendytechdev.com/product/nikon-z8-full-specifications/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
<ref name="impress1499481" /> The battery is the same EN-EL15 series used in the Z 5/6/7 and various DSLRs; the much larger EN-EL18 batteries for the Z 9 and D4/5/6 DSLRs cannot be used.<ref name="impress1499481" /> HEIF was added as a recording format.<ref name="impress1499481" /> The magnesium alloy and a new material developed by [[Teijin]] give it the same dust and water resistance as the D850.<ref name="impress1499481">[https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1499481.html ニコン、Z 9の機能を凝縮したフルサイズミラーレスカメラ「Z 8」]</ref> Firmware version 2.0 introduced Auto Capture (automatic triggering by motion, distance and subject detection), Pixel Shift (to create images up to 180 MP, NX Studio required for merging) and subject-detection for birds.<ref name="2.0_press">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0207_firmware_01.html|title=Nikon releases the upgraded firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera|date=2024-02-07|accessdate=2024-02-07|publisher=Nikon}}</ref><ref name="2.0_changelog">{{Cite web|url=https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/514.html|title=Z 8 Firmware 2.00|date=2024-02-07|accessdate=2024-02-07|publisher=Nikon}}</ref>
== Update history ==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
! Version
! Release date
! Notes
|-
| 1.0 || 2023-05-26 ||
* Initial firmware version
|-
| 1.01 || 2023-08-23 ||
* Changed high temperature warning thresholds
* Fixed battery drain when off in some circumstances
* Fixed disabled focus ring not being disabled in some circumstances
|-
| 2.0 || 2024-02-06<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/514.html |title=Z 8 Firmware 2.0 |date=2024-02-06 |website=Nikon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207040108/https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/514.html |archive-date=2024-02-07 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ||
* Added pixel shift feature
* Added new picture controls for stills and video
* Added dedicated bird subject detection for stills and video
* Increased maximum EVF/live view zoom from 200% to 400% for stills and video
* Added auto capture feature as in the [[Nikon Z9]] for stills and also video
* Maximum pre-capture duration has been increased from 30s to 300s
* New exposure bracketing settings
* Added pulled low-ISO settings for recording N-log
* Added slow-motion video recording
* Various playback improvements
* Various controls improvements
* Various minor changes
|-
| 2.01 || 2024-04-23<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/527.html |title=Z 8 Firmware 2.01 |date=2024-04-23 |website=Nikon}}</ref> ||
* Fixed a green color cast appearing in some pictures
* Fixed issue applying date/time
* Fixed scrolling in image review with sub-selector
* Fixed issue with EVF eye presence sensor not working properly after an update
* Fixed issue with the i-menu not going away in some circumstances
|}
== Gallery ==
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== References ==
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== External links==
{{commonscat|Nikon Z 8}}
* {{officialsite|https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-8.html}}
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