Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera

Experience the ultimate in hybrid photography with the Nikon Z8, designed for both stunning stills and breathtaking videos. Compact and lightweight, it’s the perfect companion for any professional or enthusiast.

Unmatched Performance

• 45.7MP Stills: Capture vibrant images with incredible detail.
• 8K UHD Video: Record stunning videos with unrivaled in-camera capabilities.
• Fast Burst Speeds: Shoot up to 120 fps for action-packed moments.
• Advanced Image Processing: Enjoy the most powerful processing engine available.
• World-Leading Shutter Technology: Experience minimal rolling shutter distortion.

Video Mastery

With internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p recording, the Z8 is a powerhouse for videographers. It supports:

• 12-bit N-RAW: Capture high-quality video with less file size.
• 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ: Industry-standard video format for flexibility.
• Full HD Proxy Files: For smoother editing workflows.

Advanced Autofocus System

Nikon’s most sophisticated autofocus technology ensures fast and accurate focus, even in challenging lighting conditions:

• Deep Learning Detection: Tracks a variety of subjects, from pets to vehicles.
• Eye AF: Locks onto eyes for perfect portraits.
• Custom Focus Areas: Tailor your focus for specific shots.

Creative Features

Unlock your creativity with built-in features like:

• Creative Picture Controls
• Interval Shooting
• Long Exposure and Multiple Exposure Modes

Why Choose the Nikon Z8?

The Nikon Z8 is not just a camera; it’s a complete imaging solution that empowers you to capture every moment with precision and creativity. Whether you're shooting weddings, wildlife, or cinematic videos, the Z8 delivers exceptional performance in a compact design.

• Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
• Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• Nikon MH-25a Battery Charger
• Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable
• HDMI/USB Cable Clip
• Nikon BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
• Nikon AN-DC26 Camera Strap
• Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap
• Nikon DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

Image Sensor

Picture Angle: Nikon FX format

Effective Pixels: 45.7 million

Sensor Size: 23.9 mm x 35.9 mm

Image Sensor Format: FX

Image Sensor Type: Stacked CMOS Sensor

Total Pixels: 52.37 million

Dust-Reduction System: Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)

Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes

Image Area (pixels): FX-format
(L)8,256 x 5,504
(M)6,192 x 4,128
(S)4,128 x 2,752
DX-format
(L)5,392 x 3,592
(M)4,032 x 2,688
(S)2,704 x 1,792
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)8,256 x 4,640
(M)6,192 x 3,480
(S)4,128 x 2,320

File System

File Format Still Images: 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, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression , 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)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats

Storage Media: SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards, CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory

Card Slot: 2 slots (1 CFExpress Type B/XQD and 1 SecureDigital)

File System: DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32 , MPEG‑A , MIAF

Viewfinder

Viewfinder: 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)

Viewfinder Eyepoint: 23mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: −4 – +3 m−1

Eye Sensor: Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Lens

Depth-of-Field Control: Yes

Lens Compatibility at a Glance: ***Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Compatible Lenses: Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Shutter

Shutter Speed: 1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time

Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/32000 sec.

Slowest Shutter Speed: 900 sec.

Flash Sync Speed: Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported

Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes

Shutter Release Modes: Single frame, Continuous L , Continuous H , Self-timer, High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture

Approx. Frame Advance Rate: Continuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests , High-speed frame capture (C60): Approx. 60 fps

Continuous Shooting Options: Continuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests

Self-Timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled

Silent Shooting: Yes

Exposure

Exposure Metering System: TTL metering using camera image sensor

Metering Method: Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame , Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering

Metering Range: -3 to +17 EV

Exposure Modes: Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)

Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

Exposure Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value

Picture Control: Auto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, 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

Multiple Exposure: Add, Average, Lighten, Darken

HDR Overlay: Yes

Photo mode flicker reduction: Yes

High-frequency flicker reduction: Yes

Sensitivity

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 64–25600 in 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 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 64

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 25600

Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: 32

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: 102400

Long Exposure Noise Reduction: Yes

High ISO Noise Reduction: Yes

Active D-Lighting: Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra high 2 , Extra high 1 , Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off

Active D-Lighting Bracketing: Yes

Focus/Autofocus

Single-Point AF Mode: Yes

Dynamic AF Mode: Yes

Auto-Area AF Mode: Yes

Autofocus System: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Detection Range: -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view Detection range (ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20 °C/68 °F using single servo AF (AF-S)

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 (single-point AF), 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, Single-Point, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (L-people), Wide-area AF (L-animals), Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (people), Auto-area AF (animals), Dynamic-area (S) , Dynamic-area (M) , Dynamic-area (L) , 3D-tracking , Subject-tracking AF , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only , 3D-tracking available in video mode only , Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only, Wide-area AF (C1) , Wide-area AF (C2)

Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector

Focus Modes: Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (L-people) , Wide-area AF (L-animals) , Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (people) , Auto-area AF (animals) , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 493

Vibration Reduction: 5-axis image sensor shift

Autofocus Fine Tune: Yes

Flash

Flash Bracketing: Yes

X-Sync Speed: 1/200 sec.

Top FP High Speed Sync: Up to:1/8000 sec.

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 Sync Modes: Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off

Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

Flash-ready Indicator: Lights when built-in flash or 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

Flash Sync Terminal: Yes

White Balance

White Balance: Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (3 types) , Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning, Shade

White Balance Bracketing: Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL

Live View

Live View Shooting: Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode

Movie

Movie Metering: TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

Movie Maximum Recording Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Movie File Format: MOV, MP4, NEV

Movie 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)

Movie Audio Recording Format: Linear PCM, AAC, Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)

Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video): FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, * 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 , 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

Movie: 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive), 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p, 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 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

8K UHD: Yes

4K Ultra High Definition (UHD): Yes

Full HD Movies (1080p): Yes

Slow Motion Video: Yes

Movie Audio: Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted

Movie ISO: Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 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, 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.

Movie Active D-Lighting: Can be selected from:
Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off

Time Code: Yes

Movie Log Gamma Output: When using memory card in Z 8 and NOT using external recorder, N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card”, When NOT using memory card in Z 8 and using external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output”, When using both memory card in Z 8 and external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output”, However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD, For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p.

Movie e-VR: Yes

Movie HDMI Output: Yes

Movie Focus Peaking: Yes

Movie Highlight Display (Zebras): Yes

Time-Lapse Movie: Yes

AF for Movie: Yes

Raw Video Option: Yes

N-Log and HDR (HLG) video: Yes

Waveform display: Yes

Red REC frame indicator: Yes

Extended shutter speeds (mode M): Yes

Dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video: Yes

Extended oversampling available: Yes

Option to view video recording info available via I menu: Yes

Hi-Res Zoom: Yes

Monitor

Monitor Size: 3.2 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution: 2100 k dots

Monitor Type: Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD

Touchscreen: Yes

Monitor Angle of View: 170° viewing angle

Monitor Adjustments: Colour balance, 15-level manual brightness controls

Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: Yes

Playback

Playback Functions: Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Slide Shows, Voice memo input and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, Filtered playback , Skip to first shot in series , Series playback , Save consecutive frames , Motion blend

In-Camera Image Editing: Distortion Control, D-Lighting, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Resize, Straighten, Trim, Monochrome

Image Comment: Yes

Voice Memo Function: Yes

Interface

Interface: Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter), Type A HDMI connector , 10 pin remote terminal: Built-in , USB: Type C USB connectors , USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1 , USB Power Delivery connector x1

Wi-Fi Functionality: Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE , 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) , 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

Smart Device App Connectivity: SnapBridge

Wireless Connectivity: Yes

Wireless Transfer to PC: Yes

Bluetooth: Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 5.0, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Maximum output power (EIRP), Bluetooth: -4.1 dBm , Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm

GPS: Via the SnapBridge app

Save/Load Camera Settings: Yes

Supported Languages: English, French, Spanish

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

Webcam Utility Compatible: Yes

Menus

Total Custom Settings: 73

My Menu: Yes

Recent Settings: Yes

Supported Languages: English, French, Spanish

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

Power

Battery / Batteries: 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 Life (shots per charge):
Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes , [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes
Photo Mode: Number of Shots
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AC Adapter: EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) , EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately), EH‑8P Charging AC adapter; requires UC‑E25 USB cable (available separately)

Battery Charger: MH-25A Battery Charger

Miscellaneous

Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 5.7 in.144 mm x 4.7 in.118.5 mm x 3.3 in.83 mm

Approx. Weight: 32.1 oz.910 g

Operating Environment: Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) , Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)