Description
Information of Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera (Body only)
Overview
A legacy inspired by agility and performance. Relish in the autofocus (AF) performance, 9 types of subjects at a time. With the dedicated new airplane mode added to the AF detection menu, the Z 8’s powerful combination of subject detection and 3D-tracking allows you to easily capture fast, erratically moving subjects; while the wide-area AF offers 20 custom options to provide flexibility for any shooting situation. Experience excellent video features with multiple video formats of your choice to tell your visual narratives. Record to your heart’s content with up to 125 minutes of continuous recording in 4K UHD/60p, together with a variety of accessories to elevate your videography creations.
Agility in your hands.
Videos or stills, capture it all handheld with extra stability and comfort. Weighing only at approximately 910g (body only) and with a deep grip design, the Z 8 allows you to climb up, lay low, or go the distance to follow through the actions, with minimal fatigue. Its compatibility with an array of videography accessories provides the flexibility to film in different genres with ease. In terms of workflow, it supports ProRes422 HQ and RAW video file formats to cater to your post-production preferences. Now you can move around on this small and lightweight system with agility, and record commercial-grade videos with it effortlessly.
45.7MP Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
Featuring the same sensor that debuted in the Z9, the FX-format 45.7MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor offers a useful combination of resolution, fast readout speeds, impressive clarity, and minimal noise. The stacked design contributes to reduced rolling shutter while the BSI designation ensures improved noise levels when working at the top end of the extended ISO 32-102400 range. Also, the 45.7MP resolution and full-frame sensor size hit a sweet spot that benefits photographers working in detail-oriented genres as well as enables recording video at resolutions up to 8K.
EXPEED 7 Image Processor
Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, which offers speeds approximately 10x faster than a Z7 II. This engine works in conjunction with the stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling.
Electronic Shutter-Only Design
Relying on the speed and stacked design of the sensor, the Z8 completely forgoes a mechanical shutter and uses just an electronic shutter for all capture modes. The speed of the sensor enables recording at up to 1/32,000 sec and the stacked structure reduces motion distortion for accurate depiction of fast-moving subjects, like golf clubs, baseball bats, and automobiles. Also, despite the absence of a mechanical shutter, flash sync up to 1/200 sec. is still supported as well as high speed sync functions.
By removing the mechanical shutter, the Z8 can also operate completely silently and there is no worry over mechanical shutter wear or breakdown. A shutter release sound can be added for awareness when a photo is being taken, and the volume can be adjusted to suit different working scenarios.
Subject Detection with Deep Learning Technology
Utilizing inherited algorithms and deep learning technology from the Z9, including sophisticated Subject Detection, the Z8 can recognize a variety of distinct subject types, ranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.
Eye-Detection AF, specifically, has been tuned for improved accuracy and refined recognition of eyes in the scene, regardless of how small or large they are within the image frame, and can also be used in conjunction with custom Wide-Area AF for different subject shapes and sizes.
Internal 8K60 and 4K 120 Recording
Equally capable for video, the Z8 matches the Z9’s recording capabilities here, as well, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 8K. Using full pixel readout, UHD 8K 30p video can be recorded with continuous shooting possible for approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
UHD 4K and Full HD recording is also possible in a variety of frame rates, including full-frame 4K recording at up to 120p for slow-motion playback. Using an 8K area, oversampled UHD 4K recording is possible at up to 60p for increased sharpness and detail. Also, high-resolution frame grabs can be recorded in camera from 8K and 4K videos, for producing 33MP or 11MP stills, respectively.
ProRes and H.265 10-Bit Recording
Internal recording is also supported with 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling in the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 color can be used depending on workflow needs. For more latitude when color grading in post, there is also a 10-bit N-Log setting as well as a Flat color profile. Additionally, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can be used for creating HDR-ready content straight from the camera.
Real-Live Viewfinder
- Real-Live Viewfinder is an advanced EVF utilizing a 3.69m-dot OLED panel with adjustable luminance up to 3000 cd/m2 for clear visibility in bright conditions. This EVF also works in conjunction with dual-stream technology for blackout-free viewing when shooting continuously and it features a high fps function, which ups the EVF’s refresh rate to 120 fps for smoother, lifelike viewing.
Versatile Connectivity
Matching the professional build quality, the Z8 is fitted with a variety of connectivity options to suit various workflow needs:
- Full-size HDMI port for outputting video to an external recorder or monitor
- 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports for attaching an external microphone and for on-board audio monitoring
- Two USB-C ports: one supports file transfers and tethering and the second is dedicated to power delivery and battery charging
- USB-C communication terminal supports USB-LAN connectivity when paired with an optional USB-C to Ethernet adapter. This enables a 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection for transferring files over FTP
- 10-pin port offers wide accessories and remote connectivity
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) permit wireless transferring of files, remote camera control via a mobile device, and works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management
Specifications
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Display SKU | VOA100AG |
| Type | Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Mount Type | Nikon Z mount |
| Picture Angle | Full-frame / FX-Format |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 52.37 million |
| Dust-Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio) |
| Image Area (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) |
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 45.7 million |
| Image Sensor Format | Full-frame/FX-format |
| File System | |
| File Format Still Images | 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 | 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. |
| File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF |
| Storage Media | CFexpress (Type B) , XQD , SD , SDHC (UHS-II compliant) , SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| 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. |
| Viewfinder | |
| 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 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 m-1 |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter Type | Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield |
| Frame Advance Rate | 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 |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single frame , continuous low-speed , continuous high-speed , high-speed frame capture (with Pre-Release Capture) , Self-timer |
| 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 |
| Continuous Shooting Options | 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 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution | 20 fps |
| Exposure | |
| Exposure Metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Exposure Modes | P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Exposure Compensation | Range: -5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) |
| Metering Range | -3 to +17 EV Figures are for ISO 100 and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F |
| 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 |
| Sensitivity | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 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 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 25600 |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 64 |
| Focus / Autofocus | |
| Focus Point | 493 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | 5-axis image sensor shift |
| 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 |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 493 |
| Flash | |
| 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 |
| 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, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes. Exposure and/or flash, white balance, ADL |
| Movie | |
| Movie | 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. RAW Video: 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. |
| Movie Metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Time-Lapse Movie | Yes |
| Movie Active D-Lighting | Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
| Movie ISO | 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. |
| Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable |
| Movie 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) |
| 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 File Format | NEV, MOV, MP4 |
| Movie Maximum Recording Time | 125 min |
| Monitor | |
| Monitor Size | 8 -cm ( 3.2 –in.) diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | Approx. 2100 k-dot |
| 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 |
| Playback | |
| Playback Functions | 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 |
| Interface | |
| Interface | Type C USB connectors – USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1, USB Power Delivery connector x1. HDMI output connector: Type A connector. Audio input/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 Functionality | 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) Operating frequency: 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) Asia (other than Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, 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: 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 |
| Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge |
| Menus | |
| Supported Languages | English The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased |
| 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. 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) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Weight (g) (body only)*1 | 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) |
| Length x height x width (mm) (body only)* | Approx. 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm ( 5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3 in.) |
| Tripod Socket | 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) |
| Animal Eye AF | Yes |
| 4K UHD | Yes |
| 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 |
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