Built using flagship DNA, the Nikon Z8 is a compact, lightweight camera housing much of the technology from the Z9 but in a sleeker, more portable package. Dubbed the ultimate hybrid camera, the Z8 features the same proven sensor, processing, and AF capabilities of the flagship with a new body design that better suits gimbal use, event shooting, and other handheld applications.
Imaging
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 52.37 Megapixel
Effective: 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504)
Image Sensor
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.5x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Seconds
0 to 900 Seconds in Manual Mode
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Native: 64 to 25,600 (32 to 102,400 Extended)
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range
-3 to 17 EV
White Balance
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording
ProRes RAW HQ 12-Bit
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps
Raw 12-Bit
8256 x 4644 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1390 to 5780 Mb/s]
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [600 to 2960 Mb/s]
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [730 to 3840 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 at 100/120 fps [1260 to 3020 Mb/s]
H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 50 Mb/s]
H.265 4:2:2 8/10-Bit
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [300 to 400 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [150 to 400 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 190 Mb/s]
ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94/100/120 fps
Video Output
HDMI
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080i
1280 x 720
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Slow-Motion Only
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG
Recording Limit
No
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x Nikon 10-Pin Remote Input
1x USB-C Data Output
Wireless
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size
3.2"
Resolution
2,100,000 Dot
Display Type
4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Secondary Display
Top: Status Display
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic (OLED)
Size
0.5"
Resolution
3,690,000 Dot
Eye Point
23 mm
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.8x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Photo, Video
Phase Detection: 493
Autofocus Sensitivity
-9 to +19 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
Flash Modes
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed
1/200 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
iTTL
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
General
Battery
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7 VDC, 2280 mAh (Included)
• Approx. 340 Shots
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3" / 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm
Weight
1.8 lb / 820 g (Body Only)
2.0 lb / 910 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.565 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"
