Z 8

In love with my new Z8. Moving up from the D7500 has been a little bit of like learning a super computer. However, straight out of the box with the 180–600m lens, I had amazing results literally in minutes. I just wish I could find somebody to help with the Nikon NX studio program.Nikon customer for life…

Overall a great camera. Only a few things I’d request to be added for Z8 II. Reduced EVF lag in magnified view is one. Would also love native 1/500 or faster flash sync speed. More streamlined implementation of pixel shift and additional custom button control assignments would also be welcome. All that said, as a long time Nikon shooter/owner, I definitely love my Z8. My overall rating is 4.5.

I purchased the Z8 with the 24-120 z lens a few months ago. I also own a D850 and a D750.I have found the transition to mirrorless much easier than I expected. The ability to actually see the lighting effect of your settings and your flash in the viewfinder before you press the shutter button is even better than I thought it would be.. I have a 24-120 f lens as well. The biggest difference I see so far from the D850 is the higher resolution of the z24-120 lens compared to the f 24-120 lens. The level of detail is greater, even though both cameras have the same megapixel count.. However, I really enjoy using both cameras though I suspect I will probably use the Z8 more particularly as I acquire more z lenses.

Incredible camera, the upgrade from any previous DSLR is remarkable. Incredible autofocus and this is probably the most amazing thing about the camera for my needs. Fantastic image quality; it's small and lightweight. Remarkable frame rate for shooting action too. The only cons are the battery life which is not nearly as big an issue as most are making it out to be; and the learning curve it takes to figure it out. It's a much more complicated system than any previous DSLR and I'm spending a lot of time figuring it out. But the images I'm getting, oh my, the images I'm getting. Simply amazing.

Menu setup is a lot like previous mirrorless cameras with exceptions being the added features. A very well built camera.

I love the manual mode for pics and vids. Pics and vids are high quality. Higher iSO’s are not grainy. The big problem is connectivity. I can connect my iPhone via WiFi but not via Bluetooth. And Mr DJI Ronin RS3 Mini will see the Z8 but the z8 will not connect. So, my problem is z8 Bluetooth has bugs to be fixed. Sooner than later I hope.

Fantastic camera. I literally can't say enough good things about it. Nikon is really winning these days. The photos it takes are stunning.

A fantastic upgrade to my D850. The technical advances are exceptional but one thing that is extra special for me is the decrease in the weight of the body and lens compared to the D850. I couple my landscape and bird photography with long hikes in local county parks and the CVNP. The light Z8 lets me go the extra mile(s).

I recently purchased the Nikon Z8, and I can confidently say it’s one of the most powerful and versatile cameras I’ve ever used. Nikon has really outdone itself with this one—it’s like having the flagship Z9 in a more compact, manageable body without sacrificing performance.The image quality is stunning. The 45.7MP sensor captures incredibly detailed shots with beautiful dynamic range and color accuracy. Low-light performance is exceptional, and the autofocus system is lightning-fast and incredibly smart—face, eye, and even animal detection works flawlessly.What truly impressed me is how well it handles both photography and video. For video shooters, the 8K and 4K options with Nikon’s advanced color science make it a serious contender for hybrid creators. And the build quality is rock solid—rugged, weather-sealed, and ergonomically designed for long shoots.I also appreciate the dual card slots, the high-res EVF, and the intuitive menu system. It just feels right in the hands, and it’s clear Nikon listened to its users when designing the Z8.If you’re serious about photography or content creation, the Z8 is absolutely worth the investment. It’s a professional-grade tool in a body that doesn’t weigh you down.Highly recommended—5 stars!