Z 8

I’m still learning the features of the camera. It is my first Nikon; I am switching from Canon. So far I am very happy with the Z8

I replaced my Fujifilm GFX100S with this Nikon Z8 and I couldn't be happier. The "loss" of 56 megapixels (102 vs 46) has not materially affected the large prints I make, but each raw file is much smaller. There was nothing wrong with the GFX other than the heaviness of the glass and the not-so-great AF, but its full-size files are quite big. The images I made with it are beautiful. But...I wasn't taking it out much because one body and two lenses was really a literal pain in the neck, and lower back. Nikon's more advanced AF is welcome (but we are comparing a camera introduced two years before the Z8). The weight difference, which was one reason I wanted to go away from the GFX, is actually negligible in terms of the body, but the lenses are lighter, making a two-to-three lens day out much more comfortable. The main complaint I have is the multiplicity of options which takes time to get used to; Thom Hogan's excellent pdf book on this camera helps immeasurably in that regard (1200pp of information and tips). I would like to see Nikon implement a change in how data is stored, so that one could have a full-size NREF file and simultaneously record a medium or small JPEG. Current workaround is to use a separate application (free) called Raw Preview Extractor and only shoot raw files; in that way I can get jpeg from the baked-in preview file within Nikon's raw file, if rather laboriously. The LCD screen, which Nikon calls a monitor, has a complex mechanism which I was doubtful about, but the sales person at the store I bought this from showed me that it is strong enough that one can hold the camera by the screen alone (which I most assuredly will NOT try on my camera). All in all, and it's only been a week since I bought it, I am very pleased with it and with the lenses I bought: 50/1.8s, 24-120/4s and a used AF-S 85/1.8 (used with the FTZII).

I replaced my Fujifilm GFX100S with this Nikon Z8 and I couldn't be happier. The "loss" of 56 megapixels (102 vs 46) has not materially affected the large prints I make, but each raw file is much smaller. There was nothing wrong with the GFX other than the heaviness of the glass and the not-so-great AF, but its full-size files are quite big. The images I made with it are beautiful. But...I wasn't taking it out much because one body and two lenses was really a literal pain in the neck, and lower back. Nikon's more advanced AF is welcome (but we are comparing a camera introduced two years before the Z8). The weight difference, which was one reason I wanted to go away from the GFX, is actually negligible in terms of the body, but the lenses are lighter, making a two-to-three lens day out much more comfortable. The main complaint I have is the multiplicity of options which takes time to get used to; Thom Hogan's excellent pdf book on this camera helps immeasurably in that regard (1200pp of information and tips). I would like to see Nikon implement a change in how data is stored, so that one could have a full-size NREF file and simultaneously record a medium or small JPEG. Current workaround is to use a separate application (free) called Raw Preview Extractor and only shoot raw files; in that way I can get jpeg from the baked-in preview file within Nikon's raw file, if rather laboriously. The LCD screen, which Nikon calls a monitor, has a complex mechanism which I was doubtful about, but the sales person at the store I bought this from showed me that it is strong enough that one can hold the camera by the screen alone (which I most assuredly will NOT try on my camera). All in all, and it's only been a week since I bought it, I am very pleased with it and with the lenses I bought: 50/1.8s, 24-120/4s and a used AF-S 85/1.8 (used with the FTZII).

This was the perfect camera to roll into from my Z9 & Zf. It meets all my needs perfectly. Good job.

Just like my Z9, perfect backup for the Z9 and much lower weight. Has performed fantastically with my 180-600mm and with the 400mm f4.5 (with the 2X extender). User both cameras for wildlife photography and in combination with the lenses are a force to be reckoned with (absolutely like both the bird as well as animal tracking). In DX mode can reach out to 800-860mm with the 1.4 and 2.0 extenders. Used to be Canon fan, but that was a long time ago and have never looked back. Yeah Nikon.

This was the perfect camera to roll into from my Z9 & Zf. It meets all my needs perfectly. Good job.

Just like my Z9, perfect backup for the Z9 and much lower weight. Has performed fantastically with my 180-600mm and with the 400mm f4.5 (with the 2X extender). User both cameras for wildlife photography and in combination with the lenses are a force to be reckoned with (absolutely like both the bird as well as animal tracking). In DX mode can reach out to 800-860mm with the 1.4 and 2.0 extenders. Used to be Canon fan, but that was a long time ago and have never looked back. Yeah Nikon.

After owning several Nikon film and mirrored DSLR cameras in the past, I decided to finally move to mirrorless and purchase the Z8.Althought I've owned my Z8 for only about a month I'm totalled awed and impressed with it's design and capabilities. As I get to know the Z8 more I have no doubt that it will cement itself as an outstanding camera!

After owning several Nikon film and mirrored DSLR cameras in the past, I decided to finally move to mirrorless and purchase the Z8.Althought I've owned my Z8 for only about a month I'm totalled awed and impressed with it's design and capabilities. As I get to know the Z8 more I have no doubt that it will cement itself as an outstanding camera!