Z 8

I rated it 5 stars because there is no 6 star rating. Excellent camera. No.....It is an outstanding camera. I started using Nikon cameras way back in the early 90s, and they just keep getting better. If I have a complaint about the Z8 camera it would the auto focusing could use some tweaking. Some situations, such as small flowers against busy backgrounds sometimes fool the camera. But that is easily corrected by getting the focus close with the manual lens ring, and then letting the camera do the fine tuning. I strongly recommend the Z8 for anyone and for any photo and/or video shooting situation. But, be sure take along an extra battery or two because power consumption is rather high.

As others have said, this camera has extensive customizable features that would suit nearly any genre of photography I can think of. I've taken my time to learn the menu system and store collections of settings in the cameras custom "banks" which allows me to switch from one type of shot to another in mere seconds. I'm left-handed and yet I find the controls are located where they make sense instinctively, even if you haven't used a mirrorless camera before. I also find the lens/camera weight balance to be easily managed, even with the 100-400 S zoom. Unless you are the most demanding of professionals, this camera should offer you everything you need for satisfying photographic projects.

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

As others have said, this camera has extensive customizable features that would suit nearly any genre of photography I can think of. I've taken my time to learn the menu system and store collections of settings in the cameras custom "banks" which allows me to switch from one type of shot to another in mere seconds. I'm left-handed and yet I find the controls are located where they make sense instinctively, even if you haven't used a mirrorless camera before. I also find the lens/camera weight balance to be easily managed, even with the 100-400 S zoom. Unless you are the most demanding of professionals, this camera should offer you everything you need for satisfying photographic projects.

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.