Z 8

I got my first Nikon, an F, in 1962. Since then, I've owned 14 other Nikon SLRs, Fs, Ns and Ds. The cameras have always been of the highest quality and dependability. I loved seeing exactly what was included in the photo I was taking.I have reached that time in my life that I ain't no spring chicken. In the last five years, my D850 and lenses seemed to have gained weight. So I packed up my "D" cameras and lenses, traded them in, and bought a Z8, and two Nikkor zooms, the 28-400 and the14-30. I've only had the new equipment about two weeks, but two features of the "Z" equipment have become apparent.First, the lenses are smaller, lighter and cost less than "D" lenses. I'm guessing that has to do with the fact that image stabilization is done in the Z8 camera instead of the lens.Second, while the SLRs and DSLRs show exactly what physical features are included in the photo, the Z camera also previews the exposure. In other words, one can visually adjust the exposure while composing the shot. To me, that is a giant improvement over previous cameras.I'm delighted with my Z8 equipment.

I love my Z8, before I had the D750 and I was happy with that body, but since I went to Z everything is much better, with its autofocus and so on, and its spectacular electronic viewfinder there is no brand like this one.

I love my Z8, before I had the D750 and I was happy with that body, but since I went to Z everything is much better, with its autofocus and so on, and its spectacular electronic viewfinder there is no brand like this one.

I was very happy with my D780 until I saw what the Z9 autofocus and subject detection were able to do. My primary interest is birds and wildlife, and I am amazed at the 3D and bird / subject detection capabilities of the Z8. I was going to buy the Z9 but felt the size and cost just didn’t justify it. Plus, I have many EL15C batteries for the Z8 already. I am a little disappointed with the battery life, however changing batteries is a trivial matter for me. I’m looking forward to acquiring Z lenses. I am also happy with the FTZ adapter, and coupled with my f-mount lenses, am getting great results. My first acquisition will be the 180-600 zoom to replace my 200-500. It is a bit on the heavy side. I look forward to exploring all the capabilities of this camera!

I was very happy with my D780 until I saw what the Z9 autofocus and subject detection were able to do. My primary interest is birds and wildlife, and I am amazed at the 3D and bird / subject detection capabilities of the Z8. I was going to buy the Z9 but felt the size and cost just didn’t justify it. Plus, I have many EL15C batteries for the Z8 already. I am a little disappointed with the battery life, however changing batteries is a trivial matter for me. I’m looking forward to acquiring Z lenses. I am also happy with the FTZ adapter, and coupled with my f-mount lenses, am getting great results. My first acquisition will be the 180-600 zoom to replace my 200-500. It is a bit on the heavy side. I look forward to exploring all the capabilities of this camera!

I having been using the Nikon Z8 for about 6 weeks. In short terms, it is a game changer. I was impressed by its very fast auto-focus capability and overall image rendering. I shoot mainly hummingbirds, the camera gives images with great detail and very natural looking colors. I could not be happier. To illustrate the Z8 capability I am attaching an hummingbird image of a bird flying from left to right and towards me at the same time.

I having been using the Nikon Z8 for about 6 weeks. In short terms, it is a game changer. I was impressed by its very fast auto-focus capability and overall image rendering. I shoot mainly hummingbirds, the camera gives images with great detail and very natural looking colors. I could not be happier. To illustrate the Z8 capability I am attaching an hummingbird image of a bird flying from left to right and towards me at the same time.

Graduated from a D700 to the Z8! I cannot believe how well the 3d tracking and subject detection work. The only frames I missed were due to operator error. But the Z8 has been a dream so far.

Graduated from a D700 to the Z8! I cannot believe how well the 3d tracking and subject detection work. The only frames I missed were due to operator error. But the Z8 has been a dream so far.