I started out my digital photography with a D200 but soon found the ISO constraints created a lot of problems. When the D4000 emerged claiming better ISO, I quickly made the switch. As good as the 4000 was there were a number of tech improvements that led me to the D800 and I was very happy with this camera for several years. However, as an avid wildlife and bird photographer I was still frustrated with some of the limitations regarding autofocus and frame rate. My solution was to pair up the 00 with the (then new) d500. I contemplated getting a D6 but balked at the cost and the weight and also discovered the D850. The 850 is a great camera but I fantasized about a mirrorless full-frame system with better AF tracking, improved ISO capability, faster frame rate than my 500 and the ability to continue to use my extensive and expensive collection of lenses. I was seriously thinking about the Z9 for a while, but when the Z8 came on the scene, it was a no-brainer for me. Thank you Nikon for making my dream come true! I may eventually start swapping my old lenses for Z lenses given their great reviews, but right now I have seen no degradation in images using the FTZ II adaptor.

Very effective for night, bird and macro photography. I like.

Best I have ever used

I decided to treat myself and buy the Z8 along with the 70-200mm Z mount + verticle grip. Extremely happy, loved my D500 & D850, but the Z8 is on a whole other level. Focusing performence & overall capabilities are outstanding

Best investment I have ever made, after shooting nikon all my life, (50years) mostly shooting wildlife and landscapes the Z-8 does what it says at super speeds and its toughness, dropped it about 4 feet on a rock and it continues to perform. Buying the FTZ II i use all my dslr lenses to. Also bought the new 180 to 600mm and it works flawless. Thanks Nikon for keeping me as a customer I almost jumped ship but you guys came through!!!

The true D850 successor !!!! the only thing to say : it's perfect , I love it !!!

I've only had it for 10 days, however I'm really taken with the Z8. I traded in a Z7II for it and like the feel of the Z8 so much more. I am impressed with the size and weight of the camera. Reminds me using my D780. I am really enjoying using the Z8 and look forward to taking lots of amazing photos with it.

Wow, this camera is impressive. Fast, accurate AF, almost all the same features as the z9, great ergonomics, rock solid build. It took a bit of time to figure out moving over from Fuji, but now that I am getting used to it I love having everything I need at my fingertips. Image quality is a whole other level, the files are gorgeous. Lots of latitude to recover shadows when needed, but results right out of camera are 99% of the way there, and for me the less time I spend in front of the computer the better.

Outstanding performance and imaging all around. Still working through a bit of a curve. Question; why didn't you put in two cfexpress slots instead of that odd second micro-slot?