So far, I'm very impressed. I've owned many Nikon DSLR models as well as the Z50 and Z6II. I kept one of my D850's because I love the camera and have a closet full of F-mount Nikkors. (I also have a few Z-mont lenses.) The Z8 has been a great experience so far. I think I can trust this AF system, I never bonded with the Z6II's AF system except using single point. (And, I tried.) The form factor of the Z8 is just right for me, and I have been pleasantly surprised that using it beside the D850 has been a much better experience than I expected. I was accustomed to using two D850's, and the Z8 has easily taken the place of the second D850. I think this one is a keeper! Highly recommended!

I'm a Nikon shooter from as far back as 1983, pro and hobby both, and have owned a variety of film cameras and digital cameras, currently the Z7 and Z8. Still using a mix of legacy (Ai-S) glass and the latest Z series lenses. Going to the Z8 from the Z7 was a pretty big jump when talking about the features, and truth be told I may never use most of the functions as the capabilities are staggering. Definite improvement in the autofocus, and from what I've shot so far is amazing. That said, autofocus was not really anything I cared about, but it's nice to have. The tracking is amazing, and virtually flawless when used for pet photos with a moving subject. I'm impressed. Most of the menus and functions to get started were intuitive as I've used Nikon forever, but I clearly need to spend some time with the manual and configuration videos to really get into the capabilities. THIS is the camera I expected when I bought my Z7 immediately upon release!

I have used my Z8 for both photos and video and am very impressed with the results. Rapid focus helped me capture pelicans feeding on the surf at sun and the video captured great audio and the bright red of Santa at a Christmas concert.

I was wanting to replace my Nikon 850. I traded in other equipment to purchase a Z9. I had a Z7II and a number of people suggested that I look at the Z8. They were right-on.

I have only had the Z8 for a short time, but so far it seems like a very good upgrade from my three year old Z7. It's ability to focus quickly is much better than the Z7. Plus I find that the color results coming from Lightroom are excellent. At this point I would say my only negative is the extra size and weight compared to the Z7 and also especially my Z50. So far the Z8 is a five star camera for me.

I made my move from Nikon DSLR to my first Nikon mirrorless after waiting on what I felt was finally a true reason to make the switch. This Z8 has not made me regret that decision. It's truly a magnificent machine with more that I will ever use, but fills every wish I had on my D850.

I traded up from a Z6ii so that I would have a 100% backup for my Z9, and now I can have two setups ready to shoot wildlife in a flash. One with the Z8 with Z100-400 or Z 24-120 for close up shots and the other, Z9 with Z 800. I really enjoy the lighter weight body with the awesome features, i Menu banks and AF that I have grown to love for bird photography. It's a great camera for action and wildlife photography.

Great Camera and colors are earthshaking Great backup to my Z9Bought with Z180-600 and great pairing

Coming from a D850 for several years, I was unsure if the Z8 was really worth the $4k price tag. Now that I’m shooting Z8 I must say this is one great camera and a welcome upgrade from the D850. Image quality is nearly the same but shooting performance is greatly improved and I’ll use the word almost “effortless” now. And if you asked me if I would go back to the D850, I’d have to say no as I’d now get frustrated with all the new capability I’d loose going back