Moving up from Z6/7 is a quantum leap. You'll never be able to understand until you hold it in your hand. Image quality is beyond superb. Once I figured out the menu, I found the autofocus to be stellar. I've only had it for a week, but the differences are striking. My only beef so far is not really a beef. The menus are much larger, and contain many more options than my previous Z series cameras. Accordingly, it has a big learning curve if you are to utilize all the tools available to you. I have heard the complaints about battery life, but I haven't been impacted by that issue yet. I am confident that a newer battery will be forthcoming, with additonal capacity.

A wonderful camera. I have used a D600 for many years, it was top of the line when I got it.By comparison the Z8 is an order of magnatude more complex.The instruction manual that came with it tells you how to turn it on and that is about it.It took me a week to figure out how to view my photos. I had to purchase three instruction books before I found one that I liked . (Mastering the Nikon Z8 Camera, Isaiah Wealth)However I look forward to enjoying years of fun with this camera after I get over the learning curve.

Upgraded from a D850 and found out that my number of keepers had greatly increased. Transitioning from a Nikon DSLR was not too brutal and I am very happy of the AF and in-body stabilization performances. The ability to customize the camera is endless and navigating through the profiles is a breeze. My only observation is that it that the (superb)EVF is power hungry and you better get a few backup el-en 15c batteries handy if you plan for a full day of shooting. Btw the learning curve maybe stiff for some unfamiliar with the Nikon menuing system but YouTube is full of informative setup videos.

I've had a Z9 since it first was released. My backup camera has been a Z7ii. I just traded the Z7ii in for a Z8 and I'm very happy I did. Now it is much easier to quickly switch back and forth between each camera as the settings and buttons are virtually the same. It is also easier to travel with the Z8. I'm a happy camper!

Outstanding camera. After D7000, D750, D780 and Z6II the Z8 is my first camera that does everything I ever wanted to do. Fantastic performance in Sports and low light. I'm really impressed.

I already own a Z9. I bought a Z8 as a backup after selling off my D500. I tried the Z7ii but soon realized I wanted something comparable to the Z9 but small and lighter. I was totally blown away by the Z8. It is basically a “baby” Z9. Set up and operation basically the same as the Z9. I was off shooting with it within half a day. I have not been able to test out all the features but for wildlife it performed as well as my D850 and Z9. I will never have any down time should something go wrong with my Z9. Landscape photography worked well. I will be testing it out for some night photography and night street work within the next couple of weeks. Very, very happy with the Z8.

Tested out the Z9 before buying the Z8. Has all the awesomeness of the Z9 but for less money and it is lighter. Very happy

This is my first full frame camera I’ve own, having a couple of aps-c.Its was definitely worth the wait , everything you could have asked for.

The Z8 is as impressive as the Z9 which I also own. Both are amazing cameras and the eye detection/lock on has enabled me to take several bird flight pictures.However, I am waiting for Auto Capture on the Z8 which is there on the Z9 with the latest firmware upgrade. Also, since it is a replacement for my excellent DSLR D850, I would expect it to have the 1.2 crop feature. This is very useful for using a 500mm as a 600mm lens on occasion while still retaining enough megapixels for printing large pictures. This would also increase memory card capacity. I am hoping Nikon adds this feature to both Z8 and Z9 in a future firmware upgrade.