Z 8

Absolutely love the Z8.

I stepped up to the Z8 from a Z50ii. I really like how the camera fits in my hands . Since the controls are placed differently on this camera, there’s a lot I have to learn and get use to versus the Z 50 II. To me, this camera feels very sturdy.and I like the weatherproofing it has, since it will be used mostly outdoors shooting wildlife and landscapes The only thing I would have asked to be different is how the rear LCD screen moves. I prefer how the Z50ii’s screen articulates.

A big step up from my Z 6 II and I should have bought a Z 8 sooner. I have used a lot of cameras over the years but this is the first camera I have truly loved since my Voigtlander Vitessa. I'm able to capture my vision of a scene most of the time which is very satisfying and what a camera should help me accomplish. It does chomp on the batteries more than the Z 6 II. I couldn't take a full star off for that annoyance but it's really not difficult to carry extra batteries. Overall a 4.9 rating.

This Camera is by far the best.....Learning every day ...

I finally made the step to mirrorless and am so glad I did. The z8 makes it easy to find my go to setups for all my different types of photography.

I'm still learning all about my new Z8, but enjoying the journey so far. I've been looking at upgrading from D780 to a Nikon mirrorless camera for a while now and decided to pull the trigger. I recently attended a workshop with seven other photographers. Five of them were shooting Z8 and loved their cameras. I also picked up the Mount Adapter FTZ II which is a huge advantage for me. This will allow me to continue using my F mount lenses on the Z8 while I acquire some Z lenses.

Z8 is incredible. But all that capability has a power cost. Nikon needs to fix the power drain problem, and that doesn’t mean adding a monstrous battery pack. I remember my F3 ran on a coin battery that lasted 2-3 years and even had the limited ability to take photos with no battery. Use the example of how the cell phone went from a brick to its present compact elegant state with a camera that knocked point and shoot cameras out of the market. Nikon, you need to learn from the technologies that are advancing portabilitiy and capability at the same time.

I think I am in love, I shoot wildlife, and the Nikon Z8 delivers exactly what I need: fast, reliable autofocus with excellent animal and bird eye detection, high burst speeds, and a silent shutter that doesn’t spook subjects. The image quality is outstanding, and the rugged build holds up outdoors. It’s a camera I trust in the field.

Top of line build for durability and dependability. The guts, (the electronics), make up a class leading capability for responsiveness and crystal clarity. It is a beast, but like all of nature it won’t fail if you take the time and patience to understand it and care for it.