Z 8

It’s a great camera with good combination of still and video features, it would be even better if pre-release can capture RAW softwareand Nikon could have a video editing software for its NRAW files.

I've really been looking forward to this camera! First thoughts are I love it! This is my first real mirrorless camera (unless you count the N1V1 series). I am disappointed I will need to send my camera back due to the lens mounting issue.That said, my BIGGEST complaint is "why no onboard GPS/GNSS Nikon?" We can't buy the GP1 anymore and geotagging photos is very important to me for geospatial applications (e.g., rich media in geographic information systems (GIS) like Esri's ArcGIS Pro). Please, please, please make onboard GPS/GNSS standard on all camera bodies, especially the pro-sumer cameras. Also, please bring the map view back to NX Studio.

My new Z8 is one superb camera. I've also shoot a Z7ii but this Z8 tops everything. It has the features of the Z9 in a smaller package. The options in setting up the Z8 are almost unending. You can configure this camera to landscapes to portraits to sports to birds in flight and the airshows. The new Z lens are also a treat. Nikon hit the jackpot again with the Z8.

This camera ticks all the boxes for me. It's an absolute pleasure to hold and to use. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you Nikon

Couldn’t be more impressed. A pleasure to use, focus is fast and consistent. Size is good, a bit bigger and heavier than my 6II obviously, but still comfortable to walk around with. Definitely recommend.

Coming from the D850 I was hoping it would be just as good but wow this camera is amazing. I mainly shoot wildlife and small birds along with some landscape and I'am very impressed. The auto focus for BIF is amazing and my keeper rate is much higher than the D850. Nikon scored BIG with this camera and I'm very pleased with my purchase.

It is an amazing camera. I regard myself as Prosumer and added it to my Z7ii for the following reasons:1. Sensor shield (less hassle and concern when swapping glass)2. 2x USB and placed in the bottom and not top (I use the USB for all charging and all file transfer and access at the bottom should be default on all Z cameras in my opinion) 3. 4 axis tilting screen.4. Much better ergonomics for me because of bigger size and deeper grip compared to Z7ii.5. Much better ergonomics of the two dails... touch and feel like my old D7100. I find the daily on tge Z7ii to "Squarish".6. Litt buttons, great for indoor and evening night shooting. 7. Viewfinder is fantastic.A. In adding ofcourse the Z8 has much better autofocus where the Z7ii at least for wildlife is still disappointing me. Is still hoping for a FW that take advantage of 2xCPUs vs Z7.B. Fantastic speed (fps) and precapture in the Z8. Would love however if the 30 fps could be "fine" instead of just "normal" in resolution. There should be enough bandwidth as there are no RAW files to process. Comments.1. I am struggling with the memory bank compared to the much more intuitive U1-U3. Especially that the Banks are not "locked" like the U1-U3. I am an engineer and used to complicated setups and learn complex stuff but here I must admit I prefer the simpler U1-U3 design. Also because you don't need to enter a menu but can do it with a HW dail. A suggestion is to make a FW update with the U1-U3 concept (as an option for non proff shooters) and then it can be assigned to a user defined botton for toggling.2. Would love to see Auto capture in the Z8 in the next FW upgrade.3. I never used the Z7ii or Z8 for video so therefore no comments from me on that front.Happy shooting.Br Torben

I absolutely love this camera. It is a handful but the ergonomics are a perfect fit for my wide hands. The controls work better for me. On my Z6 I have a problem hitting the focus comp button when making adjustments and it messed with my exposure. I do not have that issue with the Z8. I am also amazed by the focus system. I use 3D mostly. It looks on so quickly I a bit amazed. It has taken me a bit set it up. I used a few Z9 users that we're testing the Z8. They did set up videos and I used their recommendations. I am also enjoying the A, B, C and D settings. I now use three renamed files I use for walk around shots, Church baptisms and wildlife. This is a first for me. I never was comfortable with the individual user selection on my other Nikons. I am really glad I made the purchase.

This camera is awesome, I guess Nikon already knows that. Once properly set up in the shooing banks there isn’t anything it can’t do. Nikon should be greatful to Hudson Henry for his YouTube channel. I don’t think you could learn the operation of this camera from a manual.