Z 8

I've been using my D850 since it was announced and it was the best Nikon camera I've ever owned (I started with an FTN many years ago). I thought it would be hard for Nikon to improve on it, but they have. The Z8 now takes that crown. Fast, a bit lighter/smaller than the D850 and yet still feels great in the hand (one of the things I love most about Nikon is the ergonomics - it just feels right!). And the files are gorgeous! What do I wish for? Better explanation of how to set up the camera - yes, I know it's new and there are plenty of 3rd party videos, books/tutorials out there (and it continues to grow) but the documentation could be a bit more comprehensive. But they're not alone in this regard. Have now switched entirely to mirrorless and loving it - and the Z lenses are better than the F mount. Nikon has done it again!

Excellent camera-a worthy `sibling' to the Z9 and successor to the Z72.. Great resolution and ease of use.A couple of suggestions:1. Restore the exposure delay Custom setting (yes, the self timer can be used instead but having the delay timer in the menu is a bit more straightforward)2. It would help if Nikon makes further efforts to provide information to vendors so that aftermarket equipment - such as the L bracket-became available at roughly the same time as the camera launch.Thank You!

All I would like to say is that my new Z8 is a wonderful camera!! I've had the D850 since it came out, but I will never use it again unless my Z8 breaks. I mostly shoot birds (all sizes & kinds), butterflies, and flowers for competitions in my camera club. The focusing is spectacular. It feels much better to hold with all my different F mount lenses. I've decided that my new Nikon100 - 400mm Zoom will be almost always on my Z8. I can't think of anything I don't like about it. The new focusing system seems to do a lot of the work for me.

I have purchased (and used daily) the Z6, and Z6ii. Recently I've upgraded to the Z8 and it is really a game changer. I shoot quite a bit of video and the newest features are just incredible. The ability to shoot N-RAW in N-log allow me to shoot without an external monitor which makes my "run-and-gun" rig much lighter and versatile. I have also purchased the extended handgrip and love the fact that I've extended my battery life.

I have the Z6 and Z7ii and was happy with their performance in most situations. First time out with the Z8 and I was blown away with its performance. The 3D tracks very well and stuck tight to a duck even when other objects passed in front..

Nikon has delivered a new product that exceeds my expectations. It’s my go-to camera!

I have used my D850 for several years and have loved the camera. In fact, I was somewhat reluctant to change because II wasn't sure Nikon would be able to top that camera. In short, it has! The auto focus is a great enhancement. I do wildlife photography and have already found I have a much better "keep" rate. I also appreciate the lighter weight of the camera and lenses when in the field. I love the camera!

I've been using my Nikon D610 for almost 10 years now, saving money for my next camera all the while, first for the D850, then for the Z9; but something made me wait. And, boy oh boy, am I glad I did. I am 74 years old. This will likely be the last camera I ever purchase. Knowing that, I needed to make the right choice. I have the Z8 now, used it for a few weeks. The Nikon Z8 is all the camera I could've ever hope for. It feels perfect in my old hands. For the first time, I can consistently capture birds in flight. For the first time, lowlight situations can give excellent results. For the first time, I am inspired to have more than just a casual relationship with my camera. The Nikon Z8 is the camera for me.

This is an amazing piece of photographic equipment which I am not sure I am qualified to review as it is more camera than I will ever use as I don't do anything with video which according to others is one of its strongest suits. I live the speed of the sensor and the quality of the images when paired with the equally amazing Z glass. If I were to take anything off is I am not YET a fan of the user storage banks for settings. They make for a really big change in workflow using the camera but at the same time very versatile, Amazingly the number of frames/second can't be saved to any of those banks meaning it always as to be checked and I sometimes find myself firing off 20/sec while trying to shoot a sunset after trying to capture birds in flight. One of the nitpicky things I don't like is the fact that they took away exposure delay unless you are willing to wait 2 seconds each time. Maybe Nikon thought there was no need because there is no shutter but if you are doing Astro you probably want some kind of remote shutter or a ton of patience. Even with that it was a quick and easy decision to have it replace my Z7II because of the versatility of 3D tracking and the speed of the sensor for sports, performance arts, and wildlife. Other differences, I would have loved for the memory cards to be the same like the Z9, but I love the extra USB-C on the Z8. Because of the size, I guess there wasn't room for an F3 button but I love the lighter weight. I hope Nikon will continue to improve it with firmware updates the same way they have on the Z9 over the last 18 months. Final verdict, the Z8 is good enough.to be the last camera I will ever buy, but I probably said that about the Z7II as well.