Z 8

I recently purchased my Z8 when my Z9 failed (an anomaly, I hope and Nikon should have it back soon.). It is nice because the Z8 and Z9 have almost identical controls. With this camera, I spent an appropriate amount of time setting it up to meet my type of shooting, and paid extra attention to the focus system and Shooting Banks. If you are new to the camera, spend some time watching some YouTube videos. The myriad of features on this camera make it suitable for any kind of photography. I have worked my way through the Z-series after switching from my D850 (I still miss it), however spending some time shooting makes using this camera more comfortable, more fun and I am getting to the point where it is second nature.

A good camera and good quality pictures. Not as much of an upgrade as I was expecting but good. The auto focus is good but still misses a lot. The high iso is good, but still grainy. I think my expectations were too high for any camera to fulfill. The biggest problem I have is it's complicated and find it difficult to learn. The menu's are complicated and extensive. I find the buttons complicated and unintuitive. I'm used to using the front wheel for ISO and the back one for aperture but that st up can't be made on the Z8. The set up is redundant as there are 2 options for exposure compensation and they are active at the same time. For ISO you have to push a button and turn the wheel always. Could be an easy fix. So, in the end, I am new to the Z8 and have a few disappointments but I am getting pictures I would never have gotten before. also, I love the viewfinder in low light.

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I was hesitant to upgrade from a D850 to a Z8 because I realy loved my D850My new Z8 is an amazing camera and I don' tregret my move from a D850I believe it will be my last camera upgrade since it has everything I can think ofA a real GEM

The Z8 is Nikon's best mirrorless camera to date! There are too many features I like about this camera to list here. Here are a couple... The Z8s low light performance is very good. You will not believe the performance, even at ISO 10000. Some of the physical attributes are a plus. Slightly larger than the Z6/7 but smaller than a Z9. It seems to be the right size. I also appreciate that it uses the same batteries as the Z6 series. A plus if you have been using the Z6/7 series cameras. You can use Cfast cards, XQD cards or the smaller SD/SX cards, making it versatile when choosing which media you like to use. Like all Nikons, it uses the same basic menu structure. So, if you have a Z9 you will be familiar with a lot of the menus. There are some new items on the Z8, so keep a look out for them when you start setting up your new Z8. Finally, it has the ability to focus very quickly. It seems to be a bit faster than my other mirrorless and mirrored cameras. I think you will find the Z8 to be your go-to camera. I did and I have only owned mine for a week!

Last night I had a chance to really see how it would perform. It did so, beautifully! The event was a second annual gala at the Franklin Institute. The lighting in the presentation are was challenging at best. I pushed ISO well beyond what I’m comfortable with and images the just blew me away. My only issue was my muscle memory from the Z6II kept getting in the way. Other than that, it may be the best investment I’ve made in a camera body up to now. If you’re fence; get off!

I am a bird photographer. I use the Z 8 with the 800mm PF 6.3. It is a lighter option to my Z 9 and 600mm F4. I am keeping my Z 9 but the Z8 is outstanding and has performed just as well. I was concerned about battery life but so far it has performed great. I have not used it yet in the cold Minnesota winter but I will keep two batteries with me when that time of year returns. I would absolutely recommend the Z 8 to anyone that is looking for fast focus, 3D tracking, great all weather reliability.

I have a Z7 II, which is a fine camera. I purchased a Z8 because of the auto focus and subject tracking and I am very happy with it.

Love this camera! I’ve taken about 4,000 pictures so far and I’m extremely satisfied. Still learning all the bells and whistles this camera has to offer. I upgraded from the D700 so this is light years ahead of what I’m used to.