Nikon Z8 Body

Nikon Z8

Main Specifications

• Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
• Sensor Format: Nikon FX Format / Full-Frame
• Image Sensor: 35.9 × 23.9mm CMOS Sensor
• Effective Pixels: 45.7 Million
• Total Pixels: 52.37 Million
• Image Processor: EXPEED 7
• Maximum Image Size (FX): 8256 × 5504
• RAW Format: NEF (RAW), 14-bit
• RAW Compression: Lossless Compression, High Efficiency★ or High Efficiency
• JPEG: Supported
• HEIF: Supported
• Dust Reduction: Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off Reference Data

ISO Sensitivity

• Standard ISO Range: ISO 64–25600
• Extended Low ISO: Down to ISO 32 Equivalent
• Extended High ISO: Up to ISO 102400 Equivalent
• Auto ISO Sensitivity Control: Supported

Autofocus

• AF System: Hybrid Phase-Detection / Contrast AF with AF Assist
• Focus Points: 493 Points in Single-Point AF, FX Format
• AF Detection Range: −7 to +19 EV*
• AF Detection with Starlight View: −9 to +19 EV*
• 3D-Tracking: Supported in Photo Mode
• Subject-Tracking AF: Supported in Video Mode
• Subject Detection: 9 Subject Types

*Nikon specifies these AF detection ranges in Photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, using an f/1.2 lens at 20°C / 68°F.

Vibration Reduction

• In-Body VR: 5-Axis Image Sensor Shift
• Lens VR Support: Lens Shift with Compatible VR Lenses
• Maximum Stabilization Effect in Stops: Not specified in the Nikon Global official Z8 specifications.

Shooting Performance

• Shutter Type: Electronic Shutter with Shutter Sound and Sensor Shield
• Shutter Speed: 1/32000 to 30 sec
• Extended Shutter Speed: Up to 900 sec in Mode M
• Bulb / Time: Supported
• Continuous Low-Speed: Approx. 1–10 fps
• Continuous High-Speed: Approx. 10–20 fps
• High-Speed Frame Capture+ C15: Approx. 15 fps
• High-Speed Frame Capture+ C30: Approx. 30 fps
• High-Speed Frame Capture+ C60: Approx. 60 fps
• High-Speed Frame Capture+ C120: Approx. 120 fps
• Pre-Release Capture: Supported
• Flash Sync: 1/250 sec or 1/200 sec or slower*
• Auto FP High-Speed Sync: Up to 1/8000 sec

*Nikon states that the guide number drops at shutter speeds from 1/200 to 1/250 sec.

Video

• Internal RAW Recording: Supported
• Maximum RAW Resolution: 8256 × 4644
• RAW Recording: Up to 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p at 8256 × 4644
• 8K UHD: 7680 × 4320 at 30p / 25p / 24p
• 4K UHD: 3840 × 2160 at up to 120p / 100p
• Full HD: 1920 × 1080 at up to 120p / 100p
• RAW Video Formats: N-RAW 12-bit and Apple ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit
• Additional Video Compression: Apple ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit, H.265/HEVC 8-bit or 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
• File Formats: NEV, MOV, MP4
• N-Log: Supported
• HDR (HLG): Supported
• Electronic VR: Supported
• Waveform Display: Supported
• Hi-Res Zoom: Supported
• Time Code: Supported
• RAW Proxy Recording: Supported
• Extended Oversampling: Supported

Nikon also officially highlights 8.3K/60p 12-bit RAW internal recording and full-frame 4K UHD/120p without crop.

Electronic Viewfinder

• EVF: 0.5-inch OLED Electronic Viewfinder
• Resolution: Approx. 3.69 Million Dots (3690k-dot)
• Frame Coverage: Approx. 100% Horizontal and Vertical
• Magnification: Approx. 0.8× with a 50mm Lens at Infinity, −1.0 m⁻¹
• High Frame-Rate Display: Supported
• Real-Live Viewfinder: Blackout-Free Viewing

Monitor

• Monitor: 3.2-inch TFT Touch-Sensitive LCD
• Monitor Design: 4-Axis Vertical / Horizontal Tilting
• Resolution: Approx. 2.1 Million Dots (2100k-dot)
• Viewing Angle: 170°
• Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%
• Brightness Control: 15-Level Manual Control

Storage

• Dual Card Slots: Yes
• CFexpress: Type B
• XQD: Supported
• SD / SDHC / SDXC: Supported
• UHS-II: Supported
• Overflow Recording: Supported
• Backup Recording: Supported
• Separate RAW and JPEG / HEIF Recording: Supported
• Copying Between Cards: Supported

Connectivity

• USB: Two USB Type-C Connectors
• USB Data Connector: SuperSpeed USB
• USB Power Delivery Connector: Yes
• HDMI: Full-Size Type-A HDMI
• Microphone Input: 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Pin Jack with Plug-In Power
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Pin Jack
• 10-Pin Remote Terminal: Built-In
• Wi-Fi: Available
• Bluetooth: Available

Battery

• Battery: EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• EN-EL15b / EN-EL15a: Compatible*
• Optional Battery Pack: MB-N12
• USB Charging / Power Delivery: Supported with compatible Nikon accessories

*Nikon states that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge when using EN-EL15b or EN-EL15a batteries compared with the EN-EL15c.

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (W × H × D): Approx. 144 × 118.5 × 83mm
• Weight with Battery and Memory Card: Approx. 910g
• Body-Only Weight: Approx. 820g