The Ultimate Hybrid Camera
Powerful performance. Professional build. Compact, lightweight handling. A dream camera for videos and stills.
Compact follow-up to Z 9. True successor to D850.
30% Smaller Than Z 9
15% Smaller Than D850
Packed with Z 9 flagship technology.
Captivating.
45.7MP stills with beautiful colors.
All in one.
Unrivaled in-camera 8K UHD video capabilities.
Fast.
Burst speeds up to 120 fps for stills.
Powerful.
Our most advanced image processing engine.
Unmatched.
All-electronic shutter with the world's least rolling shutter distortion.
Intelligent.
Autofocus with subject detection developed from deep learning.
Advanced.
Real-Live Viewfinder with zero blackout.
A powerhouse for video. Internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p video.
12-bit N-RAW Up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
All the depth and detail of 12-bit RAW in a file half the size of ProRes RAW HQ files.
12-bit ProRes RAW HQ Up to 4K/60p
A professional go-to for its flexibility, consistency and practicality when editing footage taken by different types of cameras all using this codec.
10-bit ProRes 422 HQ Up to 4K/60p
An industry standard for its rich depth and detail, easy grading and flexibility to edit on-the-go from a laptop.
Full HD Proxy Files
Simultaneously created in-camera when shooting in ProRes RAW and N-RAW, making editing footage a quicker and smoother process.
N-Log Profile
Utilizes extensive color depth and dynamic range to give more control over the look of your final footage.
Agile. Modular.
Compact & Lightweight
Hold the camera more comfortably and move around more smoothly. Take advantage of a lighter camera system when shooting on a gimbal, with fewer cables and less setup time.
Pro Audio
Capture 24 bit linear PCM sound right to the memory card alongside your footage. Compatible with professional XLR microphones using Tascam's digital adapter CA-XLR2d-AN (sold separately).
Expandable with Accessories
Nikon proudly partners with leading innovative brands to minimize the gear you need for a shoot and bring the best experience to the Z 8.
A dream for photography. 45.7MP stills, more flexible than ever.
RAW 14-bit
Capture the full dynamic range, color and image information captured by the Z 8's exceptional 45.7MP full-frame sensor.
High Efficiency RAW 14-bit
Retain the outstanding image quality of traditional RAW with approximately 1/3 smaller file size.
HEIF 10-bit
Richer tonal gradation than JPEG with increased luminance at a comparable file size. Great for stills and creating 8K HLG time-lapse videos in-camera.
JPEG 8-bit
Applies all of the camera settings to the file for smaller file sizes and quick, easy use.
Blazing fast frame rates.
With unrivaled burst speeds and a seemingly bottomless buffer the Z 8 gives you the edge when photographing birds, sports, weddings and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
20 fps RAW and JPEG
30 fps JPEG Fine
60 fps JPEG Normal DX Crop Mode
120 fps 11MP JPEG
All-electronic shutter with no moving parts.
Performs at lighting-fast speeds with no vibration, noise or wear and tear and virtually no rolling shutter distortion.
Recover the shots you missed with Pre-Release Capture.
The Z 8 can record the moments before and after you actually press the shutter release button, saving shots that would otherwise have been missed.
Beautiful portraits made easy.
Skin Softening
Easily make skin look its best while keeping eyes and hair tack-sharp. Works for up to 3 subjects in a shot.
Portrait Impression Balance