Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
Flagship Performance in a Compact Body – 45.7MP Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor, EXPEED 7 Engine, 8K60p & 4K120p Video, 120 fps Stills & Blackout-Free Real-Live EVF

The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance, compact full-frame mirrorless camera body that packs flagship Z9 imaging capabilities into a 30% smaller chassis. Engineered for hybrid creators, event photographers, and filmmakers, it features an FX-format 45.7-megapixel stacked BSI CMOS sensor paired with the high-speed EXPEED 7 image processing engine. Operating entirely with an electronic shutter (supporting speeds up to 1/32,000 sec and flash sync up to 1/200 sec), the Z8 virtually eliminates rolling shutter distortion while providing completely silent operation and full-frame continuous burst rates up to 20 fps in RAW, 30 fps in full-res JPEG, and up to 120 fps at 11MP with full AF/AE tracking.

Autofocus performance is driven by a 493-point phase-detection system featuring deep-learning Subject Detection for humans, animals, and vehicles, alongside Starlight mode sensitivity down to -9 EV and 3D Tracking. For video, the Z8 records 12-bit N-RAW up to 8.3K 60p internally, ProRes RAW HQ up to 4.1K 60p, oversampled 4K 60p, and 4K 120p slow motion, complemented by 10-bit N-Log, HLG, waveform monitoring, and 24-bit linear PCM audio. Built with a weather-sealed magnesium alloy and carbon-fiber chassis, it incorporates 5-axis In-Body Vibration Reduction (up to 6 stops with Synchro VR), dual card slots (CFexpress Type B/XQD and UHS-II SD), dual USB-C ports, a 3.69m-dot blackout-free Real-Live OLED EVF, and a 3.2-inch 4-axis tilting touchscreen LCD.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

45.7MP Stacked BSI Sensor & EXPEED 7 Processor: Delivers high-resolution imagery, 120 fps AF calculation rates, and raw continuous buffer capacity exceeding 1,000 frames.

Electronic-Shutter-Only Design: Reaches shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 sec with zero mechanical shutter wear, minimal rolling shutter, and flash sync up to 1/200 sec.

Flagship Internal Video Recording: Captures internal 12-bit N-RAW up to 8.3K 60p, ProRes RAW HQ, 10-bit 4K 120p, 10-bit N-Log/HLG, and oversampled 4K 60p.

Advanced 493-Point AF & Deep Learning AI: Full-coverage phase detection with multi-subject recognition, enhanced Eye-AF, 3D Tracking, and low-light focus to -9 EV.

Professional Body & Dual USB-C Ports: Weather-sealed modular build featuring a sensor protection shield, dual card slots (CFexpress/SD), 4-axis tilting screen, and independent USB-C ports for charging and high-speed tethering.

Technical Specifications

Camera Type: Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Body

Lens Mount System: Nikon Z Native

Image Sensor: 45.7 Megapixel FX-Format Stacked BSI CMOS (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Image Processor: EXPEED 7

ISO Sensitivity Range: Native ISO 64 to 25,600 (Expandable to ISO 32 to 102,400)

Continuous Shooting Speed: 20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (Full-Res JPEG), 60 fps (19MP DX JPEG), 120 fps (11MP JPEG)

Shutter Type: Electronic Shutter Only (1/32,000 to 30 Sec, Flash Sync at 1/200 Sec)

Video Recording Formats: 8.3K (8256 x 4644) up to 60p | 4K UHD up to 120p | Full HD up to 120p

Internal Raw Video: 12-Bit N-RAW (up to 8.3K 60p), 12-Bit ProRes RAW HQ (up to 4.1K 60p)

Video Profiles & Sampling: 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes 422 HQ / H.265 (N-Log, HLG, Flat Profile)

In-Body Image Stabilization: 5-Axis Sensor-Shift VR (Up to 6 Stops with Synchro VR)

Viewfinder: 0.5″ 3,690,000-Dot Real-Live OLED EVF (100% Coverage, 3000 cd/m² Brightness, 120 fps Refresh Rate)

Rear Display: 3.2-Inch 2,100,000-Dot 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen TFT LCD

Storage Media: Dual Slots (Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD; Slot 2: SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS-II)

Wired & Wireless Interfaces: Full-Size HDMI, Dual USB-C (Power Delivery & Data), 10-Pin Terminal, 3.5mm Mic Input, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0

Power System: EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion (Compatible with EN-EL15 Series & MB-N12 Grip)

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.7 x 4.7 x 3.4 inches / 144.0 x 118.5 x 83.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 2.0 lb / 910 g (Body with Battery and Memory Card)