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Nikon Z 8 | Professional full-frame mirrorless stills/video hybrid camera | Nikon USA Model

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TechGuy77

Huge upgrade from Z7

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023

This thing is exceptional. The auto focus speed and accuracy and the image quality. I like the size and how my pinky fits on the grip again. It's silent and the frame rates are so high.

I was curious if the upgrade would make sense especially given the cost. But after a few minutes I was set and sent my Z7 in for trade.

You won't regret it and it's just a fantastic camera.

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Great camera in theory but plagued with manufacturing defects and “hot card” warnings in the field.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023

I’ve patiently waited for the release of this camera since moving from Nikon’s DSLR to my Z7II mirrorless. The Z9 is just a little too large for my needs, and the Z8’s smaller size and stacked BSI sensor is just what I was looking for to increase focus speed and accuracy. However, the Z8 has been a real disappointment for me since its release. It’s plagued with manufacturing since release in May 2023 with issues that require it to be sent back to Nikon for repairs. I just received a new Z8 (s/n 3012xxx) purchased directly from Amazon on 8 August 2023, and guess what? It needs to be sent to Nikon for repairs. Fortunately, I am able to return it to Amazon without even opening the box, but it's frustrating that this is still occurring on new cameras sold today. Nikon should have recalled all inventory and made corrections to their manufacturing process, instead of selling plagued cameras to consumers that they are required to send in for repair. In theory the z8 is a great camera, in reality it consistently gives a “hot card” warning while shooting with approved memory cards, and requires at least one, maybe two repairs that require disassembly.

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Focus tracking that rivals my older Nikon DSLR

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023

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Amazon reduced the initial delivery time by over a week and then delivered a day earlier.

This camera is a Z7ii with D850 focus tracking and body shape/size. It tracks eyes on people, pets, birds, walrus and polar bears. Incredible frame rate too. It is a natural progression from th D8xx series to mirrorless - most of the controls are even in the same place. Be prepared to spend an after learning the setup menus - you can customize everything on this camera except the color of the body.

I did notice that some 3rd party batteries that I have for the Z7ii won’t work with the Z8.

One odd setting that drove me a bit crazy: If “tone mode” is changed to HLG from SDR the minimum ISO that can be set is 400. This comment may save someone from pulling their hair out. I found nothing online in troubleshooting, but I finally remembered a throw away comment from a YouTube video that got this corrected.

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