Z8 FX-format Mirrorless Camera Body

Nikon Z8: Flagship Power, Unrivaled Portability

Experience the pinnacle of hybrid camera technology with the Nikon Z8, a compact and lightweight marvel that distills the groundbreaking innovations of the Z9 into a more agile form factor. Designed for ultimate versatility, the Z8 is your go-to camera for everything from dynamic event shooting to cinematic gimbal work, delivering uncompromising performance in any handheld scenario.

Unleash Unprecedented Performance

At its heart lies the same 45.7MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 image processor found in our flagship Z9. This powerful combination ensures breathtaking resolution, lightning-fast readout speeds, and exceptional clarity with minimal noise, even in challenging lighting. Capture every decisive moment with continuous shooting speeds up to 120 fps for stills, or record stunning 8K 30p video for over two hours. Our innovative Pre-Release Capture feature ensures you never miss a shot, while the electronic shutter-only design guarantees silent operation and eliminates mechanical wear.

Master the Art of Portraiture

The Z8 goes beyond raw power, offering advanced tools to perfect your portraits. Fine-tune hue and brightness with precision, and utilize skin softening for a naturally flattering look on up to three subjects. Optimized Auto White Balance and intuitive manual controls ensure your subjects always look their best.

Intelligent Autofocus, Unwavering Precision

With a 493-point phase-detection AF system covering the entire sensor, the Z8 delivers swift and accurate focusing. Its Starlight mode allows focusing down to an incredible -9 EV, perfect for astrophotography. Inherited from the Z9, the sophisticated Subject Detection with deep learning technology automatically identifies and tracks a wide array of subjects—from humans and animals to vehicles—ensuring sharp focus as they move across the frame. Eye-Detection AF has been further refined for unparalleled accuracy, even with small or distant subjects.

Your Ultimate Video Production Hub

The Z8 is a true video powerhouse, offering internal 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW recording up to 8.3K 60p, providing immense flexibility for color grading and post-production. Record in 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 with 4:2:2 sampling, or capture HDR-ready content directly with HLG. Essential recording aids like a red REC frame indicator, dedicated video info display, focus peaking, zebra stripes, and a waveform monitor streamline your workflow, while 24-bit linear PCM sound recording ensures pristine audio.

Ergonomic Design, Built for the Field

The Z8 is 30% smaller than the Z9 and 15% smaller than the D850, making it incredibly portable without sacrificing durability. Its modular design allows for customization, from a minimalist setup to enhanced ergonomics with the optional MB-N12 Power Battery Pack grip. Dual card slots (CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD) offer flexible storage, and premium weather sealing protects against the elements. The Real-Live Viewfinder provides blackout-free viewing with a 120 fps refresh rate, and the unique 3.2" four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD adapts to your shooting orientation for comfortable high and low-angle work.

Seamless Connectivity

Equipped with full-size HDMI, 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports, and two USB-C ports (one for data, one for power), the Z8 offers versatile connectivity. USB-LAN support enables fast wired file transfers, while Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ensure seamless wireless control and file management with the NX Mobile Air app.