Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera Body

The ultimate hybrid camera. Powerful video and still photography capabilities. Video features include 12-bit 8K and 60p and 4K and 120p RAW plus 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording; Photography features include a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, a silent, vibration-free electronic shutter, 120 fps burst shooting, and a blackout-free viewfinder. Fast, accurate AF with subject detection powered by deep learning. Professional build and operation. Smart connectivity. All in a brilliant compact, lightweight modular design. A powerhouse for video with Internal 8K and 60p and 4K and 120p video. Up to 8K and 60p and 4K and 120p All the depth and detail of 12-bit RAW in a file half the size of ProRes RAW HQ files. Up to 4K and 60p a professional go-to for its flexibility, consistency, and practicality when editing footage taken by different types of cameras all using this codec. Up to 4K and 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.

Compact and 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 captures 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. 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. Features 20 fps RAW and JPEG, 30 fps JPEG Fine, 60 fps JPEG Normal DX Crop Mode and 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

Simple, precise control over the hues and brightness, all optimized for skin tones.

Improved White Balance

Manual adjustments are faster and more intuitive, and Auto WB has been optimized for human subjects. Taking a shot in the dark is no longer a shot in the dark.

Illuminated Buttons

Major buttons are softly illuminated for easier operation in the dark.

Image Frame Display

Easily confirm your composition with a thin line indicating the image frame.