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Rank 28 out of 52 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Nikon

Z8

Name: Z8
Brand: Nikon

around $3999

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

779 Pros

72%
39 reviews (8h 6m)

307 Cons

The Nikon Z8 delivers near-flagship performance in a more compact, manageable body, making it a compelling hybrid option for serious photographers and videographers. Inheriting the Z9's powerful 45.7MP stacked sensor and blazing autofocus system, the Z8 captures stunning stills at up to 20fps RAW and breathtaking 8K video at up to 60p. Its robust w...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

73%

122 vs 46

Video Capabilities

80%

100 vs 25

Image Quality

77%

108 vs 32

Build Quality and Design

82%

113 vs 24

Autofocus Performance

61%

115 vs 73

Connectivity and Features

Reviewer verdict

Across 39 YouTube reviews, the Nikon Z8 earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #28 among Mirrorless Cameras. Reviewers most often praise its video capabilities, connectivity and features, autofocus performance, while the most common criticisms concern connectivity and features, video capabilities.

The Nikon Z8 is widely praised by reviewers for its video capabilities, with many (49 mentions) highlighting internal 8K/12‑bit raw recording, excellent slow‑motion options (4K120/4K240), strong in‑body image stabilization and fast sensor readout that minimizes rolling shutter. Reviewers also frequently note robust connectivity and modern features (39 mentions) such as a full‑size HDMI, dual USB‑C, pre‑capture, and Z9‑class processing power, and they call out a rich feature set carried over from the Z9. Build quality, ergonomics and handling get consistent positive comments (32 mentions) — reviewers like the comfortable grip, top LCD and weather sealing — and image quality (30 mentions) and autofocus (29 mentions) are repeatedly described as excellent for stills and wildlife work. Many reviewers also emphasize the Z8’s smaller, more portable package (20 mentions) and strong value versus the Z9 (18 mentions), saying it delivers flagship performance in a lighter, less expensive body.

Common criticisms center on card and tethering choices and workflow limitations (Connectivity and Features: 37 mentions), notably one CFexpress plus one SD slot that prevents full fast-card backup, lack of charging power over the data port, and removal of built‑in GPS. Ease‑of‑use and menu/physical interface issues are recurring (24 mentions), including awkward screen articulation, confusing menu banks, file numbering rollover and tethering software shortcomings. Video users report practical limits (24 mentions) such as overheating/record‑time constraints, very large N‑RAW files and aggressive H.265 noise reduction, while battery and thermal endurance (15 mentions) are frequently described as weaker than expected. A smaller set of reviewers also note occasional autofocus hiccups (15 mentions) in obstructed or tightly detailed situations and some nitpicks about body details and screen mechanism (12 mentions).

Analysis based on 39 YouTube reviews (8h 6m of video) with 779 pros and 307 cons extracted.

Pros (779)

Video Capabilities (122)

having the video feature on this was great ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 9:02
excellent in body stabilization ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 5:41
maximum recording time is a fantastic 2 hours and 5 minutes ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 10:06
dizzying and wondrous array of video codecs ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 8:00
rolling shutter was lower than any other camera ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 10:11
it's nice to be able to take supplementary video footage ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 9:49
the video features on this are Sensational ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 9:38
4K 60 in prorace raw everything internally ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:40
because it has a fast readout you don't have to worry so much about like you know rolling shutter ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 8:10
8K 30 and 4K 120 10 bit internally ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:47
this is absolutely a hybrid camera...there just doesn't feel like there's any compromise on either photo or video ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:56
in terms of the video image quality excellent ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:38
benefits of having 8K raw prores outweigh a minimal rolling shutter effect ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:11
loved the 120 frames per second the slow-mo shots we did it is so smooth and it is so sharp as well ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:32
the image stabilization...is really really good...borderline outrageous how good the image stabilization is here ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 7:45
4K 120 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:37
fast readout speeds, rolling shutter effect is very low for video ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 10:59
N log that it shoots lovely to grade beautiful dynamic range ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:45
prores is lovely to handle it's obviously beautiful to edit very smooth very seamless ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:14
simply has the best video features ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 8:49
very very capable for example you can shoot 8K 30 frames a second for up to 90 minutes before any issues with overheating ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:09
able to handle all kinds of workflows from shooting live music to corporate Style video to long form video and so on ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:50
absolutely a video camera, 8K up to 30 frames a second 4K up to 120 frames a second, prores raw 12 bit 422 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:07
Ibis shooting handled almost all of our shots the whole day ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 14:47
the video is so much better. It's got 10 bit… you can just edit your photos a lot better using 8bit files so you've got more flexibility in pulling out shadows in the video files ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 14:38
ProRes Raw ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:46
8K up to 60p In N raw ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:37
very surprised by how nice that in log grades ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:29
in terms of video, preferable to the a93 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:26
8K and 4K oversampled video is extremely sharp colors are accurate ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 5:11
color signs coming out of it just about perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:41
same with the h.265 the quality that you get out of this thing is truly truly excellent ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:20
8K up to 60 frames a second...incredibly useful thing to have...you can actually get slow motion in 8k ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:15
no crop to any of these video modes ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:48
can even shoot AK raw video if I want to ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:37
Z8 is able to achieve walking shots without looking ridiculous, which is big ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:53
it's really good at like 4K 120 so I can do slow MOS, great for doing things like waterfalls and stuff like that I can do 8K which means that I can punch in on on files ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 15:00
4K 120 frames a second so 4K slow motion ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 9:19
extra options in terms of resolution, not limited to ISO 320 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:34
the z8's video specs are pretty mind-blowing and exceed the a1's capabilities ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:30
shoot 4K up to 60 frames a second for over two hours ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:29
video features on the Z8 are pretty impressive ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 9:16
creates at the same file number 1080 also so that you can use the 1080 files rather than having to spend time creating proxies ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 2:57
can shoot 8K video at up to 60p raw video h.264 h.265 prores prores raw ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 1:15
Synchro VR the system by which the lenses is and the inbody is work in collaboration to provide up to six stops of Correction ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 3:07
the ability to actually punch in on the subject that you're that you're shooting while you're rolling ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 2:01
capable of taking highr Stills shoot video in 10bit 422 without having to use log and has reliable autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:01
doesn't seem to overheat too much ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 9:31
the ability to shoot in prores 422 ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 2:48
you can shoot raw video at up to 8K 60p in Nikon's 12bit n raw or 8K 30p with 12-bit prores raw HQ both internally to see if Express cards ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:33
video specs support up to 8K 60p or 4K 120p in the same impressive variety of options found in the z9 including h.265 prores in log as well as the prores and in-log raw options ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 0:45
it also captures 4K video oversampled from the full width of the sensor at up to 60p and full width 4K up to 120p again all in raw ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:46
essentially the same sensor as the Z9, meaning that it is also capable of recording in up to eight K at 60 frames per second in raw ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:29
incredible camera…easily capable of filming a wedding day ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 13:11
if we drop down to slower frame rates whether it's 4K 24 raw or 4K 24 h.265 10-bit I was able to record over an hour and still didn't have an overheat warning on the camera so I don't think that's going to be a problem ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 11:02
Z8 is much better camera for people who shoot a little bit video or a lot of video ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 14:14
really good image stabilization ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 7:24
4K at up to 120 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:44
effectively will be infinite if you're recording to CF Express card ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 12:20
outstanding video ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 7:21
because of the stacked sensor you don't get that jelly effect ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 15:23
option to record and progress. Ride up to 4K 60 ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:47
no blackout, second of all much higher frame rate and third of all for video work because R is much faster you won't see that J effect when you say pun or zoom in the camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 7:07
smoother editing with better codec support, including internal 12-bit RAW and ProRes HQ. Imagine the freedom to shoot and edit without needing external recorders. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 2:15
video is strong too with internal 8K raw capture at up to 60 frames per second ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 0:35
stabilized sensor ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 9:10
4k at up to 128 frames per second video recording, excellent quality 4K 120 footage, spectacular looking slow-mo ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 10:30
great ibis performance for smooth handheld shots ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:59
raw recording is already in this camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 8:37
8K at 60 fps with the added bonus of 4K at 240 fps. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 3:16
effectively a mini z9 so it has all those new features that at nine introduced for videographers ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 15:40
4K 60 it's super sample direct off of 8K off the full sensor readout ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 8:47
12-bit and raw video ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 8:12
the Z8 sensor is fast enough that rolling shutter isn't an issue even on fast moving objects like airplane propellers ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:06
one of the best cameras you can get if you want to record professional looking video footage ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 11:16
also shoots 8K at six frames per second and can also record 4K at 120 frames per second ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 14:56
extreme slow motion footage. Perfect for content creators, filmmakers, and commercial users looking to capture those dramatic cinematic moments. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 3:26
having the raw in there is a huge Advantage ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 2:52
takes really good video ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 0:07
shoots full HD proxies along with your raw files so as soon as you're done you actually have proxy files ready to go without needing to worry about data transfers or transcoding raw footage ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 8:36
really impressed me was how good the slow motion looked ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 1:50
incredible for video ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 13:30
every one of the codecs looks fantastic ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 2:38
how easy this log is to grade ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 3:22
slow motion we have up to 120 frames per second in 4k here and it really is beautiful slow motion ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 5:35
not having issues with like rolling shutter banding ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 9:17
the 5-axis in-body stabilization reduces shake by six stops enough to get sharp shots down to a quarter second or so that's superior to the A1 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:13
4K at 24 frames per second the raw format is actually down sampled from 8K so you still get the same 8K detail but in a smaller 4K file ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 9:27
it can do internal 8K 12-bit raw at up to 60 frames per second ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 0:43
impressive video specs: 12-bit End Rod 8K 60 frames per second or 4K at 120 frames per second ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 0:17
this is top three most enjoyable to grade that I've worked with ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 10:48
advantages over the z9 in terms of the physical features for video ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 8:06
records internal ProRes 422 HQ ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 3:30
raw files aren't clunky the way I expected them to be they're about as Nimble and easy to work with as red raw files ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 8:57
better for video than the A7 R5 ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 13:32
Cinema quality video ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 0:28
no crop when recording in 8K, 4K120 or slow motion ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 4:26
no obvious rolling shutter distortion ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:04
inclusion of prores HQ at 422 color that is also in 10 bits ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 9:58
ability to bring the base ISO down to 200 as opposed to 800 when shooting in N log ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:06
shoot at 120 frames per second with full autofocus and full exposure tracking at 11 megapixels ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:02
five axis image stabilization ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 5:28
4K120 or the line skipped 4K60 read speed drastically improves to 4.9 milliseconds, which is extremely fast ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 6:52
you can now have low eyes all mods when shooting in log…you can now lower your eyeso from the normal standard 800 to lower settings ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 3:08
n-raw grades beautifully, easy to manipulate in post ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 3:20
version two of the LUT that fixes the issue of having major jumps in the tonal range. The new LUT transitions much smoother between stops ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 12:14
built-in sensor ship stabilization ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:15
no rolling shutter problems as your panning ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:14
captures 8K raw video which is amazing ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 7:00
new Hi-Res Zoom feature for 4K video ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:02
records 8K raw internally ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 3:13
8K oversampling to 4K for higher quality ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 4:29
probably the fastest of these full frame 8K hybrid cameras ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 6:39
clips are now correctly displaying as 12-bit ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 11:43
the fact that you can shoot 8K in camera is astounding ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 3:29
the IIs on this is far superior to my Sony a74 ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 4:22
overall performance of N-RAW seems smoother ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 11:56
in-body image stabilization (IBIS) available for third-party manual focus lenses ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 3:34
new LUT is slightly more color accurate ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 12:49
45 megapixel still photos, 8K 60 frames per second raw video recording capability ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 9:48
the video files out of this and the dynamic range are beautiful the in log is so easy to work with in my opinion ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 3:44
this is such a reliable camera and the video functionality is there if you need it ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 4:50

Connectivity and Features (115)

card slots for both cfx press type B and SD cards ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 3:21
microphone and headphone sockets ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 3:35
switched to having two USB C ports instead of having the ethernet port there ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 3:15
you can turn off the sound when you're shooting the ceremony no one knows you're shooting super silent ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 8:05
there is no blackout so yes that's a great thing when you're doing action you can completely follow the action like a video you know like a video of it and just snap photos ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 12:03
you can actually set a specific shutter speed to get rid of the flickers ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 8:24
specification wise they've actually copied it ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 6:39
same on the viewfinder there was not a single moment where I thought that I needed more resolution a faster refresh rate anything like that it was crisp and clean and just about perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:56
full-sized HDMI output ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 3:39
45.7 stacked CMOS full frame sensor ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:08
if you want to shoot 1.4 in super bright sunlight the shutter speed can go over the usual Max of one over eight thousand it's like one over 64 000 million and that way you don't have to put an ND filter on you don't have to like close down your aperture you could shoot wide open in bright sunlight ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 8:34
ridiculous shutter speeds ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 8:31
shoot 20 frames per second in raw 30 in jpeg ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:11
extremely similar specification to the z9 extremely similar capabilities ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:10
the Z8 had the 1 second pre-capture before the a93 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:43
20 frames per second in raw and 30 in jpeg is phenomenal it is incredibly fast ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 6:18
it's been doing some of the cool things that the a93 does for some time already ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:39
new firmware update adds subject detection bird mode, auto capture, pixel shift shooting, rich tone portrait ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 1:00
two card slots...CF Express or xqd and then SD ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:57
Dual USBC ports that allow power delivery and data transfer at the same time ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 2:34
new picture controls: flat monochrome, deep tone monochrome, and rich tone portrait ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 5:13
its frames per second are faster than I'll ever need ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:48
no blackout with cameras like Z8 and z9 ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 4:39
the camera starts up and he ready to take photographs almost instantly which is so important for wedding photographers especially when we have to be so reactive to moments ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 15:31
pre-release capture up to 300 seconds ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 5:46
this camera will shoot 20 frames a second in raw ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 9:51
the Z8 viewfinder, even though it's electronic, feels bigger ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 4:07
45.7 megapixel stacked full frame sensor with blackout free shooting ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 0:30
no mechanical shutter allows up to 1/132000th of a second shutter speed ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 3:49
no blackout ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 9:20
all the other bells and whistles [of the Z9] ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:40
first camera we've encountered to have twin USBC sockets this means you can use one for data transfer or say tethering while you use the other one to provide power to the camera they're not ever in conflict ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 4:04
you get what you see, you can set up actual exposure in the viewfinder ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 4:25
a lot of benefits of getting an electronic viewfinder in camera over Optical VI finder ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 4:19
full size HDMI port ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:50
the flexibility of having an SD card and a CF Express slot is so great ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 14:20
two Usb-C ports right next to each other…One is for data transfer and the other is for charging…you can now do both at the same time ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:58
eight card up to six apps ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:42
electronic viewfinder now you really have to get a good look at this viewfinder to appreciate it it's very big and very bright ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:39
electronic shutter performs extremely well ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 8:33
option to…invest in significantly more affordable SD cards instead of Cfexpress type B cards ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 3:36
regular raw files will read in Lightroom just fine ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 5:00
because Z8 is much newer camera, it will take much faster cards and in terms of this it can record onto those cards much faster compared to d850 ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 6:05
the Z8 shoots 1 to 10 frames per second in continuous low shooting and then 10 to 20 frames per second in continuous high speed ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 11:48
you can actually pre-record images ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 12:45
Mike Jacks and headphone jacks ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:50
shooting in brighter sunlight, able to shoot up to 32 000 of a second ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:31
using the high efficiency raw files with the CF Express type B card you can shoot up to a thousand shots in a row without it buffering ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 4:07
two USBC ports ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 7:20
it can grab up to 20 frames per second in raw mode or 30 frames per second for jpegs ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:21
shooting here with the CF Express card of course we can again shoot a thousand shots wonderful you still have that capability ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 3:16
you can also boost the brightness on it quite significantly... if you feel like you just want a more bright vivid evf you can really push it here ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 8:49
The Z8 has new sensor technology, it is a stacked seos BSI sensor. In this case Z8 while the resolution is the same, has a stock sensor which means the readout from the sensor for the data is much much faster. ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 6:55
Faster processing, better burst rates, more depth in the buffer, and the ability to handle highquality images and video tasks like never before. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 1:56
able to shoot at 20 frames per second or jpegs at 30 frames per second or even more at smaller resolutions ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 1:07
good compromise because if you already have az9 or you already own Cfexpress type B cards, they will work interchangeably between these two cameras ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 3:24
the evf in here has first off no lag ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 8:35
built-in ND filters. This would be a first for Nikon's mirrorless line, making it easier to shoot in bright conditions without needing to carry around external filters. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 3:36
inclusion of Nikon's nextG processor, the XED8 ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 1:51
full size HDMI port so it just makes a more stable connection with your whole setup ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 10:11
the other one is really handy for accessories ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 7:40
my favorite little add-on the high-res zoom ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 9:18
all the intermediate speeds ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:43
another mode that I didn't think I'd love so much is the 120 frames per second burst modes ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 5:38
new edition we now have an airplane profile mode ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:55
47 megapixel stacked sumos sensor ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 1:05
I've tested this against the z9 and my z9 is back from repair by the way and I was able to do some tests but I did test the buffer exactly the same as the z9 ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:09
full third stops ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:48
3.69 million dots ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:48
portrait Impressions function that will allow you to change Hue and brightness when shooting portraits ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 1:58
132,000 top electronic shutter speed ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:40
3 000 nits ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:45
full HDMI which makes me happy ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 8:09
shoot down a 30 frames per second at full 45 megapixel resolution ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:22
having the 120 frames per second option is so clutch man ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 6:38
two USBC ports, one for data, one for PD power ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 2:24
SD cards are more widely available so if you're in a pinch some place you can probably get one from a gas station ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:55
slot takes either xqd or CF Express ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 2:38
basically a Z9 with the latest firmware ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 0:08
can shoot Raw photos at 20 frames per second for over a thousand frames ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 0:07
it's crazy that you're getting that z9 performance for $44,000 so you're getting the 20 frames per second raw 30 frames per second in jpeg ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 5:03
headphone jack ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 2:21
takes CF Express type B cards (fast data transfers) ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 2:40
super bright in full sunlight, doesn't get washed out or overexposed ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:07
shoot in DX mode at 60 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:27
can shoot in Hip along with JPEG and RAW ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:10
brilliantly bright, beautiful, sharp, and clear finder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:02
shoot flash with the electronic shutter ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:07
both of them are around 80 shots 80 82 shots so again like Nikon says and I don't think they're lying to us the buffers are the same ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:30
they both turn on instantly it's just like on and off on and off ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 7:52
microphone input ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 2:21
one button voice note recorder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:34
two USBC ports, one purely for power, both can be used for pretty much anything ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 1:55
45.7 megapixel sensor ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 3:10
some other improvements that came with the 3.0 firmware for the Z9, which we'll find here in the Z8 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 12:58
second card slot takes SD cards ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 2:20
dedicated full-size HDMI ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 2:18
interesting feature called pre-capture ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 4:25
fundamentally a firmware-upgraded Z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 14:36
I also enjoy that you can shoot with the 20 frames per second in raw ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 2:00
added integration for wireless timecode using AirGlu and the Atomos UltraSync BLUE ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:50
second USB-C port just for communication, which is nice ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:47
overall, this is a fast sensor. probably the best in its class ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 7:22
Z8 now also has the awesome Auto capture feature…you can now also use it in the DX crop mode so in photo and video…the camera will automatically start recording…not only in full frame but also crop mode ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 3:30
blackout free shooting possible (especially for wildlife outside) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 1:48
having something with electronic shutter has actually been really nice ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 5:32
same x-speed 7 processor that's found in the z9 that gives us a ton of processing power ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:18
backside illuminated stacked sensor ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 1:29
DX crop you can choose 60 frames per second ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:00
whenever you're shooting video and photos you get no flicker from anything ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 5:35
jpeg only you can go up to 30 frames per second without any crop ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 1:55
11 megapixel jpeg you can even shoot 120 frames per second ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:04
the shutter itself is great ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 6:13
using raw plus large jpeg we can shoot up to 20 frames per second ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 1:51
packs a lot of the same features as the Nikon z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:34

Autofocus Performance (113)

all the images are in focus ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 9:54
absolutely huge buffer with space for at least 1,000 pictures ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 4:14
focusing near Twilight much more effective than with previous nikons ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:11
features like subject Det protection and continuous 3D tracking capturing action shots like birds in Flight is effortless ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 4:57
the Nikon z8's autofocus is spectacular even in low light far surpassing the z7 and d850 ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 4:42
blackout free shooting is equally valuable for landscape techniques like manual focus stacking and intentional camera movement ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 7:48
20 frames per second or I think it goes up to like 150 if you're shooting in jpeg however it has become an incredi versatile tool it's not just for wildlife action shots ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 8:26
can shoot raw bursts at up to 20 frames per second and jpeg at 30 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 4:06
493 Focus points lock on to subjects with remarkable speed and precision ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 4:51
sticky sticks to the bird ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 4:59
the high frame rate also contributes to better focus Stacks because there's just simply less time passing between each shot Ergo less movement in your subject and better focus stacking in the software in post ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 8:38
inherits the autofocus system of the Nikon z9 which is generally out of this world, very fast, very sticky, and 99% of the time highly accurate ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 4:53
handheld macro I used to rely on manual focus almost entirely but I can now use the z8's autofocus with pretty reasonable success ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:17
thanks to its stack sensor design and faster processor that allows for fast readout speeds along with the lack of a mechanical shutter the Z8 offers the most effective blackout free shooting experience ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 7:16
the focus just focuses in in Darker conditions so if you're in dark conditions and you're trying to focus into something that's dark and maybe not got a lot of contrast I've noticed over the last six months I've just been able to focus so much more accurately with my Z8 ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 13:27
picked up faces super easy ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 6:53
493 autofocus points with all the AI technology built into this unit which will learn as you shoot ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:21
subject detection ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:51
probably my favorite and best Nikon ever in terms of tracking autofocus and locking on autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 6:28
AI autofocus technology that's in camera hands down one of Nikon's best in terms of tracking autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 7:04
improved AF performance ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 1:31
sticks on to the eye, sticks onto the body, finds the bird through foliage ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 1:50
the speed is super super fast ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 4:33
bird detection does actually work ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 13:34
can increase the size of the focus box ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 2:38
Nikon's best autofocus by far ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:14
the autofocus was absolutely able to keep up ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 5:20
with people the box sticks on like glue ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 2:27
the focus is just as good ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:48
so close to being one of the best autofocus systems currently on the market ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:23
no issues the AI tracking was still phenomenal ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 14:44
huge advantages to not having a mechanical shutter and only having electronic...it can go faster...it can go very very fast ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 6:39
speed of operation. Small thing but it's quicker it just focuses quicker it switches on quicker it's just quicker to operate and it's just those small things that make a difference ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 13:48
way better focusing ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 15:46
Autofocus overall has improved, not just on birds but just overall in general ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 2:22
the autofocus system we see in the z9 so you've got a deep learning kind of algorithm which helps with subject detection ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 5:37
Subject detection for birds ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 1:27
the performance is insane and it basically never misses Focus even in a Beyond dark Studio ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:40
absolutely fantastic autofocus performance ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 3:57
20 frames a second uh in raw ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 7:07
subject recognition and its eye detection ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 2:07
it's buff is faster than I've Ever Needed in my entire life ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:58
autofocus performance is it's fast it's Snappy it locks on I'm finding it's not hunting around ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 5:04
doesn't buffer at all ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 7:27
all the focusing modes are really good it's Snappy it focuses really quickly ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 10:11
the autofocus on the zed8 is phenomenal I used 3D animal tracking for my Wildlife photography and it very rarely missed it would lock onto the subject and stay with the subject ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 4:30
pinpoint focusing ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 0:45
new airplane algorithm ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:08
same AI driven autofocus updating 120 times a second in continuous modes ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:01
for static portraits I found that actually the Z8 went right to the iris did a really good job I really didn't lose any shots where it was misfocusing in the wrong place ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 1:43
the autofocus was fast and it was accurate and in low light as well ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 4:53
the autofocus is insane ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 1:20
the eye autofocus as you would expect it's really really good on here ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 3:51
Auto area AF and it'll actually Focus right on the eye ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 0:58
the autofocus is is just as good just a Snappy like insanely I the only way I can really describe it is there's like a stickiness to it ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 6:18
this is certainly very very quick as well ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 6:25
the running tester did a great job even the Jordan's making weird faces and his eyes are sometimes closed and he's like growling like some sort of wild animal it actually did a fantastic job tracking him following him ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 2:10
much improved from what I've seen on you know the Z6 and z7 series of cameras ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 1:50
with the Z8 it's the xeed 7, just the same as it is in the z9 ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 7:26
Zed autofocus capabilities is the fact that we now have AI in our cameras ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 9:20
did a phenomenal job at finding the eye of a dark dog with dark fur ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 3:49
it follows rea's eyes so so well and it's very very Snappy ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 3:59
great AutoFocus with AI that focuses on people and faces as well as animals and now airplanes ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 7:19
it will hunt less, it will keep the object shop without going out of focus for quite some time ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 9:13
AI powered autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 2:28
I like the way that the implementation is for 3D tracking it's intuitive and simple ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 2:25
things like the autofocus seem to be very solid ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 12:28
The Z8 has an exactly the same focusing system as the z9 with a few extra advantages ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 7:43
the z8's autofocus is improved ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 2:22
it offers reliable subject tracking and the face eye and animal detection is fast and accurate as well ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:51
you'll notice a massive difference in terms of performance between the two cameras in real world ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 9:08
with the Z8 you can pretty much point to any subject and the camera can decide what to focus on ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 10:00
the Z8 can detect up to nine different types of subject ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 9:25
one of the best source Focus system available on those cameras ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 10:11
the hybrid phase detect autofocus is Nikon's best to date ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:44
autofocus system is very robust ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 2:52
I came up with the same results for both cameras again for minimum Focus distance to Infinity 0.45 seconds ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 10:08
enhanced subject detection, this camera may be able to recognize faces, eyes, animals, and even fast-moving subjects like birds in flight, or athletes in action with precision that's never been seen before. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 2:38
here it is really great even with a lot going on in the frame ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 5:56
super fast ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 0:53
the Z8 is unbelievably quick for a 45 megapixel camera ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:21
autofocus is just as good if not better ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 5:06
with Nikon in Auto area it didn't do that it didn't Veer off into the crowd which I was really shocked that I'm like wow like Canon and Sony do this ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 1:51
autofocus is rated a half stop more sensitive than the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 2:16
AF performance as far as I can tell seems identical to the z9 I don't see any difference when I'm out there it seems to grab onto the subject as well it seems to stick with the subject as well everything seems exactly the same to me ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 8:44
it didn't matter which direction they were running it pretty much nailed the shot ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 4:10
fantastic wildlife camera no question about that at all ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 11:12
amazing autofocus ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 4:58
autofocus readings up to 120 frames per second ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 0:12
with the AF speed test with the 600 TC both cameras were exactly the same no difference whatsoever ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 9:49
intelligent subject tracking ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 5:04
one thing I do appreciate about the Nikon autofocus is how you can quickly switch between subjects just by flicking your joystick unlike with Sony ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 4:45
they were I mean they're neck and neck they're basically the same but interestingly the Z8 actually was just a fraction of a second quicker than the z9 ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 10:25
tack sharp, smooth, and organic focus ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 5:24
how awesome the autofocus is ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 2:20
bird detection mode and improved autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 1:30
subject recognition and animal eye autofocus works great ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 6:37
any concerns about autofocus speed between the Z8 and the z9 not a not a problem at all as far as I can tell air performance and AF speed absolutely identical ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 10:45
automatic subject detection autofocus ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 2:46
auto focus is fast and accurate and simply much more flexible than what I'm used to ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 3:16
improvements to the autofocus for better reliability ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:55
autofocus had definitely improved…didn't seem too distracted by the grass at all and nicely jumped onto the bird right away ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 8:09
if you want to do Landscapes yeah this has your back you won't do macros yeah this has your back that Focus Shift shooting thing in here so fast so fast ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 11:16
doesn't seem to happen anymore with the new fmer which is also dramatic Improvement ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 11:20
autofocus basically got never distracted by the grass and I got some nice photos and also some nice videos ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 13:23
dramatically improved…how much better the autofocus was…now dramatically better and I don't have the issue anymore that the camera doesn't really know what I want to focus on…it actually is almost glue to the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 9:03
this thing shoots at such a high frame rate and it just never misses really ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 6:19
camera was not distracted and would nicely stay on the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 9:26
Clever autofocus in crop mode (uses data from outside the crop) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 14:27
Z8 probably has by far the best autofocus now especially for Birds and the overall autofocus is also pretty good and right on par with like a Canon R5 for instance ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 15:33
autofocus with the auto area AF just seemed to be a bit more sticky and also Lots faster when jumping onto to the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 10:21
all about the speed ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 1:49
for flly shooting the auto area I have with the new firm has definitely been a major Improvement it makes it so much easier and so much more fun to do birds and flight ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 10:44

Build Quality and Design (108)

miniaturized Nikon z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 0:23
Big And Chunky and feels so well built ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 1:21
buttons are plentiful and not too fiddly to manipulate ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 1:38
I programmed in a completely different shooting mode into this one button on the front here function two so at the Press of a button it goes from ISO 64 to auto ISO goes from shut speed 250 to the lowest shutter speed as then it won't drop below 1,000th of a second and it also goes to the widest aperture of that lens and it goes to I believe five frames that's what I programmed in it five frames per second fast Burst ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 6:24
very well weather sealed ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 1:31
the sensor cover being that it has everything the same yes it still has the sensor cover on there which I love really glad to see that still included ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 5:40
what a good grip yeah what a good that's meaty ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 0:59
some of them even light up a little when you push back the onoff dial which is great for shooting in the dark ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 1:42
virtually indestructible ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 5:51
it does have illuminated buttons ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 8:18
fits very nicely into your hand with a lovely grip ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 1:36
sensor protector ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 5:43
does overall help with the weather ceiling ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 3:22
the ceiling yes it is a step up from the Z6 and z7 they're saying that it's on par with the d850 ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 5:47
well-positioned buttons for fantastic control ability and with great connectivity ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 5:56
illuminated button which you can toggle simply by this little switch here ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 9:27
if this is at that same level then I have no complaints at all about the ceiling ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 6:11
feels like a professional mirrorless camera ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 3:34
looks like an actual camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:13
feels like a DSLR ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 1:27
They've moved the play button to the right so if I'm looking through something here and taking a picture I can quickly review it with my right hand ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 5:52
balance is just about perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 15:14
fits beautifully the grip is amazing ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:24
more Pro feel ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 12:04
it's a great form factor between the z67 lines and the unibody of the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:50
the sexiest mirrorless camera in production today ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:04
thumb lands absolutely perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:30
overheating we almost had zero issues ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:44
beefy body it's actually really nice to shoot handheld video it's got good weight behind it ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 15:07
the buttons on the Z8 are many when I'm in the field I feel equipped to toggle most of the settings I need to change right from one of the physical buttons on the camera ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 10:29
the buttons the dials the layout of everything on this camera is Bar None the best from any mirrorless camera currently in production ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:33
the grip just being a little bit bigger is fantastic for holding it as well so for handheld shots like this church it's great ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 6:33
updated so it's pretty much the same as the z9 in a smaller body ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 2:29
it's also got illuminated dials which are really good ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 13:59
the ergonomics of the Z8 is fantastic. I really like the way things have laid out ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 5:47
you also don't have any wear and tear because there's no moving parts shutter count basically becomes irrelevant ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 7:09
it's just built so well it's like a tank ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 14:10
The sent Shield isn't a feature I was asking for but I was excited that the Z8 included it simply turning the camera off drops the sensor Shield protecting the sensor when changing lenses this is particularly useful in the wet and Dusty environments of the Pacific Northwest providing Peace of Mind knowing the sensor is safeguarded during lens changes ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 9:57
very very good in hands...smaller...lighter than the z9 but it feels good the grip is very comfortable the ergonomics of the buttons fantastic ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:31
three customizable FN buttons and you can even reprogram most of the other ones ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 10:38
one of the great things about the Z8 it's got a sensor Shields that that sort of locks into place when you take your lens off. It's not got a shutter it's an electronic shutter so in place of the shutter it's got the sensor Shield. It works really really well and I've noticed much less sensor dust ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 10:51
really solidly built camera ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 1:37
bigger body is probably preferable ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:58
having this sensor cover just makes all of the difference and meant that not once did I have to clean my sensor I was never worried about my sensor ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 4:17
the way I use my function buttons here is actually really really cool ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 1:32
the buttons and customizability of everything is excellent ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 9:39
the ergonomics are great ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 4:38
more solid more professional feeling body ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 7:14
it fits in the hand like a DSLR ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:55
cycle AF area mode on customizable button function one or function two ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 3:06
the actual grip in the hand is like about the perfect size grip from for my hands ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 9:17
very good grip ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 12:20
weather seal ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 1:58
no mechanical shutter ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 0:26
the uh control ring very very smooth I like the placement of it right here near the Mount instead of at the edge ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 9:41
what Nikon really did was uh kind of take the best of the Nikon z9 and wrap it into a smaller more modular flexible body in the Z8 ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 14:45
ergonomics of this camera just feel great ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:34
the shutter sound is so so quiet which I love ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 3:45
has not shown any signs of overheating [in tests] ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 10:40
sensor Shield ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 2:20
I actually prefer this I think just cuz it feels better in the hand ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 2:17
form and handling similar to the d850 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:56
the shutter sound is virtually non-existent ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 12:10
this grip is really good ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 2:35
the nickon a intuitively feels great in the hands ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 15:21
it just feels good ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 7:25
depth of the grip really nice ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:02
labeled the buttons very clearly ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:15
lightweight carbon fiber, which is both strong and light, making it ideal for long handheld shooting sessions. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 4:09
buttons all the controls feel very positive very tactile ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:13
grip and feel of this camera it feels fantastic ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 4:51
this camera is a beast ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 4:05
this camera is really solid it's a small mirrorless camera ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 0:32
very quality camera ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:10
on top is a display that shows key settings something I've come to appreciate and a feature that's missing on the A1 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:27
it has a nice big grip and all the controls you'd expect including a joystick d-pad style menu control separate camera and video settings and front and rear control dials ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:18
refresh in button placement, possibly introducing a redesigned joystick and more customizable buttons for better ergonomics. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 4:16
very very comfortable grip ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 2:10
lack of the battery grip at the very bottom makes it a little bit more streamlined especially if you're going to be rigging it ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 9:41
they did an excellent job packing a lot into this ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 7:57
balance with long lenses... both work just fine ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 8:12
menu and the play button are on the same side of the camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:50
Z8 is basically a z9 just without the battery grip ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 12:55
more buttons that has already helped me so much ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 1:02
Ergonomically a big win ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:12
big grip, feels confident holding ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 1:10
weather ceiling is of course great ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 1:08
produces great images and high resolution video in a durable customizable body ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 4:17
assign the highr zoom to the control ring so it's nice and easy to zoom in and out and there's also more settings more steps available now for the highest Zoom that allows you to select how smoothly you can zoom with the ring ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 2:50
I like the grip ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 0:26
very comfortable if you're used to something like a D850 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:21
card door is much easier to open ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 2:21
I like this thing about the sensor Shield so as soon as you switch lenses the sensor is protected from dust and moist and whatever ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 1:14
very spacious and forgiving if you've got big hands ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:23
it is weather sealed ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 6:34
the SD the the card slot this is so much easier to open ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 18:02
this thing is built like a tank just like my 5D Mark iiiii and it reminds me so much of that it has a huge grip on it and it is Hefty ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 2:40
there is actually a sensor cover on this camera ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 5:00
reason number two that I went with this camera are the ergonomics ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 2:38
very comfortable to hold ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 2:47
a very close second in comfort compared to the Z9, and more comfortable than any camera other than the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 3:13
whenever you actually turn the camera on you get this really cool LCD screen that lights up if you do like an extra press and I love having the LCD screen on the top and I like the the buttons on the top as well cuz you have bracketing mode um and white balance and everything just like you need ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 7:12
top screen ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 6:56
sensor Shield ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 5:14
button layout and overall ergonomics better than Sony A7 R5 ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 8:35
overall feel of a camera ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 6:06
Z8 feels very good ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 6:28
backlit buttons ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 8:00

Image Quality (100)

sharpness was incredible ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 4:42
high dynamic range ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 7:45
the greens pop the skin pops ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 4:19
viewfinder is the same found on a more expensive z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 2:40
the Z8 viewfinder it's brighter with a faster refresh rate than the z7 which makes it feel almost like an optical viewfinder ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:32
natural colors ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 3:46
some of the best dynamic range ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 7:56
The absence of a mechanical shutter means there's no movement at all in the camera when you take a photo and this is critical for capturing Sharp Images especially at slower shutter speeds or when using longer focal lens ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 6:27
the brightness really helps in low light and when using ND filters ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:45
handheld exposure bracketing with near perfect alignment and minimal ghosting is a breeze and tripod or not ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 8:33
the files are just so vibrant ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 4:25
30 megabytes which is not bad for a 45 megapixel camera ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 10:19
another use case is bracketing to reduce noise ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 8:54
the image quality is beautiful ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 9:57
every bit as good for landscape or street photography ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 7:00
better all round camera for stills ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 8:46
natural skin tones ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 3:50
the Z8 shines in low light conditions ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 9:24
image quality is really nice 45 megapixel gives you lots of resolution to play around with you can crop ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 4:22
the iso performance is also very very good so you've got great low-light capability ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 4:27
not a one trick pony with merely 24 megapixels, it takes 45 megapixel photos ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:54
absolutely a photography camera this is fantastic nice high resolution 45 megapixels unbelievable speed as well 20 frames a second if you're shooting a raw which you can do for almost up to a minute with the crazy huge buffer or 120 frames a second if you're shooting in jpeg that's all blackout free ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 2:48
kept so much of the detail ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:39
surprisingly good highlight recovery ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:52
pixel shift shooting 16 32 shots, gives you about 180 megapixels ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 4:50
nice to have 45 megapixels to play with and to be able to crop in camera 1.5 times to make my lenses a little bit longer when I just need a bit more reach ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:23
the Z8 performs reasonably well in low light too grain is well controlled up to about ISO 6400 and shots are usable at ISO 12,800 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:08
the Z8 is actually the best all around choice for stills ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 6:35
45 million pixel sensor gives you the ability to crop ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 5:57
image quality is is superb ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 10:16
the image quality has been absolutely gorgeous ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:38
image quality is really really important ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 5:44
colors are great ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 6:08
matching the cameras in post is a breeze since they're both using the same sensor ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:34
hybrid log gamma has a much wider dynamic range ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 3:15
fine detail is superb ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 5:54
with no image compromise at all, or actually Improvement ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 1:09
jpeg images look bright and punchy straight out of the camera with best results from the natural light auto white balance setting colors are accurate ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:54
dynamic range is top notch particularly in the 400 to 800 ISO range in prores mode making it easy to adjust shadows and highlights and post ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 5:17
the files that come out of this camera are really beautiful I've really enjoyed editing the photographs that you see in this video even how they look straight out of camera is really nice ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 16:10
files are smooth as silk in editing ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 2:51
the images you will get will be sharper compared to DSLR ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 4:52
analog picture profile with great dynamic range ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 6:55
two tone modes for raw Stills (SDR and hlg) ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 2:54
incredible files ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 7:22
I also personally prefer 45 megapixels to say the 24 megapixels of the Sony a 9 ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 15:52
image quality is beautiful ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 12:35
you are always focusing straight onto the sensor so you'll get the sharpest images you possibly can ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 5:15
this camera shoots the exact same shots as an icon z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 7:16
image looks great up to about ISO 12,800 or so ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 11:30
blown away by how good the image looked more specifically by how much information there was in the Raw image ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 1:12
able to pretty much make it look like it was never underexposed was easily able to bring up the shadows and the midtones and it honestly looked really good and I didn't see any major loss of quality ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 4:08
enhanced image and video performance. Think sharper focus, clearer images, and smoother operation even when shooting at high frame rates. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 2:07
easily able to save clipped highlights and bring up Shadows with ease ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 1:18
colors look natural and defined and the skin tones especially look really good ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 5:13
On the low light end it does pretty well ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 6:45
I'm getting a very silky image with plenty of room to adjust and post we have solid dynamic range raw and log great frame rate options and really pleasing color ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 10:37
with 45.7 megapixels on tap it delivers sharp images on par with the 50 megapixel A1 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:36
literally raise your exposure by two points and basically have no penalty ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 7:38
dynamic range is also outstanding arguably a touch better than the A1 aided in part by the 14-bit raw images ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:45
skin smoothing ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:03
dynamic range on this camera absolutely saved my but ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 1:25
sharp corner to corner ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 11:56
image quality was absolutely pristine ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 2:01
image is actually halfway decent it's still a clean image with nice shadows and the colors between the skin tone and the jacket are still well defined despite the red lights ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 5:40
overall performance between this and the z9 it's pretty much what Nikon tells you they're identical I have not detected any difference whatsoever ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 2:49
with the screen on the back I found the image to be very true ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 8:23
really push that color saturation to a ludicrous level without any artifacting ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 7:45
files edit very smooth ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 10:54
incredible for Stills ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 13:28
if you happen to be in a situation where the subject is close enough you can use the full frame ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 3:37
great image stabilization and autofocus ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 4:44
the image that I'm getting from this camera is shockingly good ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 7:48
takes really good photos ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 0:05
impressive clarity and resolution ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 6:51
their raw very easy to work with and the color I'm getting from the image is very pleasing ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 3:04
you can shoot like 19.4 megapixel DX images but you can also shoot full frame ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 3:28
if you need to crop you know you can still crop and get like a d500 quality shot from this camera and you have all that in between space too ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 3:42
I also enjoy that you have almost 46 megapixels to play with ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 1:25
the image is shockingly clean with all of the formats ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 2:20
full frame 45.7 megapixel stacked CMOS sensor ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 0:03
the skin tones come out very well everything is nicely balanced ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 10:53
no vertical Interline transfer smear ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:16
these files are so good in my opinion if your white balance is correct and your exposure is correct you could take them out of the camera put them into your computer computer not post-process at all and Export them as a JPEG and send them to your clients and I believe that they will be happy ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:13
it is nice to have that if you're somebody who likes to crop um it's there if you need it so it is nice to have that flexibility ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:56
incredible photos ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 0:24
Starlight mode for low light shooting ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 8:05
the files are the number one reason that I went with the Nikon Z8 after getting a taste of the ZF the files were amazing ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:05
if you shoot in what they called DX mode or apsc mode super 35 mode whatever uh you're getting around 20 megapixels with that so there is a lot of good reasons to have this many megapixels ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 2:08
the second native ISO is an incredible 4,000 and it this is great for capturing low light footage ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 7:35
full frame fully featured fully loaded mirrorless digital camera ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:26
low base ISO is perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 10:17
these are just beautiful files they look so true to life ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:38
it's almost 50 megapixels ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:54
high performance of the z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:46
pixel shift…giving you files up to 180 megapixels in size with much better noise levels and also much nicer to look at fine detail ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 1:36
it's probably the best files that I've seen other than the Canon 5D Mark II um straight out of the camera they're amazing ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 1:45
basically impossible to tell a difference between the two [Nikon Z8 and Canon R5] ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 8:25
45 megapixels ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 1:31
image quality is every bit the equal of the z9, images it produces are beautiful, superb photo quality and video quality ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 9:29

Ease of Use (76)

amazingly low lag ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 2:47
the ability to remove all of that busy information from both the viewfinder and the rear screen allowing me to focus solely on the composition ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:50
camera's screen is top of the line, very high resolution, bright, has touchscreen functionality, and can quickly tilt up and down ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 2:20
one of the things on the Z8 that I was really impressed with and I would say most impressed with was the functionality of it functionality customization of it ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 5:45
it has this tilty screen ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 7:24
can also be tilted left and right ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 2:26
customizing the info displays to show exactly what I want is a game changer letting me frame the perfect shot without distractions ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 6:07
being able to go completely silent when in sensitive environments is helpful ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 6:58
pretty quick to pick it up ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 2:13
I would have this camera setup so when I turn it on it defaults to what I call landscape mode ISO 64 f11 and then a shut speed of I think 250th of a second ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 5:50
the real-time feedback during intentional camera movement allows for precise and creative adjustment giving me a clear view of how the movement affects the image The Continuous live feed in the evf OR LCD provides a more immersive and realtime experience ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 7:55
controls are very familiar if you are a Nikon shooter ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 2:08
one press of a button you go from super slow landscape mode Bosch Wildlife oh and autofocus with 3D animal tracking ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 6:56
turn off the shutter sound and you get true silent shooting with the Z8 ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 6:18
the screen on the back is fantastic the touch screen is so into it's like one of the best touch screens to change settings and to scroll through menus ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 2:17
screen itself is actually really crisp really clean beautiful quality ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:48
resolution on the screen is amazing ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:08
ran through our workflow beautifully ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 13:10
the z8's custom settings which provide you with four distinct bookmarked setting Banks they're super helpful for switching a whole bunch of camera settings all at once ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 10:47
the most noticeable thing you'll find with the Z8 over the z7 is the viewfinder. It's the thing I like probably the most about it. It is so bright. It's also got a really good refresh rate so it just feels like you're looking through an optical viewfinder. ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 2:41
a far better camera to use for every man woman and their dog. It's got high resolution, burst, the pre-release, bird detection ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 7:57
it meets the consumer expectations of what a mirrorless camera is supposed to be ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 4:32
red color options to preserve your night vision and be more polite to your neighbors and even a Starlight mode for focusing at night make it incredibly functional ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 9:32
when you're shooting with a photography brain on and shooting in the photography mode it feels like a photography first camera and if you switch over to video it feels like a video first camera ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 3:21
this selector button here where I can just change my timer so I can quickly get to that as well and it makes it easy to be able to set a two second timer when it's on a tripod ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 6:09
Nikon do good firmware updates... they actually want to squeeze as much goodness from the camera and make it as good as possible for the user ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 2:12
screen quality is amazing ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:54
just being able to [flip] the screen is so important ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 13:06
electronic view finder is super it's crisp it's clear there's no blackout ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 8:26
improved series and video playback, groups the images ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 7:03
consistent operation ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 2:08
half press to cancel zoom while on manual focus mode ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 3:57
I like the setup I find it really easy to use ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 2:20
LCD on the back uh on the back of the camera as well is crisp it's great for reviewing the pictures it's good to zoom in and check your your sharpness ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 8:40
having that fully horizontal screen is is brilliant ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 6:39
live exposure exposure is so easy ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 0:27
same menu system as the Nikon z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:19
when I pull the screen out look at these images is how far the screen comes out again this is really good cuz I much prefer especially to be able to shoot fully horizontal like this ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 6:27
my initial impressions are very very good ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 14:00
we can also pull it out completely for portrait shots that's quite handy as well ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 6:52
very impressed very happy with it ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 14:54
It's a high resolution LCD as well so your images will look sharp and crisp on the back of the camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 3:25
the screen is nice screen is also bigger ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 7:00
I also know that nickon are releasing firmware updates for his camera too such as the newly released Rich tone portrait update which sound really exciting ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 16:22
the Z8 screen also go a third axis as well, which allows you to shoot in a portrait mode which makes life easier for some Port photographers ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 3:15
very powerful and responsive camera ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 7:53
I love the fact that it doesn't have a mechanical shutter the screen is fantastic ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 15:26
I just love the way it handles ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 12:37
Nikon systems very intuitive to use, easy to go through their menus ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 5:23
ability to change the manual focus ring rotation direction ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 7:41
four-way hinge just like the Nikon z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 6:20
great manual focus…with the 50 millimeter, 85 millimeter and 24 to 70 millimeters lenses ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 7:29
nice bright high resolution panel on the back of the camera ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 6:13
absolutely fantastic it's a really nice size from an ergonomic standpoint I find it very very comfortable to handle in the field the buttons are very easy to access everything works really really well ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 1:41
it also has touchscreen and has this great 4 access tilt system so you can articulate this around to what you need ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 8:27
really happy with how easy this camera is to work with for solo Shooters the design is perfect and everything is exactly where it should be ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 3:00
when I'm in the viewfinder I'm looking through it it's hard to remember which camera I'm using especially if I'm on a tripod because the two cameras are so so very similar ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 2:00
fantastic display ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 1:26
the menu is solid too lots of great options here including a massive amount of options for your codec and frame rates ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 9:07
as a filmmaker I'm very happy with the articulation I'm getting here seems perfect for any runand gun situation ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 8:39
you do have this great quick menu here that allows you to get to the most used functions very quickly so that is a great solve for now ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 9:55
dedicated photo and video mode, instant switching ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 1:58
a pleasure to use ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 6:56
Nikon has been consistently updating and significantly improving their cameras through firmware updates ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 1:10
The LCD screen is great ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:25
can see all settings at a glance ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 1:52
great power control ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:25
exposure adjustment now works more logically where one point of exposure equals one stop ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 11:48
playback images rotate as the camera's rotated ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 3:19
Nikon has been adding a lot of new features and also consistently improved the performance of the cameras ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 1:20
ability to now select a border width of your autofocusing fields… they're actually much easier to see ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 2:17
the flip screen is great as well ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 3:03
firmware updates extensive, feature rich, frequent (unlike Sony A1) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 4:25
much easier to switch from photo to video mode with the new control scheme ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 8:22
there's no dials that you have to spend to get to all these things it's just quick to to navigate ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 7:34
my quick setup menu is uh is really nice and um very easy to navigate now that I've figured it out and I've got it exactly how I wanted it ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 8:12

Value for Money (65)

macro and Landscape photographers will also benefit ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 5:07
the Z8 is like a phenomenal allrounder it truly is it does everything ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 7:15
this is pretty much the same price as the d850 was in 2017 ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 5:34
one of the best hybrid cameras in the world ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 0:44
price I was hoping that we would see it come in at around 4000 or below and we did see that ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 5:00
in terms of the specs it's pretty much a z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 0:57
the Z8 is still the best camera I've ever owned ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 13:01
it's almost like a Swiss army knife really it can just do everything ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 15:12
gave the Z8 the same sensor and specs as the more expensive Flagship z9 camera ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:04
they can go all out on their specs ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:36
$3,999 which is about 33% less than the Sony a93 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 0:18
you can get at least one and a half z8s for the price of one a93 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 8:16
a little bit cheaper as well than the z9 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:27
Nikon didn't hold any of the features back and this feels like a true hybrid camera ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 2:57
least expensive camera to have a full-framed stacked CMOS sensor ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 1:40
perhaps the most capable hybrid camera out there for the money ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 13:07
essentially makes the Z8 90% capable of what the z9 can do ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:22
you get the flagship experience without the flagship price ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:45
it offers a lot more for the money ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 6:44
removed the battery grip and one CF Express card slot but dropped the price by $22,000 ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:14
an outstanding camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 4:02
perfect wedding camera ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 3:33
there was nothing really at all that I felt was was lacking ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 9:39
baby z9 with a few new features ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 0:20
easily good enough to be your next eight camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 0:58
more compact price ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 0:46
if I was starting out tomorrow and I hadn't already bought into a system would I buy this camera and the answer is definitely yes ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 14:49
lower price ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:16
would I buy it over the A9 yes ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 14:55
high level of value for both Stills and video Shooters ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 6:53
it is by far the best hybrid camera of any of those options ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 13:12
pretty much all the features of the z9 at a lower price point and different form factor ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 10:25
basically everything I said in our initial review still stands and aside from the smaller battery there's very few compromises made compared to the higher end z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 9:28
as an overall camera handl[ing] everything including intense Wildlife Sports in action this is a better buy for sure ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 13:27
lower price point than competing cameras in its category (like the z9) ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 10:18
overall Z8 is a better camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 18:17
like the z9 the Z8 can do everything from Sports to Wildlife to Scenic photography ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 0:22
practically the perfect camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 13:22
released the Z8 with the same sensor and nearly the same specs for $1,700 less ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 0:16
this camera actually punches well above its price as well when you compare to cameras like the Sony A1 or the Canon EOS R3 this is able to handle a lot of the intense situations that those cameras can handle ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 13:33
priced at approximately 4000 bucks, which is fantastic and very competitive ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 12:55
gained significant popularity among photographers and reviewers ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 3:53
even more power for a similar price around $4,500, it would still be competitive, offering incredible value compared to what's available from Sony and Canon. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 4:43
better value than Sony A7R5 ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 13:07
highly praised the Nikon Z8 ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 0:02
selling remarkably well ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 3:57
based on the performance that it offers for the price point it gives you it can do everything not just Wildlife ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 11:06
packed in top tier performance with a 45 MP stacked sensor, superb autofocus, 8K internal video recording and all that at a competitive price. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 1:19
pretty much the Nikon z9 just in a smaller body and at a much lower price ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 0:30
sixteen hundred dollars is less than the Nikon z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 10:58
has the same processor and fullframe sensor as the z9 which is a camera that's $1,500 more expensive ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 0:36
priced at four thousand dollars ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 1:23
incredibly High specs at a very competitive price ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 4:58
equivalent in terms of its features to the Nikon z9 which is a 5500 camera, cheaper at four thousand dollars, way better than any camera in that price bracket from Canon or Sony ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 12:13
completely blown away by the quality we are getting from such small and relatively cheap cameras ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 0:49
at $4,000 there is no no other camera giving you this combination of speed resolution and sensor read out all in one package ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 5:27
best bang for the buck wildlife and nature camera that you can buy right now ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 11:00
same sensor, same resolution, same viewfinder, same LCD, same frame rates, same autofocus system, same menu system and everything that makes the z9 so popular ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 0:40
outstanding performance ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 0:26
all the same great specs of the z9 including that 45.7 megapixel stack CMOS sensor that produces great images and crisp video ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:17
everything Nikon z9 has put in a smaller, less expensive lighter package ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 0:21
more rounded features than any other camera on the market ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 0:20
nearly 30% cheaper ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 0:10
higher rating than any camera ever used (higher than Sony A1, a74, a7s3) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 0:15
sixteen hundred dollars Canadian less than his big brother ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:37

Portability and Size (39)

a mini z9 with some new features ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 0:19
fits great ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 3:28
quite a small small compact and reasonably light body ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 16:27
the Goldilocks of cameras ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 2:53
the Z8 absolutely feels and actually works like just a smaller lighter z9 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:01
quite a bit smaller and quite a bit lighter as well ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 1:18
stability that you got out of it just with that bit of weight just about perfect ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 15:21
30 smaller than the z9 and indeed 15 smaller than the d850 ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 1:55
smaller form factor ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:16
the Z8 is 9910 G so you do save a bit of weight ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 0:27
much smaller body ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 1:44
dramatically smaller and lighter than the Z nine ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 13:23
45.7 megapixels and all the features of a flagship camera in a smaller form factor body ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 3:27
allows a much better run and gun setup especially for gimbal use because of the lights competitors at9 ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 15:52
dramatically lighter and smaller than the Z nine ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:21
more compact body ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 0:46
The original Z8 was great, offering exceptional performance and a compact design ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 1:00
much smaller and easier to work with while still giving absolutely insane image quality ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 2:48
lighter and easier to carry around ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 13:37
30 percent smaller than the Nikon z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 6:32
you can shoot this in DX mode and it actually is very similar in size to a d500 ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 3:13
With the Nikon 400 mm I could throw this in my pet McKinnon backpack with the Z8 attached I could just throw it right in the backpack so beautiful ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 0:36
get the Z8 into very tight spaces for handheld shots ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 2:55
how small it is and how easy it is to rig up for not only shoulder mounts but also other things like jibs and gimbals ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 3:10
it really is like shooting a smaller version of the z9 ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 1:53
I do like the compact size of this camera ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 2:20
playing ball with most of the other camera manufacturers who set out to get big specs into small systems ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 4:36
Powerful Beast and not being too heavy ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 0:24
smaller design ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 4:52
it's like it feels like a 70 to 200 it feels it's it feels empty ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 16:37
30% smaller ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 0:10
size and portability is very important (advantage over Z9) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 0:24
I like the fact that this camera is not as big and heavy as the set 9 ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 0:11
not nearly as heavy as the Z9 and feels more like DSLR body ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:15
much lighter camera than the z9, much easier to carry around especially just holding in one hand ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 1:42
lightweight makes the 800 6.3 a lot more hand-holdable ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 5:59
much smaller package without that battery grip ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:47
it's smaller, lighter and importantly cheaper ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 1:08
can hand hold it for a long time without getting tired ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 1:58

Lens Ecosystem (18)

the camera has been working as if it doesn't have an ftz adapter on it at all it's been working like native lenses ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 6:24
works really well on f-mount lenses with the ftz adapter ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 4:10
24 1.8 uh which is a very very sharp lens ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 10:14
the performance of f uh mounts lenses through the adapter especially the second series adapter absolutely excellent ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 7:20
The Lending for this camera are big and heavy but they are also incredible and they give amazing results ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 15:46
The Zed lenses, even in the Pro 2.8 range, are considerably lighter than the F Mount equivalent ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 0:42
overall I'd say actually the Nikon performance is superior to the Canon's uh 24 1.8 ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 11:07
you can use all your F Mount lenses as well ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 18:06
the advantage of the Zed body is that you now have access to essentially some of the best lenses that Nikon have ever made ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 13:40
24 to 120 lens ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 11:08
paired with a smaller lens like this it's great but it works really well with the 600 and the 800 pf2 ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 2:25
this 400 mm lens was very impressive this right here this alone can drive someone to shoot Nikon ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 15:46
great for macro ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 10:07
largest mount of any mirrorless camera, allows for adapting lenses ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 7:23
dramatically expanded the lenses that support the new linear manual focus throw and distance customization ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:32
great for landscape ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 10:11
opens up a whole new world of lens options ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 7:46
aperture ring on the lens ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 7:16

Battery Life (15)

getting thousands and thousands and thousands of images on a single charge when you're shooting sports ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 2:53
two USBC Port one specially intended for power delivery charging ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 3:43
I got a lot of shots on One battery charge ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 11:17
on the video front it's actually perfectly on par getting like what an hour and a half to almost two hours per battery which is very very decent ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:44
optimized version in the Z8 that you can charge in camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 1:23
optional grip with USBC power delivery ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 8:01
battery life I'm going to say it's absolutely excellent ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 14:11
I'm confident I could shoot an entire wedding with just a handful of batteries probably three maybe four at the very most ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 14:11
great battery…plenty of stamina even when recording in higher frame rates, resolutions and in raw ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 11:14
when I was shooting out in Yellowstone I was getting well over 1200 shots...before I had to change batteries out... that's pretty impressive ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 5:11
one is dedicated power delivery so if you want to power this for a long shoot or especially in video work this allows you to have an extra internal battery source and charge your power your camera and charge your camera all day long ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 7:25
two enl15c batteries in it but they're hot swappable so you don't have to break up your shot to change batteries ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 6:56
battery's charging camera ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 9:55
with the Z8 you're able to charge while using the camera ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 8:17
I was genuinely just surprised surprised at how good the battery life was ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 7:29

Autofocus Performance (Video) (7)

as with photos video autofocus is fast and reliable while doing a good job tracking subjects faces and animals ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:55
with the Z8 I can run and gun and will get really good autofocus performance during the video in any situations ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 15:14
you get all those benefits of face recognition, eye recognition, all the tracking capabilities available in this camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 14:48
Z8 has no difference in autofocus performance either for steel photography mode or for video work ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 14:44
the video AF performance was much better than I thought it would be at a baseball game with a lot of moving fast moving you know people and and things coming in and out of the frame it performed really well ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 9:28
in the video mode the camera also tracked the birds exceptionally well…was not distracted by the grass at all and gave me some beautiful videos ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 13:30
the autofocus is fantastic as well um with video ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 4:31

Other (1)

supports burst speed shooting up to 20 frames per second in raw or in jpeg, 30 frames a second, or even 120 frames a second ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 0:35

Cons (307)

Connectivity and Features (73)

only shoot using pre-capture in jpeg rather than raw files ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 11:27
if you were trying to do raw to both cards it's going to limit you shooting in high frames per second ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 4:35
sometimes I didn't know I was taking pictures ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 12:25
it's strange that it has mechanical shutters so there is like a mechanic there's like a sound ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 7:41
hoping for an upgrade in the evf ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 1:51
it's not super high res given some of the others on the market ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 1:54
really hoping that we would see a locking car door now we don't ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 3:32
the cards themselves I was really hoping that I was finally done with SD UHS 2 cards and that I could just go all in on CF Express type B unfortunately this is going like the Z6 and z7 series with one CF Express B and one UHS two card slot ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 4:11
evf...not the highest resolution that we've ever seen But it absolutely does the job ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 12:27
there is no mechanical shutter on here ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 7:15
the electronic shutter sound is eh ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 11:48
pixel shift does not stack the photos ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 5:02
pre-release capture mode cannot be used in raw, only jpeg ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 6:58
there's no mechanical shutter ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:04
the biggest shortcoming just to to jump right into a bit of a negative thing is the sensor sound ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 7:47
doesn't have a mechanical shutter instead it always uses an electronic shutter that reads out at around 1 280th of a second ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 3:35
Shooters who require a mechanical shutter will also need to look elsewhere ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 6:24
you don't get the kind of slight vibration of the shutter uh you know curtain closing and opening um which is kind of a weird thing to not have at all ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 9:05
removed the battery grip and one CF Express card slot ▶ Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review @ 3:14
a touch slower than the a1's 30 Fram per second raw capability ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:32
pre-release capture requires holding the button for up to 5 minutes, can be tiring ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 6:07
if you want to unleash the full power…and record raw video in progress, raw or in raw internally, you'll need to use cfexpress ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 4:01
the 3.69 million dot electronic viewfinder is a bit low res for a camera in this price range especially compared to the Sony a1's 9.4 million dot display ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:56
there is no mechanical shutter in this at all they went for 100% electric which is fine uh it's an interesting move but now when you take a picture all you get is this little sound effect and that's not my favorite sound effect in the world ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 7:52
only cartoon shutter sound or complete silence, no haptic feedback ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 8:40
if you're the kind of person who wants to have backup where files are going to both cards at the same time the SD card slot is going to slow you down pretty much no matter what you do ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 4:09
one of the main reasons I don't really want to keep this camera body is just as simple as the shutter sound ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 8:53
one of the major changes from the z9 to the Z8 is that we no longer have dual CF Express card slots we have a CF Express and an SD card slot ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 2:31
15 minutes of recording time in eight K 60 fills up fast ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 9:15
only by using Cfexpress type B cards will you be able to record in the maximum amount of frame rates and bitrates ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 3:43
file sizes…are quite beefy…you can expect to blaze through your memory cards pretty fast ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 8:50
with SD cards you are going to be limited to recording in only up to 4K and PRORES 4 to 2 H.Q ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 3:52
the d850 has a PC flash sync socket which Z8 doesn't have ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 5:38
it's missing some very important features from the z9 that are absolutely critical for photojournalists sports photographers working in the field this camera does not have an ethernet port it also does not have built-in GPS ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 5:27
there are workarounds for GPS and ethernet but they're not very elegant Solutions ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 5:51
doesn't have two of the CF Express type B card slots like the Nikon z9; one of them is actually an SD uhs2 memory card slot ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 4:16
one major issue with the Z8 when shooting this footage and that was the fact the wireless control on the camera completely stopped working ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 3:43
if you are doing a backup and you're using a slower SD card in the camera then it's just going to slow down that process for you a little bit ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 4:28
when I first saw that it was 3.69 Million dots I thought oh compared to contemporary cameras that's very low and there are some downsides to that ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 8:11
wish that Z8 had two SD card slots ▶ That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! @ 9:16
it's a decent evf but certainly if I'm doing in playback and I want to zoom in or if I'm trying to manually focus with punch and more dots is better absolutely ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 8:21
could not change the ISO on my camera while we were on the road so because of this I ended up getting wildly underexposed images ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 3:56
no internal NDS ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 7:27
I have very mixed feelings on whether or not they should have gone with SD in there versus CF Express I think CF Express would have been a better choice ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:43
SD cards will have its limitations because of the slower recording times ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 12:24
you still have like the SD cards and the CF Express type B cards and these are considerably faster I've gun are use to the CF Express types that I would actually prefer to have two identical CF Express type B uh slots in this camera ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 8:47
you only notice that buffer performance drop if you overflow onto the SD card once you're on the SD card you'll know it because the buffer performance is going to go off the cliff ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 5:25
where you can get into trouble though is if you're using that SD card overflow and that's one thing I'm not a super big fan of ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:39
no four to five crop mode or four to three crop mode ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 9:17
took out the built-in GPS ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 2:10
where that SD card really bites you is if you're using it as backup rather than overflow ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 5:07
when either card fills this camera stops shooting ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 8:38
it's kind of annoying to have to have two cards with you ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 4:51
no mechanical shutter ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 4:37
runs Ultra fast, can quickly take 10,000 shots and it won't fit into one folder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 7:43
one CFexpress slot and one SD card slot limits ability to do backup recording with higher bitrate codecs ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 2:08
if you're using any of the backup options though or the jpeg plus raw or stuff like that then you're also going to feel a little bit of pain there with that SD card versus a CF Express because the SD card just isn't as fast ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 5:38
unlike Sony, flicker reduction causes blackout ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 1:42
"Hot Card" warning after about 20 to 30 minutes when using CFexpress slot ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 3:29
blackout present when flicker reduction enabled ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 0:47
manual lens IBIS setup strange, not precise, harder to change on the fly ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 3:40
cannot automatically save to both card and computer when tethering ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 13:35
expensive powered tethering cables do not work due to lack of power ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 3:06
Hi-Res Zoom only works up to 30 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:19
no charging while tethered via data port (unlike older Nikons), a problem for studio shooters ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 2:41
flicker reduction important for indoor shooting with artificial lights, but causes blackout ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 1:13
no firmware update planned to fix tethering power issue ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 3:00
the sounds of the shutters are embarrassing ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 5:52
Hi-Res Zoom disables subject detection when enabled ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 13:19
data port does not provide power, requires 2 USB cables for charging while tethering ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 1:59
reduced IBIS effectiveness with manual lenses (3 stops instead of more) ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 4:14
The biggest issue with this camera and it pisses me off so bad is that Nikon every single one of them as far as mirrorless goes will not allow you to access your full sensor if you're using a crop sensor lens and it makes me so mad that they want to cripple your creativity cuz if I wanted something with with a lot of vignetting and I wanted to have an artistic look that's my choice it should not be the Brand's choice to tell me what I can and cannot do with my camera ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 8:22
I hate the shutter sound ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 6:08

Video Capabilities (46)

they're just not capable of it they overheat before they get there in the high bit rate the high frames per second and then the 8K format you're not going to get the same recording time out of them as the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 7:18
at 120p 4K detail has been cut in half ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 9:16
as a video option it's not at the level I was hoping for personally ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 8:06
my video footage was contrasty and oversaturated not good ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 9:21
the video specs I think need to go back into the kind of satisfied category not to hit it out of the park ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 7:00
we do not have an 8K workflow system ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 12:10
pretty much only 4K 60 in 8-bit non-over sampled are you going to in the right conditions get a full two hours worth ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 7:33
even doing something like I don't know 4K 120 or 10 bit and maybe turning over sampling on you're going to find that it overheats and that your either the card or the camera gives up whereas on the z9 that just never ever happens ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 7:46
it does get hot quick whenever you're shooting video in some video formats more than others particularly 4K 60 FPS which is the most preferred for me in here you'll want to have a cool down after a couple 15in videos or you just have to opt to shoot in a less spicy format ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 5:02
the one area where the z9 best the Z8 in video is with heating as the z9s larger body allows for 125 minutes of 8K 60p recording compared to 90 for the Z8 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 5:32
Lightroom processes hlg raw files in SDR ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 4:28
hlg tone mode raises base ISO to 400 ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 3:40
high shutter speeds and hlg might require ND filters ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 3:58
high data rates for nraw video; 5 minutes of NRA 8K 60 on a 150 gig CF Express card ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 8:23
incapable of recording video to both slots at the same time ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 4:46
very high resolution sensor. So if you are filming in HK, you can expect to get some rolling shutter ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 7:51
what could be a bigger concern is even if you're not recording in raw and jump over to the h.265 4K 60 the oversampled mode then I got basically the same time frame on it after letting it cool down for half an hour I got 35 minutes there so very similar to the end raw actually slightly worse ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 10:30
only capable of recording for 2 hours and 5 minutes before you had to stop recording and started again ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 7:03
using this [8.3k N-Raw at 60fps] I did get an overheat warning after recording 16 minutes ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 10:08
there's actually a color shift and a small clip on your black levels so it's really not the most ideal format to shoot in ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 9:35
it's only in 420 color so it's really not the best for color grading ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 10:39
ended up with 6 terabytes of footage ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 8:06
main drawback of the Nikon Z8 is not the autofocus but it's how big these raw files are and they're a lot bigger than something like the red Komodo ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 12:01
Rolling shutter is decently pronounced ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 7:40
because of how Nikon does their coded compression compared to a red camera the Nikon files are massive like almost too big ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 7:55
do not use this camera for video ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 4:13
there's a lot of noise reduction so it's not really something you want to use for cinematic stuff where there's going to be a lot of pixel peeping ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 10:29
overheating can occur in 8K60 raw mode ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 4:20
issue with H.265 mostly resolves itself after a few seconds of recording, but still far too much noise reduction ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 9:54
I think that the DX mode for video is not available in some resolutions ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 7:41
overheating can occur beyond 24 Celsius or 75 Fahrenheit ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 2:51
H.265 has very bizarre results with intense noise reduction ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 9:26
can't use enroll in Premiere ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 3:44
possesses the two hour and five minute recording limit ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 3:44
file sizes they are huge and gigantic especially if you record in show slow motion ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 7:03
8K raw has a medium score of about 10 stops, indicating noise ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 10:49
doesn't restructure on-screen information for vertical shooting in video mode ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 14:32
if you want really long takes, you're gonna need to buy an external recorder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 6:14
noise reduction in H.265 is too aggressive ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 10:17
still hasn't implemented redundant recording in video ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 2:12
full 8.3K sensor read speed of 14.5 milliseconds is slower than something like an a7S III ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 6:37
N-RAW has absurd file sizes with less record time than ProRes ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 11:16
peculiar two-hour limit on clips ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 14:49
v2 LUT raises your final exposure more than the v1 LUT ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 12:32
if you have to use 4K H.265, make sure you aren't putting anything critical in the first few seconds of the recording ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 10:37
white balance adjustments in N-RAW are still not easy ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 11:58

Ease of Use (38)

screen can't be fully folded out for self shooting ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 2:35
focus stacking option now um the focus stacking is is great you can set up the the amount of pictures you want uh the distance between the focus stacking all the things you would normally set up, with the nickon you can't press the shut button to activate the Focus ST you have to go back into the menu and press start ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 13:01
LCD I was also hoping would articulate further it's articulating just the same amount as the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 2:12
if you needed for some reason to be shooting in the other orientation you can't articulate it all the way up ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 2:26
not a huge fan of this resolution on the screen ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:02
the Nikon Z8 it does tilt but it doesn't rotate and vertical is limited to One Direction ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 3:41
I don't personally like as much...the way that the screen folds out...slightly awkward way...a little bit awkward to use ▶ The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review @ 11:43
the lack of a shutter sound a little unsettling at first ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 6:43
lack of a search function in the menu system makes it difficult to find specific settings ▶ From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE @ 8:03
that's too bad because it could be a powerful vlogging camera and a flip out display is also easier for solo Shooters ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:53
doesn't quite go unfortunately doesn't articulate too much further back when we've got it up up above us ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 6:42
the menu system isn't the easiest to Grok at first ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:34
the Z8 lacks a fully articulating display rather it just tilts up and down and left right ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:41
not a flip around screen, but it does articulate up and down as well as side to side ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 2:42
I would love to see an update in the future that simplifies some of this so less scrolling is needed for the main functions ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 9:48
content creators would be disappointed that it doesn't flip around to allow you to see yourself ▶ 8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) @ 8:35
autofocus modes are named oddly and not in a way that makes sense to someone who doesn't know a lot about the systems ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:52
doesn't have a fast way to delete groups of shots ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 10:33
back screen was not able to flip out and be forward-facing ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 2:39
I find it a bit odd that you cannot set the custom buttons to cycle through the different subject types like you can do with the focus modes ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 3:45
no flip out display, not ideal for vlogging/self-filming ▶ Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Pana @ 8:25
playback zoom gets stuck scrolling ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 6:32
no Universal preset U1 U2 u3 modes ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 8:44
idiotic system Nikon has used for so long where it has what they call menu banks ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 8:46
no automatic brightness control for the rear LCD ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 11:18
no way to select Focus areas easily in the viewfinder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 6:58
only four digits in the file numbers, rolls over so you can't put all the images into one folder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 7:54
no battery percentage displayed in the finder ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 11:04
Nikon's tethering software not very good ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 14:18
deleting a file usually deletes it from just one card ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 8:27
LCD screen doesn't flip out ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:27
complicated LCD mechanism but doesn't do anything with all this technology, can't flip around 180 degrees, can't even make a selfie ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 9:36
Starlight mode information lacking in manual ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 8:24
cameras shouldn't require 1000-page manuals to operate effectively ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 10:48
a menu system to this is quite difficult to get used to ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 8:05
948-page manual is too long, unhelpful, not detailed enough in key areas ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 9:03
Lightroom not natively compatible, takes months for support, and slower than Capture One ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 13:59
the iso is quite annoying. you do have to press a button and spin and I know it's very small but it's something that I've been used to for years ▶ Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! @ 7:41

Build Quality and Design (32)

the fm2 button is a little bit awkward it's a little bit further down the body ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 2:51
the port covers I was really hoping we would see more individual Port covers ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 3:01
I kept trying to like turn this dial over here and I'm like it's not a dial ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 2:28
it's still two doors to cover everything ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 3:11
always feels like it might snap off or if dirt or Grime gets in there it might be a little bit dodgy ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:47
its body feels less rugged than the Nikon z9 but more specifically some of the buttons feel less rugged than the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 5:18
I don't know why there needed to be any differences in that regard at all I don't know why they couldn't just be the same Parts ▶ Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? @ 5:25
not a huge fan of is this screen tilting mechanism ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:39
mechanism is a little bit over engineered almost like it's too complicated and it's trying to do too many things ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 9:14
it's not the most beautiful camera to use ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 14:16
I just prefer the normal tilt up and down screens ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 8:58
issues with the strap lugs appear even more concerning ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 3:48
improper or faulty assembly from the beginning ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 1:36
problems with failing or Loosely attached camera strap lugs ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 0:40
Others May find it a bit awkward at first ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:15
camera was dropped and irreparably damaged ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 1:19
two build quality issues raises some concerns about Nikon's quality control ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 2:48
the articulating screen isn't this this is fine but it's not my preference anymore ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 15:03
a recall for a particular batch of z8s due to a lens mount problem ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 0:07
negative impact on Nikon's reputation as a hardware manufacturer ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 1:07
lens cannot be properly attached to the camera body ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 3:03
decrease in size from the Z9…could result in greater heat generation ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 10:01
I do prefer the d850 just feel in hand over z a ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 2:35
removal of the large dial on the top left hand side. Less buttons than the Z9. ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 8:06
not as comfortable as the Nikon z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 2:59
the whole setup with the 800 6.3 is more balanced on the Z9. Very front heavy with the Z8. ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 6:26
smaller, which means a smaller battery and less heat dissipation than the Z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:07
takes some getting used to because part of the grip opens with the door, so you have to reposition your hand ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 2:25
the problem now is the battery door since I don't have any nails I chew my nails cuz I have anxiety this is very hard for me to open ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 18:05
floppy battery door feels cheap ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 7:36
body isn't as weather sealed as the Z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:37
production dumped overseas, not made in Japan ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 10:25

Battery Life (30)

got through batteries quite quickly, around 400 shots per charge ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 3:02
all of these features if used properly or if used extensively like I did uh last weekend in fard it is a drain on the battery the batter is not great when you're shooting wildlife frames per second animal tracking switching from landscape mode to Wildlife mode so on and so forth ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 7:45
battery life is definitely a bit disappointing ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 11:05
it doesn't have the battery that the z9 has ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 11:15
point of concern with this camera was the battery life ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:02
we shot about 300 maybe 400 shots per battery so that's probably one downfall of this camera is that you will need to invest in a lot of batteries ▶ Nikon Z8 Review @ 10:18
a bit of a small battery, you do get less shots when compared to the a93 ▶ 5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the @ 11:49
uses a much smaller en el15c battery the same one used in a lot of Nikon's other cameras this has about half the capacity of the battery used in the z9 and would expect the battery life figures to fall accordingly ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 3:20
one of the things that I found with the Z8 that I don't like as much as a z7 is that the battery just doesn't last as long… I've noticed that the battery in this doesn't last as long as it did in the z7 which is not great ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 8:06
this does use... a smaller en el 15c not the gigantic battery getting the Nikon z9 and we're getting about 340 shots the super rating for this which is roughly half of what we'd expect on the z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 4:53
lower battery life than the z9 (275 shots vs 700) ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 7:55
big differences between the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon z9 is the battery performance ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 7:05
it's not going to touch with the z9 can do for battery life ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 5:21
the quantity of shorts is going to be less compared to the recent 15c battery ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 1:31
have to carry extra batteries ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 4:38
you also won't be able to charge those older batteries inside the Z8 ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 1:42
crop mode's expanded autofocus data usage might increase battery drain ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 15:25
battery life is so so ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 4:32
chews through battery pretty fast, uses the same battery as the Z6 and Z7 but with the same high performance features as the Z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 3:58
one of my biggest concerns with the Nikon Z8 was the battery life ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 7:11
it lasts just under two hours about an hour and 58 minutes of my test ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 6:32
don't know about battery life with smaller battery and heat handling especially when shooting in 8K ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 3:51
no light on the back to tell you what's going on, can't easily see charging status ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 10:13
charge light is hard to see in real-world usage ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 9:56
the battery life is not great it's not terrible but it's not great ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 7:31
it eats up the batteries fairly quickly ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 7:59
which sounds okay but it's not great the A1 with a single battery actually goes almost an hour longer than this one does so it's I feel like maybe we could have some improvement there somehow ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 6:57
battery life is one of those things that's maybe not ideal ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 6:24
if you are going to use this like on an all-day shoot I would definitely recommend extra batteries ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 7:09
worse battery or thermal management than the Z9 ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 14:43

Image Quality (25)

exactly the same sensor so there's no improvement in ISO ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 1:11
jpeg engines noise reduction at work even at ISO 64 and it's just a touch more aggressive ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 6:33
more noise high isos with the 45 million pixel sensor ▶ REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY @ 6:33
45 megapixels that's a little bit more retouching that slows down your computer a little bit more that's more storage ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 10:00
one thing that I wish Nikon would have included in this camera is there for jpeg there's a large jpeg a medium JPEG and a small jpeg you can actually make smaller files but for the raw the Days Are Over of a large raw a medium raw that means you could shoot like a wedding at 24 megapixels with this camera that's gone which is a little sad ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 10:25
though again not quite as good as the A1 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 5:06
skin tones aren't quite as warm as with Canon's R3 or R5 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:02
the colors just aren't quite resonating the way I remember the z9 images resonating ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 13:38
beyond that noise can become distracting that lines up with Canon's R5 but Sony's A1 performs a bit better in dim lighting ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 4:17
but falls short of the EOS R5's eight stops ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 3:20
it really does break down Beyond a usable uh Point pretty early ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 11:56
again skin tones aren't quite as pretty as on Canon's latest models ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 5:13
banding and and noise from having to push and pull the files definitely pops up uh probably a bit sooner than I would have otherwise thought ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 11:25
when I was editing the z9 files I I really felt that the colors had this X Factor that was sort of hard to identify um it's hard for me to even describe other than to say that I just felt that I was getting closer to the the magic kind of Zing the the the done um state of of editing my photos uh much sooner than I felt with the Z8 files ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 4:31
surprisingly limited amount of dynamic range ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 11:44
you can't shoot in raw ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 12:04
I'm going to say the dynamic range on this is is a bit more limited than I'm comfortable with ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 13:15
it takes me a little longer than I remember with the z9 ▶ Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later @ 13:59
[After ISO 12,800] it started to get significantly noisier ▶ Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam @ 11:38
I don't think that you'll notice a massive difference between the two ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 0:37
because it's an electronic only shutter there's a dynamic involved which some people are still confused by... on the z9 and Z8 you are going to have worse noise you're going to get more noise in the shadows you're going to get a little bit less dynamic range than the exact same sensor setup with mechanical shutter that we have in something like the Nikon d850 or Nikon z7 too ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 7:16
noise handling of the set8 was just as good as the Nikon set serus it's a little bit better it's not a big deal but I can see that there's a little more noise in the images ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 5:57
it's only available in jpeg ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 4:57
native isos on the Nikon set 62 at least I think i800 and the Nikon said8 it's 64 which is good for for landscape and then it's 500 for wildlife this means that you hit the second native ISO a little earlier and this just means that in Wildlife where you often bump up the iso you hit that second native ISO a little earlier than on the Nikon set 6 series and this gives you a little more noise ▶ Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? @ 6:18
can't just type in a white balance and move on like you can with other raw types with N-RAW ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 12:03

Autofocus Performance (24)

mild issues trying to shoot Birds even in animal detection mode ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 5:20
every now and then it would waver a little bit ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 5:01
every now and then it would pick the wrong face ▶ I use the Nikon Z8. @ 6:56
the AF isn't quite as dependable as Sony's A1 when shooting at the highest speeds ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 2:58
the only thing we really found messes up the autofocus here [in Yellowstone]... [when] it rained remainder snowed heavily ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 1:27
the autofocus isn't quite as good ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 6:20
I did find the autofocus struggling when it was snowing heavily in Yellowstone and the in-body image stabilization can be a little bit jerky from time to time even when you're in sports mode ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 11:51
autofocus does not keep up ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 11:00
even sometimes in Auto area AF I feel like it is a little bit more laggy than sonyan cannons it kind of trails the person if the person's moving the Box will kind of lag behind the person and sometimes act a little weird ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 2:57
the autofocus is somewhat slightly behind the competition ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 11:53
in Auto area AF right wide area letting the camera do all the thinking for you this is where the Nikon Falls in third place behind Sony and Canon ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 13:41
autofocus isn't as good ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 3:24
one flaw that I've noticed with the Nikon autofocusing system when compared to Canon and Sony it only happens when someone is obstructing the person that I'm focusing on ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 10:12
not every single photo shop and sometimes the camera kind of jump off the bird and back onto the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 10:57
with these little birds and also with the purge birds in general the 3D trekking sometimes gave me better and more consistent results than the auto area F ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 13:47
the only times I missed Focus was when a player would briefly be obstructed by someone else ▶ NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos @ 4:01
usually would autofocus on clouds in the sky ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 6:19
not every shot was sharp and with the auto area AF I noticed that from time to time the camera would jump off my subject for two or three frames in a burst and then jump on back to the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 9:36
still not as good as Canon or Sony ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 6:02
Nikon's autofocus has always been third rate behind Canon and Sony ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 5:54
struggles…when I was trying to photograph head portraits of the beautiful egids in the trees…doesn't seem to like focusing on herin and egrets…focus is usually on the beak or on the neck or the back of the bird so nowhere really near where the overlay is ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 11:28
can still struggle at times [with subject recognition]…if the bird is still very small in the frame and depending on the bird species ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 15:16
sometimes it just seems to be jumping on and off a little bit ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 14:17
doesn't really happen with other birds…all the automatic modes 3D tracking wide area or the area I have struggle to stay on the eye of the IG and jump onto the tip of the beak or somewhere on the back of the bird ▶ Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To Th @ 11:54

Value for Money (18)

exactly the same again so they didn't dumb it down they didn't Advance it ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 1:37
it's the same as the previous one ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 2:05
it's going to cost more than the Z 2 ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 8:27
competitor to the Canon EOS R5 but a few years late ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 0:30
some of the disappointments of the Z8 ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 0:02
not without its flaws ▶ Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year @ 0:02
out of my wish list of whatever that was 12 or 15 items less than half were a yes ▶ Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments @ 9:08
50% more expensive [than Z7 II] ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 15:40
you're going to want two because if you're a wedding photographer you need two ▶ Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! @ 3:36
four thousand dollars is a significant increase over the price of the d850 ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 4:19
price tag of four thousand dollars customers have legitimate expectations for higher build quality ▶ Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! @ 4:03
high price ▶ The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) @ 9:43
some of the limitations like the SD card slot as a backup or the fact the battery life is maybe not as good as other cameras around there ▶ Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? @ 13:43
the Z8 at time of launch is £3,999 or thereabouts equivalent in dollars and euros as well whereas the d850 now hits around 2,800 so it's a big difference in price ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? @ 16:32
few small sacrifices compared to the z9 ▶ Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! @ 0:53
costs four thousand dollars ▶ Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? @ 12:13
delay into 2026 ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 5:18
going to run you about an extra $1,000 to $1,500 ▶ The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! @ 8:27

Portability and Size (13)

fairly big and heavy ▶ Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review @ 11:00
the weight is 200 N G heavier than the z72 which is a bit of a pain if you go hiking or do any kind of strenuous photography activity ▶ I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 @ 7:30
one of the things that I was not sure about when I got it was the weight of it the size of it. It's significantly bigger than the ZS… it is heavy ▶ Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? @ 4:31
photographers who like a substantial camera may prefer that but the extra weight isn't ideal for travel ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 1:06
lone Nikon says it's 15 smaller than the d850 it's still a pretty substantial camera probably sort of d750 sized ▶ Nikon Z8 first look @ 2:51
this is a heavier camera than I'm used to ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 4:04
it's still not dainty at 910 G compared to 737 G for the A1 ▶ Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price @ 0:57
My main issue with the camera is the weight and the size of the body and the lenses this isn't actually a problem on shoots like you see in this video but on a wedding day where I can be on my feet for 12 hours at least with two cameras on me the whole time that additional weight would really add up ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 14:03
it's definitely heavier ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 2:24
it feels chunky ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 2:11
it's significantly bigger and heavier ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 7:14
it was a bit on the heavy side, especially for long shoots. ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 4:01
still large for a mirrorless ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 1:18

Lens Ecosystem (4)

the cost of moving would be crazy high ▶ Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? @ 14:17
fewer native lens options than Sony ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 6:36
Nikon needs to start shrinking their lenses too ▶ Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? @ 5:04
limited lens support, f-mount lenses not ideal for video, older f-mount lenses not sharp at 45MP ▶ 10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! @ 5:37

Overall (3)

Overheating and extended video sessions, battery life that falls short for pros and storage issues due to massive file sizes ▶ Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! @ 1:31
using a camera like this is probably a lot more effort than it's worth, not going to get results as good as just using an iPhone ▶ Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell @ 4:32
battery life isn't the greatest that SD card rather than the CF Express again not the greatest ▶ First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! @ 11:40

Autofocus Performance (Video) (1)

struggles with low light autofocus in video and is highly dependent on which lens you're using ▶ Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. @ 14:07

Review sources

Nikon Z8 Review: Smaller. Cheaper. Still Excellent. by Gerald Undone — 24 pros, 28 cons
Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About the Nikon Z8! by TheCameraStoreTV — 44 pros, 5 cons
Nikon Z8 Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell by Ken Rockwell — 26 pros, 23 cons
Nikon Z8 Review by OrmsTV — 39 pros, 8 cons
Is the Nikon Z8 a true D850 replacement? by Grays of Westminster — 37 pros, 8 cons
Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price by Engadget — 22 pros, 18 cons
Nikon Z8 Camera Review For Filmmakers - Not just a B Cam by Matt WhoisMatt Johnson — 27 pros, 11 cons
First Week With The Z8: Don't Buy One Until You See THIS! by Steve Perry — 25 pros, 12 cons
Nikon Z8 | Full Camera Review by Christopher Frost — 27 pros, 8 cons
I use the Nikon Z8. by Omar Gonzalez Photography — 25 pros, 10 cons
The Nikon Z8 is better than you think! (hands on preview) by The Art of Photography — 27 pros, 6 cons
Nikon Z8 Final Review: What's the Catch? by PetaPixel — 18 pros, 14 cons
Nikon Z8: 9 Things I LOVE for Landscape Photography (1 Year Review) by James Lorentson Landscape Photography — 27 pros, 3 cons
Nikon Z8 - My 7 Disappointments by Matt Granger — 11 pros, 19 cons
Nikon Z8 camera review - am I moving to Nikon? by Neil Redfern — 23 pros, 7 cons
8k RAW in a Small Camera (Nikon Z8 Review) by Film Riot — 26 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z 8 Review Better Than Any Current Sony, Canon or Panasonic? by Armando Ferreira — 29 pros, 1 cons
Switching to the Nikon Z8: Here’s Why It’s Worth It! by Hunter Hart — 24 pros, 5 cons
5 Reasons the NIKON Z8 is a Better All-round Camera than the Sony a9 III by Kai W — 27 pros, 1 cons
The best Nikon Z8 review on youtube! by Tech Through The Lens — 18 pros, 10 cons
10 Things I Got Wrong About The Nikon Z8! by Wes Perry — 8 pros, 19 cons
The Nikon Z8 is Something Special | Nikon Z8 Review by Park Cameras — 24 pros, 2 cons
Real-World Nikon Z8 Review: Over 10,000 Shots Later by sam hurd photography — 13 pros, 12 cons
Nikon Z8 FW 2.0! Does BIRD DETECTION AUTOFOCUS Live Up To The HYPE? | The BEST NEW Way To Use The Z8 by Jan Wegener — 18 pros, 7 cons
REVIEW OF NIKON Z8 FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY by Steve Hedges Photography — 20 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z8 for Wildlife: Is It REALLY That Good? by Peter Bredahl Dam — 16 pros, 8 cons
Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it? by Nigel Danson — 17 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z8 Real World Review: The Best Camera Ever? by Illuminationsfromtheattic — 14 pros, 7 cons
Is the Nikon Z8 the best mirrorless camera yet? by The Verge — 15 pros, 6 cons
NIKON Z8---After 7 days and 5,000 Photos by Manny Ortiz — 14 pros, 7 cons
Nikon Z8 II – Shocking Specs, Release Date & Price Revealed! by TechnoTrend Zone — 14 pros, 3 cons
I Was Wrong About the Nikon Z8 by Thomas Heaton — 12 pros, 4 cons
That's Why I Bought the Nikon Z8 Over Sony & Canon! by Mark Denney — 15 pros, 1 cons
From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE Feature Missing by Bobby Tonelli — 11 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z8: A GAME-CHANGER for Weddings! by B&H Photo Video Pro Audio — 12 pros, 1 cons
Nikon Z8 Build Quality Questioned Again! by Camera Zone — 4 pros, 9 cons
Nikon Z8 - Long Term (10 Month) Review by David Lopez — 11 pros, 1 cons
Nikon Z8 first look by DPReview TV — 8 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z8 1 Year Review: Still A Game Changer? by ZWade Photo — 7 pros, 3 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nikon Z8 worth buying?

Based on 39 independent YouTube reviews, the Nikon Z8 scores 3.9/5 with 779 positive and 307 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #28 in the Mirrorless Cameras category.

What do reviewers like most about the Nikon Z8?

The most praised aspects are video capabilities, connectivity and features, autofocus performance — Video Capabilities (122 mentions), Connectivity and Features (115 mentions), Autofocus Performance (113 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Nikon Z8?

Reviewers most frequently criticize connectivity and features, video capabilities — Connectivity and Features (73 mentions), Video Capabilities (46 mentions).

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