Nikon Z 8 Black Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-120mm f/4 Lens - 1698

Nikon Z 8 Black Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-120mm f/4 Lens - 1698

Bring every photo you snap and video you take to life with the Nikon Z 8, a mirrorless digital camera designed with a professional build. The lightweight hybrid cam is as multitalented as it can be with its 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and 4K/8K video capabilities (with 120p` and 60p frame rates, respectively). Professional photographers who work in urban areas will love how quickly it can adjust to match their needs. Those who love snapping photos out in nature will appreciate other aspects of the Nikon Z 8—like the lack of moving shutter parts for complete silence that won't scare off their subjects. The 24-120 mm f/4 lens is the perfect kit lens to come with the Nikon Z 8, too—the camera lens has a long reach with extra zoom, and it's versatile enough for closer shots as well. What really helps the Nikon Z 8 take incredible photos is the intelligence inside.

Flexible Intelligence with EXPEED 7

Nikon is loved for how accessible they can make hobbyist and pro-style photography, and they do the same with the Nikon Z 8 thanks to EXPEED 7. EXPEED 7 and other in-unit intelligence help the camera go further than the competition with features like an autofocus algorithm that uses deep learning tech, upgraded low-light performance and subject detection/tracking. With all of the smart features packed into this mirrorless camera, it's hard not to take a photo and fall in love. Play with soft bokeh effects, snap pictures that perfectly capture different skin tones and even keep shots you didn't catch in time with Pre-Released Capture. The Nikon Z 8 records the moment before and right after you press the shutter, catching pictures you otherwise would have missed.

Connect Your Way

Between capturing breathtaking photographs and sophisticated video, the Nikon Z 8 is packed with other smart features, too, like Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity and the ability to connect via an HDMI cable. That means you can easily export your Nikon Z 8 files the moment you take them; there's no need to wait until you get home to pull your files from your SD card. You can post them immediately from your smartphone. If you know that the Nikon Z 8 is the perfect camera for you, order yours online, call us at 800-860-3577 or read more with our digital camera buying guide.

Features

• 12-bit N-RAW
  Up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p.
  All the depth and detail of 12-bit RAW in a file half the size of ProRes RAW HQ files.
• 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ
  Up to 4K/60p
  A professional go-to for its flexibility, consistency and practicality when editing footage taken by different types of cameras all using this codec.
• 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ
  Up to 4K/60p
  An industry standard for its rich depth and detail, easy grading and flexibility to edit on-the-go from a laptop.
• Full HD Proxy Files
  Simultaneously created in-camera when shooting in ProRes RAW and N-RAW, making editing footage a quicker and smoother process.
• Collapse N-Log Profile
  Utilizes extensive color depth and dynamic range to give more control over the look of your final footage.
• Compact & Lightweight
  Hold the camera more comfortably and move around more smoothly. Take advantage of a lighter camera system when shooting on a gimbal, with fewer cables and less setup time.
• Pro Audio
  Capture 24 bit linear PCM sound right to the memory card alongside your footage. Compatible with professional XLR microphones using Tascam’s digital adapter CA-XLR2d-AN (sold separately).
• Expandable with Accessories
  Nikon proudly partners with leading innovative brands to minimize the gear you need for a shoot and bring the best experience to the Z 8.

A dream for photography. 45.7MP stills, more flexible than ever.

• RAW 14-bit
  Capture the full dynamic range, color and image information captured by the Z 8’s exceptional 45.7MP full-frame sensor.
• High Efficiency RAW 14-bit
  Retain the outstanding image quality of traditional RAW with approximately 1/3 smaller file size.
• HEIF 10-bit
  Richer tonal gradation than JPEG with increased luminance at a comparable file size. Great for stills and creating 8K HLG time-lapse videos in-camera.
• JPEG 8-bit
  Applies all of the camera settings to the file for smaller file sizes and quick, easy use.
• Blazing fast frame rates.
  With unrivaled burst speeds and a seemingly bottomless buffer the Z 8 gives you the edge when photographing birds, sports, weddings and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
  • 20 fps RAW and JPEG
  • 30 fps JPEG Fine
  • 60 fps JPEG Normal DX Crop Mode
  • 120 fps 11MP JPEG
• All-electronic shutter with no moving parts.
  Performs at lighting-fast speeds with no vibration, noise or wear and tear and virtually no rolling shutter distortion.
• Recover the shots you missed with Pre-Release Capture.
  The Z 8 can record the moments before and after you actually press the shutter release button, saving shots that would otherwise have been missed.
• Beautiful portraits made easy.
  • Skin Softening
    Easily make skin look its best while keeping eyes and hair tack-sharp. Works for up to 3 subjects in a shot.
  • Portrait Impression Balance
    Simple, precise control over the hues and brightness, all optimized for skin tones.
  • Improved White Balance
    Manual adjustments are faster and more intuitive, and Auto WB has been optimized for human subjects.
• Taking a shot in the dark is no longer a shot in the dark
  • Illuminated Buttons
    Major buttons are softly illuminated for easier operation in the dark.
  • Image Frame Display
    Easily confirm your composition with a thin line indicating the image frame.
  • Viewfinder Brightness
    Optimize the brightness of the EVF with Lo1 or Lo2 to reduce eye strain.
  • Warm Display Colors
    Preserve your night vision with warm red menu tones and reduced brightness.
  • Starlight View
    AF detection range expands to -9.0 EV* and display optimizes for confirming of point light sources.
• Nikon’s most advanced autofocus system.
  • Sophisticated AF algorithm.
    Developed using deep learning technology.
  • Performs in extreme low light.
    Focus all the way down to -9.0 EV2.
  • Combines subject detection and 3D tracking.
    Follows the fastest, most erratic subjects.
• Fast. Accurate.
  • Eye AF for Videos and Stills
    Lock on to the eyes of people, pets and birds, even when they’re small in the frame, covered by hair, glasses or goggles, right-side up or upside down.
  • Custom Focus Areas
    Wide-area AF offers 20 custom options for defining your focus area.* Ensure the bride and groom are in sharp focus, even when wedding guests are in the foreground.
  • Enhanced Low-light Focusing
    Subject detection and AF work all the way down to -6.5 EV. Activate Starlight Mode, and focus all the way down to -9 EV.
• Z mount: Bigger. Better.
  • Edge-to-Edge Sharpness
    With more light reaching the sensor, fine details and textures are captured faithfully across the entire frame, from corner to corner.
  • Dreamy Bokeh
    NIKKOR Z lenses transform out-of-focus areas into a smooth, beautiful blur that makes subjects stand out.
  • More Light Gathering
    With the largest full-frame mount of any mirrorless system, Z series lenses have larger rear elements that deliver more light to the sensor.
  • Reduced Focus Breathing
    Many NIKKOR Z lenses all but eliminate focus breathing, maintaining a consistent viewing angle while pulling focus in videos.
  • Faster Lens-to-Camera Communication
    The wide diameter of the Z mount accommodates more communication points, enabling larger amounts of metering and autofocus data to be shared between the lens and camera.
• Use DSLR lenses with no loss of image quality.
  Attach the FTZ II Mount Adapter (sold separately) and use over approximately 360 Nikon F-Mount lenses with no loss of image quality and all the benefits of the Z 8’s extraordinary sensor, image processing and in-body image stabilization.
• In-body stabilization means every lens has VR.
  The Z 8 has 5.5 stops of 5-axis image stabilization built right into its body (6.0 stops3 when using a NIKKOR Z lens that supports Synchro VR4). That means even prime lenses get the benefits of VR for steadier video footage, more low-light capabilities and sharper results overall.
• Fast, convenient connectivity.
  • Wi-Fi®
    Wirelessly transfer images to your smartphone, computer or even an FTP server.
  • Bluetooth® Remotely control the Z 8 from a smartphone, sync timecodes among compatible devices and more.
  • Full-Size HDMI
    Output clean, full resolution footage straight to an external monitor or capture device.
• Pro workflow.
  • Two USB Type C Ports
    One USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) for file transfers and connecting accessories, another dedicated for charging and providing constant power.
  • Network Menu
    Dedicated tab giving you quick access to key settings.
  • 1000BASE-T Wired-LAN
    The USB Type C data connector port supports IEEE 802.3ab gigabit Ethernet with a compatible adapter.
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi®
    Upload images to a secure FTP server straight from the camera.

Footnotes:

• 1 As of May 10, 2023, among mirrorless cameras incorporating an image sensor with 30 megapixels or larger, based on Nikon research.
• 2 In photo mode, AF-S, focus position center, ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20°C/68°F.
• 3 As of May 10, 2023, the following lenses are compatible with Synchro VR: NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, and NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.
• 4 Based on CIPA Standards. When using the telephoto end of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S with NORMAL mode.
• *In photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20°C/68°F