Nikon Z8 FX-Format Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) The Flagship Experience in a Compact Form For professional hybrid shooters, wildlife photographers, and serious enthusiasts who want the uncompromising power of Nikon's flagship Z9 but in a significantly smaller and lighter package, the Nikon Z8 is nothing short of a revelation. Often referred to as the "baby Z9," the Z8 inherits almost all of its larger sibling's ground-breaking technology—including the 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 processor—but packs it into a body that is 30% smaller. By completely eliminating the mechanical shutter, the Z8 achieves a truly silent, blackout-free shooting experience with zero rolling shutter distortion. It is an absolute powerhouse capable of capturing 20 frames per second in RAW (or a staggering 120 fps in JPEG), recording 8K/60p RAW video internally, and utilizing one of the most advanced deep-learning autofocus systems on the market. Why You'll Love This Camera 45.7MP Stacked Sensor: The backside-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor allows for insanely fast readout speeds. This completely eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter, meaning no shutter wear, no shutter shock, and practically zero rolling shutter distortion, even when panning quickly across fast-moving subjects. Blackout-Free EVF: Because there is no mechanical shutter blocking the sensor, the 3.69m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder provides a completely blackout-free, real-time view of your subject, even when firing at 20 frames per second. You will never lose sight of your subject during a burst. Deep-Learning Autofocus: Powered by the EXPEED 7 processor, the autofocus system is incredibly intelligent. It automatically detects and tenaciously tracks a massive variety of subjects, including people (eyes/faces/torsos), dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, and airplanes. Internal 8K RAW Video: It is a formidable cinema camera, capable of recording 12-bit 8K/60p N-RAW video and 4K/120p video internally, without needing an external recorder. This provides massive flexibility for color grading and cropping in post-production. Pre-Release Capture: Never miss the decisive moment again. When you half-press the shutter, the camera constantly buffers images. When you fully press the button, it can save up to a full second of action that happened before you took the shot. 4-Axis Tilting Monitor: The 3.2-inch touchscreen tilts both horizontally and vertically, making it incredibly easy to frame high or low-angle shots regardless of whether you are shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. Technical Specifications Specification Detail Sensor 45.7 Megapixel Full-Frame (FX) Stacked CMOS Processor EXPEED 7 Lens Mount Nikon Z Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis (Up to 6 Stops with Synchro VR) Autofocus 493-Point Phase-Detection (with Deep-Learning Subject Detection) Continuous Burst Up to 20 fps (RAW) / Up to 120 fps (11MP JPEG) Max Video Resolution 8K RAW up to 60p / 4K up to 120p Viewfinder 0.5-inch 3.69m-Dot OLED (Blackout-Free) Display 3.2-inch 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD Memory Card Slots Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Weight 2.00 lbs / 910 g (with battery and memory card) Things to Note To unlock the absolute maximum performance of the Z8—specifically the 8K RAW video recording and the deepest, fastest continuous burst shooting buffers—you must use high-quality CFexpress Type B memory cards in Slot 1. Relying heavily on the SD card slot (Slot 2) will significantly throttle the camera's speed and video capabilities. Additionally, because the Z8 packs the massive processing power and video capabilities of the much larger Z9 into a smaller body, battery life is noticeably shorter. It uses the standard EN-EL15c battery (unlike the Z9's massive brick battery), so if you are shooting an all-day event or recording long takes of 8K video, you will absolutely need to carry multiple spare batteries, which you can purchase here, or here. Why Shop With Camera Exchange? Fast Shipping: We ship all orders within one business day. Expert Packaging: Your gear is packed professionally to ensure safe transit. Combined Shipping: Buying multiple items? We gladly combine shipping to save you money. We BUY Gear: We are always looking to purchase your used photographic equipment! We pay TOP DOLLAR!! Proudly serving the photography community from Waterford, Michigan. NIK1695
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