Nikon has launched a new mirrorless camera in the global markets. It is dubbed the Nikon Z8. The latest offering borrows technology and high specifications from the flagship Nikon Z9 albeit into a smaller body and at a lesser price tag. The Nikon Z8 is designed for both video and still photography. Read on to know more about it below.
Nikon Z8 specifications and features
The Nikon Z8 has a compact and portable body. Dimension wise it measures 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm and weighs 910 g. It has a 3.2-inch touch-enabled screen that can be tilted horizontally or vertically. There is a 0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with color balance, auto, and 18-level manual brightness control. The camera is compatible with Z-mounted and F-mounted Nikkor lenses.
The Nikon Z8 is said to be equipped with an extra tough, strong, and sturdy exterior with effective sealing to each cover making it dust and drip resistant. There is a sensor shield and dual coating on the image sensor. The Z8’s buttons are also backlit illuminated for shooting in dark environments.
As for the core specifications, the Nikon Z8 features a 52.37MP full-frame CMOS sensor with an EXPEED 7 image processor. There are 493 maximum autofocus points. There is pre-release capture for freezing precise moments that works by recording images up to 1 second before or 4 seconds after the shutter button is fully pressed. The camera packs 3D tracking for stills, up to 9 types of subject tracking, and a new airplane mode. In terms of videography, the Nikon Z8 supports wide video formats including 12-bit RAW, 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ, and N-Log. It is capable of recording up to 8K at 30fps, 4K UHD, and FHD at up to 120fps.
The Nikon Z8 supports ISO sensitivity of up to 25600. The fastest and slowest shutter speeds are 1/32000 sec and 30 seconds respectively. It supports high-res zoom up to 2x focal length even with a prime lens.
Connectivity options on the Nikon Z8 include WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C ports, USB PD, HDMI out, Audio input/output, and a built-in ten-pin remote terminal. It is compatible with Nikon’s SnapBridge app. The camera is backed by a rechargeable Li-ion battery unit.
The Nikon Z8 carries a price tag of $4,000. It will be available for purchase from May 25th. The camera is priced at Rs 3,43,995.
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