Nikon camera

Nikon Z8

Creators cited with it: 12; From 41 reports.
Released: 2023; First cited here by Mathieu Gasquet (MirrorLessons), October 2023. Last reported 3 days ago.
Reviewers: Praised for image quality and autofocus; Pushback on build & handling. From 2 reviews. What they said

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“On the Z8 body, it feels swift. It focuses incredibly quick, but it's the combination of that and the reasonable size and weight that makes it such a great setup to use to photograph quick-moving subjects without the need for propping it up on some kind of support.”
Kai WOctober 2026Watch the video at 4:30
“The Viltrox was just flaring so crazy, my Z 8 couldn't find her in the scene, whereas the Nikkor, whilst it still had loads of flare, the camera was able to pick her out no problem.”
Matt GrangerOctober 2026Watch the video at 9:18

10 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (1 press, 1 video), newest September 2026

What press and YouTube reviews of the Nikon Z8 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Image quality
Autofocus

Where reviewers push back

Build & handling

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Superb detail and dynamic range, but high ISO noise disappoints.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Superb image quality”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “raw image quality is absolutely superb, with the 45.7MP sensor delivering on all fronts of detail rendition, dynamic range, and high-ISO noise”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “The straight out of camera images are beautiful. They look so true to life if your white balance is set correctly”
  VideoHunter Hart · September 2026Watch at 5:42
- “the files that came out of it were some of the most beautiful things that I've seen aside from the 5D Mark III.”
  VideoHunter Hart · September 2026Watch at 1:13
Complaints (2)
- “the extended ISO 51,200 and ISO 102,400 settings are best avoided, as they suffer from excessive noise and lose almost all shadow detail”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “it's only when you hike the sensitivity to ISO 25,600 that noise really has a major negative impact on image quality”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
VideoNot covered by enough reviews
AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Fast, reliable subject tracking, though occasional eye and reflection mistakes occur.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Phenomenal subject-detection autofocus”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “The autofocus system is breathtakingly quick and reliable while being easy and intuitive to use”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “the autofocus on this is very, very good.”
  VideoHunter Hart · September 2026Watch at 7:34
- “it's going to focus on whatever it thinks is the most important thing, which it's very accurate.”
  VideoHunter Hart · September 2026Watch at 8:32
Complaints (1)
- “I found it occasionally lost track of eyes, or when photographing waterfowl, focused on the reflection rather than the bird itself”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: rugged, weather-sealed body but bulky with screen and menu flaws.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Pro-spec build and handling”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “having weather sealing on this camera gives me the confidence that I need for shooting the things that I do.”
  VideoHunter Hart · September 2026Watch at 4:58
Complaints (3)
- “unlike a side-hinged unit, it can't be set to face forwards for video shooting”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “Still quite a size”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
- “Imperfect custom setup options”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · November 2025Read the review
ValueNot covered by enough reviews