The Z 8 has everything you'd expect from a hybrid camera. Image quality, precision, flexibility and a compact, lightweight body. Whether film or photos. Assignments for passion projects.
Continuous shooting mode | 20 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | CFexpress, SD, XQD |
Item number | 32992970 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Material | Magnesium alloy |
Scene mode | Landscape, Night, Portrait |
Scope of application | Professional use, Sports, Travel photography |
Country code | CH |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | Hot shoe, TTL |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Glowing, Manual, Sunny, umbra |
Exposure type | Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Nikon Z |
Closure type | Electric |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s, 20 s, 5 s |
Flash modes | Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronisation |
Image sensor resolution | 45.70 Mpx |
Image resolution | 8256 x 5504 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
Crop factor | 1 |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 64 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 25600 |
Display size (inches) | 3.20" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Resolution | 2100000 Pixels |
Display functions | Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 3690000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Autofocus type | Hybrid |
Autofocus areas | 493 x |
Shutter speed | 30 - 1/32000 s |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/32000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 20 FPS |
Max. Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 8K |
Max. refresh rate | 30 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4K (120fps), 8K (30fps), Full HD (120fps) |
Memory card type | CFexpress, SD, XQD |
Number of storage compartments | 2 |
Image file formats | NEF |
Video file formats | mov, mp4 |
Durability | Dustproof, Weather resistant |
Waterproof | 0 m |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, HDMI, USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Country of origin | Thailand |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Nikon fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Battery protection cap, Body, Body cap, Carrying strap, Cover for accessory shoe, Eye cup, HDMI cable clip, Lithium-ion battery, USB cable, USB cable clip |
Width | 144 mm |
Length | 83 mm |
Height | 118.50 mm |
Weight | 910 g |
Length | 24.70 cm |
Width | 21.70 cm |
Height | 15.50 cm |
Weight | 1.90 kg |
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