Nikon Z8 Specs
Imaging
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Sensor Resolution Actual: 52.37 Megapixel
Effective: 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504)
Image Sensor 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter None
Capture Type Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type Electronic Shutter
Shutter Speed Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Seconds
0 to 900 Seconds in Manual Mode
Bulb/Time Mode Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Photo/Video
64 to 25,600 (Extended: 32 to 102,400)
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range -3 to 17 EV
White Balance 2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting Electronic Shutter
Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Up to 60 fps at 19 MP
Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes 3:2
8256 x 5504
6192 x 4128
4128 x 2752
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
Raw 12-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
External Recording Modes HDMI
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Sensor Crop Modes Super35 / APS-C
4K (3840 x 2160)
1080p (1920 x 1080)
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support No
Gamma Curve HDR-HLG
Recording Limit None
Broadcast Output NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming None
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Audio Recording 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O 1 x HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
Power I/O 1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O 1 x USB-C Data Output
1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) None
Monitor
Size 3.2"
Resolution 2,100,000 Dot
Display Type 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Secondary Display Top: Status Display
Viewfinder
Type Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Size 0.5"
Resolution 3,690,000 Dot
Eye Point 23 mm
Coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 0.8x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3
Focus
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points Photo, Video
Phase Detection: 493
Autofocus Sensitivity -9 to +19 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash No
Flash Modes First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed 1/200 Second
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System iTTL
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Environmental
Operating Temperature 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity 0 to 85%
