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News Nikon Z8
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Mreservices
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Already placed my pre-order this morning.
RobCar
Member
Nice to have the lineup filling out. Next up, a Zf and a Z90.
Looking at the Z8 next to the Z9, it's clear that Nikon could have released both bodies at the same time. Call me cynical, but I suspect they held the Z8 back to let the Z9 sell. But I guess that's the risk of buying into a new product line as it's being developed. I started with the Z6 and bought lenses as they became available, which meant I bought the 24-70 f/4 before knowing there'd be a 24-120 and bought the 35 and 50 before knowing there'd be a 40 (which is better than my old f-mount 50mm f/1.8 G, and is significantly smaller and lighter than the S-line primes).
Anyway, I'm not complaining. I'm glad the Z8 is finally here. I think it'll sell well and will be good for the Z ecosystem.
Looking at the Z8 next to the Z9, it's clear that Nikon could have released both bodies at the same time. Call me cynical, but I suspect they held the Z8 back to let the Z9 sell. But I guess that's the risk of buying into a new product line as it's being developed. I started with the Z6 and bought lenses as they became available, which meant I bought the 24-70 f/4 before knowing there'd be a 24-120 and bought the 35 and 50 before knowing there'd be a 40 (which is better than my old f-mount 50mm f/1.8 G, and is significantly smaller and lighter than the S-line primes).
Anyway, I'm not complaining. I'm glad the Z8 is finally here. I think it'll sell well and will be good for the Z ecosystem.
Blufftonian
Well-Known Member
Even DPR reviewed it!
www.dpreview.com
Nikon Z8 initial review
The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.
www.dpreview.com
fotosean
Active Member
Hope u r right about both. More interested in the Z version of the D500 than I am in a FF version of the Z fc.
But I won't be able to afford either after pre-ordering the Z8 today, so somewhat of a moot point
Mreservices
New Member
I’m looking forward to the Z8. I currently have a Z9 and it’s just too big for me. I personally got caught up in the hype and sold by Z6II and Z7II. Wish I had kept those and waited for the Z8. Think it will be a great camera.
For me, the big problem with the Z9 was always its size. So I bought the Z7ii because I wanted a second body (my other is a D500) as a 'walking about' camera. For my needs, the Z7ii is great as is the D500 which still has a few years left in it. In addition, I'm not really an 'early adopter'. Will I buy a Z8? Maybe but not until I'm ready to replace my existing combo and not until I've seen the experience of 'normal' users (i.e. not Nikon's tame reviewers).
Blufftonian
Well-Known Member
I'm not sure about "half the bulk". Nikon claims that the Z8 is 30% smaller than a Z9 and 15% smaller than a D850, but here are Nikon's specs on each...
D850 - 32.3 oz, 5.8" W x 4.9" H
Z8 - 32.1 oz, 5.7" W x 4.7" H
Z9 - 47.3 oz, 5.9" W x 5.9" H
But of course, like other Nikon flagship cameras the Z9 has a built-in grip. If you add the MB-N12 to the Z8 the weight goes up by 10.5 oz without batteries, or 17oz with two batteries.