Who has pre-ordered the Z8?

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Who has ordered a Z8?

  • I have already or will soon order one

    Votes: 127 63.5%
  • I may get one in the future

    Votes: 48 24.0%
  • Not interested

    Votes: 25 12.5%

  • Total voters
    200
Being somewhat tech challenged, how about someone starting a count or poll thread on BCG for people to log their choices to pre-order the Z8?
Mine was the second pre-order at my local Henry's in Mississauga today. I'll be trading in my Z6II in on the new body.

For those who vote "Not interested", feel free to reply below whether it's because you already have a Z9, whether you have no need for such a high-level Nikon, or whether you are invested in one of the other camera brands.
I love ,u D850 and Z9 camera but I'm not happy about the Z8 Grip.
If I run out of battery like any other mirrorless camera then its not good enough ... 🦘
 
At some point, I might swap the Z7II out for a Z8, as it would be nice to have the same capabilities (more or less) as my Z9 in the smaller form factor. I use the Z7II for travel and city photography where I think the size of the Z9 draws too much attention. But I will definitely wait until the Z8 is in stock and on a shelf for immediate purchase. Waited on Z9 availability for several months, and *still* waiting for a Z 400mm f/2.8 TC lens order to be filled after over 14 months now. The waiting and the opaqueness of the system (except for the occasional "I'm NPS and got mine in 3 weeks" announcement) is melancholy.
 
Done..
I preordered the z8 before the launch, and cancelled it the day after the lunch, because for my photography hobby I can't justify to pay for a clone of my z9.
I didn't find quite right too that, at least here in Australia (Melbourne) they cost practically almost the same, so in my head sounds like you're buying a 2 years old tech, at the price of a new flagship.
I was expecting something different, with more megapixels and maybe some limitations, like was the d850 when there was the d5. Too bad.. Waiting probably another year for something like that
 
I'm a retired business school professor, so forgive me for being "academic". In finance we pay attention to the value of the "option to wait", which leads me to wonder how long it might be until the Z8ii arrives. I'm 70 and only want to buy one camera in the next X years to replace my Z5 and D7500, especially given my emotional attachment to both.:)
 
Being somewhat tech challenged, how about someone starting a count or poll thread on BCG for people to log their choices to pre-order the Z8?
Mine was the second pre-order at my local Henry's in Mississauga today. I'll be trading in my Z6II in on the new body.

For those who vote "Not interested", feel free to reply below whether it's because you already have a Z9, whether you have no need for such a high-level Nikon, or whether you are invested in one of the other camera brands.
I will wait for evidence of freezing or lock ups not occurring as i am still in recovery from the Z9 experience.

I am Focusing on glass which is more beneficial than duplication of the Z9 for a little weight saving.

That said the Z8 is great value and great camera.

Well done Nikon.

Z7II could be a great walk around light travel camera especially used, the market is going see a few arrive..........going forward and the price will hopefully reflect a bargain.

Only an opinion
 
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I'm a retired business school professor, so forgive me for being "academic". In finance we pay attention to the value of the "option to wait", which leads me to wonder how long it might be until the Z8ii arrives. I'm 70 and only want to buy one camera in the next X years to replace my Z5 and D7500, especially given my emotional attachment to both.:)
Interesting to hear someone with business theory as their profession talk about emotional attachments to capital assets. I guess it is just theory :) I'm only a couple of years younger and have been fiscally responsible my entire life. Looking back some of my biggest regrets are major decisions that I made for financial reasons(jobs, houses, etc.). I'm now wholly committed to a new philosophy. With time running out my bride and I now try to make quality of life decisions rather than financial decisions. Well I do at least... :rolleyes:

Interestingly a few years ago I told myself that the D850 would be my last camera. Then convinced myself that the Z9 would be. But now I mean it. The Z8 will be my absolute last and final camera purchase. Or at least last pre-order. Maybe even the last NEW camera. OK maybe it won't be the last one. I wish it could be? :unsure:
 
Interesting to hear someone with business theory as their profession talk about emotional attachments to capital assets. I guess it is just theory :) I'm only a couple of years younger and have been fiscally responsible my entire life. Looking back some of my biggest regrets are major decisions that I made for financial reasons(jobs, houses, etc.). I'm now wholly committed to a new philosophy. With time running out my bride and I now try to make quality of life decisions rather than financial decisions. Well I do at least... :rolleyes:

Interestingly a few years ago I told myself that the D850 would be my last camera. Then convinced myself that the Z9 would be. But now I mean it. The Z8 will be my absolute last and final camera purchase. Or at least last pre-order. Maybe even the last NEW camera. OK maybe it won't be the last one. I wish it could be? :unsure:
You normal :cool:

Emotional attachment to a capital asset is perfectly normal :LOL:, my girlfriend and I love our old 1994 Ford Fairlane Ghia with 860,000 klm on the clock and going super strong, its a classic next year, runs on high octane fuel or LPG gas at 0.99 cents per ltr, big long smooth luxury from the days when they really still made cars you could fix on your own. I have almost a spare one hanging along the walls of the garage, ie: panels bonnets guards bumpers lights all the gear that's hard to find now, etc etc.

Love the Old D3X my good old mate, we share so many memories, the D850 you cant but love what it does, it sits on the shelf, dam its good, the Z9 i have i like but we are not talking at the moment till it goes to and comes back from Nikon to attend to a reoccurring behavioral problem after 3.10 fixed some of them but not all.

Like you my D3x was the last, then the D4s D5 D6, then the D850 then the Z9, now its the D3X in the rocking chair and i cant get rid of my old friend as for what i could get for it would be painful.

The action is with the D850 with genuine grip and the Z9, i can at least exchange cards and batteries between them.
The Z9 is for sports action wild life etc, the D850 is for portraiture, street, landscape photography.

No room for a Z8 unless the Z9 goes, the D850 at 9 fps is plenty good enough to back up the Z9 and equally the Z9 can back up the D850.

I am using mostly DSLR glass happily for now.

I have drawn a line in the sand this time for certain, no more new high end cameras, i am focusing more on glass and life instead.

Only an opinion
 
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Yes they wont fit the D850, i have the drawing board out, i enjoy using what i have and try to focus on photography.
I want to stay of the gear merry go round.

I have the luxury of time on my side, there is some good pricing on used gear surfacing, i like the 600 f4 fl. 500 PF.

I have the amazing 70-200 fl, cant justify the Z version.

In the Z range i have the 50mm 1.8s, looking at a 100-400 to replacing the 28-300.

I rent anything serious i need, so no pressure.

Exciting times ahead, PS, i do some wild life but i am not a dedicated sole wild life shooter, i do everything sports, action, creative, fine art, models, portraiture, land sea scape, street photography, nature, you name it LOL.

My current tool kit is 16mm fish eye, 14-24 g 24-70 g 70-200 fl, 200-500, 300 2.8 vr II, rented 600 f4 FL.

D850, Z9.


Only an opinion
 
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I too am in that happy camp….retired, 70+ and would rather spend it now than leaving it as somebody else’s inheritance. Lol. No kids, loads of nieces and nephews. So when I read criticism of those buying these new cameras I just wonder if the critics really know what backgrounds the buyers come from. Of course not. And that’s why others get irked by some of the criticism.
Believe me, there’s folk from every walk of life enjoying these cameras. Pro or otherwise.
just relax and enjoy!

topic was

Who has pre-ordered the Z8?​


yes, I’ve ordered one
 
I too am in that happy camp….retired, 70+ and would rather spend it now than leaving it as somebody else’s inheritance. Lol. No kids, loads of nieces and nephews. So when I read criticism of those buying these new cameras I just wonder if the critics really know what backgrounds the buyers come from. Of course not. And that’s why others get irked by some of the criticism.
Believe me, there’s folk from every walk of life enjoying these cameras. Pro or otherwise.
just relax and enjoy!

topic was

Who has pre-ordered the Z8?​


yes, I’ve ordered one
Its been a good move by Nikon, well done, its making a lot of people happy, i also think it will convert more DSLR owners.

Only an opinion
 
Interesting to hear someone with business theory as their profession talk about emotional attachments to capital assets. I guess it is just theory :) I'm only a couple of years younger and have been fiscally responsible my entire life. Looking back some of my biggest regrets are major decisions that I made for financial reasons(jobs, houses, etc.). I'm now wholly committed to a new philosophy. With time running out my bride and I now try to make quality of life decisions rather than financial decisions. Well I do at least... :rolleyes:

Interestingly a few years ago I told myself that the D850 would be my last camera. Then convinced myself that the Z9 would be. But now I mean it. The Z8 will be my absolute last and final camera purchase. Or at least last pre-order. Maybe even the last NEW camera. OK maybe it won't be the last one. I wish it could be? :unsure:
Northern Focus said: Looking back some of my biggest regrets are major decisions that I made for financial reasons(jobs, houses, etc.) I now try to make quality of life decisions rather than financial decisions.

I respect that comment so much,
I failed sixth grad primary school, father at 16, worked 2 jobs, made it to the top with the major captains of industry in Oz then America, seeing so many people on the journey you mention above made me look in search of whats life all about, i saw a few of my friends make fortunes only at a young age of 50/55 to leave it all behind for the widow and kids.

I chose to become reclusive for a year, i left New York city, came home to OZ and retired at age 45, my focus is and has been to date, Health and Happiness, i have never worked for anyone since, i thank the universe each morning for what it offers. Freedom, peace of mind, health and happiness is what brings me absolute fulfillment, less can be more.

So i don't get into trouble

I am not ordering a AWESOME Z8


Myself i have a Z9, i don't need two cameras so similar.

At the moment I think for myself maybe a used Z 7II in mint condition at soon even a bigger bargain price would compliment the kit better, the Z7II would be excellent for landscape, travel, hiking, walk around use and let me use a few Z lenses and still be backwards compatible.

My wish list was for a at least 12 fps 60 + mp light small Z7 II like unit.

I think Nikon has done a good thing especially with the price of the Z8, its a lot of camera for the money,
in my mind it basically makes somewhat everything other than the Z9 really a little obsolete in a way, in fact i feel the Z 8 may even possibly effect the resale of the Z9 more than i thought.

However isn't it really clear how the release promo was mostly all about creative videography, making it clear the way the industry is going.

I think Nikon have listened and worked towards things in the right direction.

I just hope they get on top of the issues some people are having with freezing - lock ups etc experienced in some Z9 units, i hope the issues potentially don't become genetic as i feel things are not 100% fixed yet, time will tell, but bravo Nikon for the Z8.

Now give us a 80mp smaller camera LOL.

Only an opinion
 
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I am on the waitlist but may switch to the Z9. I am concerned about battery life and video limitations. I am hoping that I can get at least 5 minutes doing 4k 10bit video without getting the card or camera to overheat. I'll have a better idea over time.
 
I am on the waitlist but may switch to the Z9. I am concerned about battery life and video limitations. I am hoping that I can get at least 5 minutes doing 4k 10bit video without getting the card or camera to overheat. I'll have a better idea over time.
If the size and weight of a Z9 is not a worry for you then a Z9 is a wise choice. In my mind its not an issue considering what i use it for, if i travel and holdiay then i use something else.

I do feel the industry will defiantly be moving up in pixels 80-100 much sooner than we may think.

Only an opinion
 
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I am on the waitlist but may switch to the Z9. I am concerned about battery life and video limitations. I am hoping that I can get at least 5 minutes doing 4k 10bit video without getting the card or camera to overheat. I'll have a better idea over time.

If the size and weight of a Z9 is not a worry for you then a Z9 is a wise choice. In my mind its not an issue considering what i use it for, if i travel and holdiay then i use something else.

I do feel the industry will defiantly be moving up in pixels 80-100 much sooner than we may think.

Only an opinion
Thanks, weight is an issue but I'm trying to minimize it by using a monopod when I shoot. I used to hand hold the camera a lot more.
 
Thanks, weight is an issue but I'm trying to minimize it by using a monopod when I shoot. I used to hand hold the camera a lot more.
Take your mono pod into the store have a feel of a camera with the size and weight of a Z9 then a Z8 substitute a D850 for the Z8 then wave it around like your doing video it will give you a feel for things, if weight is an issue then you may have answered your own question its the Z8.

On;y an opinion
 
On announcement day, I originally decided I'll just go for the Z9. I watched all the fanfare, thought about it, slept on it, and considered my current situation & goals.
Pre-ordered the Z8 the next morning :D with the mindset of having it locked in, and if somehow I change my mind - I can always just cancel. Now I'll have the Z8 as primary and Z6II as secondary / backup.

I'm happy with this decision and I can't wait to get the Z8. And hey I can always add a Z9 down the line if I decide to. My remaining dilemma... the MB-N12.

If the MB-N12 didn't make the Z8 so huge, and perhaps if it didn't look like someone made a careless mistake on how it fits to the Z8... it would be an easy choice. But I'm leaning toward selling my MB-N11 (I don't need two grip'd bodies) and just getting the MB-N12. I enjoy the versatility of a modular grip - for certain scenarios a grip is a must-have for me, but I also like to hike and travel as light as possible. Ya I know it's ugly. But it's functional. Maybe it'll grow on me. My right shoulder and wrist will thank me.

Question: Does anyone know if the dials on the MB-N12 are rubber, or just plastic? The material looks a little different to me. The grip dials on the MB-N11 are plastic (vs the metal dials on the Z6/7II's...).
 
My remaining dilemma... the MB-N12.

If the MB-N12 didn't make the Z8 so huge, and perhaps if it didn't look like someone made a careless mistake on how it fits to the Z8... it would be an easy choice. But I'm leaning toward selling my MB-N11 (I don't need two grip'd bodies) and just getting the MB-N12. I enjoy the versatility of a modular grip - for certain scenarios a grip is a must-have for me, but I also like to hike and travel as light as possible. Ya I know it's ugly. But it's functional. Maybe it'll grow on me. My right shoulder and wrist will thank me.
personally, i wouldn't sweat the looks.

if you bother bolting a grip on, you have a functional reason to do so. if you have a reason to do that, then do it.

if you think it "might come in handy some times", i'd probably skip it.

we don't even know if it really looks bad or not. a couple of people have jumped on some random picture on the net, made assertions about it, and now everyone's all worked up about it. and for something that, EVEN IF TRUE, has no functional impact.

and in reality, the grip IS an after thought. if they changed the body to make it mate better with a grip, then they would be prioritizing the wrong thing. this style camera _should_ be optimized for without the grip.
 
On announcement day, I originally decided I'll just go for the Z9. I watched all the fanfare, thought about it, slept on it, and considered my current situation & goals.
Pre-ordered the Z8 the next morning :D with the mindset of having it locked in, and if somehow I change my mind - I can always just cancel. Now I'll have the Z8 as primary and Z6II as secondary / backup.

I'm happy with this decision and I can't wait to get the Z8. And hey I can always add a Z9 down the line if I decide to. My remaining dilemma... the MB-N12.

If the MB-N12 didn't make the Z8 so huge, and perhaps if it didn't look like someone made a careless mistake on how it fits to the Z8... it would be an easy choice. But I'm leaning toward selling my MB-N11 (I don't need two grip'd bodies) and just getting the MB-N12. I enjoy the versatility of a modular grip - for certain scenarios a grip is a must-have for me, but I also like to hike and travel as light as possible. Ya I know it's ugly. But it's functional. Maybe it'll grow on me. My right shoulder and wrist will thank me.

Question: Does anyone know if the dials on the MB-N12 are rubber, or just plastic? The material looks a little different to me. The grip dials on the MB-N11 are plastic (vs the metal dials on the Z6/7II's...).
I ordered the grip too. I am invited on the 25 th of May to play with the Z8 and the grip on a Nikon Vip event.
i don’t see it ugly and who cares about the look. For me the functionality and quality is more important than the look.
Sometimes, when someone does not like something, every one will follow. The Z8 with grip looks taller than the Z 9, but we don’t know if it heavier. Plus I will use the grip when I am photographing action and I will use the camera without grip when I am hiking, best what it fit my need
 
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