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It looks really promising. It looks like it might not have gps, I was hoping for that. I use 4K 120p often but never shoot 8k. Trying to wait patiently until the 10th.For stills it is essentially a grip less Z9! I have a hunch the video features may not be the same, particularly the 8k60/4K 120.
Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison - Nikon Rumors
Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison (yes, the Nikon Z8 will be a mini Z9 – the differences in the specs are marked in red): Nikon Z8 Nikon Z9 Sensor 45.7MP (stacked) 45.7MP (stacked) ISO Lo1, 64-25,600, Hi 2 Lo1, 64-25,600, Hi 2 File formats RAW (including high efficiency), JPEG...nikonrumors.com
Underwhelming? If the rumors are accurate, this is going to be a difficult camera to compete with. It isn’t really different than the teaser campaign Sony used for the A7iv. they Haven’t released videos like the Z9.
Yes a gripless small battery Z9 is underwhelming. Im sure the "its too heavy" crowd will buy them but at that point the Z9 sales are done for without a major update.
Hoping for open gate. They hinted about it back in '21.For stills it is essentially a grip less Z9! I have a hunch the video features may not be the same, particularly the 8k60/4K 120.
Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison - Nikon Rumors
Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison (yes, the Nikon Z8 will be a mini Z9 – the differences in the specs are marked in red): Nikon Z8 Nikon Z9 Sensor 45.7MP (stacked) 45.7MP (stacked) ISO Lo1, 64-25,600, Hi 2 Lo1, 64-25,600, Hi 2 File formats RAW (including high efficiency), JPEG...
If they significantly improve video capabilities and it doesn't overheat, worth investing in a grip.
it looks like it gets about 40% of a z9. i think that works out to be about 5hrs, so the z8 would get about 2hrs which should be usable.
open gate?
Good point. Presumably we will see a new battery.
how is that not a d850 equivalent? the d850 is the poster child for jack of all trades. remember rhat the d850 has the same af module as the d5.
if the specs that say it’s an en-el15 are true i don’t think so. you can have 5hrs with the z9 or 2 with the z8. and remember that’s power on time. remember the en-el15c is the fourth gen battery of that form factor. i really doubt they can shoehorn more capacity in there
Thom Hogan says the same, saying he’ll still be waiting for two cameras, a Z90 and a 60+ sensor and/or pixel shift for landscape.
ok, if you mean we just want even more megapixels, yah, sure, z7iii
Why doesn’t the Z7ii replace your D850? It doesn’t offer a much difference in IQ, but the Z lenses are great and it should be able to replace the D850 for landscape.
Its the 10% of the time that I don't shoot landscapes that has me holding onto the D850. I also shoot events at my church that frequently involve people doing various activities (kids Easter egg hunt, church softball team, etc.). For that type of shooting, the D850 just does better tracking an erratically moving subject, sometimes in poor lighting. I even posted here about my troubles with the Z7II in this regard. So the D850 stays in my bag for now. I'm 100% certain the Z8 will blow both the D850 and Z7II away in that regard. I got a killer deal on my Z7II ($2100 new). I don't want to spend $3500+ just for that 10% of the time shooting scenario. I will spend $3500+ for a camera that does that 10% of the time shooting scenario, and has more resolution, and has better dynamic range. I want my jack of all trades D850 to be replaced by an even better jack of all trades Z camera. The rumored Z8 specs aren't quite there for me. Perhaps the Z7III will be.
Makes sense. I think I remember that post now. I agree, the AF on the second gen struggles in certain situations. Hopefully the Z7iii will have what you’re looking for and arrive before 2024.
