The Nikon Z8 delivers the complete imaging performance of the flagship Z9 — 45.7MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor, EXPEED 7, 20fps blackout-free shooting, 8K RAW internal video at 60p, 4K at 120p, N-Log/HLG, subject detection AF for people/eyes/animals/birds/vehicles/aircraft, deep buffer, and dual CFexpress/SD card slots — in a compact, weather-sealed body without a mechanical shutter. Available at Foto Discount World, Pretoria.
45.7-megapixel full-frame stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Nikon EXPEED 7 image processor — same as the flagship Z9
20fps continuous shooting with full AE/AF tracking, zero blackout, zero rolling shutter
No mechanical shutter — fully silent, vibration-free electronic operation
8K UHD RAW video recorded internally at up to 60p
4K UHD video at up to 120p
N-Log and HLG colour profiles for professional grading workflows
Subject detection AF: people, eyes, animals, birds, vehicles, and aircraft
Deep buffer for extended burst shooting without slowdown
Dual card slots: CFexpress Type B/XQD + SD (UHS-II)
In-body image stabilisation (IBIS): up to 6 stops
Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
Compatible with all Nikon Z-mount lenses (FX and DX)
Nikon Z8 Camera Body
EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-25a Battery Charger
UC-E25 USB-C Cable
AN-DC24 Camera Strap
BF-N2 Body Cap
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
Owner’s Manual and Warranty Card
Model: Nikon Z8
Sensor Type: 45.7MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS
Image Processor: EXPEED 7
ISO Range: 64–25600 (expandable: Lo 1/32 – Hi 2/102400)
In-Body Stabilisation: Yes — up to 6 stops (Synchro VR with compatible lenses)
Autofocus System: Hybrid phase-detection; subject detection AF (people, eyes, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft)
Continuous Shooting: Up to 20fps (electronic shutter, full AE/AF, no blackout)
Mechanical Shutter: None (fully electronic)
Video: 8K UHD RAW (internal, up to 60p); 4K UHD (up to 120p); 1080p (up to 240p); N-Log; HLG
Viewfinder: 0.5-inch OLED EVF — 3.69M dots, 0.8x magnification
LCD Monitor: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen — 2.1M dots
Card Slots: Slot 1 — CFexpress Type B / XQD; Slot 2 — SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C (SuperSpeed 10Gbps), Full-size HDMI, 3.5mm mic input, 3.5mm headphone output
Battery: EN-EL15c (approx. 340 shots per charge, CIPA)
Weather Sealing: Yes — magnesium alloy construction
Dimensions: Approx. 144 × 118.5 × 83mm
Body Weight: Approx. 820g (with battery and memory card)
Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount (FX format)
MPN: VOA101AE
Country of Origin: Japan
HS Code: 8525.80.11