After the popular and successful Nikon Z 9, Nikon today announced the Nikon Z 8. This lighter model still features all the powerful features of the Z 9, but in a much more compact body. Let’s have a look at what’s new, what’s different and when you can get your hand on it. Nikon gathered a lot of attention in the video camera market with the Nikon Z 9, with internal 8K RAW video recording, 4K 120p, internal ProRes, and more. CineD crowned the Z 9 best mirrorless camera of the year 2021. We covered this camera extensively in our Video Review, Lab Test, and you can find all the data in the Camera Database. Nikon Z 9 next the the new Z 8. Image credit: CineD Users have since been asking for a lot of the functionality of the Nikon Z 9, but in a more compact form factor. Today, Nikon delivered in the form of the Nikon Z 8. The Z 8 features the exact same features as the Nikon Z 9, but inside of a smaller camera body. The grip has been removed and everything is now housed in this new compact housing. The camera is 30% lighter than the Nikon Z 9 and only weighs 910 g (32.1 ounces). New Features Unlike the Nikon Z 9, the Z 8 features one CFexpress Type B and one SD card slot. New connector layout on Nikon Z 8. Image credit: CineD There are now two USB-C ports on...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 10 May, 2023