Some Nikon Z 8 users have reported lens mount and strap eyelet issues, which will be fixed by the manufacturer free of charge, even if your camera is no longer under warranty. So let’s look at these issues and find out if your camera is affected! The Nikon Z 8 was announced in May 2023, and the least we can say is that it has incredible video features for such a compact camera body. The Z 8 can record RAW video internally up to 8.3K/60p in 12-bit N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, 10-bit ProRes 422HQ, and H.265. If you drop down the resolution to 4K without any crop of the full-frame image sensor, you can record footage up to 120p. In a nutshell, we can say that the Z 8 has similar video recording capabilities as the flagship Nikon Z 9 camera, but in a much smaller form factor. The camera has been shipping for a couple of months. However, some users started reporting issues related to the lens mount and strap eyelet. Nikon recently published a technical service advisories document and will have your back. The Nikon Z 8 is drip-and dust-resistant. Image credit: Nikon Nikon Z 8 lens mount and strap eyelet issues According to Nikon, some “users of the Z 8 camera have informed us that in some rare cases, a lens cannot be mounted on the camera because the lens cannot be rotated to the locked position.” Regarding the strap eyelet, the company also mentions that “the...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 24 August, 2023