Nikon Publicizes Z8 with the Similar 46MP Sensor and 8K Video Recording Capabilities because the Flagship Z9

After a lot anticipation, Nikon has officially unveiled the followup to its groundbreaking flagship mirrorless—the Z8—and if you happen to have been hoping for a “child Z9,” you bought it. The opening line of Nikon’s information launch (beneath) states it clearly: “The Z8 condenses the superior performance and efficiency of the flagship Nikon Z9 right into a compact and light-weight physique whereas additionally sustaining superior robustness and reliability.” Nikon says the Z8’s physique is roughly 30% smaller than the Z9’s—and the Z8 is even 15% smaller than the favored D850.

Meaning the Z8 is constructed across the similar 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 image-processing engine discovered within the Z9. It additionally inherits Nikon’s refined 3D-tracking autofocus system constructed on deep studying know-how, a totally digital shutter, and “blackout-free” viewfinder. Just like the Z9, the brand new mannequin is able to capturing 20fps RAW, 30fps full-resolution JPEGs, and 60fps cropped (DX-format) JPEGs. The Z8 additionally gives pre-release seize, the place the buffer captures frames earlier than the shutter is absolutely depressed.

On the video aspect, we have now the flexibility to file 8K/60p in Nikon’s proprietary, compressed 12-bit RAW format, N-RAW, in addition to as much as 4K/120p from (subsampled) 8.3K seize—each of which the Z9 gained later by way of a firmware update. The Z8 may seize 12-bit RAW footage as ProRes RAW 4K/60p.

The primary variations between the Z8 and Z9 relate to the brand new mannequin’s smaller type issue: Whereas the Z9 has twin CFexpress Kind B reminiscence slots, the Z8 gives a single CFexpress slot and an SD card slot—although many customers may want this configuration since they’ll make use of (quick) SD playing cards they already personal. Additionally, the Z8 takes a EN-EL15c (2280mAh/16Wh) Li-ion battery—utilized by most Nikon mirrorless cameras—reasonably than the Z9’s bigger, way more highly effective EN-EL18d (3300mAh/36Wh). Meaning a CIPA score of 330 photographs per cost for the Z8 versus 700 for the Z9 (utilizing the viewfinder).

Transport from Could twenty fifth, the Z8 will retail for $4,000—a helpful $1,500 lower than the Z9—from retailers reminiscent of Backscatter.

 

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TOKYO – Nikon Company (Nikon) is happy to announce the discharge of the full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z 8 mirrorless digicam.

The Z 8 condenses the superior performance and efficiency of the flagship Nikon Z 9 right into a compact and light-weight physique whereas additionally sustaining superior robustness and reliability. The Z 8 is good for a wide range of picture creators who search new potentialities for visible expression in a variety of genres and topics, reminiscent of landscapes, wild birds, airplanes, portraits, and weddings. Whether or not capturing stills or video, the wonderful agility of the Z 8 allows nimble camerawork, realizing superior operability that enables customers to push their creativity additional. On prime of this, its dependable efficiency permits customers to seize decisive moments and obtain excellent picture depiction.

Nikon will proceed to pursue a brand new dimension in optical efficiency whereas assembly customers’ wants, contributing to the event of imaging tradition, with the hope of increasing potentialities for imaging expression.

Main options

1. Snug operability that’s very best for various capturing conditions

The superior performance and efficiency of the Z 9 are integrated right into a compact digicam physique that’s approx. 30% smaller than the flagship mannequin. The downsized physique has been engineered to retain the easy-to-hold grip in addition to snug operability. This allows agile and steady camerawork in all kinds of capturing scenes, even with a super-telephoto lens hooked up. As well as, the 4-axis tilting monitor delivers excessive operability when capturing from excessive and low angles in each horizontal and vertical positions.

For video recording, the Z 8 can file 12-bit RAW and 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 HQ video in-camera, permitting customers to make the most of a minimal video recording system that doesn’t require an exterior recorder. The versatile combos of capturing tools swimsuit numerous capturing kinds to streamline operations. With the MC-N10 Distant Grip (offered individually) hooked up, solo videographers can make the most of having extra management over how they’ll function the digicam — in a method that was beforehand tough on their very own. Moreover, by profiting from the wide-ranging accent lineup and excessive compatibility with merchandise from accent manufacturers, customers can function the Z 8 as comfortably as if it have been a devoted video digicam.

2. The potential to securely seize decisive moments

The Z 8 can file as much as approx. 125 min. in 4K UHD/60p*¹ and as much as approx. 90 min. in 8K UHD/30p*², which is a good profit for a variety of capturing conditions, reminiscent of for documentaries or wedding ceremony capturing, the place prolonged recording time is required. The identical 9 sorts of topics are detected in stills and video because the Z 9, whereas additionally that includes a brand new devoted airplane detection mode. With this topic detection mode, customers have extra highly effective detection and monitoring efficiency when capturing airplanes — whether or not close to or far, in low mild, or in opposition to busy backgrounds. As well as, the digicam realizes high-speed, high-precision AF efficiency equal to that of the Z 9, and may detect topics right down to the low-light restrict of -9 EV*³. These options assist the development of autofocus for topics in darkish environments, in addition to the efficient give attention to topics in backlit conditions, by individually controlling the publicity of the live-view picture and the AF picture.

For nonetheless capturing, the Z 8 options Pre-Launch Seize*⁴, which permits the seize of photos as much as one second earlier than the shutter-release button is absolutely pressed. For instance, when capturing wild birds, the precise second a chook immediately takes flight will be captured whereas solely half-pressing the button — even when the person solely absolutely pressed the shutter-release button after the chook took off.

*¹ H.265 8-bit (MOV), [Extended oversampling]: [OFF], [Auto temperature cutout]: [Standard], at 25°C/77°F, utilizing a Nikon MC-CF660G reminiscence card and exterior energy supply.

*² H.265 8-bit (MOV), [Auto temperature cutout]: [High], at 25°C/77°F, utilizing a Nikon MC-CF660G reminiscence card and exterior energy supply.

*3With Starlight view. Photograph mode, single AF servo (AF-S), ISO 100, f/1.2 lens used, at 20°C/68°F.

*⁴ Pre-Launch Seize will be set solely when capturing in Excessive-Velocity Body Seize+, which allows steady capturing on the body price of 120 fps.

3. Superior picture depiction that enhances customers’ expression in each nonetheless and video capturing

The Z 8 helps the HEIF format, which data high-quality nonetheless photos whereas lowering the quantity of file information. This file format allows the spectacular expression of scenes which have wealthy tones, reminiscent of sunrises and sunsets, in addition to scenes that function extremely illuminated topics, reminiscent of nighttime parades, by using 10-bit wealthy tonal gradation. As well as, when capturing HEIF photos (by way of dwell view) or taking part in the pictures again, the person can get a good suggestion of how these photos will look on an HDR (HLG)-compatible monitor with the digicam’s 3000cd/m2 suitable EVF and 900cd/m2 high-luminance picture monitor.

The Z 8 can file in numerous sorts of video codecs relying on the needs or workflow of the shoot, together with high-definition 4K UHD/60p*, 50p*, and 30p oversampled from 8K, offering the chance to shoot in high-definition video that may be loved on a big display. Moreover, with portrait capturing, the digicam helps obtain the supposed outcome with the portrait impression steadiness perform, in addition to a newly added skin-softening perform. Moreover, with the intention to maximize the potential of quick NIKKOR Z lenses, a mix of ISO 64 and 1/32000 sec. shutter pace can be utilized.

*Supported when [Extended oversampling] within the video recording menu is [ON], picture space is [FX], and body dimension/body price is 3840×2160 60p/50p. Notice that battery energy consumption will increase when [ON] is chosen.

4. Extra options

• 45.7 efficient megapixels ship excellent decision maximizing the superior efficiency of NIKKOR Z lenses.
• Actual-Stay Viewfinder repeatedly shows the precise movement of a topic with out blackout or skipped/repeated frames.
• 3D-tracking retains the goal topic in focus even when it strikes quickly or erratically.
• Customized wide-area AF helps numerous autofocus space patterns.
• Synchro VR*¹ achieves highly effective vibration discount as much as approx. 6.0 stops*²
• Supportive capabilities for capturing in darkish places, reminiscent of starlight view and illuminated buttons are outfitted.
• Vertical-orientation playback of photos/show of the i menu throughout playback effectively assist vertical capturing.
• Hello-Res Zoom*³ permits zooming in excessive definition throughout video recording — even when utilizing a primary lens.
• Timecode synchronization facilitates the operation of synchronizing video footage from a number of cameras and audio information from audio recorders, which is immensely helpful for video enhancing*⁴.
• Sturdiness for operation in freezing circumstances right down to -10°C/14°F helps skilled capturing in excessive environments.
• Elimination of the mechanical shutter allows capturing with out worrying about shutter put on.
• Double coating and a sensor defend are adopted to guard the picture sensor from mud.
• Two USB terminals, one for energy cost/provide and the opposite for communication, enable communication whereas charging/supplying energy.
• Adoption of magnesium alloy and a brand new professional-grade carbon-fiber composite materials realizes superior robustness and reliability.
• NX Studio ver. 1.4.0 shows HDR*⁵, which allows show and enhancing of stills taken in HLG tone mode. It additionally helps portrait impression steadiness customization and the skin-softening perform.

*¹ When mixed with lenses suitable with Synchro VR.

*² Based mostly on CIPA Requirements. When utilizing the telephoto finish of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S with NORMAL mode.

*³ Hello-Res Zoom is on the market solely with video recording within the following codecs: at ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV), H.265 10-bit (MOV), H.265 8-bit (MOV), or H.264 8-bit (MP4) — with picture space set to FX (36 x 24). Restrictions apply to some digicam options.

*⁴ Devoted equipment are required.

*⁵ For system necessities, please check with the information handbook for system preferences.

Main options of the MB-N12 Energy Battery Pack

The MB-N12 Energy Battery Pack is an non-obligatory energy battery pack for the Z 8 that enhances vertical capturing operation whereas extending* the battery endurance by approx. 1.8x. Concentrating on vertical capturing turns into easy with the easy-to-hold grip. Wonderful drip- and dust-resistance allows operation in temperatures as little as -10°C/14°F, permitting customers to depend on the grip as a lot because the digicam. The MB-N12 Energy Battery Pack additionally helps sizzling swapping, through which the ability provide continues uninterrupted even when one of many two batteries is eliminated, so long as the opposite nonetheless has remaining cost. As well as, it permits the batteries to be charged inside even when not hooked up to the digicam physique. All of those options are perfect for prolonged recording, reminiscent of when capturing weddings or time-lapse movies of landscapes.

*Precise endurance varies with such components because the situation of the battery, the interval between photographs, and the choices chosen within the digicam menus.

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