Nikon Z8+ 24-120mm f4

Nikon Z8+ 24-120mm

• Compact, lightweight, powerful

Built with the flagship DNA, the NIKON Z8 Camera is a compact and lightweight camera that houses much of the Z9's technology but in a sleeker, more portable package. Known as the ultimate hybrid camera, when you buy NIKON Z8 you'll have the same proven sensor, processing and AF capabilities of the flagship with a new body design that's better suited to gimbal use, event capture and other wearable applications.

• Flagship sensor and processing

45.7MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor

With the same sensor that debuted on the Z9, the FX-formatted 45.7MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor offers a useful combination of resolution, fast read speeds, impressive clarity and minimal noise. The stacked design contributes to reducing the roller shutter, while the BSI designation ensures better noise levels when working at the superior end of the extended ISO 32-102400 range. In addition, the 45.7 MP resolution and full-frame sensor size reach a sweet spot that benefits photographers working in detail-oriented genres and allows you to shoot videos at resolutions up to 8K.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor

1. Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, which offers speeds approximately 10 times faster than a Z7 II. This motor works in conjunction with stacked sensor design to achieve blazing fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, high buffering capacity, smooth video performance, and fast overall handling.
2. Maximum continuous shooting speeds of 20fps when shooting in RAW format, 30fps when shooting in JPEG, 60fps when shooting 19MP JPEG files using a DX area and an impressive shooting speed of 120fps when shooting 11MP stills, with all speeds supported by full AF/AE performance.
3. Capable of buffering over 1000 raw images in a burst, meaning raw image sequences can be recorded for approximately 50 seconds continuously. Also, during playback, you can skip to the first shot of a given burst to speed up the review process on the camera.
4. Pre-Release Capture helps make it easier to shoot decisive moments by recording frames in a burst for one second before releasing the shutter. When this feature is enabled, burst shooting will begin when the shutter is pressed halfway down and the buffer will retain up to a second of frames before pressing the shutter completely.
5. The electronic shutter offers a maximum shutter speed of 1/32,000 sec for working in the brightest conditions with wider apertures.
6. The stacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so fast-moving subjects such as a golf club, tennis racket or baseball bat don't appear distorted when working with shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 sec.
7. AF calculations are performed at a speed of 120fps to keep up with the fast continuous shooting speeds.
8. The high-efficiency RAW file format maintains image quality similar to uncompressed files, but with approximately 30% smaller file sizes for faster read/write to the memory card.
9. Still images can also be saved in HEIF file format; a useful evolution of JPEG, this 10-bit format offers a billion more colors for greater realism and dynamic range when viewed on HLG-compatible displays while retaining the small file size like JPEG.
10. The Motion Blend Retouch feature can be used to produce an in-camera composition that represents a series of subject movements within a single frame.
11. The long-exposure display includes a live exposure timer on the rear LCD screen, along with the ability to dim the viewfinder to better preserve your tight night vision.

Electronic shutter-only design

Relying on the speed and stacked design of the sensor,  Camara NIKON Z8 completely forgoes a mechanical shutter and uses only one electronic shutter for all shooting modes. The speed of the sensor allows recording up to 1/32,000 seconds and the stacked structure reduces motion distortion for an accurate representation of fast-moving subjects such as golf clubs, baseball bats and cars. In addition, despite the absence of a mechanical shutter, flash synchronization is up to 1/200 sec. It is still supported, as well as high-speed synchronization functions.

By removing the mechanical shutter,  when Buy NIKON Z8 can also run completely silently and there is no need to worry about wear or breakdown of the mechanical shutter. A shutter shooting sound can be added to know when a photo is being taken, and the volume can be adjusted to suit different working scenarios.

More beautiful portraits

1. Perfect for portraits, the Z8 NIKON Camera enhances the sensor's inherent capabilities with a number of processing tools and shooting functions to enhance portraits:
2. Adjust hue and brightness while shooting for more precise control while shooting.
3. Skin smoothing can be used on up to three subjects in one shot and slightly blurs the skin for a more pleasing texture while retaining essential sharpness in the eyes and hair.
4. Manual white balance control is more intuitive when making adjustments and Auto WB has also been optimized for human subjects.

• Fast, intelligent AF

493-point phase detection AF

Covering the entire sensor area, the  Z8  NIKON camera uses the flagship 493-point phase detection AF system for fast and accurate focusing.

singing performance. This system benefits from the high-speed communication of the Z interface along with the sensor speed that allows AF readings to occur at up to 120 fps.

This focusing system also supports working in low light conditions with a Starlight mode that allows focusing down to -9 EV to greatly benefit astrophotography, concerts and other night photography applications. Also useful for working in difficult lighting conditions, backlit AF uses separate pixels on the sensor for AF, allowing these areas to be intentionally overexposed for focus accuracy purposes without affecting the actual exposure of the recorded image.

A main focus mode in DSLRs, which debuted for mirrorless cameras with the Z9,  when Buy NIKON Z8 also includes 3D Tracking AF that combines with subject detection to fix on subjects that move erratically and quickly parallel and perpendicular to the camera. In addition, there are three dynamic area AF modes, with a range of focus area sizes, to capture a wide variety of moving subject types.

Subject detection with deep learning technology

Using legacy algorithms and deep learning technology from the Z9, including sophisticated subject detection, the Z8 can recognize a variety of different types of subjects, ranging from humans to animals, airplanes and bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically detect, focus and track to ensure sharp focus when the subject moves around the frame.

Eye detection AF, specifically, has been tuned to improve the accuracy and refined recognition of eyes in the scene, regardless of how small or large they are within the image frame, and can also be used in conjunction with wide-area AF customized for different shapes and sizes of subjects.

• Powerful video

8K60 and 4K 120 internal recording

With the same video capability, the  Z8 NIKON camera also matches the Z9's recording capabilities here, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 8K. Using full pixel readout, UHD 8K 30p video can be recorded with continuous shooting possible for about 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Both 8K and 4K also support the use of the true 24p frame rate for a cinematic look and full-frame 4K recording is also available, up to 120p for slow-motion playback. Using an 8K area, it is possible to record UHD 4K with oversampling up to 60p for greater sharpness and detail. In addition, high-resolution frame captures can be recorded in-camera from 8K and 4K video, to produce 33MP or 11MP stills, respectively.

N-RAW video and 12-bit ProRes RAW

Internal 12-bit raw recording at up to 8.3K 60p in N-RAW format is supported by internal ProRES RAW HQ. Raw recording offers greater tonal and color latitude and can improve dynamic range, benefiting color grading needs and post-production flexibility.

• N-RAW is NIKON 's own raw recording format that offers incredibly small file sizes compared to other raw formats, as well as the ability to create MP4 proxies for more efficient preview or transfer.
• N-RAW recording is available in up to 8.3K at 60p or 24p; 4.1K up to 120p; 5.3K at up to 60p with 1.5x crop; and 3.8K at 120p with a 2.3x crop.
• ProRes RAW recording is also available in up to 4.1K and 60p.

ProRes and 10-bit H.265 recording

Internal recording also supports 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling in ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 color can be used depending on workflow needs. For more latitude when grading color in the publication, there's also a 10-bit N-Log setting, as well as a flat color profile. In addition, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can be used to create HDR-ready content directly from the camera.

Recording Support

In addition to the impressive recording specifications,  when Buy NIKON Z8 also incorporates a variety of useful recording tools and functions for use in productions:

1. Red REC frame indicator on EVF and LCD during recording to easily recognize when recording is being captured.
2. The dedicated video information screen indicates various recording settings such as frame size, frame rate, audio settings, codec, bit depth, and HDMI output settings. Some of these settings will also be visible on the camera's superior control panel.
3. The focus peak and zebra stripes are visual aids to help achieve sharp focus and accurate exposure.
4. Waveform monitor for real-time exposure analysis.
5. Fine ISO control in Manual mode to adjust exposure in 1/6 point increments.
6. The Fast AF-ON function can be assigned to the Fn buttons; it is now possible to assign two different AF speeds to different buttons.
7. Video with slow shutter speed, slower than 1/frame rate, is supported for working in extreme low-light conditions or for intentionally creating blur effects.
8. Timecode linking is possible when working with an optional timecode generator.
9. Complementing the video capabilities, the nikonz8 camera also supports 24-bit linear PCM sound recording and offers compatibility with external XLR microphones via the optional Tascam CA-XLR2d-AN digital adapter.

• A smaller professional body design

E-construction, modular and durable

1. Considered the true successor to the D850 DSLR and the smallest continuation of the iconic Z9, the Z8 hits a sweet spot in terms of size and performance. It's 30% smaller than the Z9 and 15% smaller than the D850.
2. Compared to the Z9, with its integrated vertical grip, the Z8 adopts a more modular design, allowing you to keep it small for everyday shots or combine it with the optional MB-N12 Power Battery Pack grip for improved ergonomics when shooting vertically and better battery life. In addition, the smaller and lighter design makes  the Buy NIKON Z8 an ideal candidate to hang or use on a video gimbal.
3. Two card slots, a CFexpress Type B slot and a UHS-II SD slot, allow you to store files flexibly. The CFx slot is suitable for data-intensive applications such as 8K recording and high-speed burst shooting, while the SD slot retains compatibility with the popular storage format. In addition, the CFx B slot is also compatible with XQD memory cards.
4. Built with eco-friendly Seerebo carbon fiber and robust magnesium alloy, the Z8 manages to be durable and lightweight, weighing in at just 2lbs.
5. Premium weathering protects against dust and moisture for safe use in harsh climates.
6. The included EN-EL15c battery delivers approximately 340 frames per charge when primarily using the viewfinder or 370 shots per charge when primarily using the LCD monitor. The Z8 is also compatible with other EN-EL15 series batteries.
7. In-body vibration reduction is now supported by Synchro VR to achieve up to 6 stops of camera shake compensation when used with selected Z lenses.
8. To help reduce dust reaching the sensor, the Z8 incorporates a sensor protector that protects the surface of the sensor when changing lenses. For additional dust prevention, there is also a double electroconductive and fluorine coating on the optical filter covering the sensor.
9. Backlit buttons offer easier navigation and button recognition when working in low-light conditions.

Real Live Viewer

Real-Live Viewfinder is an advanced EVF that uses a 3.69 million dot OLED panel with adjustable luminance up to 3000 cd/m2 for clear visibility in bright conditions. This EVF also works in conjunction with dual-stream technology for black-out-free viewing when shooting continuously and features a high fps function, which increases the EVF's refresh rate to 120fps for smoother, more realistic viewing.

Four-axis tilting LCD

Like the Z9, the Z8 features a unique 3.2" 2.1m dot four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD that better supports working from high and low angles, regardless of whether shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. The four-way tilt design of this display allows for easier viewing from a variety of positions and the orientation of the user interface will also change depending on how the camera is held.

Versatile Connectivity

Matching professional build quality, the Z8 is equipped with a variety of connectivity options to suit diverse workflow needs:

1. Full-size HDMI port for sending video to an external recorder or monitor
2. 3.5mm headset and microphone ports for connecting an external microphone and for built-in audio monitoring
3. Two USB-C ports: one supports file transfers and connection and the second is dedicated to power delivery and battery charging
4. The USB-C communication terminal supports USB-LAN connectivity when paired with an optional USB-C to Ethernet adapter. This enables a 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection to transfer files via FTP
5. 10-pin port offers a wide variety of accessories and remote connectivity
6. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) enable wireless file transfer, remote control of the camera via a mobile device and works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management

Features NIKON Z 24-120mm f4 S 

All-in-one versatility

A truly versatile lens for every day, the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, NIKON, is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom that covers an extremely useful range of focal lengths to benefit a variety of applications, from landscapes to portraits. The constant maximum aperture of f/4 delivers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and the lens features an advanced optical design for great sharpness and clarity. As an access lens for most needs, this lens also has a relatively compact and lightweight design.

Optical Design

With a combination of three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and three aspherical elements, chromatic and spherical aberrations are effectively eliminated throughout the zoom range for remarkable sharpness and clarity.

ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats are used to prevent ghosting, reflections and flare for improved contrast and clarity when working in bright lighting and backlit conditions. Nano Crystal Coat controls incident light from a diagonal direction, while ARNEO Coat controls incident light from a vertical direction.

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Autofocus

The multi-focus system incorporates two separate AF drive units, which are synchronized, to offer particularly fast and accurate focusing throughout the zoom range. This system uses stepper motors, which deliver impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well suited to still image and video applications.

It is also possible to override manual focus full-time and an internal focus design is used, where only the internal lens groups move during focusing, to maintain the full length of the lens during use and promote faster focusing speeds.

Dedicated manual focus ring on the back of the lens for tactile and precise control over the focus position.

The minimum focusing distance of 1.1', along with a maximum magnification of 0.39x, benefits working with foreground subjects.

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Handling and Design

The programmable control ring can be used to control aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.

The assignable L.Fn button works in conjunction with camera-based Fn buttons to provide perfect points for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.

The dust and moisture resistant lens cylinder, along with a fluorine front coating, benefits lens use in harsh conditions.