Nikon Z8 + TAMRON 28-75mm f2.8

Nikon Z8 + TAMRON 28-75mm

• Compact, lightweight, powerful

Built with 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 get 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 portable applications.

• Flagship sensor and processing

45.7 MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor

Featuring the same sensor that debuted in the Z9, the FX-formatted 45.7MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor delivers a useful combination of resolution, fast read speeds, impressive clarity, and minimal noise. The stacked design contributes to reducing roller shuttering, 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 video to be recorded at resolutions up to 8K.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor

1. Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, which delivers speeds approximately 10 times faster than a Z7 II. This engine works in conjunction with the stacked sensor design to achieve blazing fast AF speeds, burst firing rates, high buffer capacity, smooth video performance, and fast overall handling.
2. Maximum continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in RAW format, 30 fps when shooting in JPEG, 60 fps when shooting 19 MP JPEG files using a DX area, and an impressive 120 fps shooting speed when shooting 11 MP stills, with all speeds supporting 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 in-camera review process.
4. Pre-Release Capture helps make it easier to shoot decisive moments by recording frames in a burst for a second before releasing the shutter. When this feature is enabled, burst shooting will begin when the shutter is pressed halfway and the buffer will retain up to one second of frames before the shutter is fully depressed.
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 that fast-moving subjects such as a golf club, tennis racket or baseball bat do not appear distorted when working with shutter speeds of up to 1/32,000 sec.
7. AF calculations are performed at a speed of 120fps to keep up with 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 as a JPEG.
10. The Motion Blend Retouch function 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 adjusted night vision.

Electronic shutter-only design

Relying on the speed and stacked design of the sensor,  the NIKON Z8 camera forgoes a mechanical shutter altogether and uses only an electronic shutter for all shooting modes. The sensor speed allows recording up to 1/32,000 second 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. is still supported, as well as high-speed synchronization functions.

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

More beautiful portraits

1. Perfect for portraits, the  NIKON Z8 Camera enhances the sensor's inherent capabilities with a number of processing tools and shooting functions to enhance portraits:
2. Adjust the tone 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 lightly blends 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 and intelligent AF

493-point phase-detection AF

Covering the entire sensor area, the  NIKON Z8  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 speed of the sensor 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, the 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 primary focus mode on DSLRs, which debuted for mirrorless cameras with the Z9,  when buying NIKON Z8 also includes 3D Tracking AF that combines with subject detection to lock on to 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 powered by deep learning

Using the Z9's legacy algorithms and deep learning technology, including sophisticated subject detection, the Z8 can recognize a variety of distinct subject types, ranging from humans to animals, airplanes and bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will be automatically detected, focused, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject moves through the frame.

Eye Detection AF, specifically, has been tuned to improve 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 Custom Wide Area AF for different subject shapes and sizes.

• Powerful video

8K60 and 4K 120 internal recording

With the same capability for video, the  NIKON Z8 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 frame rate of 24p 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 raw 12-bit 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 cropping; 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 the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 color can be used depending on workflow needs. To get more latitude when color grading in publishing, there's also a 10-bit N-Log setting, as well as a spot 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 buying 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 the recording is being captured.
2. The dedicated video information display 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 blurry 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 support for 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 smaller 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  NIKON the Z8 an ideal candidate for hanging or use in a video gimbal.
3. The two card slots, a CFexpress Type B slot and a UHS-II SD slot, allow for flexible file storage. The CFx slot is suitable for data-intensive applications such as 8K recording and high-speed burst shooting, while the SD slot retains support for the popular storage format. In addition, the CFx B slot is also compatible with XQD memory cards.
4. Constructed with eco-friendly Seerebo carbon fiber and robust magnesium alloy, the Z8 manages to be durable and lightweight, weighing only 2 lbs.
5. Premium weather sealing 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 in Synchro VR to achieve up to 6 stops of camera shake compensation when used with select Z lenses.
8. To help reduce dust reaching the sensor, the Z8 incorporates a sensor protector that protects the sensor surface when changing lenses. For additional dust prevention, there is also a double electroconductive and fluorine coating on the optical filter that covers the sensor.
9. The 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 tandem with dual-stream technology for blackout-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 quad-axis tilting LCD touchscreen 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 various workflow needs:

1. Full-size HDMI port for sending video to an external recorder or monitor
2. 3.5mm microphone and headphone 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) allow for 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

Tamron 28-75mm NIKON Z | TAMRON 28-75mm G2 NIKON Z

The new full-frame Z NIKON lens, Lense TAMRON 28-75mm f 2.8 Di III VXD G2. This clearly marks TAMRON's plans to continue improving its lens lineup for cameras with full-frame mirrorless sensors.

New TAMRON app to control your lense available for Android

Tamron Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of lenses for various applications, announces the development of the second generation of its high-brightness standard zoom lens for full-frame NIKON Z mirrorless cameras, the new 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (model A063).

The TAMRON 28-75mm G2 NIKON Z  is the successor to the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A063), the renowned zoom lense that has been highly rated worldwide. It is a reflection of the brand's continuous evolution and commitment to consumers. Maintaining the compact size of its predecessor, the new 28-75mm F/2.8 G2 for NIKON Z incorporates a new optical construction based on a design that improves image performance and allows its features to be compatible with the latest models of digital cameras that offer higher resolution. The AF unit, the focusing mechanism of TAMRON's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) motor, has been redesigned to provide higher focusing speed and greater accuracy. With a MOD (minimum focusing distance) of 0.18m at its widest end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7, the lense boasts high performance in close-up shooting. In addition, it presents a new design, the result of a search for the best ergonomics for an outstanding user experience.

TAMRON pioneered the high-brightness standard zoom compact lens category for mirrorless cameras, and the new TAMRON 28-75mm G2 NIKON Z will be the best everyday lense of the next generation.

This lens is compatible with the new "TAMRON Lens Utility" software originally and exclusively developed by TAMRON. TAMRON Lens Utility allows you to connect the lens from the built-in port, via an optional TAMRON connection cable, to your personal computer. This allows users to customize features and update firmware from the lens without needing to do so through the camera. This personal customization offers different shooting options to suit every situation.

1. Setting the focus adjustment button of the  28-75mm NIKON Z Lense TAMRON

Focus A-B: Set 2 focus positions (A and B) and automatically switch your focus between both positions.

Focus Preset: Set the desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point with a single click.

Select AF/MF: Select the AF and MF function with the focus adjustment button.

Change the function of the focus ring (focus/aperture): You can toggle the function of the focus adjustment ring, making it be used to change the aperture.

Assign Function from Camera: Assign custom roles to the focus adjustment button from the camera.

* The focus adjustment button function can be cleared/reset.

2. Setting the focus ring

Ring Rotation in MF: Change the direction of rotation of the focus ring when used in manual mode.

MF Method: Choose the focus operation method when using the focus ring.