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Nikon releases teaser for upcoming Z8

By Tim Levy | 30 April 2023

 Nikon USA has recently added a YouTube clip (live page) for a launch event on 10 May 10pm Australian AEST. There are no real hints as to what is going to be launched, but it is assumed that it will be the long awaited Z8.

You can register here to be part of the live launch

Priced at over AU$6,000 (unconfirmed) the Nikon Z8 is seen to be the 'baby Z9' and a step up from the Z7II.
It's direct competitor cameras would be either the Canon R5 and the Sony A7RV.

As reported on Nikon Rumours website:

  • The Nikon Z8 is rumored to be officially announced in the second week of May (on or around May 9-10). As I already discussed, there are multiple dates involved in these announcements and it is hard to say what is what. Multiple events are scheduled all over the world between May 8-11. The Nikon Z8 is also expected to be shown at the Photo London event (May 11-14). There is also a Nikon event in Dubai on May 23rd.
  • The Nikon Z8 is rumored to start shipping at the end of May or in early June. Nikon’s goal for the Z8 is to cut the pre-order wait time.
  • The Nikon Z8 internal code could be Q2070.
  • The Nikon Z8 is referred to as “mini Z9” or “baby Z9”.
  • The Nikon Z8 will have a better AF with telephoto lenses from a far distance (not sure why).
  • The Nikon Z8 will be a camera for the prosumer market.
  • The Z8 was described to me as a hybrid camera between the Z7 and the Z9.
  • The Nikon Z8 camera body or parts of it are rumored to be made out of high-stiffness carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastics or similar material.
  • Similar form factor to the Nikon Z6/Z7.
  • Will not have all of the Z9 features (obviously).
  • Will use the same battery as the Nikon Z7 (Nikon EN-EL15c).
  • An external battery grip will be available.
  • Dedicated USB-C Power Delivery port for charging/continuous use.
  • Sensor: 45.7MP (stacked)
  • ISO range: 64-25,600.
  • 20 fps (120fps in JPEG mode).
  • 5-axis in-body stabilizations: 6 stops.
  • Shutter speed: 1/32000 – 900s.
  • Electronic shutter only.
  • Autofocus: 493 AF points.
  • HEIF 10-bit support.
  • Video: 8.3k @60p.
  • 3.2″ tilting LCD screens.
  • EVF: same as the Z9 (3690k-dot OLED).
  • Memory cards: CFExpress + SD.
  • Dust/drip resistant: same as the Nikon D850.
  • Dimensions: 144×118×83mm | 5.6×4.6×3.2in.
  • Weight: under 1kg.
  • Price: more than AU$5,500 (unconfirmed)