Nikon Z8 24-120mm f4 Kit (SKU N-VOA100K001)

The Nikon Z8 brings flagship-level performance into a smaller, lighter body. Built on the same core technology as the Z9, it delivers professional stills and video features in a form factor that’s easier to carry, balance on a gimbal, or use all day at events. It combines a high-resolution stacked sensor, extremely fast processing and advanced autofocus in a body tailored for hybrid creators.

Flagship Sensor and Processing

45.7 MP Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
The Z8 uses the same FX-format 45.7 MP back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor as the Z9. This sensor delivers:

• High resolution with excellent clarity and fine detail

• Fast readout to minimize rolling shutter

• Low noise and strong dynamic range throughout the ISO range

• Native ISO 64–25,600, expandable from ISO 32–102,400 for flexible low-light performance

The stacked design reduces distortion with fast-moving subjects, while the back-illuminated construction improves performance at higher ISO settings. The resolution and full-frame size also enable internal 8K video recording.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor
The EXPEED 7 engine is around 10× faster than the processor in the Z7 II. Together with the stacked sensor, it provides:

• Continuous shooting up to 20 fps in RAW

• 30 fps in full-resolution JPEG

• 60 fps with 19 MP JPEGs (DX crop)

• 120 fps with 11 MP JPEGs, all with full AF/AE tracking

Additional performance benefits:

• Buffering of over 1000 RAW frames in a burst (around 50 seconds at 20 fps, depending on settings)

• During playback, you can jump directly to the first frame of a burst for faster review

• Pre-Release Capture records images for up to one second before the shutter is fully pressed, helping you catch split-second moments

• Electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 s for shooting wide open in bright conditions

• Greatly reduced rolling-shutter distortion even with very fast action

• AF calculations performed at up to 120 fps to keep up with high burst rates

• High Efficiency RAW format maintains image quality similar to uncompressed RAW, but with file sizes about 30% smaller

• 10-bit HEIF stills are supported for richer color and dynamic range than JPEG at similar file sizes

• Motion Blend Retouch can create in-camera composites showing a subject’s movement across a single frame

• Long Exposure display includes a live exposure timer on the rear screen and an EVF dimming function to preserve night vision

Electronic Shutter–Only Design

The Z8 uses only an electronic shutter—no mechanical shutter at all. This design is made possible by the speed of the stacked sensor:

• Maximum shutter speed of 1/32,000 s

• Flash sync up to 1/200 s, plus support for high-speed sync

• Silent shooting with no mechanical shutter noise or wear

• Optional electronic shutter sound with adjustable volume, useful for feedback in quiet environments

Because there is no mechanical shutter, there is no mechanical shutter shock or mechanical failure risk, and rolling-shutter distortion is greatly reduced.

Enhanced Portrait Tools

The Z8 builds on the sensor’s capabilities with a set of portrait-focused adjustments:

• Fine, in-camera control of hue and brightness for more accurate skin tones

• Skin Softening that smooths skin texture for up to three subjects in the frame while keeping eyes and hair crisp

• More intuitive manual white balance adjustment and improved Auto WB tuned for human subjects

These tools help produce flattering portraits directly in camera, reducing post-processing time.

Fast and Intelligent Autofocus

493-Point Phase-Detection AF
The Z8 uses a 493-point on-sensor phase-detection AF system that covers almost the entire frame. Benefits include:

• AF readings up to 120 fps for tracking fast action

• Consistent, accurate focus across the full image area, not just the center

With Starlight mode, the camera can focus down to approximately −9 EV, making it extremely useful for astrophotography, concerts and other very low-light scenes. Backlit AF can intentionally overexpose AF-specific pixels without affecting the actual image exposure, improving focus accuracy in difficult lighting.

The camera also includes:

• 3D Tracking AF (as seen on Nikon DSLRs and the Z9) for locking onto fast, erratic subjects that move both towards/away and across the frame

• Three Dynamic-Area AF modes with different area sizes for different subject types

Subject Detection with Deep Learning

Using deep learning and subject-recognition algorithms inherited from the Z9, the Z8 can automatically detect and track a wide range of subjects, including:

• People

• Animals (such as dogs and cats)

• Vehicles and other specific subject categories

With Auto-Area AF, the camera automatically detects and tracks these subjects around the frame. Eye-Detection AF has been refined to more reliably find and track eyes even when they are very small in the frame or moving erratically, and it can be combined with custom Wide-Area AF patterns.

Advanced Video Capabilities

Internal 8K and High-Speed 4K Recording

The Z8 is a true video workhorse, matching the Z9’s core video features:

• Internal UHD 8K (7680 × 4320) up to 30p, with approximately 2 hours 5 minutes of continuous recording possible under ideal conditions

• Internal UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at up to 120p for smooth slow motion

• Oversampled UHD 4K up to 60p derived from 8K for maximum sharpness and detail

• Full HD 1080p (1920 × 1080) up to 100/120p

High-resolution frame grabs can be saved in camera from video:

• Up to 33 MP stills from 8K footage

• Up to 11 MP stills from 4K footage

12-Bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW

For maximum grading flexibility, the Z8 supports internal 12-bit raw video recording:

• N-RAW (Nikon’s own raw codec) allows smaller file sizes compared to many other raw formats, along with the creation of MP4 proxy files for faster reviewing and transfer

• N-RAW recording options include:

  • Up to 8.3K at 60p or 24p

  • 4.1K at up to 120p

  • 5.3K at up to 60p with a 1.5× crop

  • 3.8K at 120p with a 2.3× crop

• ProRes RAW HQ is also supported internally at up to 4.1K 60p

ProRes and H.265 10-Bit Recording

For workflows that don’t require raw:

• Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording in ProRes 422 HQ

• 10-bit H.265 (HEVC) at various 4K settings

• H.264 8-bit options for broader compatibility and smaller files

For color grading flexibility:

• 10-bit N-Log profile for maximum dynamic range in post

• Flat Picture Control as a neutral starting point

• HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) for HDR-ready output straight from the camera

Video Recording Support Tools

The Z8 includes a suite of professional recording aids:

• Red REC frame outline on both EVF and LCD to clearly indicate when recording is live

• Dedicated video information display showing frame size, frame rate, codec, bit depth, audio settings, HDMI settings, and more

• Focus peaking for manual focus assistance

• Zebra stripes for exposure checks

• Waveform monitor for real-time exposure analysis

• Fine ISO adjustment in Manual mode in 1/6-stop steps

• Assignable fast AF-ON speeds to function buttons, allowing different AF speeds tied to different buttons

• Support for extremely slow shutter speeds in video (slower than the frame rate) for very low light or creative motion blur

• Timecode support when using a compatible external timecode generator

• 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM audio recording and compatibility with external XLR microphones using the optional Tascam CA-XLR2d-AN adapter

Professional Body in a Smaller Form Factor

Size, Construction and Handling

• Designed as the spiritual successor to the D850 and a more compact counterpart to the Z9

• Around 30% smaller than the Z9 and 15% smaller than the D850

• Modular shape (no built-in vertical grip), ideal for:

  • Lightweight everyday use

  • Gimbal and rigged setups

  • Optional MB-N12 battery grip for vertical shooting and extended power

Hardware highlights:

• Dual card slots:

  • 1 × CFexpress Type B (also compatible with XQD)

  • 1 × SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Use CFexpress for 8K recording and high-speed bursts, while SD keeps compatibility and flexibility

• Strong but lightweight build using Seerebo carbon fiber and magnesium alloy

• Body weight: approx. 1.8 lb / 820 g (body only) or about 2.0 lb / 910 g with battery and media

• Extensive weather sealing for confidence in harsh environments

• EN-EL15c battery provides around 340 shots (EVF use) or 370 shots (LCD use); compatible with other EN-EL15-series batteries

• In-body VR supports Synchro VR with select Z lenses, achieving up to around 6 stops of combined stabilization

• Sensor shield closes over the sensor when the camera is off or when changing lenses, reducing dust risks; dual electro-conductive and fluorine coatings on the filter further help repel dust and dirt

• Backlit buttons for easier use in low-light conditions

Real-Live Viewfinder

• 3.69M-dot OLED EVF with brightness up to around 3000 cd/m² for outdoor visibility

• Dual-stream technology enables a blackout-free view during bursts

• High-refresh “Hi fps” mode at 120 fps for smooth, lifelike viewing of motion

Four-Axis Tilting LCD

• 3.2" 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD with a unique four-axis tilting mechanism

• Allows tilt in both horizontal and vertical orientations for flexible high and low-angle shooting

• Display UI rotates with camera orientation for more intuitive use

Extensive Connectivity

The Z8 supports a wide range of professional connectivity options:

• Full-size HDMI for connecting to external monitors or recorders

• 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks for audio monitoring and recording

• Two USB-C ports:

  • One for data transfer and tethering

  • One dedicated to power delivery and charging

• USB-LAN support with a USB-C–to–Ethernet adapter for 1000BASE-T wired LAN and FTP transfer

• Nikon 10-pin port for remote controls and accessories

• Built-in Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) for wireless transfer, remote operation and integration with the NX Mobile Air app on Android or iOS via SnapBridge

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S Lens – All-in-One Versatility

The NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S is a flexible everyday zoom that covers wide-angle to short telephoto. It is ideal for landscapes, travel, portraits and general use.

Optical Design

• 16 elements in 13 groups, including:

  • 3 ED elements

  • 1 aspherical ED element

  • 3 aspherical elements

This design minimizes chromatic and spherical aberrations and delivers high sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range.

Coatings:

• ARNEO and Nano Crystal coats reduce flare, reflections and ghosting

  • Nano Crystal handles diagonal stray light

  • ARNEO handles vertical stray light

Autofocus and Close-Up

• Multi-focus system with two synchronized AF drive units for fast, accurate focusing

• Stepping motors provide smooth, quiet AF that’s ideal for photo and video

• Full-time manual focus override and internal focusing, so the lens does not extend while focusing

• Dedicated manual focus ring at the rear for precise, tactile focus control

• Minimum focus distance: about 1.1 ft (35 cm)

• Maximum magnification: approximately 0.39×, suitable for close-up work

Handling and Features

• Programmable control ring can be assigned to aperture, ISO or exposure compensation

• Assignable L.Fn button works with camera Fn functions for quick changes to key settings

• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction plus a front fluorine coating for easier cleaning and use in bad weather

Package Includes

• Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera body

• Nikon EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• Nikon MH-25a battery charger

• Nikon UC-E24 USB cable

• HDMI/USB cable clip

• Nikon BS-1 accessory shoe cap

• Nikon AN-DC26 camera strap

• Nikon BF-N1 body cap

• Nikon DK-33 rubber eyecup

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S lens

• LC-77B front lens cap

• Nikon LF-N1 rear lens cap

• Nikon HB-102 lens hood

• Nikon CL-C2 soft lens case

Key Specifications – Nikon Z8 Camera

Imaging

• Lens mount: Nikon Z

• Sensor: 45.7 MP effective (52.37 MP actual), 35.9 × 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS

• Image stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift

• Capture type: Stills and video

• No built-in ND filter

Exposure

• Shutter: Electronic only

• Shutter speeds: 1/32,000 to 30 s; 0–900 s in Manual mode; Bulb supported

• ISO (photo/video): ISO 64–25,600 (expandable to ISO 32–102,400)

• Metering: Matrix, center-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted

• Exposure modes: P, A, S, M

• Exposure compensation: −5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV steps)

• Metering range: −3 to +17 EV

• White balance: 2500–10,000 K plus presets (Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade)

Continuous Shooting

• Electronic shutter only

• Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to ~1000 RAW frames

• Up to 30 fps at full 45.7 MP in JPEG (unlimited, card dependent)

• Up to 60 fps at 19 MP

• Up to 120 fps at 11 MP

• Interval shooting and self-timer (2 / 5 / 10 / 20 seconds)

Still Image

• Main sizes (3:2): up to 8256 × 5504, 6192 × 4128, 4128 × 2752

• Aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9

• File formats: JPEG, RAW (14-bit)

Video

• Internal codecs and formats:

  • H.265 4:2:2 10-bit

    • UHD 8K up to 29.97p

    • UHD 4K up to 100p

  • ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-bit

    • UHD 4K up to 29.97p

  • H.265 4:2:0 8-bit

    • UHD 4K up to 29.97p

  • H.264 4:2:0 8-bit

    • UHD 4K up to 29.97p

    • Full HD (1080p) up to 100p

• Internal raw: 12-bit up to 8K at 59.94p (N-RAW)

• External recording via HDMI:

  • UHD 8K up to 29.97p

  • UHD 4K

• Crop modes: Full-frame and Super35/APS-C for 4K and 1080p

• Gamma options: N-Log, HLG

• No fixed recording limit (subject to heat and card capacity)

• Audio: Stereo built-in mic, 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM; 3.5 mm mic and headphone ports

Interface and Connectivity

• Card slots:

  • Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD

  • Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

• Video I/O: 1 × HDMI output (full-size)

• Audio I/O: 3.5 mm headphone out and 3.5 mm mic in

• USB:

  • 1 × USB-C for power input

  • 1 × USB-C for data and tethering

• Control: Nikon 10-pin terminal

• Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

  • Bluetooth

• Mobile app: SnapBridge (Android/iOS)

Monitor and Viewfinder

• Rear LCD: 3.2" 4-axis tilting touchscreen, approx. 2.1M dots

• Top display: Status panel

• EVF: 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots, 100% coverage, approx. 0.8× magnification, 23 mm eye point, diopter −4 to +3

Focus

• Focus types: AF and MF

• AF modes: Continuous (AF-C), Single (AF-S), Manual (M)

• AF points: 493 phase-detection points for photo and video

• AF sensitivity: −9 to +19 EV

Flash

• No built-in flash

• Modes: Front-curtain, rear sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync and combinations, plus off

• Max sync: 1/200 s

• Flash compensation: −3 to +1 EV

• System: Nikon iTTL via hot shoe

Environment and Body

• Operating temperature: −10 to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F)

• Operating humidity: 0–85% (no condensation)

• Battery: 1 × EN-EL15c, 7 V, 2280 mAh (approx. 340 shots)

• Tripod mount: 1/4"-20 on the bottom

• Accessory shoe: Standard hot shoe

• Construction: Magnesium alloy with Seerebo carbon fiber components

• Dimensions: 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm (5.7 × 4.7 × 3.3")

• Weight: approx. 820 g (1.8 lb) body only; about 910 g (2.0 lb) with battery and card

Packaging (Camera Body)

• Package weight: approx. 3.565 lb

• Box dimensions: approx. 9.55 × 8.3 × 6.05"

Key Specifications – NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S Lens

• Focal length: 24–120 mm

• Maximum aperture: f/4

• Minimum aperture: f/22

• Lens mount: Nikon Z

• Format: Full-frame (FX)

• Angle of view: 84° to 20° 20'

• Minimum focus distance: 35 cm (1.1 ft)

• Maximum magnification: 0.39×

• Optical design: 16 elements in 13 groups

• Diaphragm: 9 rounded blades

• Focus: Autofocus with internal focusing

• Image stabilization: No (relies on in-body VR)

• Filter size: 77 mm (front)

• Dimensions: approx. 84 × 118 mm (3.3 × 4.6")

• Weight: approx. 630 g (1.4 lb)

Packaging (Lens)

• Package weight: approx. 2.29 lb

• Box dimensions: approx. 11.8 × 5.2 × 5.2"