Nikon Crushed It!!! Unboxing the Nikon Z8

We purchased a Nikon Z 8 for our business to be a "B" camera for our video productions. The good news is that it is a powerhouse camera, just like the Nikon Z 9. In this video, I open the box and get the camera out to see it first hand and point out some of the most notable differences. I also share why we bought the camera, as well as why I think Nikon did a good thing by creating this camera in the way that they did.

[@anngrau8861]

Thanks for the unboxing video. I just got my z-8 two days ago and I already like some of the features. Thanks again.

[@AaronSpieler]

That's awesome! Do you have any questions about it?

[@Vahagraphy]

Congrats brother!!! Rock n Roll!!!!

[@AaronSpieler]

Thanks Vahagn! I appreciate it. Looking forward to putting it through the paces!

[@eddiecarrascojr]

Nice unboxing video. Use to use the Nikon D850 for the longest time. So glad they remained that camera in the z8.

[@AaronSpieler]

Thanks! Nikon keeping a standard of high quality.

[@juddnelson9582]

Thx for posting this video. I just ordered the Z8, and wasn't sure if it came with a charger. Your unboxing answered my question. Take Care!

[@AaronSpieler]

Absolutely! Glad I could be helpful!

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

QUESTION. My Z8 did not have a vinyl scratch cover on the TOP LCD SCREEN, but it did have one covering the REAR LCD SCREEN. Is that how your Z8 came?

[@AaronSpieler]

Yes. Same with my Z9. I don't believe they ship with a cover on the top LCD screen

[@davidliu8644]

Is that new? Why the box no seal?

[@AaronSpieler]

It was new. None of my bodies or lenses have ever had seals. Do yours?

[@davidliu8644]

@@AaronSpieler Nikon does sealing sticker in China. Not sure why they don’t in the US? Without sealing, hard for customer to identify the camera is completely new or someone used/returned.

[@jrwedgeworth]

hot

[@AaronSpieler]

Cold

[@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO]

The very first comment you should have made is regarding how the Z8 feels in your hands, ie does it feel plasticky?; or does it feel solid?.

[@AaronSpieler]

It feels solid. I'm used to the Z 9, so of course it isn't as beefy as that, but I think that is a pro for most people and not a con. All of my fingers fit on the grip and it has the same build components as the Z 9 on the outside. Pretty solid to me!

[@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO]

@@AaronSpieler Thank you for replying

[@TMIDD]

I’ve been loving using my Z8 lately 🫡

[@AaronSpieler]

Looking forward to putting it through the paces! Anything you have learned about it that you would want to share?

[@PSYCHIC_PSYCHO]

Does your Z8 feel plasticky?; or does it feel solid like a semi pro DSLR?