Nikon’s Z8 is a phenomenal mirrorless camera for the price
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- Nikon’s Z8 is an interesting mirrorless camera because it carries the same specs as the company’s Z9 flagship but costs a lot less. It’s one of the highest resolution full-frame cameras with 45 megapixels but it is also one of the fastest, with burst speeds of up to 30 fps. At the same time, it offers incredible video capabilities with 8K RAW video at up to 60 fps. Autofocus isn’t on par with Sony’s A1, but it’s a better camera for the price.
Read our full impressions at www.engadget.com/nikons-z8-is...
Subscribe: / engadget
Like us on Facebook: / engadget
Follow us on Twitter: / engadget
Follow us on Instagram: / engadget
Follow us on TikTok: / engadget
The Engadget Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
More about Engadget Audio: www.engadget.com/podcasts/
Read more: www.engadget.com 
Наука
The narrative that Nikon is playing catch up HAS TO STOP!
I know right, he's complaining about the AF but in the video he is using the wrong subject detection (auto with animals). You get better results if you switch to People as it limits the searching to human faces.
@@Krmeljso many reviewers aren’t using any camera at its optimum performance. They would need to use only that one camera for a couple of- 3 months minimum. Hopefully photographers watching to help sway their purchasing decision will realize it.
I've had mine for a years and the z8 it killer bro
@@Photojouralist123 what type of photography do you use it for?
Seriously. Nikon never left the game since its inception! S range finder to F film to D1, and first Dual memory card and high ISO before a7s, D3 to Z they never left the game! Their touch screen on the mirrorless is way better than Sony. All these youtube reviewers want to get on that band wagon of Nikon after they bought RED camera. 😂 Dynamic range on their Stills RAW images has never been touched. You always shoot for the highlights on Nikon. YKIYK
3:00 this seems misleading given the Focus mode is set to AF-S instead of AF-C, which will only draw focus once on each half press of the shutter button vs continously focusing when the shutter is held halfway in AF-C mode. I can't tell if you're unaware that you're in the wrong focus mode for the test being shown or this footage doesn't match your VO.
During the tracking demonstration you were in AF-S which isn’t continuous af. You need to be in AF-C.
You were in AF-C for video and again that’s not correct. You need to be in AF-F.
Come on man, learn how to use the camera before putting out a review.
LOL !!!
Buffer in Z8 is subject to your memory card , if you have a minimum sustained speed of 1.5 gb card , buffer is unlimited unlike Sony camera .
I can't even begin to understand what this statement means. The Z8/Z9 has the fastest memory bus by far over any Canon or Sony camera. The Z9 can do 12fps in dual card write until the memory card is full without stopping or stuttering. Canon and Sony can't do that. The A1 is closer to 5fps and Canon just stops when the onboard buffer is full.
The Z8 is a beast. I prefer the screen it has. I don't think it's a vlog camera. More a camera professionals or prosumers would use. Hopefully the upcoming Z6iii will fill the vlog user needs.
God Damm right
Wow, what a spot-on comment. The new Z6.III, which has just been released, totally proves your point.
Only 90 minutes of internal 8K 69p RAW video? Total deal breaker. xD
Its almost like Sony/Canon paid for this video haha.
Good to see Nikon finally “CATCH” up 😂. They are still light years behind.
The A1 is $2500 more expensive u can't compare the two man. Grab a z9 if you'll compare that to an a1
I actually prefer Nikon’s skin tone over Canons. It’s more natural way less saturated. Also, the Z8 is GOAT.
What is GOAT?
@@thomastuorto9929 Greatest of all time
@@rahuldash3332 thanks
Yeah, I prefer their color science and skin tones all the time and I shoot with all three Nikon, Canon and Sony.
I've been shooting with the Z8 professionally for about a year now. With the recent firmware upgrade, the Z8 is a phenomenal camera at any price.
One of the Best camera ever produce and the best firmware Update policy 🙏🏾Nikon. 👍
The A1 and Z8 aren’t in the same price range at all. I’m not sure why this camera is being compared to a much more expensive camera throughout, even though it’s close on features. That’s the whole value of it.
For $3500, this camera can't be beat.
Canon R8 has 40fps RAW with way better autofocus for $1199usd. Yes it can.
The Z8 addressed everything that kept me from jumping to mirrorless all these years. A bigger, more egonomic body + good battery life. I’m all in!
V-Loging camera... Really 😑 the rear screen is perfect for what it is, IMO.
The Z8 its such a powerful camera, the only drawback its the size, its still huge!
I am still shooting with a D800/D3 with F mount FF non DX lens (70-200/2.8, 80/1.4, 17-35/2.8 etc. I am curious how well my older F mount lens can be used with these new models, especially in video. I assume I would need an adaptor for the mount and there is a crop factor but would I loose a lot of the auto features of the camera in video too such as autofocus?
I'm still shooting with a D3 too. Great image quality and it only cost me £250.
If you use a Z camera, you can purchase the FtZ II adaptor to use your old F lenses. You don't lose much quality at all (you'd have to pixel peep at 200% or even 400% to really see a difference). Autofocus is camera-based, so it will work regardless of the lenses you use with the Z system. However, even though the old F lenses are great, the new Z lenses are sharper. Even the low-end Z lenses are very sharp already, I was impressed when I dropped my F lenses in favor of the new Z system. The S-line is very high end, just tack sharp. Nothing wrong with shooting with your DSLR, I had a D850 myself. But if you ever want to switch to the Z mount, you won't be disappointed.
@@HaggenKennedy Thanks for the advice.
Halfway and I get it that it's a Canon ad.
A Nikon Hater >> He is
Thanks I am saving to buy this.
You won't be disappointed. It's a fantastic camera. 👍🏻
I believe when companies are desperate they produce the best products..Z8 would be an example
Great review!! but some things were a little contradicting. If it's heavy, it isn't ideal for it to be a vlogging camera. And the mentioning of resolution of the screen being lesser than the sony a1. Remember you said it is nearly 2k more than the z8. lol. Other than that, it is a great accurate review!
A1 is $2.5k more than Z8. With the sales Nikon has been running, $3k! Just further proving your point.
the competition will be somewhat in the A7RV model instead of the A1 I guess
Im Still happy with the 850
I had a D850. Fantastic camera, I loved it deeply. I waited for the Z7.II to be released, hoping the prices of the older Z7 would fall, and they did. So I got one, it was my first step into the mirrorless world. I loved it, and saw myself using the Z7 much more often than my D850. When the Z8 was finally released I pre-orderered it on B&H right away. I've been using it ever since, and it's the best camera I've ever used. You're right, you don't need to put down your D850, it's a phenomenal product. I'm just saying, if the day ever comes when you feel like you could lean towards jumping to the Z system, you won't be disappointed. The Z lenses are even sharper than the older F lenses. 👍🏻
LOL, 5 mins at the park and somehow you want to sound like an expert ,you surely have an opinion your entitled to but have no clue how to use this camera.,
$3000
If the screen flipped forward I’d switch back from sony. videographing yourself is just so much easier when the screen flips out.
Nothing new here!
Grok, really?
So many bot comments… 😂
Filipy screen not ideal for professional work
It seems as if channels like this are lost causes when it comes to OM System and Micro Four Thirds. They’ve decided that full frame is always king and that’s it. Really unfortunate when 99% of people would be better off with more compact lenses. Especially when most people can’t tell any difference in quality.
I would hope that most people willing to spend more than $1000 on a camera, let alone the almost $4k that this particular camera costs, would be able to tell the difference in quality. Or were you referring to viewers being unable to tell the difference in the final image? Personally I support the existence of options, especially since MFT has its perks. But given how aggravating my APS-C sensor has been for years now in terms of limited framing, I would go full-frame or even medium format if I had money, rather than go down to MFT. Now if some crazy bastard figures out how to stick an MFT in a smartphone... I would be in there like swimwear.
@@virgilhawkins5680How is the medium format lens choices. I toss the idea up of MF every now & then & find the lens choices a bit limiting. That is where investing in FF is king.
@@virgilhawkins5680 I meant viewers not being able to tell in the final image. And in terms of video, most things broadcast on TV are still in 720p. Streaming services presumably are all higher but I don’t know if everything is in 4K. And even if it was also in 720p, almost no one would even consider complaining.
@@christill people already made a stink when Netflix tried to upcharge for a special 1080p and they rolled that back. Meanwhile RUclips has quietly rolled out a special "Premium" 1080p and at one point tested restricting 4K to premium subs. People were pissed about the latter and they had to walk it back. As more people have gotten bigger TVs (in the US at least), 720p has become noticeably lower quality in a lot of cases. On the other hand, a lot of video is consumed on phones and tablets where it isn't such a big deal.
@@virgilhawkins5680 Obviously no one likes corporations squeezing them or charging for something that wasn’t charged extra for previously. Me included of course. But in terms of the actual picture quality, I’m sure it was only a very vocal, very small minority of people who would notice or complain. Especially once you’re over 1080p and you get into marginal gains of picture quality.
All the information you are telling is told several times on youtube. What are you actually telling new? Vlog months too late.
Still a weak AF compered to Sony Canon...and i am a nikon user...
: Sony has entered the chat:
Nikon camera is not very user friendly too technical and so many settings and handles low light like an elephant on a beach ball
Say you haven't touched a Nikon without saying so!
Z6 II is the best high ISO performance body right now, if medium format is not counted.
@@souviksarkar2431 Z50 is crap
@@benardjamwa2017 Even if it is true, does it mean all Nikon mirrorless bodies are crap? What kind of logic is this?