Nikon Z8 first look. Sample images / focus test/ size comparison.
2023 ж. 9 Мам.
102 880 Рет қаралды
Hey Everyone !
In this video we take a look at the New Nikon Z 8
Iv been using the Z8 for the past few months and want to talk you through some of the things Iv done, what I like and don’t like and if it’s the camera for you.
if you have any questions let me know in the comments !
If you are interested in my photography then follow me on instagram instagram.com/nikonricci/
As always thank you so much for watching
Goodbye
#Nikon #NikonZ #NikonZ8
The first and only review that anyone looking at the Z 8 will ever need.
Far too kind ❤️
Jasin's comment is exactly how I feel.
as a D850 pro user- this is exactly what i need. this is a 100% take my money moment when it's upgrade time.
This was about the 10th Z8 review video I watched, but the first to answer all my questions. Thanks.
Great to hear I do try to answer the stuff I want to know my self
This is the perfect Nikon Z camera for me. I gonna buy it soon. :)
Thanks for this, Ricci. I really love the still pictures you show - they’re great.
Great to see you guys settling into your new home - and a great first review of the Nikon Z8, which might be the first mirrorless camera to tempt me away from the Nikon D850!
Congratulations, Nikon, on the Z8 release! And thank you, Ricci, for the always-concise first-look and great, specific information. You are my favorite source of Nikon camera and lens information, because of your straightforward method of discussing the various features. Take care!
Thanks for watching as always Mike !
Amazing fast-action-small-subject shots! Very impressive indeed!
Finally a Z8 video with some actual information in it. Thanks Ricci.
I try
Thank you, Ricci. You’ve done an awesome job as usual.
Thanks for the video and providing a comparative analysis. I am planning to add a new body to my Z7II and several Z lenses and this video made very clear to me add Z8 as it does meet my requirements. 👍🏻
Great mini review. Loved the squirrel images, especially the reflection ones.
Nikon nailed it with the new Z8.... Seriously no compromises....❤❤❤
Gorgeous images; well done!
Great review nice pace, very informative and very interesting! Your shots are amazing!
Amazing pictures! Those squirrel shots are just flawless!
Many channels are going to have reviews but as always for the straight story, I always search for your uploads. Again you proved the important points with clarity and knowledge....Now all I need is someone who wants to bankroll my future Z8.... I have been so happy with my Z6 orginal version that gets used for commercial work almost every day, that my D850 and D800 sit idle 95% of the time. Maybe it is my cooperative subjects but AF has never been a problem for me but I am not tracking Swifts in a 120mph dive. People, and events. with some architecture. Most of my work is actors and more video than I like. So my savings set aside has about 1/2 the amound needed. A lot of demand is going to cause the crazy wait times that the D800 had when it was released. The big mail-order stores had 7-9 month waits to fill the orders. By luck I was in the US for 1 week during which time that model was released and somehow, I ended up getting one before I left. The D850 was much easier to get off shelves.
Stunning images wow! Well done.
One of the BEST reviews I've seen on the Z8. Thank you.
A beauty! Well done Nikon!
Wow thank you Ricci, fabulous photographs and review of course. Once again I must look at my penny supply!!! Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful photos!! Mind blowing.
Well done as always sir!
Excellent review -- best I've watched! Amazing photos really help. You are now partially responsible for me pre-ordering the Z8. I've been waiting to go mirrorless, but didn't feel the Z7II was quite there yet and the Z9 was just too expensive. The Z8 seems really to be in my sweet spot as an outdoor photographer who also does some cityscapes. For now I'll be using my F mount lenses on an adapter. Hoping someone gets a Z8 compatible Arca Swiss quick release or L-bracket to market soon. Again, great job.
Nice overview Ricci - as always. Very appreciated. Thank you :) -PD
That sequence with the squirrel was WILD. I had to pause on each frame. Excellent pairing you and that Z8.
Excellent intro. Thanks, Ricci!
Great video and very informative and honest review will order asap thank you 😊
Hi! Finally Nikon made a prime camera, that is small & pack with a lot of punch like the Nikon Z9. It will very good for travelling, thinking to add Z8 in my arsenal n the future. Thanks for the video review. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic video. Great information. Stellar images.
26:05 the squirrel “looking at its reflection”! Wow. Just wow. I hope you’re going to make and sell prints of these. Absolutely epic shots in here; what an amazing couple of months you must have had!
Damn what an amazing collection of truly fantastic photos!!
Thanks a lot !
I have ore-ordered the first day, and have watched this Ricci Talks several times!
This is an excellent review, in fact it's probably the best I've seen. Thank you very much
Thanks a lot 😊
Excellent review!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!!
Thanks for watching it !
Love the Squirrel looking into the water :) The Night sky was also amazing
fabulous review and the images were amazing!!!
Thank you !
I've never thought of keeping both eyes open while looking at the viewfinder to help track better...brilliant
Been doing it for years
GREAT Video, I preordered one at the first chance my photo store opened.
I appreciate your thorough review, providing detailed insights and explanations for each area.
Great video Riccki
I cannot wait to buy this camera 😍 OG Nikon pedigree in a state of the art mirrorless body. This was absolutely with the wait, chapeau Nikon 👏
Thanks for talking about the buttons and ports. Those details are vital. With my z7, I can barely plug a remote in when I’m vertical on a tripod. The placement of this 10-pin adapter will really help that. I’m looking forward to the bright viewfinder.
Thank you for showing it next to the Z 6II. Too many other reviews are comparing it to the Z 9 which most of us don't have experience with. It still looks a little on the large side where the 6 & 7 are more portable.
Great review. The squirrel action pictures are amazing !
Hi Ricci, I recently sold my D5 and upgraded to a Z9. I also have a D850. I was considering waiting to see what the Z8 was like, but I think I've made the right choice with he Z9. The vertical grip and battery life make all the difference for me.
They would have to pry my D5 out of my cold dead hands 😀 I do like the Z8 though. Too much overlap with my D5? Would you consider it complimentary? Looking for a smaller capable Nikon body without ditching my beloved D5.
@@JoeGiz64 If you like the vertical grip of the D5, then the Z9 is the better choice. It does everything the D5 can do, but better. It can also use the same batteries (and cards if you have the XQD version). I used my D850 for landscape, I now have a choice of the D850 or the Z9, not too much difference in weight either. However, the Z8 would compliment the D5 better than the Z7ii or Z6ii as it utilizes the 4 shooting banks and custom settings banks that you will be familiar with. I liked my D5, it was a great camera, but I pleased I upgraded to the Z9.
Epic shots with the squirrel and the birds ❤❤❤
Agree with others Ricci, this was a great walk though of the camera. Preordered right away Wednesday morning. Jumped with joy when you said it can Identify military aircraft at a distance. That will be great for me. One of the things making me really want this is the AF. Thanks
Hi Ricci, it was good to meet you at a couple of Nikon Schools recently. I certainly learned a lot more about my Z6 and I was pleased with the results from the Z 2x converter that you recommended for my 70-200, but the day at the Hawk Conservancy confirmed my fears about the suitability of the Z6 for shooting fast-moving objects. I have pre-ordered a Z8, I think it will be my ideal all-round camera, and I appreciate the way in this video that even as a Nikon employee you are still able to talk about features you consider to be weaknesses.
he is not a Nikon employee!
Ricci is in this new Nikon UK school channel. So I think he got hired by Nikon to produce youtube content.
@@gosman949 Nikon School UK for whom Ricci works comes under Nikon Europe BV according to their website.
I have Z7ii and Z6ii both struggle focusing on fast moving subjects - the Z8 / Z9 tracking system will pretty much guarantee you will get your shots and give you much more diversity in what you are shooting - enjoy
@@neil-hannam Yes, that’s pretty much what I’m expecting/hoping for. I don’t specialise in one genre of photography, and while no camera is a true all-rounder the Z8 looks as close as I’ll ever get.
Thanks for teasing some days ago beauty of a beast the Zed eight
Amazing pics Ricci. Thanks. So, about the Z6III 😄
I don’t know what ur talking about 🤣
There is going to be huge demand for this camera. But I cannot afford it at the moment in any case. Great in depth review and lovely photos showing the potential of the new Z8. 👍
Gonna love this camera!
Amazing sample shots in this video.
Thanks a lot 😊
Thanks Ricci, Best review so far. I just ordered one and now its going to be loooong waiting for delivery :)
Not too long first ones arrive may 25th
Fantastic video, appreciated
Very impressive what you are showing here ! Still shooting DSLR D800 for over ten yrs now !
Another great video Ricci! Considering the two USB-C ports, I wonder if in the future it's possible to have external recording to an SSD? A firmware update could give us that option or there's a hardware limitation? It's an amazing camera, but still nothing new or "extra" in this 2 years since Z9's launch. They have all the hardware there, but still so many software and UI options missing for video. It would be awesome to see some different video resolutions/ratios, open gate, zebras+peaking at the same time, B-Raw... Btw, is it possible to change function of the top left buttons?
Thank you for being so unbiased 🙏🙏
Very detailed review indeed. Makes my buying decision easier. Thanks 👍
As always, great content -- and I'm not a prospective buyer of the 8. Hoping any beefing up of the 8's AF is extended to the Z9 in a firmware update (coming very soon). I was also hoping subject detect would be expanded to Nikon's super primes so I could finally capture my long ago ordered 600 TC :)
Jesus, were you filming this with a 1.2? The DOF is so shallow.
its making my eyes hurt , talking about the cameras we can't actually see
It’s f1.2 yes Some people love it some people hate it
@@RicciTalks we want to see the camera
I love f1.2.....sweet DOF
Thankyou for the review There is no one that does such a through review
A fully detailed review, thank you Ricci. Are there any recommended memory cards for the Z8 please?
Pre-ordered and deposit in. Fits well with my requirements.
Your unique (on KZhead?) comments on the importance of viewfinder brightness at the 10 minute mark earned you one tiny sub (with notification 🔔) from me. As someone born with less than amazing eyesight, the EVF on my Z6II has been a revelation. The concept of being able to photograph indoor at night in comfort ... 🥰 Electronic image intensifier or bust. I'm never going back to SLRs. I have no idea why nobody else has mentioned this ... 'tiny' detail before in the plethora of mirrorless camera reviews found here on YT. Maybe they don't actually use the cameras they review in real world situations? Nah, surely that cannot be the reason. 🤔
The most important part for me Iv been meaning to do a video on it specifically because I agree not many talk about it
Ricci - Thanks for making both videos Z8 and MB-N12. I was thinking the Z8 would make a great 2nd camera to my Z9 but after watcing your videos it became crystal clear to me that the Z9 is and always has been the perfect camera for me. I was waiting to see what the Z8 specs were and it just does not make sense for my use case. I am one of those shooters that likes the larger ergonmics of a flagship and those EN-EL18d batteries. For shooting events having idential cameras has always been the way to go for me. So I bought another Z9 today. The Z8 also reinforces that after a year and a half the Z9 is very current with the Expeed7 and Sensor. Now I am curious how many others were waiting to see what the Z8 was going to be and ended up going down the path I did. I am sure Nikon might be suprised in which direction existing Z owners went and those entering into the Z System for the first time. I am 5 years in so it really was a no-brainer for me. Either way its a win-win for Nikon. Thank you for your videos! You are the most trusted source on Nikon Camera Equipment.
This is probably the best review of this camera i have seen and i have seen a few. I am rhe weirdo that still shoots with a d750 and that has postponed upgrading for years now. You are also the first i see tested the camera doing some milkyway shoots. I do a lot of astrophotography, how was the noise on your milkyway shoot? As a subjestion It will be very useful if you could share links to the raw files of some of the pictures you took so others can check them our in detail, specually the ones taken at low light to see how the camera performs. Thanks for the review.
Good review, Ricci. Thank you.
Really nice to hear some honesty about some little nagging details like the card door popping open accidentally sometimes, and the less than ideal ergonomics of the AF-ON button. Most reviewers or reps would not dare to say such things. Truly seems like the goldilocks camera, maybe even among all 3 brands. Great move for Nikon bringing it in at the $3999 US price point.
Thanks Ricci! Great review!
Those squirrel and bird shots are absolutely gorgeous
GREAT video, it shows the differences between Z8 and Z9. But in a way that's a strange comparison as well given the fact that the differences are so small. I would be interested in a video comparing Z6ii/Z7ii with the Z8. Especially because the Z7ii is the high resolution one and the Z6ii is supposed to be more alllround and better video.
Excellent review thank you. Would really like to see you complete a Z8 battery life test for stills using super telephoto lenses.
Hey Ricci, as always very informative video and thank you! I do have a question. Does the Z8 have the same 4 bank settings support as Z9?
Great video Ricci - very informative. The Z8 gives you everything you want in a camera, but also at a more attractive cost for those who can't budget for the Z9. I love the way the camera design and locations of buttons etc. are mirrored (no pun intended, well maybe) in most cases as there's nothing worse than trying to locate a button when you change camera - hope Nikon has enough stock for the forthcoming demand :)
Wex photography in the UK have received more orders than their total allocation 😱
@@Chris-13 oh dear hopefully they will get new stock soon
Great job Ricci! Can you recommend what the CFExpress card minimum write speed has to be to be able to take full advantage of the Z8's video features? The speeds and prices are all over the map. Thank you!
Nice review mate!
Love the sample images. I currently have the D810 and thinking of getting the Z8 with the FTZ II adapter until I can build up some Z lenses.
Allen, I had that camera too. 5 years. The Z8 wilk be idea for you. Don't delay, order it today.
Terrific review. I might be the very first person to get my pre-order for the Z8 registered at the Camera Store here in Calgary. It’s replacing - actually not exactly because I never sell my old cameras - my D850 and Z6ii. I’m not sure if you mentioned it but just to clarify, will it take the FTZ1 adapter? I’m assuming so because it doesn’t have the integrated vertical grip. Not a big deal but nice if I can save the money using the original adapter - and keep using my beloved 500mm 5.6 pf for birds and wildlife.
Amazing, comprehensive review!
Wow, that owl!
Thank you, Ricci! I sure Nikon release a new z9 firmware to add a couple of the extra features they put in the z8.
I think your honest explanation of the af button might mean I get another z9 and not the z8. You’re absolutely right, it’s so important that that feels right. I’m going to check how my z7 af button sits /works before I commit though. Ps thank you.
Certainly try and handle a Z8 if you to can to see if it bothers you but it’s been really bugging me sadly
@@RicciTalks Thank you, I need something better than the z7 for events so I’ve decided to pre-order one. I might try putting self adhesive dots on the button as a DIY hack- I’ll let you know how I get on. 👍. Thanks as always, Simon.
Great illustrations, thanks!
Would also love to see a video on your 8k Timelapse shooting
Perfect review. Thanks
Excellent review….and images
The quality of your photos … a lot of respect from me
I got my Z8 yesterday. I have come from the D850 and it is a big jump. I am looking forward to some more instructional videos, especially around the focus modes and subject tracking.
As always an excellent and informative video. I for one will be buying the Z8, for me it’s lighter than the Z9 and every bit as good as, so that’s good enough for me. Could I ask if the DX aspect ratio is offered, I can’t see why it wouldn’t be but I can’t find it mentioned anywhere. I’m also a little surprised at how many folks were expecting a 61mp sensor? Not really needed in a Z8 and a Z7 upgrade would have been made redundant if it had been.
Thanks for the wonderful video and the always useful insights. Please convey to Nikon that as soon as they announce the 200-600 I´ll buy one to replace my d500 ;)
Great report - My Z8 is on order. The big question is whether to sell my Z6 or Z7ii - particularly because the Z8 is almost always going to be the primary camera.
What arca plate? Does the Z7II plate fit? Thanks, great vid as usual.
Thanks so much! Great insights!
My Z9 and Z7ii just enough for me...as hobbyist photographer. Z8 may be a good option for those upgrading from D850
Excelent review 👏🏻 What was your ISO in The milky way image ?
Thanks so much. Great comprehensive video. I suppose you could affix a 1mm thick plastic dot on the back button so that it would extend out a bit more from the camera body.
That’s exactly what I’m looking at doing
Where would you get such a thing? Could you give me more info on the plastic dot?
Although this seems like an exciting release, I am still glad that I bought a Nikon Z7 ii and 24-70 f/4 for only $2600 around 6 months ago. And despite wildlife being a priority, I’ll still hang on to my trusty D500 and rather invest in more glass, like the 14-30 or some of the Z primes.
Honestly this is the most important body in terms of mirrorless development in my opinion, because you got lots of native glass to go with it. This is what I've been waiting for, and development of new tech does take time. Just look at electric cars. They've been around for a long time, and yet there is still so much junk to be found. This camera is so well rounded so it is good that it took a bit longer to release, because hopefully that time will deliver the goods in the finalized product.
Thanks for the impressed informations.