Category Archives: Nikon Z8

What and how many serial numbers are affected by the Nikon Z8 cameras service advisory/recall?

Last week Nikon issued a Z8 service advisory/recall describing an issue where the lens cannot be locked to the camera. A reader sent me this email regarding what and how many serial numbers could be affected: “Had some time on my hands, and did a little anorak-ing on the Z8 recall serials until I got […]

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Nikon Z8 service advisory/recall: lens cannot be locked to camera

Nikon issued a service advisory/recall for the Nikon Z8 camera. The described problem is that a lens cannot be mounted on the camera because the lens cannot be rotated to the locked position. Here are the details:

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Nikon removed mention of Auto Capture coming to the Z8 from YouTube video and press release

Nikon removed mention of the new Auto Capture feature coming to the Z8 from their YouTube video about the Z9 firmware update 4.0:

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I shot the Nikon Z8! (but I did not shoot the deputy)

I shot the Nikon Z8!  (but I did not shoot the deputy) by RC Jenkins:

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Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.3.8 released with Nikon Z8 support, currently $40 off

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8 with added support for the Nikon Z8 camera. Here are the changes since version 1.3.7: Fixed caching processed image causing significant delay in preview Fixed right side of Side by Side view constantly requesting procs when panning Added 3 and 5 times scales to Autopilot settings in Preferences Added camera […]

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Second batch of Nikon Z8 cameras now shipping, expected in-stock dates

As previously reported, a new batch of Nikon Z8 cameras is shipping this week in the US and Canada (probably also in other parts of the world). For example – a Z8 ordered from B&H Photo on May 17th was shipped on June 5th: The Nikon Z8 is not yet available in stock, but I […]

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The latest DxO Optics Modules now support the Nikon Z8

The latest of the DxO Optics Modules now supports the Nikon Z8 camera. The update is available to download from within your DxO software: DxO PhotoLab DxO PureRAW DxO FilmPack DxO ViewPoint DxO NikCollection The full press release can be found here. See this post for more Nikon Z8 NEF files support: Nikon released new […]

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The first Nikon Z8 camera skins are already available online

The first Nikon Z8 camera skins are already available on eBay and at Alphagvrd: Here are some of the other available color/design options:

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