Category Archives: Nikon Z8

New L plates/brackets for Nikon Z8 from RRS, 3 Legged Thing, and Kirk Photo

New: Really Right Stuff (RRS) modular L plate for Nikon Z8. New: 3 Legged Thing ZOOEY L-bracket for Nikon Z8. New: Kirk Photo KES L-bracket for Nikon Z8. Also: the SmallRig L bracket for Z8 is now shipping from B&H, Amazon, AliExpress, and SmallRig.

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Check your Nikon Z8 camera for separated/broken strap lugs

Check your Nikon Z8 camera for separated/broken strap lugs –  this is an email I received from a reader: “The only info I can give you is that Nikon informs the distributers to test the bodies. Aka yank the lugs with a strap connected. Kinda barbaric I guess. The distributers weren’t happy about any of […]

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Nikon Z8 in stock at B&H and Adorama

The Nikon Z8 is now in stock at several stores for the first time: Adorama: in stock (Nikon Z8 lens kit also in stock) B&H Photo: in stock Paul’s Photo: in stock CameraCanada: in stock

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Update on the Z8 separated/broken strap lugs: Nikon is aware of the issue

    One of the photographers who reported the Nikon Z8 separated/broken strap lugs sent me an update – apparently Nikon is aware of this issue and they will check all Z8 cameras when they are sent in for the recent recall:

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Nikon Z8 in stock in Canada, still significant wait time in major retailers

The Nikon Z8 camera is now in stock in Canada, Other major retailers still have significant wait times: CameraCanada: in stock Adorama: ships in 1-2 weeks B&H: waiting time is 2-3 weeks based on readers input Amazon: fastest delivery is August 22 if you order today Calumet: 1-3 months wait time Foto Koch: 1-3 months […]

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Nikon Z8 teardown and disassembly

Kolari Vision published their Nikon Z8 teardown and disassembly video:

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Several Nikon Z8 owners report separated/broken strap lugs

    Several Nikon Z8 owners reported separated/broken strap lugs on their new cameras – see this and this post on the Nikon Z8 Facebook group (see also this post): “So today I was out shooting an event with my Z8. I use peak Design anchors and strap. The anchor point on the camera broke. […]

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