where there’s smoke there’s fire

Here is a partial view of the back of the upcoming Nikon Z8:

For comparison, here is the back of the Nikon Z9:

The Z8 will really be a “mini Z9” or a “baby Z9” – many of the Z8 specifications and hardware will be identical to the Z9.

Here are some more leaked Nikon Z8 camera specifications (see also this post):

• Sensor: 45.7MP (stacked)
• ISO range: 64-25,600
• 20 fps (120fps in JPEG mode)
• 5-axis in-body stabilizations: 6 stops
• Shutter speed: 1/32000 – 900s
• Electronic shutter only
• Autofocus: 493 AF points
• HEIF 10-bit support
• Video: 8.3k @60p
• 3.2″ tilting LCD screens
• EVF: 3MP or 9MP – I am still getting conflicting information Update: the EVF is the same as the Z9 (3690k-dot OLED)
• Memory cards: CFExpress + SD
• Dust/drip resistant: same as the Nikon D850
• Dimensions: 144×118×83mm | 5.6×4.6×3.2in
• Weight: under 1kg
• Price: €4,599 (equivalent to around $5,000)

Many of the other specifications not listed above will be identical to the Nikon Z9.

Join the new Nikon Z8 Facebook group. If you have any information on the Z8, you can contact me anonymously here or post the info in the Nikon Z8 Facebook group.