where there’s smoke there’s fire

The Nikon Q2070 digital camera prototype (aka Nikon Z8) appeared in Nikon’s trading data with HCL Technologies Ltd. India (click for larger view):

Here is the complete link (cached): https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:UxKMY9e_OK0J:https://en.nbd.ltd/trader/info/NBDDIY357655001&cd=1&hl=de&ct=clnk&gl=ch

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In my post yesterday I mentioned that the internal code for Nikon Z8 is Q2070. Here is a leaked brochure comparing the Nikon Z8 and Z9 specs and you can see the Q2070 label on top. Unfortunately, the resolution is very small and the actual text is hard to read:

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Nikon is preparing for major new product announcement(s)

I believe this is the best visual for the upcoming Nikon Z8

B&H Photo is already advertising the Nikon Z8 announcement

Here are the latest Nikon Z8 rumors:

• The Nikon Z8 teaser campaign will likely start next week, on or around April 26. The multiple website updates and events (Asia, Germany, UK, Pakistan) point to a big event in the next few days.
• The teaser campaign is expected to be different influencers/photographers/ambassadors talking about the Z8 camera features.
• The Nikon Z8 is rumored to be officially announced in the second week of May (on or around May 9). As I already discussed before, there are multiple dates involved in these announcements and it is hard to say what is what.
• There is also a Nikon event in Dubai on May 23rd.
• The Nikon Z8 is rumored to start shipping end of May or in early June. Nikon’s goal for the Z8 is to cut the pre-order waitime.
• The Nikon Z8 internal code could be Q2070.
• The Nikon Z8 is referred to as the “mini Z9”.
• The Nikon Z8 will have a better AF with telephoto lenses from a far distance (not sure why).
• The Nikon Z8 will be the perfect camera for the prosumer market.

Previously reported Nikon Z8 rumors:

• The Z8 was described to me as a hybrid camera between the Z7 and the Z9
• Similar form factor to the Nikon Z6/Z7
• Improved EVF
• Improved autofocus (same focusing system, but improved)
• Same sensor as the Z9
• Will not have all of the Z9 features (obviously)
• Announcement expected before the summer (the latest time frame I heard is April and shipping in May, development announcement could come earlier)
• Price in Europe: around €4,500 – not sure if this is for a camera only or for a lens kit (US prices are usually lower)
• Will use the same battery as the Nikon Z7 (Nikon EN-EL15c)
• External battery grip will be available
• 8K 60 video
• Dedicated USB-C Power Delivery port for charging/continuous use
• 9MP EVF (the Canon EOS R3 already has 5.8MP EVF)
• Price in Europe: around €4,500 – not sure if this is for a camera only or for a lens kit (US prices are usually lower)

Please note that the above Nikon Z8 specifications are collected from multiple sources over time and I am 100% sure some of them will not be correct.

           


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