where there’s smoke there’s fire

Here is a recap of what we think we know about the upcoming Nikon Z8 camera with a few small details I received recently:

• 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 sensor as the Z9
• Will not have all of the Z9 features (obviously)
• Announcement expected before the summer
• 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)

Updates (unconfirmed):

• The latest announcement time frame I got is April and shipping in May (development announcement could come earlier)
• Will have 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)

If you have any information on the Z8, you can contact me anonymously here.

Join also the new Nikon Z8 Facebook group.