Subj : New Nikon Z8 leaks show it'll be a smaller version of the world's
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Date : Wed Apr 26 2023 05:15:03

New Nikon Z8 leaks show it'll be a smaller version of the world's best pro 
camera

Date:
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:50 +0000

Description:
Rumors point to similar performance, however, the Z8 is said to sport better 
protection against the elements.

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A pretty substantial leak is making the rounds for the upcoming Nikon Z8 DSLR 
(digital single-lens reflex) camera, revealing much of its specifications. 
From the looks of it, the new model is slated to be a miniature version of 
the Nikon Z9, a camera that we believe is the best for professional 
photographers . 

This information comes from a recent report by Nikon Rumors , and if you 
compare the two devices, youll see a lot of similarities. The new model will 
have the same 45.7MP stacked sensor for high-resolution images. When burst 
shooting, the Z8 will apparently be capable of taking RAW photos at 20 FPS 
(frames per second) with a maximum of 120 FPS when in JPEG mode. Shutter 
speed is, it seems, the same at 1/32,000 of a second. The Z9s native 
64-25,600 ISO range is being carried over to the Z8 as well, according to the 
leak, as its ability to shoot 8K video at 60 FPS. Other notable features like 
the electronic shutter and electronic viewfinder are migrating too, it seems. 

From here, the specs deviate into whats unique about the Z8. The upcoming 
camera is said to weigh less than a kilogram, making it around two pounds, 
with its dimensions measuring 144 x 118 x 83 mm or 5.6 x 4.6 x 3.2 inches. 
There arent pictures of the Z8 in the original post, however on April 21, 
Nikon Rumors did publish a leaked image of what it may look like. Do take it 
with a grain of salt as its possibly just a placeholder. 

On the back will likely be a 3.2-inch LCD screen (the leaks imply multiple 
screens, but this is probably a typo). Interestingly enough, the Z8 is said 
to have better resistance against dust and (presumably) moisture than the Z9. 
The leaks state itll be just like the Nikon D850 , which has extensive 
weather and dust sealing to its joint parts and seams, according to its 
product page . Unknown factors 

There are a lot of questions remaining that we would love answered, as you 
can probably imagine. For example, the Nikon Z9 is capable of extending its 
ISO range up to 102,400 by manually tweaking the settings. The leaks dont say 
whether or not the Z8 can do this, but it wouldnt be surprising if it could 
given the similarities between the two cameras. We should mention the 
built-in 5-axis has six stops. The Z9 has this feature too but only for 
certain lenses. Wed love to know if the six stops affect all or just a few 
lenses. 

A launch date for the Nikon Z8 is still pending although Nikon Rumors does 
speculate a release either in early May or sometime in August. Hopefully, 
when it comes out, well be able to mark off everything on TechRadars list of 
the five things we want to see on the Z8. 

Speaking of lists, be sure to check out our picks for the best DSLR cameras 
for 2023 . We cover a wide range of budget options to fit your needs.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/new-nikon-z8-leaks-show-itll-be-a-smaller-versi
on-of-the-worlds-best-pro-camera


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