Is This the Best All-Around Camera?

The Nikon Z8 is arguably the most capable camera for the price on the market right now, able to tackle just about any photo or video need and then some. Is it the best camera you can buy right now? This great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality it offers.

Coming to you from Matt Irwin Photography, this excellent video review takes a look at the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. Essentially a mini-Z9, the Nikon Z8 is one of the most capable cameras available right now, including features such as:

  • 45.7-megapixel stacked BSI CMOS sensor 
  • EXPEED 7 processor
  • ISO range of 32-102,400
  • 20 fps continuous burst rate in raw
  • 30 fps continuous burst rate in JPEG
  • 60 fps continuous burst rate in DX mode
  • 120 fps continuous burst rate in 11-megapixel mode
  • 1,000-plus image buffer
  • Pre-release capture
  • Electronic shutter as fast as 1/32,000 s 
  • Reduced rolling shutter
  • 120 AF calculations per second
  • High-efficiency raw format
  • Motion Blend Retouch feature
  • Flash sync up to 1/200 s
  • 493-point phase-detection autofocus system
  • Focusing down to -9 EV in Starlight mode for astrophotography work
  • Subject Detection leveraging Deep Learning Technology
  • 3D tracking
  • Internal 8K 60p and 4K 120p video
  • 12-Bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW video
  • Backlit buttons
  • Dual card slots
  • Weather-sealing

Altogether, the Z8 looks like one heck of a camera. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Irwin. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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