“Nikon Imaging Japan to Release Full-Size Mirrorless Camera Z8 with Enhanced Video and AF Capabilities”

Nikon Imaging Japan will release the full-size mirrorless camera “Z8”, which condenses the performance and functions of the Z series flagship mirrorless camera “Z9” released in 2021 into a compact body, on May 26. Release. The price is an open price, and the expected store price is around 600,000 yen.

Mirrorless camera with Z mount. While positioning it as a model that inherits the DNA of the flagship Z9, it has enhanced some functions such as video shooting performance and AF. The slogan is “READY. ACTION”, and it expresses the mobility that can be handled lightly and shoot immediately.

The movie shooting function allows 12bit N-RAW shooting compatible with 8.3K/60p. When shooting N-RAW or ProRes RAW, a full HD proxy movie is simultaneously generated in-camera. In addition to supporting 12bit ProRes RAW HQ and 10bit ProRes 422 HQ shooting, you can also shoot 4K UHD 120p without cropping. Gradation modes for 10bit shooting are SDR, N-LOG, and HLG.

12-bit RAW shooting can be done with the camera alone, making it possible to downsize the system

Since the camera alone can shoot 12bit RAW and 10bit ProRes 422 HQ, it is possible to make the system smaller and shorten the setting time compared to competing models.

8K oversampling 4K shooting is also possible. The longest recording time is up to 125 minutes at 4K/60p and up to 90 minutes at 8K/30p (high temperature mode, H.265 8bit, when using an external power supply).

When shooting 4K UHD (30p, 25p, 24p) and full HD, you can use the “high resolution zoom” that allows you to zoom up to 2x while maintaining the resolution by using 8K data, and “bokeh of single focus lens” You can create a zoom expression that makes the most of the flavor.” The zoom speed can be selected from three levels: “fast”, “medium speed” and “slow”.

“Waveform monitor” that allows intuitive exposure confirmation, red frame display during movie shooting, etc.

In addition, the “Waveform Monitor” allows you to intuitively check the exposure, the red frame display during movie shooting, the movie information display that allows you to check the movie setting items on one screen, and the ISO sensitivity that can be finely adjusted in 1/6-stop steps. Available.

Tilt rear monitor

It also supports HEIF format, which realizes 10-bit gradation expression. Built-in monitor is 300cd/m2It is a high-brightness monitor that uses a compatible Quad-VGA panel, and by taking advantage of its features, you can check the shooting data with a gradation close to that of an HDR monitor. Like the Z 9, the monitor is a tilt type with vertical and horizontal axes.

It is also equipped with a “beautifying effect” that smoothes out only the skin of a person while maintaining the sharpness of the eyes and hair. It can be used not only for still images, but also for videos and live streaming, and the effect can be applied to up to three people. There are three levels of intensity: “weak”, “standard”, and “strong”. Equipped with “person impression adjustment” that adjusts hue and brightness on two axes.

The sensor is a stacked CMOS sensor with dual stream technology. The image processing engine is EXPEED 7, which can read out still images 12 times faster than the Z 7 II and process about 10 times faster. It uses the same laminated sensor as the Z9 and has no mechanical shutter. The viewfinder can be selected from 60/120fps and a total of two refresh rates.

AF can use 9 types of subject detection for both still images and movies. Human faces can be detected even if their face size is 3% of the screen’s long side, which is said to be effective, for example, when recording a video of a person approaching from afar while walking. According to Nikon research, it has the world’s smallest face detection capability.

In addition, for subject detection, the Z 9 is equipped with an independent “airplane mode” that was supported by the auto/vehicle setting. In addition to being able to detect the subject regardless of the magnification, it is now possible to detect even in dark scenes and military aircraft.

The camera shake correction uses “Synchro VR”, which links the camera shake correction of the body and the lens equivalent to the Z 9, and can correct the camera shake by up to 6 steps. Electronic image stabilization is also available when shooting movies, and when applied, it is cropped to about 1.25 times. Electronic camera shake correction is not supported when 120p / 100p, 8K UHD, RAW, high resolution zoom is ON. It also has a VR lock mechanism, and you can lock the VR mechanism when the power is turned off.

The housing is as robust and reliable as the D850. It can handle environments down to -10 degrees. In addition to using magnesium alloy, Teijin’s “Sereebo P” series is used for the back and top covers, boasting high dust-proof and drip-proof performance.

The card slot is a dual slot for CF / XQD card and SD card. The interface is equipped with two USB Type-C ports for the first time as a Nikon camera. One is for charging and power supply, and the other is for communication. For example, it can be operated in combination with a gimbal while supplying power from an external battery. Wired LAN is not installed, but you can use a commercially available USB Type-C connection wired LAN adapter.

When the battery pack “MB-N12” is installed

In addition, it also has HDMI, 3.5mm external microphone input, headphone terminal, and 10-pin terminal. Battery is EN-EL15c. A dedicated battery pack “MB-N12” is also available. The price is an open price, and the expected store price is around 53,000 yen. By attaching it to the Z8, the battery life can be extended by about 1.8 times. It also supports hot swap.

Experience sessions and SNS campaigns are also available. Goods with the Nikon CREATORS logo

In addition, a Z8 pre-experience event will be held at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka from May 11th to May 25th. The holding time is 15 minutes / time from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. It will be a complete reservation system via the web. The SNS campaign will be held until May 26th. Follow the Nikon Imaging Japan official account and meet the conditions to receive gorgeous prizes such as the Z8 body. For details, refer to the official website and official Twitter.

Three original goods featuring the Nikon CREATORS logo will also be released on May 26th. The lineup includes “Nikon CREATORS Just Fit Bag in Bag”, “Nikon CREATORS Easy Wrapper L” and “Nikon CREATORS Strap”, all of which are open prices. Estimated store prices are around 6,600 yen for bag-in-bag and easy wrapper L, and around 4,000 yen for straps.

The bag-in-bag is a Nikon Z series model that can store multiple cameras and lenses for professionals and advanced amateurs, and is equipped with pockets for cards, cloths, and small items. The Easy Wrapper is a convenient item for wrapping and carrying equipment with different shapes such as cameras and lenses, and it is said that it is a drip-proof type cloth that uses a waterproof sheet between the fabrics, so it is safe even in sudden rain.

The strap has a jacquard weave on the surface, and you can enjoy the design that has been renewed from the conventional Nikon logo strap.