This new hybrid camera packs loads of features for photographers and video shooters, but does it spark joy?
Nikon is a company that’s been around for more than 100 years. That’s a century. They opened their doors before penicillium was invented.
Over that time, Nikon created some of the best photography cameras and lenses. I still shoot on vintage Nikon lenses from the ’70s, and my Cine-Modded lens kit is all in Nikon F-Mount.
When the Nikon Z9 was released, I was impressed with the feature set and floored by the price point. It was a hybrid camera focused on photographers and offered amazing video capacities and internal RAW.
This has now been followed by the Nikon Z8, a more compact and affordable version of the flagship. It’s equally impressive.
So, why does it feel like such a lackluster release? Before this turns into a philosophical conversation about the tools we use, let’s see what the Nikon Z8 is hiding under the hood.
Author: Yaroslav Altunin
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
