For what it's worth, the Z9 will tether and power deliver on the same usb-c cable. Shot an entire studio day on it and had a fully charged battery at the end! Didn't test this with video though.
light correction on the release mode. By default the Z8 is configured to use the left most button in the group of 4 on top to select release mode ( so you don't need to assign to another fn button ) As an aside this is also the way to do it on the Z9 if you select the right setting on the release mode dial.
Thanks for sending my z8 so quickly. I’m very impressed with the lighting quick autofocus and burst and ergonomics. So much faster than my z7ii. Still waiting for my 1.4 teleconverter, I hope Nikon start manufacturing again soon
Some lenses also have Kensington lock ... but to lock both, you need a dual kensington cable (They do make one). 800, 600, both 400s 100-400 and 70-200 that I know of.
I had a chance to finally do a head-to-head comparison between the Z8 and the Z9. They both feel great in the hand, much better than the previous gen full frame bodies. The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference IMO. Ergonomically speaking, the Z9 is noticeably larger and heavier than the Z8, so if you prefer a lighter body, the Z8 is the way to go. However, if you want an integrated grip unibody, the Z8 is the obvious option, The different features between the two are not that big of a deal for most, so unless again you have a preference for the feature set of one over the other, both are just as awesome!
I noticed that there is no Nikon logo on the Z8 LCD screen. Could it be because the the Z8 is a production model? Maybe it will be visible in the retail versions 🤔
Hi, I am wondering if the resolution on the Z9 viewfinder with 9.4m dot be better to see or 3.7 m on the Z8? Which preview is more accurate and matches the final image process by the same sensor of 45.7mp? thank you.
500-600 shots before the battery went low 🫤.. I’m so confused by that.. especially as it’s a fast fps camera.. what mode is that? Because I took 2000 images in 120 fps and it did nothing to the battery.. plus hundreds more in Raw and it didn’t go down much at all.
I plan on getting z9 mark2 at later date. I predict around 2026/7. Right now my budget around z6 or z6-2 second hand. Dunno. I plan on getting one or zf next year
Have both the Z9 and Z8 great combination. 🙂it’s like having two different size hammers in your tool box. Each one dose the same thing but each are best for different jobs. Not missing the raised mode select on the Z9, have my Z9 selection set to top button where you can select modes with front function dial, same as on the Z8😊 Have used both on an event, worked great. The Z8 on a strobe frame is well balanced the Z9 feels bulky.
Hello Grays of Westminster, Thank you very much for your informative videos! I find the Nikon instruction manuals can be quite convoluted at times. Sometimes you're a sanity saver. I have the Z7II & Z8 at hand & I would like to exchange the Z8 for the Z9 because of the more ergonomic grip, larger battery, locking card door & much more. I found that there is a noticeable difference in the way the Z7II & Z8 render the same images, I'm using the all same setting & lens 70-24mm f/4 & 24-70mm f/2.8 on these cameras. The question I have is does the Z8 & Z9 rended the same or are they different like my Z7II & 7 Z8 cameras? I like the way the Z8 renders better than my Z7II. I would deeply appreciate your input is this as well any other thoughts you my have. Thank you very much! Jim McCauley Hailing from White Rock, B.C. Canada
Thankyou for this video. I miss the User settings since each of the 3 User settings saved the same things that 2 of the Bank settings combined save. I have to change 2 settings via the i menu instead of one physical dial (which can be changed while the camera is on or off).
I have today two Z6II ... but I never used the User setting menus ... It is much faster for me to change the setting manually than remember what each user setting was programmed for. :) I had a D750 some years ago and think that one also had U-setting ... never used it on that one either.
Thanks Guys. Do not use Tone Mode set to HLG while shooting RAW - it appears to have a terrible effect. If you want to shoot RAW+JPG/HEIF -- also do not use HLG (so you will get a JPG not a HEIF). There is a thread on BCG forum on this subject where Steve Perry posted a vid with his analysis. AND thom Hogan remarked the same in his blog. If certain forum are to be believe - a surprisingly large number of folk who are clearly struggling simply have not looked in the manual or technical guide and/or are crazily trying to use 3rd party batteries in their brand new Z8 (potentially invalidating the warranty if damage is caused) -- they just will not work.
Man, with my z6ii I can easily shoot around 1,500 photos with one battery and still get a little bit of power left and all that using the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder. I do turn off the LCD screen when I'm not shooting obviously. And shooting only using the viewfinder I can get more than 4,000 photos per battery which is insane!
i waited until i saw the specs for z8 before i decided. i was almost sure i would upgrade to z8, but in the last minute i 'side-graded' (upgraded - but some perhaps would say 'not as far') from a D850 and a Z6II to a Z fc + Z7II instead (and a brand new subscription to the printed version of Nikon Owner since yesterday). the Z7II 'premiered' friday night when a musician friend played. the photo-inspiration has 'lagged' i bit the last 2-3 months - but its coming back now :) i even found a place less than a kilometer away from where i live where i can do 'my analogue stuff' again - so maybe i should get som 120 trix and d76 and develop again :)
I do so hat seeing cameras sitting without lenses thoughts of dust and crud getting on mirrors, film/sensors etc. Thank goodness they have a sensor cover, a useful feature. Otherwise very desirable camera(s).
@@graysofwestminster A breed I hadn't come across. It's a lovely looking dog, and looks like it has a nice temperament. As regards your review, I made the right choice with the Z9.
For what it's worth, the Z9 will tether and power deliver on the same usb-c cable. Shot an entire studio day on it and had a fully charged battery at the end! Didn't test this with video though.
light correction on the release mode. By default the Z8 is configured to use the left most button in the group of 4 on top to select release mode ( so you don't need to assign to another fn button ) As an aside this is also the way to do it on the Z9 if you select the right setting on the release mode dial.
Thanks for sending my z8 so quickly. I’m very impressed with the lighting quick autofocus and burst and ergonomics. So much faster than my z7ii. Still waiting for my 1.4 teleconverter, I hope Nikon start manufacturing again soon
Some lenses also have Kensington lock ... but to lock both, you need a dual kensington cable (They do make one). 800, 600, both 400s 100-400 and 70-200 that I know of.
I had a chance to finally do a head-to-head comparison between the Z8 and the Z9. They both feel great in the hand, much better than the previous gen full frame bodies. The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference IMO. Ergonomically speaking, the Z9 is noticeably larger and heavier than the Z8, so if you prefer a lighter body, the Z8 is the way to go. However, if you want an integrated grip unibody, the Z8 is the obvious option, The different features between the two are not that big of a deal for most, so unless again you have a preference for the feature set of one over the other, both are just as awesome!
You need to proof-read before you post :-)
@@loverofnaturalbeauty I didn't know posting here was part of an English test😄
@@kaminobatto Life is always a test of some sort or other :-)
@@kaminobatto Always expect the unexpected :-)
Thanks. Great review, and loved puppy's contribution! Great test subject, and sooo cute.
hi great video im looking at either z8 or z9 lots of talk about overheating with z8 did the firmware on the z9 get undated in the end?
Thank you for the comparison! Love watching your informative videos.
Dose the buttons lights up in the dark
I noticed that there is no Nikon logo on the Z8 LCD screen. Could it be because the the Z8 is a production model? Maybe it will be visible in the retail versions 🤔
Strangely, its not on the production version either.
One small point but why are the black bezels so big on these LCD displays? Strange
Hi, I am wondering if the resolution on the Z9 viewfinder with 9.4m dot be better to see or 3.7 m on the Z8? Which preview is more accurate and matches the final image process by the same sensor of 45.7mp? thank you.
500-600 shots before the battery went low 🫤.. I’m so confused by that.. especially as it’s a fast fps camera.. what mode is that? Because I took 2000 images in 120 fps and it did nothing to the battery.. plus hundreds more in Raw and it didn’t go down much at all.
informative comparison.
Capturing running Tilly was just amazing! Thank you for the informative video as always!🙏
Tilley stole the show! The Z8 looks great!
Well, except the body of Z9 the 70-200 / 100-400 and UP they have Kensington lock at the lens collar...
As does the 800 6.3.
I wonder , if the carbon fibre is UV stable on the Z8 ?
I plan on getting z9 mark2 at later date. I predict around 2026/7. Right now my budget around z6 or z6-2 second hand. Dunno. I plan on getting one or zf next year
Have both the Z9 and Z8 great combination. 🙂it’s like having two different size hammers in your tool box. Each one dose the same thing but each are best for different jobs.
Not missing the raised mode select on the Z9, have my Z9 selection set to top button where you can select modes with front function dial, same as on the Z8😊
Have used both on an event, worked great. The Z8 on a strobe frame is well balanced the Z9 feels bulky.
Can custom settings be accessed via the i menu?
Hello Grays of Westminster,
Thank you very much for your informative videos!
I find the Nikon instruction manuals can be quite convoluted at times.
Sometimes you're a sanity saver.
I have the Z7II & Z8 at hand & I would like to exchange the Z8 for the Z9 because of the more ergonomic grip, larger battery, locking card door & much more.
I found that there is a noticeable difference in the way the Z7II & Z8 render the same images,
I'm using the all same setting & lens 70-24mm f/4 & 24-70mm f/2.8 on these cameras.
The question I have is does the Z8 & Z9 rended the same or are they different like my Z7II & 7 Z8 cameras?
I like the way the Z8 renders better than my Z7II.
I would deeply appreciate your input is this as well any other thoughts you my have.
Thank you very much!
Jim McCauley
Hailing from White Rock, B.C. Canada
Is it just me or does the EVF hump stick up higher on the Z8? Might be an optical illusion but it looks a bit odd.
Thankyou for this video. I miss the User settings since each of the 3 User settings saved the same things that 2 of the Bank settings combined save. I have to change 2 settings via the i menu instead of one physical dial (which can be changed while the camera is on or off).
I have today two Z6II ... but I never used the User setting menus ... It is much faster for me to change the setting manually than remember what each user setting was programmed for. :)
I had a D750 some years ago and think that one also had U-setting ... never used it on that one either.
Thanks Guys.
Do not use Tone Mode set to HLG while shooting RAW - it appears to have a terrible effect. If you want to shoot RAW+JPG/HEIF -- also do not use HLG (so you will get a JPG not a HEIF). There is a thread on BCG forum on this subject where Steve Perry posted a vid with his analysis. AND thom Hogan remarked the same in his blog.
If certain forum are to be believe - a surprisingly large number of folk who are clearly struggling simply have not looked in the manual or technical guide and/or are crazily trying to use 3rd party batteries in their brand new Z8 (potentially invalidating the warranty if damage is caused) -- they just will not work.
All the differences? I must assume from your video they're both the same price. :) Great video summary though. Thank you.
Man, with my z6ii I can easily shoot around 1,500 photos with one battery and still get a little bit of power left and all that using the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder. I do turn off the LCD screen when I'm not shooting obviously. And shooting only using the viewfinder I can get more than 4,000 photos per battery which is insane!
another great vlog thats always educational and informative.
Put a body cap on the z9-z8 ! The internal protection it’s only for quick lens change, it’s very very fragile.
I took 3800 still shots and the battery still has 44%😂
Sounds more like it
i waited until i saw the specs for z8 before i decided. i was almost sure i would upgrade to z8, but in the last minute i 'side-graded' (upgraded - but some perhaps would say 'not as far') from a D850 and a Z6II to a Z fc + Z7II instead (and a brand new subscription to the printed version of Nikon Owner since yesterday). the Z7II 'premiered' friday night when a musician friend played. the photo-inspiration has 'lagged' i bit the last 2-3 months - but its coming back now :) i even found a place less than a kilometer away from where i live where i can do 'my analogue stuff' again - so maybe i should get som 120 trix and d76 and develop again :)
Becky’s shirt! I need that!
Good stuff. Thank you!
I do so hat seeing cameras sitting without lenses thoughts of dust and crud getting on mirrors, film/sensors etc. Thank goodness they have a sensor cover, a useful feature. Otherwise very desirable camera(s).
Doggo is like sniff sniff " Those four boxes smells fresh but not like foods" then gone xD
Thank you so much.
What breed is your dog?
It’s Hungarian Vizsla
@@graysofwestminster A breed I hadn't come across. It's a lovely looking dog, and looks like it has a nice temperament.
As regards your review, I made the right choice with the Z9.
The dog seems happier than most of the humans on earth.................
Great comparison video. Nicely done in comparing and contrasting their respective feature set.
💥I pause and get so distractioned every time I hear someone say “Zed” it’s Z 😫
good
0:55 I see dog. bring back the dog!!!!!
Why Humus ? Falafel is better ;)
I think the puppets wanted to be a presenter....
Great review. Rebecca is hot!! 😀
your gilffriend so so sweet and cute
Dog wanted to go out do its business.
👍🏾🙏🏾