Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera with 50mm f/1.4 Lens Kit

Built using flagship DNA, the Nikon Z8 is a compact, lightweight camera housing much of the technology from the Z9 but in a sleeker, more portable package. Dubbed the ultimate hybrid camera, the Z8 features the same proven sensor, processing, and AF capabilities of the flagship with a new body design that better suits gimbal use, event shooting, and other handheld applications.

Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, which offers speeds approximately 10x faster than a Z7 II. This engine works in conjunction with the stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling.

Covering the full sensor area, the Z8 uses the flagship 493-point phase-detection AF system to realize fast and accurate focusing performance. This system is benefitted by the high-speed communication of the Z interface along with the speed of the sensor that enables AF readings to occur at up to 120 fps.

Internal 12-bit raw recording at up to 8.3K 60p in the N-RAW format is supported along with internal ProRES RAW HQ. Raw recording offers greater tonal and color latitude and can improve dynamic range, benefitting color grading needs and post-production flexibility.

Internal recording is also supported with 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling in the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 color can be used depending on workflow needs. For more latitude when color grading in post, there is also a 10-bit N-Log setting as well as a Flat color profile. Additionally, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can be used for creating HDR-ready content straight from the camera.

Featuring a tried and true focal length for photographic success, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Nikon avails users a natural perspective that effectively captures portraits, landscapes, snapshots, and more. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture makes drawing attention to your subject effortless by blurring backgrounds and producing smooth, distinct bokeh. This prime also excels in low-light situations, allowing you to keep your ISO value down and your image quality up. Driven by an STM stepping motor, operational noises are suppressed and speedy autofocus performance is delivered. Its versatility and portability make this prime an excellent complement to any Z-series mirrorless camera.