I Shot a Nikon Z8, but I Think I'd Stick with the Z7II

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00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Nikon Z8 Arrives
04:18 - No More Dust Spots
04:55 - Where is the 2 second timer on the Z8?
06:09 - 1st Image with Nikon Z8
07:14 - 2nd Image with Nikon Z8
08:03 - Z8 Tilting LCD Screen
08:45 - Nikon 14-24mm Wide Lens
10:24 - 3rd Image with Nikon Z8
10:50 - Sponsored Message
11:33 - Final Thoughts on the Nikon Z8

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[jpl]

I have to say that it's so refreshing to see an influencer that is not just pushing the latest product. Thank you for being authentic, honest and sharing your perspective.

[jeffreystulin]

I have the original Z7. Small, light, fabulous images. All this is needed for most landscape photography. Don't even need a Z7II. But if you want to photo wildlife, or sports, or motion, or if you want video or low light, then Z8. Remember how unhappy you were a few videos ago that you could not track the arctic foxes as well as you wanted to? I am thinking about dealing with the extra weight and the price in order to get the other features. But for when I want to travel light, I will keep the Z7. Not your primary focus but try walking around with your Z7II and the tiny 40mm f2 Z lens. I put this in monochrome mode and call it my "Poor Man's Leica M11 Monochrome." Quite fun!

[NigelDanson]

Great video Tom - given the weather and only 3 hours! I had it easy with my review…

[lowellprice]

I currently shoot with a Z7II. I pre-ordered the Z8 this morning primarily for the low light auto-focus capability, the screen over the sensor, and the articulating LCD screen. I shoot landscapes mostly, and occasionally wildlife. I will keep the Z7II to use if I am hiking a fair distance, but other than that I plan on using the Z8.

[chromaticvisuelle]

I can't believe Nikon came up to you in the middle of nowhere, just amazing!
The Z8 is a perfect combination of the D850 body and feel with the Z9 technology!

[romainmaletphotographie]

Thank you for your frankness, it is increasingly rare. Thank you again for all your videos, I've been following you for 5 years and I still love it so much. You always make me want to put on my boots and go out to take pictures :-)

[andrewsmith]

As soon as I saw the anodized orange L Bracket, I knew you were getting the camera from Ricci. Great set-up for the beginning story 😊 Even though you wanted more time and maybe felt a bit rushed for time, you still captured some amazing images. True to your style.

[amalieemmynoether]

Absolutely LOVE the final shot!!😍 Too often i'll plonk my tripod down and forget to walk around my subject to see if there's a better angle.

[keithsandercock]

Most impressed that Ricci came out in the middle of the night, in the middle of "nowhere" to bring you a Z8 to play with. That's dedication!

[gerryphilpott]

Great discussion and frankness as always, and good to see Ricci out there with you. I didn't plan to pre-order as felt it would be too heavy and too expensive and not much an upgrade over my Z7ii. I was wrong. Now $3995 isn't cheap but less than I was told might be the price, and I think the weight is manageable and larger grip size will be better me. The AF, tilt screen, upgraded sensor (with screen!) and processor for more firmware upgrades put me over the top. Will wait for it to get here one day and then decide what to do with my Z7ii. All good issues to deal with...

[baharam]

The images are incredible, like always. Love your work.

[bwebmasta]

I just recently moved to the Z7 II, and I can't justify taking a bath to move to the Z8. I have not had issues focusing on the Z6 II or Z7 II, and I shoot in several genres, including portraits. weddings, landscapes & astrophotography. Great review, I love the honest feedback and hands-on. The Z8 looks like a great camera, perhaps in the future!

[john_norris]

I bet the Nikon chappy spat his dummy out ! 🙂 But you were fair and laid out the Z8's strengths. I will not forget Gavin H describing you as a man of integrity during the F4 trip, and you continue to be so. Nice photos btw, of both trees and boy, what a sun rays! I was literally saying "Go on, hurry up before it disappears" - but on reflection, I am sure that you already had one in the bag!

[DanielAucoinFineArt]

I have a question for you Thomas. I'm curious how you manage to keep your photography enthusiast when you always need to bring a lot of gear with you to produce these videos?
How do you feel about most of the time prioritizing video for us?
I created my own channel and LOVE LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY, but the biggest issue for me right now is knowing that I might shoot a wonderful sunrise and have quality video, but I might be missing out on the photography...
Anyway, I like what you're doing! Cheers!😉

[laurelb]

Thanks for an honest opinion from a landscape photographer point of view. I will stay with Z7II which is great apart from lack of sensor cover. And much lighter, which is important to me.

[randyschwager]

Good honest comments…as I would expect from you! Thanks for taking me along!

[MLodge]

Loved the wide-angle shot of the tree. Really works with the moody sky. This I why I take my Fuji 8-16mm with me when landscape shooting.

[simonkitchin]

Thanks for the review Thomas. I’m still very much struggling to part with my D850 as it’s such a great camera for landscapes. As good as the Z8 sounds it’s not convincing me either, especially as one of the main reasons often suggested as an advantage for moving to mirrorless, weight, isn’t much different to the D850. Think I’m waiting until your review of the Z7iii

[jordilovesnikon]

Love, love love what you do, how you do it and how you are - thank you!

[robertlavers]

Hopefully there will be lots of nice used Z7IIs coming up soon!