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Kyle Root · December 20th, 2023, 06:03 PM

I'm considering trading in my Nikon D750 and 24-120 lens into the Nikon Z8 upgrade program. Doing so, would make the Z8 basically $2900 which is a more reasonable price for me vs $4000.

Still keeping my 2 Z6's as they continue to be workhorses for wedding and event video/photo work some 4 years into their life span. I love the lightweight aspect and just picked up the 26 2.8mm lens today to try out for fun as a super light kit.

One of the most fun things I ever did was take my Nikon 1 J5 and 10mm (28mm equivalent) as a Disney World walk about setup and that thing was so compact it was awesome. This new Z6 26mm combo would be similar and a lot better quality photos and videos.

My gf got the Z8 a few months ago and I've been playing around with it. It is noticeably bigger and heavier than the Z6's, but I figure it will probably be the last body I ever buy at this point as I'm actually starting to phase out of a lot of work after doing wedding and event stuff since 1999. I really just want the 47MP for landscape and wildlife stuff. I find that the 24MP has limited crop in ability.

Anyways, the Z8 seems like a fantastic camera and we'll see how it works out.

Luke Miller · December 21st, 2023, 08:02 AM

My Z8 has replaced my JVC LS300 for video. I shoot UHD 60 fps and record internally. It is also my main stills body. Bought it with the 24-120 f4 Z lens, which is noticeably improved over my f mount version. Z8 autofocus is amazing. I still have my Nikon 1 cameras and lenses and they are my travel kit.

Kyle Root · May 2nd, 2024, 05:21 AM

It's been a while but I did take advantage of the Dec deal on Dec 30 2023. Made the Z8 $2900 with my D750 trade in.

So far I'm loving it and the significantly improved AF over my Z6.

I'm still keeping the Z6's though because they're quite a bit smaller and lighter and easier to travel with.

My current list of gear is at www.kyleroot.com/gear

Andrew Smith · May 3rd, 2024, 02:21 AM

Hi Kyle,

Do you have some demo footage anywhere of something you have filmed with it?

Andrew

Kyle Root · May 4th, 2024, 07:53 AM

I actually haven't filmed with it yet, but I've done a lot of photos.

I have a few weddings videos coming up soon where I'll be using it though.

December 20th, 2023, 06:03 PM	#1
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 883	Nikon Z8 I'm considering trading in my Nikon D750 and 24-120 lens into the Nikon Z8 upgrade program. Doing so, would make the Z8 basically $2900 which is a more reasonable price for me vs $4000. Still keeping my 2 Z6's as they continue to be workhorses for wedding and event video/photo work some 4 years into their life span. I love the lightweight aspect and just picked up the 26 2.8mm lens today to try out for fun as a super light kit. One of the most fun things I ever did was take my Nikon 1 J5 and 10mm (28mm equivalent) as a Disney World walk about setup and that thing was so compact it was awesome. This new Z6 26mm combo would be similar and a lot better quality photos and videos. My gf got the Z8 a few months ago and I've been playing around with it. It is noticeably bigger and heavier than the Z6's, but I figure it will probably be the last body I ever buy at this point as I'm actually starting to phase out of a lot of work after doing wedding and event stuff since 1999. I really just want the 47MP for landscape and wildlife stuff. I find that the 24MP has limited crop in ability. Anyways, the Z8 seems like a fantastic camera and we'll see how it works out. __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com

December 21st, 2023, 08:02 AM	#2
Luke Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: King George, Virginia Posts: 112	Re: Nikon Z8 My Z8 has replaced my JVC LS300 for video. I shoot UHD 60 fps and record internally. It is also my main stills body. Bought it with the 24-120 f4 Z lens, which is noticeably improved over my f mount version. Z8 autofocus is amazing. I still have my Nikon 1 cameras and lenses and they are my travel kit.

May 2nd, 2024, 05:21 AM	#3
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 883	Re: Nikon Z8 It's been a while but I did take advantage of the Dec deal on Dec 30 2023. Made the Z8 $2900 with my D750 trade in. So far I'm loving it and the significantly improved AF over my Z6. I'm still keeping the Z6's though because they're quite a bit smaller and lighter and easier to travel with. My current list of gear is at www.kyleroot.com/gear __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com

May 3rd, 2024, 02:21 AM	#4
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,021	Re: Nikon Z8 Hi Kyle, Do you have some demo footage anywhere of something you have filmed with it? Andrew

May 4th, 2024, 07:53 AM	#5
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 883	Re: Nikon Z8 I actually haven't filmed with it yet, but I've done a lot of photos. I have a few weddings videos coming up soon where I'll be using it though. __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com