Nikon Z8 for underwater

Jim Decker & Robin Dodd · Issue 134, Sep/Oct 2023 · pp. 31–35

Products mentioned: Nikon Z8, Nikon D850, Nikon Z9, Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z 105mm macro lens, Nikon 8-15mm lens, Nikon 14-30mm lens, Nauticam WACP-2, CFexpress Type B card

In this article, we’ll provide an in- depth review of the highly anticipated Nikon Z8 for underwater photography from our first-hand perspective. We’re going to explore and discuss the key aspects, such as image quality, autofocus, the differences from previous Nikon mirrorless and SLR cameras, and the major video improvements it offers - plus a whole lot more. Mini Z9 or Mirrorless D850? One burning question we had was where the Nikon Z8 fits in the Nikon lineup. Is it a mirrorless version of the Nikon D850 or a mini Nikon Z9? Well, it turns out that it’s a bit of both. While the Nikon Z9 is a larger camera, the Nikon Z8 shares many similarities in terms of performance, autofocus, shooting speed, and image quality. The main difference lies in the battery life and the physical size. Underwater photographers will need to decide whether they’ll prioritize a bigger battery or a smaller came…