Nikon Z 8 User Manual

Option Description
YCbCr/
Bayer
[
ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)]
Choose for footage destined for editing post-
production.
You have a choice of two tone modes: [SDR]
and [N-Log].
Footage is recorded using All-I intra-frame
compression.
Audio is recorded in Linear PCM format.
YCbCr
(4 : 2 : 2)
[H.265 10-bit (MOV)]
This option assumes the footage will later undergo
editing using a professional high-performance
computer system of the type typically employed
for editing video.
You have a choice of three tone modes: [SDR],
[HLG], and [N-Log].
Footage is recorded using long GOP inter-frame
compression.
Audio is recorded in Linear PCM format.
YCbCr
(4 : 2 : 0)
[H.265 8-bit (MOV)]
This format offers superior compression.
Footage is recorded using long GOP inter-frame
compression.
Audio is recorded in Linear PCM format.
[H.264 8-bit (MP4)]
A widely-supported file type.
Footage is recorded using long GOP inter-frame
compression.
Audio is recorded in AAC format.
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Video File Types

Nikon Z 8 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Resolution	45.7 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 7
ISO Sensitivity	64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Dimensions	144 x 118.5 x 83 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Viewfinder	3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
Monitor	3.2-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 2.1M dots
Video Recording	8K UHD at 30p
Storage Media	CFexpress Type B
Battery	EN-EL15c
Weight	910 g
Autofocus System	493-point hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
Continuous Shooting Speed	Up to 20 fps (RAW), Up to 30 fps (JPEG)