I use the Nikon Z8. 

Best part for me was the begging of the video: "when Nikon contacted me..." Finally, a company that recognises the true, undeniable reviewing talent that is Omar

Awesome Nikon is finally recognizing the talent who use their products, not just ambassadors. You can add blackout instead of the border indication if you want. I think it’s D13 or d14

The way you explain specs and camera is relaxed with humor is just awesome to watch!

Every time ...your reviews are some of the funniest ever. Also incredibly informative. Not the most technical in a random way, but technical in a how-a-real-human-might-use-the-camera type of way. I am all for that. I am a Z6II user coming from my D750 (which I need to get around to selling), and I do not think I will ever buy another camera. The Z6II is so much more than me, and I enjoy using it. It is absolutely fab. Your video has convinced me that I absolutely do NOT need anything more, but it is interesting to see what is happening at the top of the range. I use an L bracket to give me that extra little bit of height on the Z8ii - big hands. Thanks for doing the video and for being yourself - I loved watching it. The Z8 IS is the goldilocks of cameras. You showed that it is an excellent tool for anyone who takes photos and especially for those whose images need to earn them money and pay their bills. This sounds like the tool dejure. I also love using Nikon DDLR lenses with the FZ adaptor - it just feels like nothing has changed (In fact, my 28-300 is more responsive and focuses better on the z6ii than on the D750). Again - loved the vid. Keep doing what you do so well.

My wallet does not appreciate this video

This camera looks absolutely amazing. If I were still shooting with Nikon, I would absolutely buy this camera.

i own two D700s- one of the best cameras Nikons ever made - used to use them at weddings- that massive heavy shutter sound doesnt let you go stealth mode AT ALL. the lack of mech shutter is honestly a game changer cus you can really frame a shot however you need without disturbing everyone in a 3 mile radius =)

Hilarious as always 😂 I’ve not got a Z8 yet but do have a Z9 and the electronic shutter can be set to its lowest volume so nobody else can hear except the photographer which is perfect for me so I don’t need those confirmation bars. The high efficiency format is brilliant and save a stack load of disc space without losing any noticeable dynamic range. So much so that I’m not worried about the raw small and medium anymore. Love your videos they’re so much fun 👍👍

The images from the wedding reception were extra beautiful. Well done.

This is the review of the z8 I have been waiting for … so stinking real 🥰🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 can’t wait til I own one 😂

this is the video of the z8 I have been looking for! I am a NJ based wedding photographer shooting Nikon, currently on z7ii and finally excited to dump this for the z8! You hit every point I wanted to hear that no channel or reviewer on RU-vid did, YOU TALKED ABOUT WHAT IT WAS LIKE USING IT. everyone else focuses on specs and features, you focused on a Nikon event shooter AND DEAR GOD FINALLY A PHOTOGRAPHER ON RU-vid THAT TALKS ABOUT USING FLASH AT AN EVENT !( get lost Taylor Jackson hahahahajk ) this video helped me find your channel & keep going Omar! I recognized the djs & events so I know you're in the jersey area hahahaha keep crushing brotha! can't wait to see what more you got!

Beautiful candid photos at the wedding!

Wonderful review as always, especially because it focuses on the things every photographer notices rather than a trying to provide a "which to buy" comparison. I love the way Nikon makes Nikon cameras rather than a range of cameras made by Nikon.

I bought that bracket for my z6ii last month. Makes a huge difference in comfort balance and feel. Thanks for sharing!

Nice vid Omar. I gotta say the raw in CaptureOne (especially since I been shooting z9 for the last year or so) are really right where I like my colors to be. Accurate but still not bland I feel you on that

Simple, short and - to the PRO point. Thanks!

This is the camera I’ve been waiting to see- a mirrorless D850 with Z9 autofocus! Thanks for the review.

After all this "filmic" recipe trend happening over on planet Fujifilm, I've got to say that those wedding photos you shot with the Z8 are the first images I've seen in a long while that are actually giving SLR film look. They have a great authentic tangible style and texture to them. 👏

As a Nikon shooter that converted to Fuji in 2015...you are making my life difficult 🤣 I want that Z8 OMG!!!!

Flash sync without a mechanical shutter on Z9/Z8, "**It works**" - take that Tony. 🤣

informative and entertaining what else could a person ask for! Well done as usual!

Very nice and strangely satisfying that Nikon decided to send you the Z8. As they should! Great video!

You imitating the lines was hilarious

Damn, I love a Nikon. I always feel happy when I pick up my Z9

Thank you, Omar for your take on the Z8. Nikon should move you up on the list for camera reviews!

6:24 😍😍 Omar, you and your family are so great! Man, how big your children has become!

Omar, still the best photography gear reviewer on RU-vid ✌️

Absolutely love your facial expressions and "handcrafted" special fx!!!

What a fantastic camera. This is going to be my comeback to Nikon and my first Nikon mirrorless camera.

Thanks for making this review in a layman's level. I can identify, not too techy. Luv the humor too.

Yes!!! a new moe and o show!!!!!! Great video Omar. This camera looks sick. Holding out for that z6iii. I honestly hope it has a mechanical shutter, but we will see!

I love and my Z9 and have ordered as Z8. I also own a Z6ii and Z6, which I’ll sell now. If I wasn’t a working professional, I’d be excited for the Z6iii. I expect it will have the same AF system as the Z8, but on a 33MP non-stacked sensor. May be 10fps. Video probably doing 10 bit N-Log 4K 60fps, hopefully non-cropped. Possibly 6K 30fps. Come in around $2k. That would be a great camera for 90% of photographers.

love your videos. The energy is contagious. Thanks.

If you miss the good old blackout when taking pictures, the Z 9 has an option in d14: Release Timing Indicator. I have no idea what menu it will be in the Z 8 as the manual is not out yet. I also don't know it will work for you.

All cameras coming out these days are fantastic. Baby Z9 is amazing

Looks like a mean machine…still love my Z6II but this is pretty sweet…now we need the Z6III!

Awesome video and highly entertaining. This is one of my favourite channels. Great sense of humour and nothing too serious. Love ya work

It is the menu d14 that you are looking for and seeing this video made me realise that i also like the slightly black screen indicator appearing.

Nice video!! Can't wait to get my hands on one.

In all, the Z8 is quite an achievement. I understand that the weatherproofing of the Z9 is still superior, as is heat dissipation, given that the Z8 is a smaller form factor and a bit more than half of its body is constructed of carbon fiber, which actually acts as an insulator. This is why a number of reviewers have noted issues with overheating when pushing the limits of the camera. The dual CFexpress slots of the Z9 will also be missed by those of us who use the second card slot as a backup. Ever since the F3, however, I've never shot with a camera that wasn't gripped, and if you've seen the Z8 with its MB-N12 grip, the height of the Z8 actually exceeds that of the Z9, so if you always shoot gripped like I do, this might be a consideration as well -- but again, packing in sooooo many of the Z9's features into a smaller, lighter body, along with a savings of about $1500 US, is quite an achievement. As a quick aside (to address Omar's point about shutter blackout) although you can easily enable viewfinder blackout when shooting photos (option A under d14 "Release timing indicator" -- as of firmware 3.1 in the Z9) if you turn on photo flicker reduction, regardless of your d14 setting, the screen will black out for the entire duration of your exposure as well.

Fantastic, great, professional, and more of that, you're an actor! Thanks!! Fred from Paris.

At this price all the cameras MUST BE GREAT AND AMAZING in each of their features

We love all your expressions... We love your reviews! We love you ❤

My favorite photography channel reviewing my dream camera (preordered already) but the bonus was that it looks like a Moe and O show will be dropping soon 🎉

As always, super entertaining and informative!

Nikon has just dropped a camera that users from other brands will envy? Such a solid release. Omar, will you be getting one? I’ve got the Z9 and will be adding a Z8 as a second body.

Set shutter sound to Laser. Everyone in the room will greatly appreciate it. Especially at a bris.

Beautiful colors.

I switched to Fuji from a Nikon d3300 switched to an xe3 because street photography was what I wanted, however I am interested in switching back to Nikon.

I love the way you enacted when there is no blackout when taking photos. That was just really spot on. LMAO😂

Would be interesting to share more experiences in "I use the Nikon Z8 - 2.0" now FW 2.0 is there. As to the camera selecting the wrong face, I have eye/face recognition AI AF on, but also 3D tracking. Point the 3D tracking box, press AF-ON, it locks, and recompose. It's like superglue (that's a personalisation choice). And you can still have, say, auto exposure under the shutter release that will lock its exposure when you half press and then stays the same when you recompose. In one motion you can now lock 3D AF, measure and lock exposure in one composition and shoot in another, and have a perfect shot. I think it's also possible to have different AF settings under shutter release versus AF-ON.

Thanks for the review

That grip, ah, so nice and chonk. Never let this man practice karate, he will CHOP like the lines. Such an exciting camera, I actually bought a Fuji X-H1 out of frustration from too much waiting for a Nikon camera that can fit my use case at my budget(Z6II to expensive, Z50, Zfc, Z5 and Z6 not adequate), but I still want a good Nikon, those ergos and files, ah. And those chopping skills, I want them too. :) Can't wait for the the third gen of Z6/7, it will create a wonderful used market for the objectively great second gen Z6/7 cameras, hence, more Nikon good stuff for us hobbyists and enthusiasts.

This was actually a good review!

Now I am ready to get one. I was waiting for your video. I do not shoot portraits so when you said this is an action, sport and wildlife camera. Now I know this is a great camera. As always thanks for a great honest and transparent content

That was everything I needed to know. You made me want that camera even more. Z6II is too small for me as well. Z8 seems to be perfect camera. Your style matches mine. Although I'm not even half as good as you are.

Wow👍🏼👍🏼

Seems like Nikon really delivers... 😻

Great video man! Liked and subscribed

you are so real... i am subscribing

The bird is just like "eeeeyyyyyyyy".. Lol.. Great review as usual! Enjoyed that - thanks Omar!

Fun and funny as always, Omar. I agree that the Z9 is bigger than I want it to be, and heavier. That said, the Z8 isn't my second camera (Currently shooting the Z9). You and many others touched on things in your review, and my comments are in those places, so I won't repeat them here. What I find interesting is that from day one, I've shot silently with only flashing bar confirmation. My friends with Canon R3 have sound turned on. The only time it's ever bothered me (to have the sound off) is when you shoot vertically and forget to lock the vertical shooting button and your palm presses it for extended periods (second) while moving around. Otherwise, the lack of sound confirmation has never bothered me - but I can appreciate why others want it - especially shooting a paid event. Thank you for your time and efforts. Thank you for not including the "Unboxing".

Eyy the podcast is back

@omargonzalezphotography It's so nice and relaxing to watch your reviews Omar. You seem to be a beautiful human being with a lovely family. Thanks for taking the time to test and review another beast of a camera. Regards from Italy. :)

Image being a wedding photographer and a guest at your wedding shows up with a camera so new it hasn't even been released yet 😂

Omar bird content is my fave 😊 (and my wife thinks of you as “the guy with the owl vid”)

stop with the doubting ! you're awesome Omar :)

Wow. Your photos are cleeeeeeeeeeeeean. Looooove the edits

Let's see how it goes with mine in Puerto Rico... thanks for the video

Sold my pair of Z6ii for the Zf and Z8. It is a big leap forward in terms of performance.

MORE PODCAST PLZ!!!!!!!!! :D

What a great review Omar. It was even entertaining! Refreshing to hear a photographer’s practical point of view of a camera rather than a reviewer's view. Hmmm…that’s clumsy but I think I know what I mean.

d13 , you can turn off non-blackout.

L-plate never comes off my Z7II, and I was wondering how it compares with it to Z8. They are very similar in size, Z8 is a bit heavier, but 150g won't hurt. Thanks Omar for a very nice preview, especially for comparison to z6II with L-plate, nobody else did it so far!

My first thought when seeing the Z8’s DSLRish size was, “damn, it’s way too big.” The D600 was the camera that finally sent me to Fuji because it was so big I never wanted to use it, and the Z8 is almost exactly the size of the D600. I love the Z6/7 size. A bit bigger and easier to grasp than the X-T2, but still small enough to want to use it. I have pretty big hands and I don’t mind if my pinky has nowhere to rest.

i like the way you present those little lines in the corner, subscribed !

Wow… This is my first Omar Gonzalez video that I have watched… You’re kind of cool… This was fun and very informative… Look forward to subscribing

The Blackout at shutter is an option! Settings D13

Another great video... I do portraits and model's portfolios... I will keep with my Z5's LOL! I am curious on the family wedding... Did the photographers know you are a famous RU-vidr? And what were they using! Thanks as always for a interesting video...

Loved the review!

Amazing pics!

One subject I'm not sure I've seen covered for event photography with a mirrorless camera is losing the ability to use a speedlite's infrared focus assist beam. Focusing in low light situations like dark night clubs isn't the same without it. Sure, Nikon bodies have its own green af beam but it's more intrusive and can easily be blocked by your hand. What was the Z8's af like during the wedding reception? I've never used the Z9 before either and I heard it's low light af is better than the Z6ii. Also, small RAW is my fav!! Sad to hear it's gone.

Very entertaining 🎉. Had a good chuckle watching this.

Loved the review - I'm on the fence about the z8 since I have the z7ii. None the less loved your martial arts skills at the end 🙂

as always, thanks for the effort and sharing. nice to see the family all spiffed up (6:24). i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

This is the first Nikon camera that makes me wonder if I should have invested in Z mount instead of L mount. Still too expensive for my use case, but what a fantastic camera this is! The images out of this are really beautiful

the sample photos are really good

I’m curious what goes into event photography. How do you go about photographing a wedding or a special event like a concert or even a high school reunion. It would make for a great addition to your videos.

Great review! Also, great wedding venue! My wife and I got married at the English Manor in 2021! 😉

I shoot Medium (compressed) 90% of the time on my a7rv... The Z8 looks great so far!

Great Preview, Omar. The Z8 looks great. You can actually add in a fake blackout in the settings (instead of the blinking borders).

Kind of a bummer you can’t chose a smaller RAW file. I use that all the time on my D850.

love the way Omar delivers, I'm so ready for this camera however the exclusion of 5x4 crop is keeping me away and still content with my z7, yes the shutter sound is just ugly too, all can be fixed with firmware, will nikon hear us? I hope so

Just saw your video. I don't know, if this was already said or you already found the setting, but to get a "blackout" shutter, you can go to d13 in the individual settengs and set it to "Type A". Nice video btw. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany

Still sitting on the fence Omar, but you do remind me of why I got into the mirrorless system in the first place; I was downsizing my gear, so unlike the others that were clamouring for the 850 replacement I am longing for the D500 replacement with IBIS. Great video as always👍🏼👍🏼

Thanks Omar, I love your relaxed quirky style The Z8 looks great, but just a bit out of my budget. So I'm holding out for the Z6iii

Loved this!

My suggestion for simulating the taking of the photo in the viewfinder without blacking out your view. Flash the red frame, the one used in video, whenever you take a photo. Your eye gets the conformation and you don't get a blackout. Useful in silent mode.

Nikon, or who else ! When you sound engineer a better shutter sound, be sure to emulate the shutters opening time as well ! When switching to a Sony A7 I miss the first curtain sound, so I don't get the feedback of an accidental long exposure. As I only hear one shutter actuation., contrary to DSLR when you actually hear the real shutter time.

There's a option to lower the shutter noise so only you hear it🎉