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May 23, 2023 05:00:08   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I watched some reviews of the Z8 on YouTube. That looks like a winner - a smaller Z9, with some advantages over it, but at a lower price. If only the price was lower.

It has Airplanes Mode. I wonder if that would work equally well for birds. Apparently the Z8 isn't available to the general public yet, but I bet it will sell out quickly.

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May 23, 2023 07:55:40   #
tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio
 
I want one.

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May 23, 2023 08:00:32   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
tradio wrote:
I want one.


So do I, but I don't have that much in my coin jar. Paying that off over a year would cost me $333 a month, and that's not counting interest. I have my D750, Z6II and Z fc. I'm not a professional, and that's already too much camera gear for me.

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May 23, 2023 08:22:29   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
If I live that long, I'll wait five years and get the Z8II or a Z8 refurb or used. 😋

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May 23, 2023 09:25:53   #
gwilliams6
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I watched some reviews of the Z8 on YouTube. That looks like a winner - a smaller Z9, with some advantages over it, but at a lower price. If only the price was lower.

It has Airplanes Mode. I wonder if that would work equally well for birds. Apparently the Z8 isn't available to the general public yet, but I bet it will sell out quickly.
I watched some reviews of the Z8 on YouTube. That... (show quote)


Z8's are shipping out from B&H today May 23. Already has been available in Europe and Asia, which get Japanese gear before North America.

Reports are that Nikon is prepared with supply this time, so it wont be the shortages like with the Z9. Chip production and availability are better now.

Cheers

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May 23, 2023 10:48:06   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
gwilliams6 wrote:
Z8's are shipping out from B&H today May 23. Already has been available in Europe and Asia, which get Japanese gear before North America.

Reports are that Nikon is prepared with supply this time, so it wont be the shortages like with the Z9. Chip production and availability are better now.

Cheers


They won't be shipping one to me. 😥

Expected availability - shipping will begin Thu May 25

I'm able to put it in my Cart now and check out. I couldn't do that this morning. Interesting choice with Payboo: pay no sales tax ($319) or pay the sales tax but pay no interest if paid within a year. Easy choice for me: empty my cart. 😋

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May 23, 2023 10:51:45   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
I'd love one but I am a poor man.

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May 23, 2023 11:28:31   #
flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT
 
gwilliams6 wrote:
Z8's are shipping out from B&H today May 23. Already has been available in Europe and Asia, which get Japanese gear before North America.

Reports are that Nikon is prepared with supply this time, so it wont be the shortages like with the Z9. Chip production and availability are better now.

Cheers

NikonRumors reported yesterday that delays are expected...I guess after the original stock is depleted.

I believe that came from Nikon.

The 200-600mm zoom is expected next, perhaps in a couple of months. It may also actually be a 180-600mm with variable aperture.

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May 23, 2023 11:52:47   #
gwilliams6
 
jerryc41 wrote:
They won't be shipping one to me. 😥

Expected availability - shipping will begin Thu May 25

I'm able to put it in my Cart now and check out. I couldn't do that this morning. Interesting choice with Payboo: pay no sales tax ($319) or pay the sales tax but pay no interest if paid within a year. Easy choice for me: empty my cart. 😋



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May 23, 2023 11:53:26   #
gwilliams6
 
flip1948 wrote:
NikonRumors reported yesterday that delays are expected...I guess after the original stock is depleted.

I believe that came from Nikon.

The 200-600mm zoom is expected next, perhaps in a couple of months. It may also actually be a 180-600mm with variable aperture.



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May 23, 2023 11:54:33   #
gwilliams6
 
jerryc41 wrote:
So do I, but I don't have that much in my coin jar. Paying that off over a year would cost me $333 a month, and that's not counting interest. I have my D750, Z6II and Z fc. I'm not a professional, and that's already too much camera gear for me.



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May 24, 2023 08:16:15   #
1grumpybear
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I watched some reviews of the Z8 on YouTube. That looks like a winner - a smaller Z9, with some advantages over it, but at a lower price. If only the price was lower.

It has Airplanes Mode. I wonder if that would work equally well for birds. Apparently the Z8 isn't available to the general public yet, but I bet it will sell out quickly.
I watched some reviews of the Z8 on YouTube. That... (show quote)


I was informed that I could pick my Z8 up today.

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May 24, 2023 08:48:53   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
1grumpybear wrote:
I was informed that I could pick my Z8 up today.


Nice! As much as I'd like one, spending $4,000 on a camera has been impossible for me to justify - so far.

The specs and the reviews are fantastic, but do I have any need at all for that camera? I'm still working on that.

Of course, if I sold my other cameras, that would soften the blow financially. I have a lot of bottles to return, too.

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May 24, 2023 09:07:26   #
1grumpybear
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Nice! As much as I'd like one, spending $4,000 on a camera has been impossible for me to justify - so far.

The specs and the reviews are fantastic, but do I have any need at all for that camera? I'm still working on that.

Of course, if I sold my other cameras, that would soften the blow financially. I have a lot of bottles to return, too.
Nice! As much as I'd like one, spending $4,000 on... (show quote)


The Z8 is the D850 and the D6 with much more punch. My reading of the tech specs is that the Z8 is a light weight Z9. I injured my right shoulder and hoping the lighter Z8 would allow me to take a few more pictures when out shooting.

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May 24, 2023 09:08:44   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
1grumpybear wrote:
The Z8 is the D850 and the D6 with much more punch. My reading of the tech specs is that the Z8 is a light weight Z9. I injured my right shoulder and hoping the lighter Z8 would allow me to take a few more pictures when out shooting.


Yes, it is at the top of the hill as far as I'm concerned.

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