Nikon Z8 for Portrait and Wedding Photographers

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

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[@matthewphillips4503]

Ok WHOA, wait a minute. That "inspo images on your memory card" tip just blew my mind. What a simple solution that I feel like I never would have considered. Brilliant. I literally saw this video today and immediately spread that tip to all my model photographers. Instant subscribe!

[@Azabaxe80]

I literally have never thought of that (I'm not much of a photographer), but now I'm going to use that tip.

[@36SOAD817HMC]

Z8+85mm1.2 😍 my dream setup . i got the Z6+85mm1.8 super happy with it also . have taken 1000s of pictures for 100s of people . and everyone is super happy with them . .

[@almostinfamous42]

I love the viewfinder pose trick. That's brilliant. Thanks a lot.

[@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235]

Can someone explain me the trick he mention about the in camera posses tricks

[@MorLevi5]

@@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235 9:10

[@Ben_Stewart]

Sweet the AF is only getting better and that STACKED sensor is the new standard. Got mine on Pre-Order!

[@Jayknowstools]

How have you liked it since

[@victorlim5077]

The rendering of the 85mm F1.2 is amazing!!!

[@sekaf4125]

Great video. Sitting here with the S8 in my hands. I live on a small island in southeast alaska and the little camera store got 3 of them!! I got 1 so now2 left. Upgrading from D850

[@johnmcnaughton6808]

You always produce great videos and make them easy to understand and interesting. As a sports photographer moving towards portrait photography and using a D850 and Z8 do you change any settings in live view on Z8 using off camera flash with AD200 Pro.

[@liamgoodvisuals]

I really enjoyed this camera, thanks again for having me be a part of this! It was nice that we got two bodies 🙏

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

It is a nice camera and was a nice time

[@chewblogger]

Happy to see uptown Waterloo and Elora in your backdrop…great video. I think you’ve convinced me to get the Z8. I was trying to decide between that and the Z7ii. Thanks for the interesting review.

[@philipkingswood5800]

Thanks for acknowledging that the pull out screen is wayyyy quicker and less clunky than a fully articulating screen as long as you don't need to turn the camera around. So many reviews write it off without acknowledging that.

[@movakalin5333]

I always loved the color Nikon produces with their cameras. really nice photos at 3:02 and later or 4:03

[@DrNick8002]

Awesome camera with impressive lens in hands of expert....what else can I say, incredible results

[@petergunndetective]

that shooting your inspo shots idea - it be golden

[@JonaeCheger]

I am a new fan/subscriber. I just got my Z8. So your review if the first I am watching to acclimate myself. Thank you!

[@tonyjames5444]

Went over to Sony a few years back for the a7iii purely for the EAF, its ok but i miss the ergonomics of my old Nikon bodies, their latest model line up looks superb and this does indeed remind me of the classic D850

[@sherifmusic]

If you hadn’t made that move to Sony, would you have today?

[@tonyjames5444]

@@sherifmusic No I'd stay with Nikon, was tempted to but I wasn't a fan of their early mirrorless camera. With their new models I like the way they've reverted back to the decent sized pre mirrorless bodies. Obviously spec wise they tick all the boxes as well.

[@DieHardEddieEdwards]

@@tonyjames5444 The AF is still inferior. But the Z9 and Z8 are more feature rich.

[@csc-photo]

@@DieHardEddieEdwards No it's actually not. I believe I just heard Taylor quote 2,214 images shot mostly at 1.2 - three were missed. One example of many.

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

I used to do the sample images as first photos, but realized it still takes too much of my time, and looks unprofessional. So instead I compile a folder for each session (just screenshots on my phone), and then write the prompts. I use them to make a dynamic list with variations and it fits on my phone screen (one page). Works much faster, and looks more professional as the couple knows I prepared properly. You can also put that list on your card, but then it needs to be split in 2-3 images

[@photographydiscourse1185]

Hi Taylor - Nice Video - between the Z8 and the 85 1.2, I'd just like to say - welcome back to Nikon! :) -PD

[@yonishperling1531]

I really liked that! I am interested in the course. Does it include the material for beginners? if not, is there an extended course?. BTW, any idea what to expect from the lifetime of Z8? The shutter is not mechanical but Nikon doesn't state anything about the endurance and wearing out so it is not unlimited. My guess here; if this is the replacement for D850 then it should be 0.5Millions shots 5-7 years without a problem

[@DivineCornbread]

8:27 omg finally!!!! When I was in Canada and the airline had delayed my gear. I was able to use some of the gear that the “not a conference” had to offer. Due to Canon partnering/ sponsoring some of that event. That was 100% something I wished was on the Nikon Mirrorless system. I’m already so interested in this camera but now I might just have to buy it haha.

[@johnyoung1606]

Hey Taylor :) When I started watching Your channel You were shooting Nikon... I cannot fault someone for changing their kit if it suites the things that they are shooting..... I have stayed with Nikon myself... If I see You shooting with a Nikon For Your work I will be happy that You feel that they (Nikon) are doing things as good or better than the other systems.... No matter, I will tune in for your videos and your attempts at humor :) :) :) THANKYOU for being You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vanessameddles2240]

My dream camera finally, I still shoot on DSLR cause I get motion sickness. Hope the high refresh rate of the EFV helps with this.

[@adamhernandez385]

I finally signed up for your monthly membership! Looking forward to learning more great things from you!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

That’s great to hear! There’s a lot in there! :)

[@ghas4151]

Hello Taylor. If you were to shoot Nikon again what you think your lens setup would look like? Currently deciding whether to go with primes or stick to the excellent Z 24-70mm f2.8 S. I have the Z 50mm f1.2 S and the Z 70-200mm f2.8 S and looking to either get the Z 24-70mm f2.8 S or get the Z 85mm f1.2 S with something like the Z 24mm f1.8 S. What do you think?

[@TravisNutley]

Love my Z9 and am on the list for this now. Great video, and I loved the Taylor Does Dallas music.

[@neildaintree]

Thumbs up for the video. Mainly for the Kirkland signature representation but also the review. 😊

[@ixbx917xi]

How is the focus in low light when a flash is needed? I have the Z6 II and struggle during reception on the dance floor. I have to resort to my D750.

[@chrystalweld8541]

The picture that you see on screen is that what it produces? Or is it different looking when you look at the actual image?

[@laranitasantana]

Nikon please, on the Z8 we would like for next firmware version 3.0, when we turn the top Control Panel display ON, to be a little brighter and with a little more contrast

[@Realletsplaygrey]

What an absolutely beautiful camera. I would love to see Nikon grace the Z7 line/successor with some of this juice.

[@oaritaphotography6281]

Hi Taylor, what monitor do you use to record the screen of your camera? Greetings

[@JiiV3e]

my bank account is right now having a really severe grudge against Nikon.

[@FreddyBenzo]

So it’s basically a z9 without the grip?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Yep

[@timmasters4893]

As great as that is... 18 months after the z9... and same everything? Kinda feel let down. Even though I probably shouldn't

[@richardpool2296]

@@timmasters4893 it is a lot lighter and A LOT less expensive. But i get what you mean. Still pre-ordered though haha :)

[@timmasters4893]

@@richardpool2296 hopefully they stay active with their firmware updates and keep improving the autofocus

[@ghas4151]

@@timmasters4893 the AF is great on the Z9/Z8. Just for your peace of mind, the sensor in this camera is capable of way more calculations per second than any camera within its price range due to it being stacked. That bodes well for potential through firmware updates. Regardless of that, right now it has excellent AF.

[@rolandgomes88]

This is one of the nicest z8 videos made

[@alexanderlowry8715]

I believe the latest version of LR supports the raw files ( this weeks update )

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Wow that’s fast

[@MTBD80]

Been waiting for Z6III but now I want a Z8 lol.

[@Viking28racing]

What is the device you have attached to the top of the camera?

[@kameraworks]

i checked the link for preset shared here ... the preset you used on photos here is not available for sale on your website

[@deemcevoy356]

Hi, when shooting through the screen, do you hold the camera up at eye level or do you find holding it lower? Does it affect your images? Thanks for the videos

[@theflyest203]

Welcome back 😂 I can see it already Taylor switches back to Nikon video in the future 😂

[@johnpeterka8355]

Thank you for your video, Taylor! I believe you shot with the Canon R3. If I am correct, how would you compare the Nikon Z8 to the Canon R3? How is the low light performance and auto focus on the Nikon Z8 compared to the R3? We are considering selling our Canon and Fujifilm gear to migrate to Nikon. We do not want to make that move if the two features mentioned are as bad as they were on the Nikon Z7. I assume that the Nikon image quality remains as good or better than the Z7. Thanks.

[@lanycera]

Please don't rely on a youtuber's opinion to make an entire swap off two brands to Nikon. You can literally rent the Z9 for a day and shoot files, see how you like it. To me, the Z7II AF for moving subjects and low light is so crippling (and the fact that I have to press 3 buttons VS Canon's one eye AF detect while being able to be in singlepoint af) that I'm considering swapping to Canon - because the Z8 has a flash / strobe sync speed limit and is not suitable for commercial + studio photography which I also do - but I will also rent the Canon first before making a decision.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Sam Hurd I think will be doing a full comparison of R3 to Z9 (which is the same as Z8 for AF). In my testing I rank them pretty even

[@johnpeterka8355]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto - Thank you!

[@johnpeterka8355]

@@lanycera - thank you for your sage advice!

[@gamingwithstand6886]

All companies should support DNG raw files. Pentax has their own raw file system but you can also pic DNG if you want.

[@hrvojematiasslebur7196]

How are your images that sharp at F1.2 😍 ?

[@Telly26]

Does the skin softening featuring work for video or just photos?

[@MrBanda77]

Is it possible to use Z8 with old non-Z lenses with autofocus?

[@fangli]

I just see this video and thats amazing camera for 2023 ,my decision is to buy nikon z50

[@hamedhedayati23]

What camera did you use to record this video?

[@acronymphotography]

Hi Taylor. If you recall: How did you get on with the AF button (ref: back button focusing)? Ricci mentioned the button doesn’t sit as proud as it does on the z9 and his thumb would slip. I’ve ordered one -with the hope it’s not too much of an issue- but would love your opinion. Cheers, Simon.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I've never used back button focusing even with DSLRs, so I'm not the right person to ask I don't think.

[@acronymphotography]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto thank you though. Keep up the amazing work matey.

[@rezberry.x]

Back button focus is useful when focus recompose back in the dslr days but i hardly use that anymore since the eye detection or subject detection is across all over the 90% of the screen. There is no need for that. Thats one good feature of mirrorless and see no reason to use back af-on. Some ppl may still use but due to old habits.

[@rolandgomes88]

the viewfinder trick = mind blown. thanks for that tip. k

[@claytonsmith1906]

Really interested in comparison with A7RV for stills. Im thi king A7Rv os still better with all the shooting modes/crop options plis hogher resolution but would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

[@DieHardEddieEdwards]

This has much better features than the A7RV and a stacked sensor.

[@russellwright9961]

The A7RV does not have a stacked sensor, go research that and you’ll change your opinion…

[@jayasreem7987]

Picture quality is as better as canon R5 ??

[@UnikStudio83]

👋 there, what kind of editing software are using to edit Nikon Z8 Raw files? Thanks

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I use Lightroom usually

[@UnikStudio83]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I just got my Z8 and I have LR 5, it doesn’t support the image formate,

[@PQPhotography]

This is awesome of course but I do wish they would have made this camera at a 24 megapixel level. I love my Z9 but I don’t need two bodies with all those pixels. Hopefully they will get us something in the 2k-2500k range with the Z9 tech.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Yah. Z6II with the AF and features would be a very nice time

[@PQPhotography]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto It would be the perfect alternative for my Z9. We will see I guess. We’re still only half way through 2023

[@tannerjagim4241]

@@PQPhotography z6iii will hopefully be that perfect pair. It seems like the Z8 was supposed to be the one camera to do it all type of thing and it needed the 45 megapixels for 8k recording. Hopefully the Z6iii comes out soon to fill the low megapixel void.

[@diegopisante]

That smille holding the Z8 😂😂

[@diegopalma5123]

Hi! what about the "look" against the Z7 or D850? those cameras seems to have a more pleasent IQ look against the Z9...the stacked sensor looks more artificial in some way right and less DR? thanks

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I’m jpg only mode for now. Once there’s a production unit out hopefully there will be some raw files available

[@diegopalma5123]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto and about the Z9 files versus de z7 or d850? Thanks a lot!

[@R2X2Z]

Hi Taylor, which one would you pick now? Sony A7RV or Nikon Z8?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Depends if you need the fully articulating screen and how important dual video backup is to you

[@R2X2Z]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto how about IQ and Video quality between cameras? Does the stacked backlit sensor even make a difference?

[@ghas4151]

@@R2X2Z the Z8 is a much better video camera. It’s not even close really. The A7R V is one of the weaker Sony cameras for video.

[@tonyC5757]

Everything about this combo is just awesome, except for the weight. Just my own thoughts.

[@ingridmatschke]

Helpful and interesting, thanks.

[@castieldiallo2945]

As expected. Its the size of a D750.

[@dinoschristodoulides5226]

do you have any str8 from camera photo samples?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

This was pre production so I can’t give out raw files sadly

[@adamwestphoto]

How may Canadian Pesos for this beauty? Just when I jump to the A7IV... damn you Nikon! So sloooooow to bring out the really good stuff. I'll still have a spot in my heart for you though! Love my Z7!💖📸

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Looks like $5400 on Vistek. Not a cheap one

[@adamwestphoto]

P.S. You can't beat the metering display in the Nikons (and the viewfinder eye point). The histogram in the A7IV is the ordinary at best. 😩

[@adamwestphoto]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Ta mate! So that'll be $6400 Aussie pesos for me.

[@Billythepizza]

As an American, I feel wrong hearing “Z” 8 It should be Zed 8, so I’m gunna need ya to go back to saying zed hahahaha great video and cool to see a Nikon in your hands again, hope they can win back one day but regardless videos are great!

[@tomingrassiaimages8776]

You really should use the lens hood.

[@OkwyUgonweze]

I want to know about the dynamic range ,sync speed and the af compared to the Z9

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I think its pretty much the same camera, so it should be the same.

[@livejames9374]

Interestingly low light auto focus is rated better in spec sheet.

[@pix_by_jay]

How much SD card storage you think is needed for full day photo and video client?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Depends on what you’re shooting. Wedding day I’d probably go 256 GB cards but you probably won’t get anywhere near that

[@christopherrhallsr4198]

What are you using in the hot-shoe?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Atomos recorder

[@jooyoonchung3593]

Okay, so real question: can you upload your own shutter sounds into the camera? I really want to set mine to a fart sound to make it easier to get smiles from taking photos of my young child.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I'd love to be able to make custom shutter sounds, even if you had to record them on the camera mic haha. I don't think that's supposed tho haha

[@DieHardEddieEdwards]

It’s kinda wild that they waited so long to release this given it’s just the Z9 in a smaller body. They should have come out at the same time. Maybe I would have stayed with Nikon, lol.

[@MichaelAres]

It really came down to having the parts to ship a lot of them.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I’m sure it took development time to make everything fit into a smaller body.

[@ghas4151]

That would have to do with being able to supply the stacked sensor is large enough quantities. It currently blows away anything within its price point for features. The video is insane in the for sub $4k.

[@allanhalladventures]

I think the delay was more about the legal issues with RED on internal RAW recording. Now that is sorted out, I think we will see more upgraded cameras soon.

[@MTBD80]

@@allanhalladventures Maybe, but there's development time, tooling, parts supply. Really they waited a year to sell more Z9 before coming out with a smaller version, also to not constrain supply chain.

[@merrymanson]

*I left a gap for voice over but I don't have anything to say sooo* Dude, never chance!

[@timmuza]

Z-Ocho! You know we got it!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

BBB ROLL

[@TheNikonanthony]

Ocho ocho....

[@ashwinshah9541]

Vbjjko

[@jeffrey3205]

How do you do hybrid weddings using flash?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I don’t use a lot of flash until dancing usually. You could always go LED Continuous

[@deejayiwan7]

Looking good

[@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235]

Can someone explain me the trick he mention about the in camera posses tricks

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Format your card before the wedding. Then take pictures of whatever you need to remember. Load them up on your screen or your phone. Then when you hit the playback button, you just hit the right direction button, and you'll see the first images on that card even if you've been shooting all day.

[@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235]

Thank you!

[@carlmcneill1139]

I've heard that with the d850 you need to use a slightly faster shutter speed because the higher resolution will show any flaws if you're not steady. Is that still true with the z8?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Since there’s no mechanical shutter it shouldn’t be a problem. Unless the blur is from pressing the shutter button hard. The ibis would remove that tho unless you get crazy haha

[@carlmcneill1139]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I've just heard that the d850 isn't very forgiving if your technique isn't that good. I don't think I would have an issue. But they say it's because of the high resolution. It just picks up your flaws. But 8 was thinking that with the IBIS plus what's on the lenses that it wouldn't be much of an issue with the z8. I'm still going to wait and see what tech they put in the z7 III and z6 III before I decide which way I want to go. The focus tracking has been my main issue with Nikon but the screen blackout is another. I don't think the other bodies will have a stacked sensor.

[@oldDan-l1c]

I always felt the IQ on my Z9 was half a step behind the z7/ii. Curious if Nikon was able to make any improvements on that with the 8

[@gamingwithstand6886]

I got a Nikon Z8 also to review but I ate it so I emailed Nikon and said don't send anymore ates just 6,7 and 9. Derp🤪

[@andikunar7183]

Perfect review, thanks a lot!!! Especially for pairing the Z8 with the Z85/1.2 and the gorgeous pics. P.S. re the 1/32,000 - I always hated it, when I had to step-down fast primes at backlit sunset shots, even with ISO64@1/8000s. I loathe ND-filters and the Z9 was/is to heavy for me (never got a D4,... after the move from the D3 to the D700/800/850) - now this seems possible, and looking forward to working with this

[@ryanbrown1789]

So the question is…are you switching back to Nikon for weddings???

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I’ll use this for a few weddings this year and see what happens. Really like 50 and 85 1.2

[@lewcehjitl3282]

IQ is not there anymore with Nikon. I would buy a Canon R5 any day of the week over this Z8. Way Better IQ and way better AF.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Have you shot a Nikon camera? I’d take original Nikon Z6 image quality over any of my current Canon cameras including R6II and R3

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

The Z8 AF is also just as good if not better than Canon now

[@lewcehjitl3282]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto True! I recognized the Z6 IQ as well! Truly the best colors dynamic range for video and photo.

[@hoaibaole5016]

Is the AF performance of the Nikon Z8 equal to the Canon RP?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Haven’t used an RP in a while, but I’d say it’s very similar in performance to my R3 and R6II

[@manilamartin1001]

Memories or Ron Cey now!

[@panatela001]

Saying one slash thirty-two thousandth is redundant. Either say "a 32,000th" or if you have to use the word slash, say "1 slash 32,000".

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Okay so I say ‘1 slash slash 32,000th’?

[@panatela001]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Haha, say whatever you want but the slash is a bit tedious and is redundant if you're implying the fraction anyway with the "th".

[@benpearsephotography]

Yep this will be the next upgrade, cheers for the great info 😁

[@Fritzystuff]

Hi - this is B-Roll, ... I shouldn't be talking ;)

[@bishfrie]

Youre so loaded(wealthy) man. You reviewed an R5, R6, R6 II, Z9, Z8. If only you could give me one😢😢😢

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I only owned the R6. The rest were on loan from companies

[@bishfrie]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto i know. Just pulling ur leg

[@jrc1156]

Didn't expect Jonah Hill as a photographer also.

[@CarolinaBoi864]

Love the content

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

The panda content is really top tier

[@bangjoe7845]

Hopefully the Nikon camera that will be launched in 2023/24 will carry the specs below to beat cameras like the Sony A7IV, Sony ZV-E1, Canon EOS R6II and Panasonic Lumix S5II & S5II Nikon Z7III -45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor -EXPEED 7 Image Processor -8K30p, 4K120p, 4K60p 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal (full sensor) oversampled from 8K, N-LOG2 & HLG -N-RAW, ProRes RAW 12-Bit Via HDMI -ProRes 422/HQ/LT 4:2:2, H.265 codecs -8-Stop In-Body 5-Axis Sensor Shift Vibration Reduction -Anti-Dust Shutter Mechanism -10fps Mechanical Shutter, 20fps Electronic Shutter Shooting With AF/AE Tracking -AI Based Subject Detection With Deep Learning -7xx Point PDAF, 3D Tracking, Real Time Eye AF -3.69m-Dot OLED EVF With 120Hz Refresh Rate -3.2" 2.1m-Dot Vari-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD -Dual CFexpress Type B/XQD & SD Card Slot (UHS II) -Full-size HDMI Port -5GHz MIMO WiFi, Bluetooth, and GNSS Price Around $3000 Nikon Z6III -24MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor -EXPEED 7 Image Processor -6K30p, 4K120p, 4K60p 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal (full sensor) oversampled from 6K, N-LOG2 & HLG -N-RAW, ProRes RAW 12-Bit Via HDMI -ProRes 422/HQ/LT 4:2:2, H.265 codecs -8-Stop In-Body 5-Axis Sensor Shift Vibration Reduction -Anti-Dust Shutter Mechanism -15fps Mechanical Shutter or 40fps Electronic Shutter Shooting With AF/AE Tracking -AI Based Subject Detection With Deep Learning -7xx Point PDAF, 3D Tracking, Real Time Eye AF -3.69m-Dot OLED EVF With 120Hz Refresh Rate -3.2" 2.1m-Dot Vari-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD -Dual CFexpress Type B/XQD & SD Card Slot (UHS II) -Full-size HDMI Port -5GHz MIMO WiFi, Bluetooth, and GNSS -Price Around $2000

[@ramonarias1234]

Anti dust shutter and mechanical shutter I believe is impossible to put together

[@bangjoe7845]

@@ramonarias1234 Why is it impossible? Can you explain? Because many cameras use the Anti Dust Shutter Mechanism including the Z6 and Z7

[@bigboi36]

1/500th flash sync

[@stkuj]

I shoot my a7rv at 50 ISO all the time

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

That’s extended iso tho

[@kaixin0013]

a fake wedding will become a real one and save time for photos taking

[@JamesPaulGomez]

Clarissa?! Wait what???

[@mlai2546]

Sponsored by Costco?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

And Pringles

[@rajeshtawde5230]

Great job sir

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thank you. The real hero is Clarissa for wearing the panda bridal

[@nilamanipanda6046]

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[@jeffreyhall6311]

Just remember to bring a cartload of batteries...

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Why? 2 batteries last me an entire wedding