- Rental ID: 101127-C • Webcode: 458592
Included in Rental
- 1 Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Body
- 1 Nikon HB-N106 lens hood
- 1 Nikon MH-25a Replacement Quick
- 1 Cables 3' USB 3.0 A Male to C
- 1 Wacom 2.5' USB-C to USB-C
- 1 Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens
- 1 Nikon HB-89 Lens Hood
- 2 Nikon EN-EL15C Rechargeable Battery
- 1 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens
- 1 Nikon HB-94 Lens Hood
- 1 Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens
Product Highlights
- 45.7MP Stacked CMOS Sensor
- Full-Frame Format
- 20 fps (Raw) / 30 fps (JPEG) Continuous Shooting
- ISO 64 - 25,600 Extendable to 32 - 102,400
- 8K UHD (7680×4320) @30p Video Recording
- Hybrid AF Autofocus
- Vertical/Horizontal Tilting LCD Touchscreen
Nikon Z8 Camera w/ 3 Prime Lens Kit
$400.00/day or weekend
$1,200.00/week Add to Request
$1,200.00/week Add to Request
Overview
Z 8
READY. ACTION.
The Ultimate Hybrid Camera
Powerful performance. Professional build. Compact, lightweight handling. A dream camera for videos and stills.
The ultimate hybrid camera. Powerful video and still photography capabilities. Video features include 12-bit 8K/60p and 4K/120p RAW plus 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording; Photography features include a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, a silent, vibration-free electronic shutter, 120 fps burst shooting and a blackout-free viewfinder. Fast, accurate AF with subject detection powered by deep learning. Professional build and operation. Smart connectivity. All in a brilliant compact, lightweight modular design.
* Lens pictured not included.
Compact follow-up to Z 9
30% smaller than Z 9
True successor to D850
15% smaller than D850
Packed with Z 9 flagship technology
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Captivating
45.7MP stills with beautiful colours. -
All in one
Unrivaled in-camera 8K UHD video capabilities. -
Fast
Burst speeds up to 120 fps for stills. -
Powerful
Nikon's most advanced image processing engine.
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Unmatched
All-electronic shutter with the world’s least rolling shutter distortion. -
Intelligent
Autofocus with subject detection developed from deep learning. -
Advanced
Real-Live Viewfinder with zero blackout.
Video
A powerhouse for video
Internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p video
12-bit N-RAW | Up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p.
All the depth and detail of 12-bit RAW in a file half the size of ProRes RAW HQ files.
12-bit ProRes RAW HQ | Up tp 4K/60p
A professional go-to for its flexibility, consistency and practicality when editing footage taken by different types of cameras all using this codec.
10-bit ProRes 422 HQ | Up to 4K/60p
An industry standard for its rich depth and detail, easy grading and flexibility to edit on-the-go from a laptop.
Full HD Proxy Files
Simultaneously created in-camera when shooting in ProRes RAW and N-RAW, making editing footage a quicker and smoother process.
N-Log Profile
Utilizes extensive colour depth and dynamic range to give more control over the look of your final footage.
Agile. Modular.
Compact & Lightweight
Hold the camera more comfortably and move around more smoothly. Take advantage of a lighter camera system when shooting on a gimbal, with fewer cables and less setup time.
Pro Audio
Capture 24 bit linear PCM sound right to the memory card alongside your footage. Compatible with professional XLR microphones using Tascam’s digital adapter CA-XLR2d-AN (sold separately).
Photo
A dream for photography
45.7MP stills, more flexible than ever
RAW | 14-bit
Capture the full dynamic range, colour and image information captured by the Z 8’s exceptional 45.7MP full-frame sensor.
High Efficiency | RAW 14-bit
Retain the outstanding image quality of traditional RAW with approximately 1/3 smaller file size.
HEIF | 10-bit
Richer tonal gradation than JPEG with increased luminance at a comparable file size. Great for stills and creating 8K HLG time-lapse videos in-camera.
JPEG | 8-bit
Applies all of the camera settings to the file for smaller file sizes and quick, easy use.
Blazing fast frame rates
With unrivaled burst speeds and a seemingly bottomless buffer the Z 8 gives you the edge when photographing birds, sports, weddings and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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20 fps | RAW and JPEG
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30 fps | JPEG Fine
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60 fps | JPEG Normal DX Crop Mode
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120 fps | 11MP JPEG
All-electronic shutter with no moving parts.
Performs at lighting-fast speeds with no vibration, noise or wear and tear and virtually no rolling shutter distortion.
Recover the shots you missed with Pre-Release Capture.
The Z 8 can record the moments before and after you actually press the shutter release button, saving shots that would otherwise have been missed.
Beautiful portraits made easy
Skin Softening
Easily make skin look its best while keeping eyes and hair tack-sharp. Works for up to 3 subjects in a shot.
Portrait Impression Balance
Simple, precise control over the hues and brightness, all optimized for skin tones.
Improved White Balance
Manual adjustments are faster and more intuitive, and Auto WB has been optimized for human subjects.
Taking a shot in the dark is no longer a shot in the dark
Illuminated Buttons
Major buttons are softly illuminated for easier operation in the dark.
Image Frame Display
Easily confirm your composition with a thin line indicating the image frame.
Viewfinder Brightness
Optimize the brightness of the EVF with Lo1 or Lo2 to reduce eye strain.
Warm Display Colours
Preserve your night vision with warm red menu tones and reduced brightness.
Starlight View
AF detection range expands to -9.0 EV* and display optimizes for confirming of point light sources.
Creativity, built right in
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Creative Picture Controls
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Motion Blend
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Interval Shooting
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900-sec. Long Exposure
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Focus Shift Photography
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Multiple Exposure Mode
Autofocus
Fast, accurate autofocus
Nikon’s most advanced autofocus system
Eye AF for Videos and Stills
Lock on to the eyes of people, pets and birds, even when they’re small in the frame, covered by hair, glasses or goggles, right-side up or upside down.
Custom Focus Areas
Wide-area AF offers 20 custom options for defining your focus area.* Ensure the bride and groom are in sharp focus, even when wedding guests are in the foreground.
Enhanced Low-light Focusing
Subject detection and AF work all the way down to -6.5 EV. Activate Starlight Mode, and focus all the way down to -9 EV.
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Sophisticated AF algorithm
Developed using deep learning technology. -
Performs in extreme low light
Focus all the way down to -9.0 EV. -
Combines subject detection and 3D tracking
Follows the fastest, most erratic subjects. -
Detects and tracks more subjects than any other mirrorless system
People, cats, dogs, birds, airplanes, motorbikes, vehicles, bicycles and trains.
Workflow
Fast, convenient connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wirelessly transfer images to your smartphone, computer or even an FTP server.
Bluetooth
Remotely control the Z 8 from a smartphone, sync timecodes among compatible devices and more.
Full-Size HDMI
Output clean, full resolution footage straight to an external monitor or capture device
Pro workflow
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Two USB Type C Ports
One USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) for file transfers and connecting accessories, another dedicated for charging and providing constant power. -
Network Menu
Dedicated tab giving you quick access to key settings. -
1000BASE-T Wired-LAN
The USB Type C data connector port supports IEEE 802.3ab gigabit Ethernet with a compatible adapter. -
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
Upload images to a secure FTP server straight from the camera.
Pro Build and Operation
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Eco-friendly Seerebo® Carbon Fiber
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Magnesium Alloy
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Sensor Shield
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Premium Weather Sealing
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Real-Live Viewfinder
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Dual Card Slots
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4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen
What's Included
Z 8 Camera BodyBF-N1 Body Cap
DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
AN-DC26 Camera Strap
EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
MH-25a Battery Charger
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
UC-E24 USB Cable
HDMI/USB Cable Clip
Product Specifications
Z 8 |
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Type |
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| Type | Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z mount |
Image Sensor |
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| Effective Pixels | 45.7 million |
| Sensor Size | 23.9 x 35.9 mm |
| Image Sensor Format | FX |
| Image Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS sensor |
| Total Pixels | 52.37 million |
| Dust-Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) |
| Image Area (pixels) | FX-format (L) 8,256 x 5,504 (M) 6,192 x 4,128 (S) 4,128 x 2,752 DX-format (L) 5,392 x 3,592 (M) 4,032 x 2,688 (S) 2,704 x 1,792 1:1 (24 x 24) (L) 5,504 x 5,504 (M) 4,128 x 4,128 (S) 2,752 x 2,752 16:9 (36 x 20) (L) 8,256 x 4,640 (M) 6,192 x 3,480 (S) 4,128 x 2,320 |
File System |
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| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats |
| Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards CFexpress (Type B) XQD Type Memory |
| File System | DCF 2.0 Exif 2.32 MPEG‑A MIAF |
Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder | 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 100% horizontal 100% vertical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m −1) |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | −4 – +3 m−1 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
Shutter |
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| Shutter Type | Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield |
| Shutter Speed | 1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200 |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported |
Exposure |
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| Exposure Metering System | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Metering Range | -3 to +17 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | '-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Picture Control | Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography. |
| Multiple Exposure | Add Average Lighten Darken |
Sensitivity |
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| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode. |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing | Yes |
Focus/Autofocus |
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| Autofocus System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Detection Range | -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view Detection range (ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20 °C/68 °F using single servo AF (AF-S) |
| Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Focus Point | 493 (single-point AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with single point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area |
| AF-Area Mode | Pinpoint Single-Point Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (L-people) Wide-area AF (L-animals) Auto-area AF Auto-area AF (people) Auto-area AF (animals) Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only 3D-tracking available in video mode only Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only Wide-area AF (C1) Wide-area AF (C2) |
| Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector |
| Vibration Reduction | 5-axis image sensor shift |
Flash |
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| Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory Shoe | Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control |
| Flash Sync Terminal | Yes |
White Balance |
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| White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose colour temperature (2500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL |
Movie |
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| Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Maximum Recording Time | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 NEV |
| Movie Video Compression | N-RAW (12 bit) Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
| Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM AAC Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format) |
| Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video) | FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively 5392 x 3032: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 4128 x 2322: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 3840 x 2160: 120p/100p/60p/50p |
| Movie | 8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 30p (progressive) 8K UHD 7,680×4,320 /25p/24p 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p Full HD 1,920x1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively |
| Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted |
| Movie ISO | Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600 Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode. |
| Movie Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Time Code | Yes |
| Movie Log Gamma Output | When using memory card in Z 8 and NOT using external recorder N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card” When NOT using memory card in Z 8 and using external recorder N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output” When using both memory card in Z 8 and external recorder N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output” However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p. |
| Movie e-VR | Yes |
| Movie HDMI Output | Yes |
| Movie Focus Peaking | Yes |
| Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) | Yes |
| Time Lapse Movie | Yes |
| AF for Movie | Yes |
Monitor |
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| Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 2100 k dots |
| Monitor Type | Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
Playback |
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| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Slide Shows Voice memo input and playback IPTC information embedding and display Filtered playback Skip to first shot in series Series playback Save consecutive frames Motion blend |
| Voice Memo Function | Yes |
Interface |
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| Interface | Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Type A HDMI connector 10 pin remote terminal: Built-in USB: Type C USB connectors USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1 USB Power Delivery connector x1 |
| Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5240 MHz, 5500 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5240 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm 5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm 5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm |
| Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge |
| Bluetooth | Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP) Bluetooth: -4.1 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm |
| GPS | Via the SnapBridge app |
Menus |
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| Supported Languages | English French Spanish |
Power |
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| Battery / Batteries | One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH‑7P charging AC adapters and EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only. |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 340 shots [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 330 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 370 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 340 shots Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 2280 shots Movies: [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes |
| AC Adapter | EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately) EH‑8P Charging AC adapter; requires UC‑E25 USB cable (available separately) |
| Battery Charger | MH-25A Battery Charger |
Physical Specs |
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| Tripod Socket | Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) Less than 85% (no condensation) |
| Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) |
144 x 118.5 x 83 mm (5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3") |
| Weight | 910 g (32.1 oz.) |