The Nikon Z8 is an exceptional camera, so much so that our Senior Manager, Jase, bought one recently for astrophotography. Unlucky for them, though, as they paid full price for it.
Since Jase's Nikon Z8 review, there have been several price drops during sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, but we've yet to see it as cheap as Walmart's current price of $3,189.95. This is $80 less than Amazon's current listing price of $3,268, though we expect that to price match soon.
Pick up the Nikon Z8 for $3,189.95 at Walmart today — the cheapest we've seen online right now.
The Z8 is our choice as the best overall camera. There is nothing the Nikon Z8 can't do. It is especially great for astrophotographers and low-light shooters. This is the cheapest we've ever seen it.View Deal
We know, we know, this camera, even at the discounted rate, isn't cheap, but there's a reason we rave about it. The Nikon Z8 features in many of our 'best for' guides, including the best cameras for photo and video, where we rank it as best overall, the best cameras for astrophotography, and the best Nikon cameras. We can't remember a time when we've seen the price lower than $3,200.
In Jase's hands-on Nikon Z8 review, they awarded it 5/5 stars, praising both its specifications and real-world performance. A particularly impressive feature is the Starlight View mode, which enables autofocus detection down to -9EV. The best Jase had seen (and they have seen and tested a lot of amazing cameras over the years). There is a dedicated night vision mode for astrophotographers and an expanded ISO range up to 102,400.
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The night vision mode on the Z8 shows a dim and red display by default.Jase Parnell-Brookes
The Z8 is 30% smaller than the Nikon Z9 from which it takes many inspiring features.Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-BrookesThe Nikon Z8 has plenty of features that make it a fantastic choice for low-light photography and astrophotography, but those weren't the only things that impressed Jase during his review.
Nikon has long been known for getting its button layouts right, and the Z8 is no exception. It is so easy to adjust exposure settings on the fly, thanks to the command and sub-command dials, plus the ISO and exposure compensation buttons are positioned right next to the shutter release. It makes the camera incredibly intuitive to use and allows photographers to react quickly in changing conditions.
We've already touched on the Night Vision (Starlight View) mode, but it deserves another mention because it is genuinely useful rather than being a gimmick or a 'nice to have'. It even helps preserve your night vision by displaying menus and settings in red! Pair that with a red headlamp or flashlight and you're golden for not spoiling your stargazing experience.
Key features: Full-frame 45.7MP, 64-25,600 (expandable to 102,400), 8K 60p 12-bit, single SD UHS-II and single CFexpress/XQD card.
Product launched: May 2023
Price history: This camera started life on the market selling for around $4,300. Over time, it has dropped to a typical selling price of around $3,600, with special sale prices in the region of $ 3,400. The Walmart price of $3,189.95 is the cheapest we've seen.
Price comparison: Amazon: $3268 | Walmart: $3189 | B&HPhoto $3396
Space: ★★★★★ | Livescience: ★★★★½ | TechRadar: ★★★★★
Featured in guides: Best cameras, best cameras for astrophotography, best mirrorless cameras, best Nikon cameras.
✅ Buy it if: You want one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market.
❌ Don't buy it if: You're a beginner. This is still an expensive, advanced camera that might be overkill and somewhat intimidating for new users.
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