Nikon Z8 six months later... Worth it?
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2023
- My thoughts after using the Nikon Z8 for photography and video for the last 6 months.
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Gear talk is necessary folks. Legitimate video. Nigel wasn't trying to sell you the Z8, he was giving out important information based on his experience of that very gear. Nothing wrong with that!
I switched from a z6II to the z8 a few months ago, it is better at everything but for wildlife photography which I also do it’s in a different league. Upgrading was the best thing I ever did! It is also very good for shooting in the dark, finding the controls you need when you can’t see is really easy.
For fun everyday creative shooting, do you think Zf which has classic dedicated dials or Z7RV which has the unique practical useful 4 ways screen better?
@@NetvoTV I don’t know I haven’t seen either of those cameras and that’s not really the sort of shooting I do, sorry. Was your question meant for Nigel?
@@NetvoTVA7RV is more comparable to the z8 than the zf tbh.
Great video as always Nigel. When I upgraded to the Z8, I was surprised by how much more power it uses from the battery. The battery life on the Z7 is really fantastic. But the Z8 is just such an awesome all around camera and as someone who shoots a lot of wildlife and general personal family photography in addition to landscapes, it really is as close to the perfect camera as I have owned. Looking forward to see what you have in store for next Sunday!! Until then I hope you have a fantastic week.
Over the recent months, your channel has become my favorite landscape photography channel, and I don't know if I've improved as a viewer and amateur photographer, but your photos look better than ever. Maybe I was drawn in by images that are more heavily processed in the beginning and now I can appreciate less obvious elements more. Even so, I'm still learning a lot from you, because I couldn't have told you what's not optimal in the "mistake" shot you showed. Cheers and thanks for the content.
Thanks so much. I really appreciate that
I just got my Z8 4 days ago! I’ve been going through my set -up process and just had my first major shoot of a live music event! The camera was awesome! I still have a bit of a learning curve, but it’s going to be awesome! I can’t wait to get out for some wildlife and landscape shoots! I feel like I’m a kid at Christmas! Thanks for all your guidance and thanks for taking me along!
How’s the quality control?
Enjoyed the review Nigel. Thanks for doing it.
Even when conditions are not optimal for shooting, it’s something about being out in nature and just looking for a good composition that is so refreshing for me. Thank you Nigel for all the information and teaching you do on your channel. It inspires me to go out and shoot more. 📷
I suppose it all depends on how an individual uses the camera. I had concerns before buying the Z8 because everyone was saying the battery life was a big issue. I bought it anyway, and, to be honest, battery life *has not been an issue* for me. I can stay out the majority of the day and not go through 1 battery ( I do carry several). I absolutely love my Z8.
I like the fact that you talk about the ‘for’s AND the ‘against’s, in your own wants and needs in a camera - even though I won’t use the info, myself, I still learn from it and can always find something of benefit and something positive in all your videos, which help make my own images better. Thank you Nigel. Lovely images as always.
Just love how honest you are
Loved this review! Beautifully made. So cinematic! And of course beautiful images and videos.
Enjoyed the video as usual Nigel.
When i saw the waterfall with the mountain in the background i was blown away, it was awesome.
What a place.
You captured some fantastic image's as usual mate.
I also enjoyed the you opinion of both camera's.
Look forward to the next one.
9K views in just 6 hours! Dude, your Zeight opinion pieces are magnets! 🎉
Your initial reviews were largely instrumental in me upgrading from the trusty and amazing Z6ii to this one. Absolutely thrilled. Thank you for your user-focused insights that make all the difference in the field.
Great video Nigel. Many thanks.
Thanks for the great review of your uses.
As a brand new (used) Z7ii owner this is quite reassuring to hear. Not missing much, but I'm really enjoying the camera.
I used to have a Z7II and I think it's an under rated camera. For landscapes it's as good as the Z8 for all real world purposes. My main landscape camera is a medium format 102Mp monster but the Z7II takes some beating and I'd be tempted to buy one again as a more portable landscape tool, it's that good.
Great video Nigel 👌 . We stayed in the same cabin at Kirkjufell for 4 nights in March this year . What a beautiful place it was and right on the doorstep of this stunning mountain . Hope we'll return one day .
Incredible photographs friend, I love it . Thank you for your information about Nikon z8 too
Thank you for the honest, informative review..
Really good video, Nigel! Would be super helpful if you could do a video on how you do your bracketing. That first photo was really epic!
I purchased the Z6ii several years ago and love this camera; then earlier this year bought the z7ii and it's landscape abilities are amazing and thought it would replace the Z6ii as my primary camera. That said the Z6ii will outperform the Z7ii in low light conditions and I find I'm still using it for my blue light photography. I seriously considered the Z8 for it's newer sensor and the tilting screen but wasn't looking forward to carrying the size and weight for my needs. Besides I like having a second body as a backup on travel expeditions. Now maybe the Z7iii will be the one...if ever.
Breath taking landscape,can feel the cold,thanks for sharing.
Wow, I was at the exact same spot back on August 6, 2023! I really enjoyed my Iceland Ring Road adventure. I fell in love with the country. It is truly a landscape photographers' paradise. I'm glad that I got to share the country with my sister and brother-in-law. I am praying for the town of Grindavik, Blue Lagoon, and the powerplant. Also those will be impacted by the eruption.
I love my Z8, as a landscape and wildlife shooter is the perfect camera.
I order it after your fantastic video from Madeira (where I meet you ) and I got it in the end of may, after this time my Z7 is "only" the backup 😁
Many greetings from Germany
Good review of the Z8. As you say I think it is a very personal thing but getting your insight is good. Another reason to change to the Z8 I think is if moving form DSLR to Mirrorless. I took the decision to move earlier this year and start practicing with the setup (in readiness for the Antarctica trip) and took the plunge with the Z8. So glad I did and size wise works fine for me having come from D850 & D500, getting use to the nuances with mirrorless has taken a bit of time :)
Great content as ever Nigel, Iceland is certainly a magical place, must get there one day…..!
Great review, thank you very much for posting. I have a Z8 and I love it, and I agree with your assessment, although the size/weight doesn't bother me - my previous camera was a D850, the Z8 is my first mirrorless. I have one question for you: what L-bracket do you have on the Z8? I have not been able to find a reasonably priced one. Thanks!
@NigelDanson Great video as always. I noticed a typo at 7:04, "19mm" but the lens used is 24-120
The z8 is essentially a z9 without the grip. I bought a Z8 and couldn't be happier. The lenses are super sharp, fast and the perfect size (smaller and lighter than DSLR). I personally like the size of the camera/rugged aesthetic. Mirrorless is much more than size saving in it's abilities to aid my photography. It's an ALL ROUND better camera than the z7/ii of which it shares the same pixel count(but stacked obviously). However if you only do landscape/slower style photography then a z6/7 is ideal too. I wanted a do everything brilliantly camera, that's what I feel I got with my z8, makes me happy to use it every time.
I don’t normally comment on UA-cam but you asked for feedback! I love it! I don’t watch commercial tv anymore, it’s too depressing. Love the creativity. To me it’s not about the sell on camera gear, it’s about the story, the gear, the journey and the place. I hope you keep up with the story telling.
Nigel, thanks for being vulnerable and sharing that you don't always get it right, and for sharing why the composition at 10:00 is not right. It is so easy to assume that every time you go out, you get what you want first time. Would you consider doing this a bit more please as it is a great way to see why a composition might be wrong. Also consider showing from time to time where you have taken multiple shots with tweaks in your settings and explaining what you changed and why. Keep up the good work! I love getting my photography 'highs' from your videos.
I love the button placement on the Z8. Having the focus button and the metering button has made it easy for me to get the settings I need. I also like being able to pick different display components. Once I get my exposure right in steady light, I can turn off all the extraneous info and concentrate on the composition. I do wish the automatic switching between monitor and viewfinder was a little better. I have to turn it to monitor only and forget that the next time I raise it to my eye.
Thank you for the video!
Another good video Nigel and as a new Z8 user (Z6ii and D500 previously) I like the feel of this lovely bit of kit. Iceland looks like a great place to visit and the waterfalls are a snappers dream. One point that I would like to bring up is at 3.57, you said that there is no balance in the shot. However, at 11.45, you said that you loved that shot. That last one had negative space on the right and didn't appear to balance. I would really like to know what AF you used on your shots. Take care out there mate.
Spent 10 days in Iceland this summer shooting, every single day was the weather in this video. It was sooo hard to make photos but I enjoyed the challenge. Hope the weather improved for you, I'm sure you made the best of it either way. Love your videos.
Recently bought a Nikon Z7 II and lens from MPB, the camera and lens were both perfect and the transaction with MPB was fast and easy.
Love my 24-120mm f4 on my Z8. The 24-70mm 2.8 is an incredible lens but since I got the 24-120 it sure stays home a lot.
Looks like you do too.
I’m considering an upgrade to the z8 so the combined discussion is really helpful. The comments and insights about shooting and the camera simultaneously is better than a dry tech review.
I have the Z9 & battery life is awesome! Yes it's a heavy camera & I was worried about that at first but I am used to it now & it doesn't bother me anymore
I agree about the size and weight (though I don't really notice this when it's slung around my shoulders on a strap), but it's the best camera I've ever owned. It's just incredibly good at everything and really reliable. I moved over from Fuji this year, and whilst that system was also great, there were certain things I felt slightly restrained by or didn't have confidence in the cameras to get right. I don't feel like that with this camera. Any failings in what I produce are now largely my own rather than the camera.
I have seen where on several different product reviews quite a few of the people are Fuji shooters and have switched to the Nikon Z8 or some the Z9. I wonder if these two cameras have put a hurt onto some of Fujis camera sales .
Would you mind expanding on what are some of the things you feel slightly restrained or lacking confidence in with the Fujis when compared to the Z8?
Nigel thank you for your honest review. I’ve thus far resisted the mirrorless craze for one reason, the cameras are tiny compared to my current D700/D850. I prefer a larger camera body as they fit in my hands better…
The Z9 is way out of my price range, the Z8 pushes it. Perhaps in time I’ll warm to mirrorless.
I absolutely love my Z8 and after 6 months I don't really notice the size compared to the Z7ii that's been relegated to a backup camera.
I love this machine, I have used one D3000, it still works now
Thanks for recommending mpb as I'm thinking of getting a used one but am very wary. Do you think you'll consider the Z9.
Enjoyed your video and honest discussion about the Z8. I noticed that the Z8 does not have built-in GPS support, so I’m wondering what you did, if anything, to geotag your photos.
Well with great gear comes great weight... 😉
I agree with you about quality EVF, and a screen that can tilt to different angles. Once I got a camera with a good EVF I didn't want to go back to smaller, lower-quality EVFs.
Thanks for another really enjoyable video Nigel. Sadly a Z8 is way beyond my budget. As i predominately shoot Landscapes, I’am considering a Z6 ii as an upgrade from my D7500. Looking forward to your next video on Sunday.
I use MPB a lot to sell my old Nikon gear to upgrade. No problem selling to them. They are straightforward and never had an issue.
Nigel, Your drone footage really helps give me a sense of the majestic scale of Iceland, which i haven’t yet visited. Let’s hope their newly awakened volcano doesn’t muck things up for all.
Nigel, @ 4:07 did you not consider a 6 shot pano? 3 wide x 2 high, or maybe 2x2?
Fair to say that the Z8 is possibly perfect for me, except the size, weight, and cost. The sensor guard is key for me.
Fingers crossed for the Z6III or Z7III being a mini Z8, even if with lower resolution in the case of the Z6III.
Nice rundown. More precarious shooting locations. 😱 I guess you got out of there before the ground opened up. Carry on. 👍🥂
I traded my Z6ii for the Z8 and I'm loving the 8. I couldn't agree more with your comments, particularly the flipscreen, sensor shield and weight. My wishlist for the 8 is for Nikon to have a number of images remaining countdown, when using the intervelometer for star trails. Thanks again for another great and informative video. 😁
I love the tilting screen on the Z8. This is indeed missing on the Z6's and Z7's. I've been using my Z6II a bit more lately for landscapes over my D850. I must say that I really don't miss the lower pixel count that much. I print up to A3+ at home and can't see the difference between my D850 and Z6II in terms of resolution. For ease of mind I would like a slightly higher pixel count, especially when cropping to a square image. The size and weight difference between the Z6II and the D850 is a pro for the Z6. I'm curious to see what Nikon will do with the Z6III and Z7II. If those have a tilting display like the Z8 I might be very tempted because I shoot quite a lot of vertical images.
I love my Z7 II, and the two Z8 things that temp me (sensor cover and articulated screen), don't justify the big price difference IMHO. Love the lighter weight of the Z7 II. I could see folks going for the Z8 if you shoot video or things requiring faster autofocus. I'll be keeping an eye out for a Z7 III, but in the meantime I'll be sticking wit the Z7 II.
Spot on video about how you feel that your relationship with your new work horse is going. The rumoured Z6 III going to be interested - even if it has lower res than Z7-Z9 24MP will be a hot cake seller, Nikon may not do a Z7 III for bit as it's close to Z7-Z9 (res, maybe specs ) and may wait to say do a Z7 III 60 MP until they milk up the Z8-Z9 market.
The photos you’ve taken in this video even hand held are really impressive “love them” to say you took them in difficult weather 👍
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for your observations on the Z8. I know I can take them knowing that they come from a photographer on the field that is really working with the gear he is talking about.
If I'm going somewhere for the first time...Z8 and 24-120mm f\4 are in the bag and in use 90% of the time. If I have something in particular I know I want to capture...There may be better tools but the Z8 is my all day every day at the moment. Cheers!
It’s annoying having to rewind and pause the video to view the photo and read the settings. Please display the photos for a bit longer Nigel. I advise anybody thinking of buying a z7ii to buy a Z8 if you can afford it, even if you have to wait a bit longer. I’ve owned and shot all sorts of photos with both cameras. I was planning on keeping the z7ii but I have now sold it because I use the extra features on the Z8 all the time. I mainly shoot astro, night shots and wildlife.
Good assessment Nigel;. I will be buying a Z8, (currently selling family heirlooms, wife, cats etc). If I just did landscapes I would buy a Z7II and I would use MPB (going to but a 24-70 f4 off them soon). The Z8 is still lighter than my D850 and will be my coffin camera. I have a ZFc as backup and that is really light.
For landscape photography it's hard to see the benefits of a camera like the Z8 with it's stacked sensor. Images won't be any better v a normal one, you don't need a big buffer or 20fps. Few will use the 8K video or notice the improve autofocus.. I'm not sure it's a good choice for this type of shooting. There might be cases where it is (fast action/sports/events etc). Perhaps Nikon will come out with a Z7III later on.
Good to hear your thoughts on the pros/cons of the Z8. Currently biding my time before upgrading from a Z6II as my first mirrorless and wondering whether Nikon will produce a Z7iii next year that includes the sensor shield and tilting screen. Those seem to be the biggest benefits of the Z8 as a landscaper.
Your phone is probably better
Or just buy nikon d3 or something who cares nobody will notice 😂😂😂😂😂😂
What do you think about the 14-24mm?
14mm seems not wide enough today. The 14-30mm F4 has already 14mm and the other brands have 12mm at F2.8 or even 10mm at F4.
Your opinion on that would be interesting.
Thanks for this great video, I like it very much! But I always get a short heart attack when I see how you are setting up your tripod at the steep ground over the sea (e.g. at 8:30). It seems like it could fall easily into the sea with that wonderful Z8! ;-)
Definitely Nikon should have made the tilting screen vertically in the Z72 at least. Fujifilm did it a few years ago and it does help to shoot vertically when you are low. Battery life is also important unfortunately the charge depletes quickly.
I’m also loving the Z8 but am reluctant to leave my 6II behind in low light. I can’t do the great landscape shots you do with a recent diagnosis of stenosis but do shoot my granddaughter’s gymnastics meets indoors where I can sit more. I will have to bite the bullet next week and shoot her meet with the Z8 and hope it handles the low light as well as the 6II. Anybody out there got any hints? Love watching you out there enjoying places I can’t go!
Nigel, on my Z9 I have assigned playback to the video record button, which for stills is redundant. I can review a shot without searching for the playback button with my thumb. I assume you can do the same with the Z8?
I was in Iceland at the end of October and had similar conditions. The locations were epic but I really struggled with the lack of light and wind and rain
9:40 Nigel being so close to the f word 😀 ps: a gear talk once in a while is always welcomed 👍
I love the way you felt so uninspired around minute 8. This happens sometimes when conditions are not really there. And it's the reality of what we do. We can't be at 100% all the time. This happens in some of my videos too 😅
About the camera... Nikon has always been the brand I would go to in case I'd switch to FF. What shocks me more are the controls, tilt screen, and so on that are already on my Fuji X-T3, a camera released in 2018. That comforts me in my choice of "should I upgrade? Hmmm...not yet my dear!"
Anyways, nice video as usual 👍
Great episode (as always) I'm guessing that was a typo at 5:24 (ISO61600) 😊
Not to brag, but…ok, I’m bragging about two things: As a Canon R5/R6 II user I have long enjoyed a sensor cover and a flippy screen, a term I first heard on the Tony and Chelsea Northrup channel (got to give credit). That said I can’t be sure I have the best brand. For example my flippy screen on the R5 short circuited from all the twisting at 43,000 actuations and I sold it after a $400 replacement of the motherboard and LCD screens. Yesterday I bought its replacement thanks to a sale price on the R5. Yours looks great. I really wish I had illuminated buttons, for example. I am learning a great deal from you and the course you sold on the 5DayDeal.
Hmm - yes I agree - the camera choice is purely personal. I split in two directions - having started with DSLRs, I have a D500 & a D850. So now, going forward into the Z range, I decided to pair the Zfc with the Z8. And I'm NOT getting rid of the DSLRs - because I enjoy shooting with them both. For me, the Zfc and the D500 are like brothers - and the Z8 is spruiked as the successor to the D850. On the subject of weight - the Z8 is about 100gm lighter than the D850. I am relieved to have the sensor shield on the Z8 - the mirror protects the sensor on the the D850, but nobody wants dust on the sensor. I'm afraid I couldn't chase around the mountains with you - I have a deep fear of heights like that, I'd probably pass out and prove how dangerous they are, by falling off the cliff. I do a lot of "available light" stuff & LOVE the illuminated dials! And wildlife, pet photography, etc. The Z7 just didn't do it - for me!
I have bought a couple of item from MPB but just recently I was changing from my D850 to a Z7ii because of arthritis in my hands. I found that LCE were better on the part ex price and cheaper on the 2nd hand Z7ii so it is best to shop around.
I want it; I had a Nikon D7100 with so many lenses and accessories I collected over the years and let my ex borrow it, and she pawned everything. I'm still mad about it and haven't done photography in years, but I want to start again it was so relaxing.
Love the image at 12:08 :)
The thing you like the most is the viewfinder?
Great video as always! just a question... what will you do when the Z7III goes out???
If has a tilt screen and decent video and smaller then move to that probably!
And then the ultimate question... when it is enough?? ;-) @@NigelDanson
In one of the colour photos of black cottage church the image mentioned use of 24-120 lens but shot at 19mm. Bit confused of how that lens shot at 19mm ?
Hi, I am wondering if the resolution on the Z9 viewfinder with 9.4m dot be better to see or 3.7 m on the Z8? Which preview is more accurate and matches the final image process by the same sensor of 45.7mp? thank you
Nigel, if you think the Z8 is heavy, you should pack the Z9. Man, that big brother to the Z8 is huge and HEAVY. But I do love it. I do some sports photography, which is why I went with the Z9, but I'm already thinking about adding a z8 for landscapes. Great video.
Many thanks for your hands-on review on the Z8 which compares so favorably against most others that tend to focus on features rather than handling and usability. Clearly the Z8 is not for me as I do not do video and don't fancy the larger form factor for my work. Instead, I would rather wait for a bumped up Z6iii with better AF and slightly higher resolution.
Hey! Thank you for that video. I love cameras from Nikon, but I just thi k about new cameras with implemented AI, that will be something right?
Outstanding photos…. I actually love the z8
Do you need to update your gear list, it still says Z7? Which tripod was that? Thanks 🙏
Wonderful video, Nigel.
I have found the Z8 to be a vast improvement over the Z7ll.
While the Z7ll is lighter, the Z8 feels better in the hand IMHO.
It is worth the higher cost for the improved AF alone.
Cheers from Canada.
All waste of money and time and weight 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i would get exactly the same photo from my phone or even my rx100m1 😂😂😂😂😂 these newer cameras are absolutely overrated and overpriced unless it's a super low light situation
Just purchased the Z7ii, barely used, for a great deal and from a reputable dealer here in Canada. Just too much value to ignore...at that price was still able to afford a 24-120 and 100-400 to go with it.
Absolutely loving it so far, there are a couple of things that drive me nuts. That screen only articulating the one way is probably at the top of the list haha..
But we'll see how it goes once I have the lens lineup filled out... if I find I'm getting more into wildlife down the road, maybe I'll think seriously about the Z8.
I would love the Z8 but the cost is probably a little high for an amateur photographer like myself. I do sell images but not enough to justify the cost (uhmm wait out).
I currently own the Z7ii and absolutely love it and I doubt the images would improve but ooo that sensor does do my head in, why they do not fit that to the 7ii or there other Cameras is beyond me?
I will at some point purchase the Z8 and upgrade, but when that is I don’t know.
I need to sort the van out after my trip to the Lake District last week in the snow 😂 turns out to have been a very expensive trip. Not that you watch my vlogs to know what I’m talking about. Thanks for sharing, very informative and probably made me more determined to upgrade at some point.
I do have a question for you, if you have the chance and opportunity to answer it. Do you know of a decent ND filter setup for the 14-24mm F2.8 Lens. Probably the worst thing about my Nikon set which I own at the minute. I find because they’ve cut away sections of the end where the thread goes that I am unable to attach a adapter currently. Don’t know if you can advise
To my surprise I actually found the weight of the Z8 body absolutely acceptable. Yes, on paper it's 910 g (2.01 lb) vs the Z7 II's 615 g (1.4 lb), but maybe due to the better grip on the slightly larger body it's hardly noticeable. A heavy lens will make much more of a perceivable difference imho.
What about video, have you test it? Does it has overheating problem?
I love the specs for nature photography, but really have no need for the high-end video parts of this camera. Do you suspect the Z7III will be that camera? Great for nature photography, a bit lighter than the Z8 with the same type of tracking or will the Z7III really just be a landscape camera?
I can save up for a $2000 camera, but a $4000 camera is beyond and more than my needs.
Original z7 (size) for landscape and z9 (battery and ergonomics) for wildlife. Z8 is trying to square the circle, which doesn’t work for me neither for landscape (too big and heavy) nor wildlife (poor battery life and huge grip). Especially for wildlife when your carrying long lenses/tripod/gimbal anyway, that bit more weight and size on a body doesn’t make a difference for me.
I wish Nikon would bring out a pure still photography camera…..
I will be getting one in the new year for birds/wildlife. As you say for landscape Z7 is all you need. My two concerns are battery life as you've pointed out and hopefully some of the new extra firmware goodies from the Z9. I should really go for the Z9 but I want a lighter camera or I won't end up using it.
I wouldn’t bother too much about battery life. I shot a complete wedding (about ten hours). The Z8 is instant ready to go switching on so I kept it off as much as possible to save battery. I got away with a bit more than one battery the whole day.
And.. how much time does get to change a battery? And you can still use an external battery charger on the usb c port
High Iso performance like in astrophotography are good in the Z8? hope at least much better than the D850 noise
I have both the 8 and 7 and I too have noticed the weight and battery life between them. I also have the 14-24 but don't have the filter for it yet and a bit confused as to which filter to use on that specific lens.
I would look at the Kase Filters - I love them for that lens.
Hi Nigel, since the large prints are very important to me, based on your experience, by Nikon 8 (with 14bit and 45mp) with f2.8 lenses, is it possible to achieve sharpness and details, high dynamic range, and beautiful colour rendering without forcing in post production and manipulation? It could satisfy me as GFX100S shooter with 16bit and 102mp?!
Interesting thoughts on the Z8. I'm still shooting with a D7500 which does a great job for landscape and birds when not impeded by user error 😁 but at some point I would like to upgrade to full frame for landscape work. Don't think I'd go for the Z8, a bit too expensive but MPB have some great prices on the Z7ii and the older D850. WIll have to see what 2024 brings.
Haha: 10:38 - this would have been James Popsys‘s shot; I don’t see myself changing to Nikon but amazing landscapes as always.
How did you take the first picture of the church with the 24-120 at 19 mm? Was that a typo?
For me the cons on Z8 are the battery life on par with Z6/Z7 and Nikon not developing a MB- grip that takes D5, Z9 EN-EL18 batteries as well as EN-EL15 batteries ; even if Nikon up scale price to £449 still worth doing and Nikon would still be quid's in with several sales, e.g., Z8, MB-DXX Grip and several EN-EL18 purchases. Also applies to Grip for G2 of Z6-Z7, should have done grip that allowed Z8-Z9, D5 batteries to be used - these are superb longer life batteries - for me allowing a 3/4 - days shooting / video recording on one battery with my Z9