The Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, and Z7 II feature Nikon's standard 10-pin rectangular remote connection, which is used for both wired and wireless remotes: The remote control status and shooting operation status are indicated by the color and behavior of the lamp ( Remote control status lamp (for Z fc)).

It should work fine with the Z8 as well. I was arguing with a Nikon rep yesterday at Unique Photo why Z9 ( and now Z8) can't support ML-L7. Constructed by Nikon, a renowned brand in the photography industry, the ML-L7 remote controller is designed to enable users to control their COOLPIX P1000 camera from a distance. Its compatibility with the specific camera model ensures seamless integration and optimal performance.I'm in northern NJ and frequent Unique Photo (I've lectured and taught classes there.) I couldn't make the Z8 event last night but I would have been having the same conversation with the Nikon rep! WR-R10 wireless transmitter (replaced by the WR-R11a)— Nikon's wireless remote system can trigger remote flashes, or be used with the WR-T10 to fire the camera remotely. When pressed, the remote control turns on and starts searching for a paired camera. If you press and hold it for 3 seconds or longer, the remote control will start searching for unpaired cameras. Pressing the power button while the remote control is on will turn it off. Matrix metering may not produce the desired results with filters with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1× (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). We suggest that [ Center-weighted metering] be selected instead. See the filter documentation for details.

WR-R10 wireless transmitter (replaced by the WR-R11b)— Nikon's wireless remote system can trigger remote flashes, or be used with the WR-T10 to fire the camera remotely. The Z8 and Z9 feature Nikon's older 10-pin round remote connection, which is used for both wired and wireless remotes: I see people online have figured out the optical signals for the Creative Lighting System, another thing that would be fun to do with microcontrollers. Other Nikon cameras using this connector: D90, D3100 and later, D5xxx, D7xxx, D6xx, D7xx, Df, Coolpix P7700, P7800, A, and P1000. I love a BT remote on my OM-1 and it make no sense for Nikon to not support ML-L7 in higher end bodies. But even Nikon's people have no idea why it is not supported. 🤷‍♂️SmallRig Tripod Grip for ML-L7 — not actually a remote, but a place to put your remote in a small handgrip/tripod combination that works for selfie/video type work. If the camera is connected to a smartphone or computer, connection to those devices will be terminated.