Nikon Z 8 User Manual

Focus distance is measured from the focal plane mark (E) on the
camera body, which shows the position o
f the focal plane inside
the camera (q). Use this mark when measuring the distance to
your subject for manual focus or macro photography. The distance
between the focal plane and the lens mounting flange is known
as the “flange-back distance” (w). On this camera, the flange-back
distance is 16mm (0.63in.).
If [ON] is selected for Custom Setting a13 [Focus peaking]>
[Focus peaking display], objects that are in focus will be
indicated by colored outlines that appear when focus is adjusted
manually (focus peaking).
Note that the focus peaking display may not appear if the
camera is unable to detect outlines. Check focus in the shooting
display.
Focus indicator Description
(steady)
Focus is behind the subject.
(flashes)
The camera is unable to focus.
When using manual focus with subjects not suited to autofocus, note that the in-focus indicator (I)
may be displayed when the subject is not in focus. Zoom in on the view thr
ough the lens and check
focus. Use of a tripod is recommended when the camera is having trouble focusing.
D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection
Manual focus mode can be chosen using focus-mode selection controls on the lens (where available).
D The Focal Plane Mark and Flange-Back Distance
Tip: Focus Peaking
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Focus

Nikon Z 8 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Resolution	45.7 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 7
ISO Sensitivity	64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Dimensions	144 x 118.5 x 83 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Viewfinder	3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
Monitor	3.2-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 2.1M dots
Video Recording	8K UHD at 30p
Storage Media	CFexpress Type B
Battery	EN-EL15c
Weight	910 g
Autofocus System	493-point hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
Continuous Shooting Speed	Up to 20 fps (RAW), Up to 30 fps (JPEG)