Nikon Z 8 User Manual

While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program indicator
(U) is displayed.
T
o restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate
the main command dial until the indicator is no longer
displayed. Flexible program can also be ended by choosing
another mode or turning the camera off.
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In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while
the camera automatically adjusts aper
ture for optimal exposure.
Choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter
speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.
Rotate the main command dial to set the shutter speed.
Shutter speed can be set to values between ¹⁄₃₂₀₀₀s and 30s.
Shutter speed can be locked at the selected value (
0 646,
0 670).
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while
the camera automatically adjusts shutt
er speed for optimal
exposure.
Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.
The minimum and maximum values for aperture vary with the
lens.
Aperture can be locked at the selected value (
0 646, 0 670).
P (Programmed Auto)
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutt
er speed and aperture according to a built-in
program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations.
Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that produce the same exposure can be
selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”).
S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
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Exposure

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)