Nikon Z 8 User Manual

The photo info [Basic shooting data] page for pictur
es shot
with 4 [Auto], D [Natural light auto], or L [Preset
manual] selected for white balance lists the color temperature
in effect at the time the picture was taken (
0 219). You can use
this as r
eference when choosing a value for K[Choose color
temperature].
To view the [Basic shooting data] page during playback, go
to [Playback display options] in the playback menu and place
checks (M) next to [Shooting data] and [Basic shooting data].
Color temperature is not shown for pictures taken using high-
speed frame capture.
White balance can also be adjusted from the photo shooting and
video recor
ding menus.
Tip: Auto
Tip: The [White Balance
] Options
Tip: Color Temperature
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer; some may have a red cast while others
appear blue. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in
Kelvins (K). The lower the color temperature, the redder the cast (q); the higher the temperature, the
bluer the cast (w).
3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 [
K
]
Tip: Choosing a Color Temperature
In general, choose lower v
alues if your pictures have a red cast or to intentionally make pictures bluer,
higher values if your pictures are tinged blue or to intentionally make pictures redder.
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White Balance

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)