Nikon Z 8 User Manual

Tip: Adjusting White Balance During Video Recording
White b
alance can be adjusted during video recording by holding the Ubutton and rotating a
command dial.
Tip: Using a Fixed Shutter Speed
In mode M, shutter speed can be set to values between ¹⁄₂₅s and ¹⁄₃₂₀₀₀s (the slowest available shutter
speed varies with the frame rate).
Tip: Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords
If [Record videos] is selected for Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls]> [Shutter-release button],
the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords can be pressed
halfway to focus or pressed all the way down to start and end video recording.
Tip: Using an External Microphone
Third-party microphones with 3.5mm mini-jack plugs can be used to record audio for videos.
Use [Mic jack plug-in power] in the video recording menu to choose whether the power for the
external microphone is supplied by the camera (
0 545).
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Points to Note When Filming Videos

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)