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Active D‑Lighting
G
button
U

1
video recording menu
Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating videos with natural contrast.
Option
Description
Z
[
Extra high
]
Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed from (in or
der from high
to low) [
Extra high
], [
High
], [
Nor
mal
], and [
Low
].
P
[
High
]
Q
[
Normal
]
R
[
Low
]
[
Off
]
Active D-Lighting off
.
526
Active D‑Lighting
525
527
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
When Your First Photo Can't Wait
23
Getting Ready
23
Taking and Viewing Pictures
24
Before You Begin
25
Package Contents
25
About this Document
26
Symbols
26
Conventions
26
For Your Safety
27
Notices
32
Parts of the Camera
35
Camera Body
35
The Control Panel
41
The Monitor
42
Photo Mode
42
Video Mode
45
The Viewfinder
46
Photo Mode
46
Video Mode
49
The Monitor Mode Button and the Eye Sensor
50
Touch Controls
54
Focusing and Releasing the Shutter
54
Adjusting Settings
55
Playback
56
Viewing Videos
57
The I Menu
57
Text Entry
58
Navigating the Menus
59
The Fn1 and Fn2 Buttons
61
Using the Menus
62
The MENU Button
62
Using the Menus
63
The I Button (I Menu)
68
The Still Photography I Menu
70
The Video I Menu
71
The Playback I Menu
72
Customizing the I Menu
73
First Steps
74
Attaching the Strap
74
Charging the Battery
75
The Battery Charger
75
Optional EH-7P Charging AC Adapters/Eh-8P AC Adapters: Charging
77
Inserting the Battery
80
Removing the Battery
80
Battery Level
81
Inserting Memory Cards
82
Removing Memory Cards
84
Attaching a Lens
85
Detaching Lenses
86
Camera Setup
87
Basic Photography and Playback
89
Taking Photographs
89
Recording Videos
92
Playback
95
Viewing Videos
96
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
98
Shooting Settings
99
Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
99
Adjusting Image Area Settings
99
Adjusting Image Quality
101
Choosing an Image Size
103
Focus
105
Focus Mode
105
AF-Area Mode
107
Choosing a Subject Type for Autofocus
111
Focus-Point Selection
114
The Touch Shutter
115
Focus Lock
117
Manual Focus
119
Exposure
121
Choosing a Shooting Mode
121
Long Time-Exposures (Mode M Only)
126
Autoexposure Lock
129
Exposure Compensation
131
Release Mode
133
Choosing a Release Mode
133
High-Speed Frame Capture (C30/C60/C120)
136
Using the Self-Timer (E)
138
ISO Sensitivity
139
About ISO Sensitivity
139
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
141
White Balance
143
About White Balance
143
Fine-Tuning White Balance
148
Choosing a Color Temperature
152
Preset Manual
156
Bracketing
162
Auto Bracketing Set
162
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
163
White Balance Bracketing
168
ADL Bracketing
171
Picture Controls
175
About Picture Controls
175
Modifying Picture Controls
177
Custom Picture Controls
181
Two-Button Reset
185
Photo Shooting Menu
185
Video Recording Menu
187
Custom Settings Menu
188
Other Settings
189
Video Recording
190
Video File Types
190
Tone Mode
192
Video Frame Size and Rate Options
193
Frame Size and Rate Options for RAW Video
193
Frame Size and Rate Options for Other Video Formats
194
Bit Rate
196
Video Image Area Options
200
Points to Note When Filming Videos
202
RAW Video
204
Recording HLG Video
205
Recording N-Log Video
207
View Assist
208
Hi-Res Zoom
209
Using Hi-Res Zoom
209
Viewing Pictures
211
Full-Frame Playback
211
Thumbnail Playback
212
Photo Information
214
Basic Information
215
Exposure Data
216
Highlight Display
216
RGB Histogram
217
Shooting Data
219
Overview
224
File Info
226
The I Button (Playback Mode)
227
Photos
227
Videos
231
Videos (Playback Paused)
232
Playback Zoom
233
Using Playback Zoom
233
Protecting Pictures from Deletion
235
Rating Pictures
237
Selecting Pictures for Upload
238
Filtered Playback
239
Filtered Playback Criteria
239
Viewing Slide Shows
241
During the Show
242
Deleting Pictures
243
Using the Delete Button
243
Deleting Multiple Pictures
244
Retouching Photographs
248
RAW Processing
251
Processing Photos Shot Using the "SDR" Tone Mode
251
Processing Photos Shot Using the "HLG" Tone Mode
256
Trim
263
Resize
264
Resizing the Current Picture
264
Resizing Multiple Pictures
265
D-Lighting
267
Straighten
268
Distortion Control
269
Perspective Control
270
Monochrome
271
Overlay (Add)
272
Lighten" and "Darken
274
Motion Blend
277
Editing Videos
279
Trimming Videos
280
Saving the Current Frame as a JPEG Still
283
Creating Stills from a Selected Length of Footage
284
Voice Memos
286
Recording Voice Memos
286
Playing Voice Memos
288
Deleting Voice Memos
289
Connecting to HDMI Tvs and Recorders
290
Connecting to HDMI Devices
290
Tvs
291
Recorders
292
Adjusting Settings
293
Ycbcr and Bit Depth
297
HDMI Output and Tone Mode
298
External Recording Control
299
Connecting to Smart Devices
300
The Snapbridge App
300
What Snapbridge Can Do for You
301
Wireless Connections
302
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Pairing)
302
Connecting Via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)
305
Connecting to Computers or FTP Servers
308
Making the Connection
308
Computers: Connecting Via USB
308
Computers: Connecting Via Wireless LAN
308
Computers: Connecting Via Ethernet
309
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Wireless LAN
309
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Ethernet
309
Computers: Connecting Via USB
310
Installing NX Studio
310
Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio
311
Computers: Connecting Via Wireless LAN
314
The Wireless Transmitter Utility
314
Connecting to Computers Via Wireless LAN
315
Ending the Connection to the Computer
327
Computers: Connecting Via Ethernet
328
The Wireless Transmitter Utility
328
Connecting to Computers Via Ethernet
329
Ending the Connection to the Computer
334
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Wireless LAN
335
Connecting to FTP Servers Via Wireless LAN
336
Ending the Connection to the FTP Server
350
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Ethernet
351
Connecting to FTP Servers Via Ethernet
352
Ending the Connection to the FTP Server
358
What You Can Do When the Camera Is Connected to a Computer or FTP Server
359
Uploading Pictures
359
Camera Control
365
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN and Ethernet Connections
367
Problems and Solutions
367
Error Codes
368
Connecting to Other Cameras
370
What Inter-Camera Connections Can Do for You
370
Camera-Based Remote Photography (Synchronized Release)
370
Clock Synchronization (Synchronize Date and Time)
370
Synchronized Release
371
Configuring and Using Synchronized Release
371
Synchronizing Camera Clocks
386
Flash Photography
387
On-Camera" Versus "Remote
387
Camera-Mounted Flash Units
387
Remote Flash Photography
387
Using an On-Camera Flash
388
Flash Control Mode
391
Flash Modes
393
Flash Compensation
395
Adjusting Flash Compensation
395
FV Lock
396
Remote Flash Photography
398
What Is Remote Flash Photography
398
Using Remote Flash Units
398
Radio AWL
399
Establishing a Wireless Connection
399
Remote Flash Photography
403
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit
409
Optical AWL
410
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
411
The Photo Shooting Menu
418
Menu Items and Defaults
418
Shooting Menu Bank
421
Renaming Shooting Menu Banks
422
Copying Shooting Menu Banks
422
Restoring Default Settings
422
Extended Menu Banks
423
Storage Folder
424
Renaming Folders
424
Select Folder by Number
425
Select Folder from List
426
File Naming
427
Primary Slot Selection
428
Secondary Slot Function
429
Deleting Copies
431
Image Area
432
Tone Mode
433
Image Quality
435
Image Size Settings
436
RAW Recording
437
ISO Sensitivity Settings
438
White Balance
439
Set Picture Control
440
Manage Picture Control
441
Set Picture Control (HLG)
442
Modifying HLG Picture Controls
442
Color Space
446
Active D-Lighting
447
Long Exposure NR
449
High ISO NR
450
Vignette Control
451
Diffraction Compensation
452
Auto Distortion Control
453
Skin Softening
454
Portrait Impression Balance
455
Creating Portrait Impression Balance Modes
455
Applying Saved Modes
456
Photo Flicker Reduction
457
High-Frequency Flicker Reduction
459
Metering
461
Flash Control
462
Flash Control Mode
462
Wireless Flash Options
463
Remote Flash Control
464
Radio Remote Flash Info
464
Flash Mode
465
Flash Compensation
466
Focus Mode
467
AF-Area Mode
468
AF Subject Detection Options
469
Vibration Reduction
470
Auto Bracketing
471
Multiple Exposure
472
Creating a Multiple Exposure
473
HDR Overlay
479
Taking HDR Photographs
480
Interval Timer Shooting
483
Interval-Timer Photography
485
Time-Lapse Video
493
Recording Time-Lapse Videos
495
Focus Shift Shooting
502
Focus Shift Photography
503
The Video Recording Menu
509
Menu Items and Defaults
509
Shooting Menu Bank
511
Extended Menu Banks
512
Storage Folder
513
File Naming
514
Destination
515
Video File Type
516
Frame Size/Frame Rate
517
Video Quality (N-RAW)
518
Image Area
519
Extended Oversampling
520
ISO Sensitivity Settings
521
White Balance
522
Set Picture Control
523
Manage Picture Control
524
HLG Quality
525
Active D-Lighting
526
High ISO NR
527
Vignette Control
528
Diffraction Compensation
529
Auto Distortion Control
530
Skin Softening
531
Portrait Impression Balance
532
Video Flicker Reduction
533
High-Frequency Flicker Reduction
534
Metering
535
Focus Mode
536
AF-Area Mode
537
AF Subject Detection Options
538
Subject Detection
538
AF When Subject Not Detected
538
Vibration Reduction
539
Electronic VR
540
Microphone Sensitivity
541
Attenuator
542
Frequency Response
543
Wind Noise Reduction
544
MIC Jack Plug-In Power
545
Headphone Volume
546
Timecode
547
Reset Using Remote
548
External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI)
549
Hi-Res Zoom
550
The Custom Settings Menu
551
Menu Items and Defaults
551
Custom Settings Bank
558
Renaming Custom Settings Banks
558
Copying Custom Settings Banks
558
Restoring Default Settings
558
A1: AF-C Priority Selection
559
A2: AF-S Priority Selection
560
A3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
561
Blocked Shot AF Response
561
Subject Motion
561
A4: Focus Points Used
562
A5: Store Points by Orientation
563
A6: AF Activation
565
A7: Focus Point Persistence
566
A8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
567
A9: Focus Mode Restrictions
568
A10: Focus Point Wrap-Around
569
A11: Focus Point Display
570
Manual Focus Mode
570
Dynamic-Area AF Assist
570
AF-C In-Focus Display
571
3D-Tracking Focus Point Color
571
A12: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
572
A13: Focus Peaking
573
Focus Peaking Display
573
Focus Peaking Sensitivity
573
Focus Peaking Highlight Color
573
A14: Focus Point Selection Speed
574
A15: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
575
B1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
576
B2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
577
B3: Easy Exposure Compensation
578
B4: Matrix Metering Face Detection
579
B5: Center-Weighted Area
580
B6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
581
B7: Keep Exp. When F/ Changes
582
C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
583
C2: Self-Timer
584
C3: Power off Delay
585
D1: Continuous Shooting Speed
586
D2: Maximum Shots Per Burst
587
D3: Pre-Release Capture Options
588
D4: Sync. Release Mode Options
590
D5: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
591
D6: Limit Selectable Image Area
592
D7: File Number Sequence
593
D8: View Mode (Photo Lv)
595
D9: Starlight View (Photo Lv)
597
D10: Warm Display Colors
598
D11: LCD Illumination
599
D12: View All in Continuous Mode
600
D13: Release Timing Indicator
601
D14: Image Frame
602
D15: Grid Type
603
D16: Virtual Horizon Type
604
Roll
605
Pitch
606
D17: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
607
D18: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
609
D19: High FPS Viewfinder Display
610
E1: Flash Sync Speed
611
E2: Flash Shutter Speed
613
E3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
614
E4: Auto C ISO Sensitivity Control
615
E5: Modeling Flash
616
E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
617
E7: Bracketing Order
618
E8: Flash Burst Priority
619
F1: Customize I Menu
620
View Memory Card Info
622
Split-Screen Display Zoom
623
MB-N12 Info
623
F2: Custom Controls (Shooting)
624
Command Dials
635
Saving and Recalling Focus Positions
636
F3: Custom Controls (Playback)
641
Command Dials
644
F4: Control Lock
646
F5: Reverse Dial Rotation
647
F6: Release Button to Use Dial
648
F7: Reverse Indicators
649
F8: Reverse Ring for Focus
650
F9: Focus Ring Rotation Range
651
F10: Control Ring Response
652
F11: Switch Focus/Control Ring Roles
653
F12: Full-Frame Playback Flicks
654
Flick Up/Flick down
654
Flick Advance Direction
655
F13: Prefer Sub-Selector Center
656
G1: Customize I Menu
657
Multi-Selector Power Aperture
659
Multi Selector Exposure Comp
659
View Video Info
659
G2: Custom Controls
660
Command Dials
669
G3: Control Lock
670
G4: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
671
G5: Focus Mode Restrictions
672
G6: AF Speed
673
G7: AF Tracking Sensitivity
674
G8: Hi-Res Zoom Speed
675
G9: Fine ISO Control (Mode M)
676
G10: Extended Shutter Speeds (Mode M)
677
G11: View Assist
678
G12: Zebra Pattern
679
Pattern Tone Range
679
Pattern
679
Highlight Threshold
679
MID-Tone Range
680
G13: Limit Zebra Pattern Tone Range
681
G14: Grid Type
682
G15: Brightness Information Display
683
G16: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
684
G17: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
686
G18: Red REC Frame Indicator
687
The Playback Menu
688
Menu Items and Defaults
688
Delete
690
Playback Folder
691
Playback Display Options
692
Delete Pictures from both Slots
694
Dual-Format Recording PB Slot
695
Filtered Playback Criteria
696
Series Playback
697
Sub-Selector Displays First Shot
697
Auto Series Playback
697
List Series as Single Thumbnails
697
Picture Review
698
After Delete
699
After Burst, Show
700
Auto-Rotate Pictures
701
Copy Image(S)
702
Copying Pictures
702
The Setup Menu
707
Menu Items and Defaults
707
Format Memory Card
710
Yes (Full Format)
711
Language
712
Time Zone and Date
713
Monitor Brightness
714
Monitor Color Balance
715
Viewfinder Brightness
716
Viewfinder Color Balance
717
Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)
718
Limit Monitor Mode Selection
719
Auto Rotate Info Display
720
AF Fine-Tuning Options
721
Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values
723
Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value
724
Non-CPU Lens Data
725
Save Focus Position
726
Auto Temperature Cutout
727
Sensor Shield Behavior at Power off
728
Clean Image Sensor
729
Image Dust off Ref Photo
730
Acquiring Image Dust off Reference Data
730
Pixel Mapping
732
Image Comment
733
Input Comment
733
Attach Comment
733
Copyright Information
734
Artist/Copyright
734
Attach Copyright Information
734
Iptc
735
Creating, Renaming, Editing, and Copying Presets
735
Deleting Presets
735
Embedding Presets
736
Copying Presets to a Memory Card
736
Copying Presets to the Camera
737
Voice Memo Options
740
Voice Memo Control
740
Audio Output (Playback)
741
Camera Sounds
742
Shutter Sound
742
Beep On/Off
742
Volume
743
Pitch
743
Silent Mode
744
Touch Controls
745
Enable/Disable Touch Controls
745
Glove Mode
745
Hdmi
746
USB Connection Priority
747
Location Data
748
Wireless Remote (WR) Options
749
LED Lamp
749
Link Mode
750
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
751
Conformity Marking
752
Battery Info
753
USB Power Delivery
754
Energy Saving (Photo Mode)
756
Slot Empty Release Lock
757
Save/Load Menu Settings
758
Settings that Can be Saved and Loaded
758
Save Menu Settings
761
Load Menu Settings
761
Reset All Settings
762
Firmware Version
763
The Network Menu
764
Menu Items and Defaults
764
Airplane Mode
766
Connect to Smart Device
767
Pairing (Bluetooth)
767
Select Pictures for Upload
767
Wi-Fi Connection
768
Upload While off
769
Location Data (Smart Device)
769
Connect to Computer
770
Network Settings
770
Connection Type
772
Options
773
Connect to FTP Server
775
Network Settings
775
Options
778
Connect to Other Cameras
781
Synchronized Release
781
Network Settings
781
Group Name
783
Master/Remote
783
Remote Camera List
783
Synchronize Date and Time
783
ATOMOS Airglu BT Options
784
USB Data Connection
786
Router Frequency Band
787
MAC Address
788
My Menu/Recent Settings
789
Menu Items and Defaults
789
My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
790
Adding Items to My Menu
790
Removing Items from My Menu
792
Reordering Items in My Menu
793
Displaying "RECENT SETTINGS
794
Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings
795
How Items Are Added to "RECENT SETTINGS
795
Troubleshooting
796
Before Contacting Customer Support
796
Problems and Solutions
798
Battery/Display
798
Shooting
800
Playback
805
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
808
Miscellaneous
809
Alerts and Error Messages
810
Alerts
810
Error Messages
813
Technical Notes
816
Compatible Lenses and Accessories
816
Camera Displays
817
The Monitor
817
The Viewfinder
824
The Control Panel
827
Compatible Flash Units
830
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
830
Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash Units
830
Notes on Optional Flash Units
858
Other Compatible Accessories
862
Optional MB-N12 Power Battery Packs
869
Parts of the MB-N12: Names and Functions
869
Attaching the MB-N12
873
Inserting Batteries in the MB-N12
875
Charging Batteries Using an Optional EH-7P Charging AC Adapter or EH-8P AC Adapter
879
Using an Optional EH-7P Charging AC Adapter or EH-8P AC Adapter as a Power Source
882
Checking the Level of the Batteries in the MB-N12
885
Precautions for Use
886
If the Holder-Chamber Cover Detaches
887
Specifications
888
Attaching an EP-5B Power Connector and EH-5D, EH-5C, or EH-5B AC Adapter
890
Software
892
Caring for the Camera
894
Long-Term Storage
894
Cleaning
894
Image Sensor Cleaning
895
Manual Cleaning
897
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
899
Cautions: Using the Camera
899
Cautions: Using Batteries
903
Cautions: Using the Charger
905
Specifications
906
Nikon Z 8 Digital Camera
906
Approved Memory Cards
920
Portable Chargers (Power Banks)
921
Memory Card Capacity
922
Memory Card Capacity (Videos)
924
Battery Endurance
926
Trademarks and Licenses
928
Notices
931
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
934
Index
940
Symbols, Numerics
940
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Nikon Z 8 Specifications
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Brand
Nikon
Model
Z 8
Category
Digital Camera
Language
English
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