Nikon Z 8 User manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

Your Safety” (page 8).

• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for

future reference.

Scan for detailed operating instructions.

nikon reference guide Z 8

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2The Z8 User’s Manual and Reference Guide

Before You Begin

The Z8 User’s Manual and Reference Guide

In addition to this User’s Manual, a Reference Guide is available for your

camera.

The User’s Manual (This Document)

The User’s Manual describes basic camera

operations.

Z8 Model Name: N2120

DUsing Lenses

For more information on using lenses, consult lens documentation

available from the Nikon Download Center.

The Reference Guide

Camera features and operations are detailed in

a Reference Guide, a supplement to the User’s

Manual. The Reference Guide can be viewed on

computers, smartphones, and tablets.

View the Reference Guide (Web Edition):

nikon reference guide Z 8

https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z8/en/

Download the Reference Guide (PDF Edition):

nikon download center Z 8

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3Downloading Documentation and Software

Downloading Documentation and Software

The Nikon Download Center

Documentation for digital cameras, NIKKOR lenses,

and flash units is available from the Nikon Download

Center, as are firmware updates and NX Studio and other

software.

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Downloading Nikon Software

•Computer Software

Nikon software is available from the Nikon Download Center.

NX Studio: View and edit photos and videos shot with Nikon digital

cameras.

•Smart Device Apps

Smart device apps are available from the Apple App Store® and on

Google Play™.

SnapBridge: Download photos and videos to your smart device via a

wireless connection.

Tip: Nikon User Support

Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.

•For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Canada: https://www.nikon.ca/

•For users in Mexico: https://www.nikon.com.mx/

•For users in Latin America: https://www.nikonamericalatina.com/

•For users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support

•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:

https://www.nikon-asia.com/

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4Package Contents

Package Contents

Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.

•Camera body

•BS-1 accessory shoe cover

(comes attached to camera)

•DK-33 rubber eyecup (comes

attached to camera)

•BF-N1 body cap

•EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion

battery with terminal cover

•MH-25a battery charger (comes

with either an AC wall adapter

or power cable of a type and

shape that varies with the

country or region of sale)

•HDMI/USB cable clip

•AN-DC26 strap

•UC-E24 USB cable

•User’s Manual

•Warranty (printed on the back

cover of this manual)

•Memory cards are sold separately.

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5About This Document

About This Document

Symbols

This document employs the following symbols. Use them to help locate

the information you need.

DThis icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using this product.

Tip This icon marks tips, additional information you may find

helpful when using this product.

0This icon marks references to other sections in this

document.

Conventions

•This camera uses CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD, SDHC, and SDXC

memory cards. Memory cards of all types are referred to throughout

this document as “memory cards”. Where it is necessary to distinguish

between the different types, the terms “CFexpress memory card”,

“XQD memory card”, and “SD memory card” may be used.

•Throughout this document, battery chargers are referred to as

“battery chargers” or “chargers”.

•Throughout this document, the display in camera monitor and

viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the“shooting display”. In

most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.

•Throughout this document, smartphones and tablets are referred to

as “smart devices”.

•Throughout this document,“FX format” and “FX” are used in

reference to an angle of view equivalent to that of a 35 mm format

(“full frame”) camera and “DX format” and “DX”to an angle of view

equivalent to that of an APS-C camera.

•Throughout this document, the term“default settings” is used to

refer to the settings in effect at shipment. The explanations in this

document assume that default settings are used.

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6Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Before You Begin 2

The Z8 User’s Manual and Reference Guide...................................................... 2

Downloading Documentation and Software .................................................3

The Nikon Download Center ...................................................3

Downloading Nikon Software.................................................3

Package Contents .....................................................................................................4

About This Document .............................................................................................5

Symbols ...........................................................................................5

Conventions...................................................................................5

For Your Safety............................................................................................................8

Notices ........................................................................................................................14

Parts of the Camera 18

Camera Body.............................................................................................................18

First Steps 23

Attaching the Strap................................................................................................23

Charging the Battery..............................................................................................24

The Battery Charger ..................................................................24

Optional Charging AC Adapters: Charging.......................26

Inserting the Battery..............................................................................................29

Removing the Battery ..............................................................29

Battery Level ................................................................................30

Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................31

Removing Memory Cards .......................................................33

Attaching a Lens......................................................................................................34

Detaching Lenses.......................................................................35

Camera Setup...........................................................................................................36

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7Table of Contents

Basic Photography and Playback 39

Taking Photographs...............................................................................................39

Recording Videos ....................................................................................................43

Playback......................................................................................................................46

Troubleshooting 47

Before Contacting Customer Support.............................................................47

Technical Notes 48

Caring for the Camera ...........................................................................................48

Long-Term Storage....................................................................48

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ...............................................49

Cautions: Using the Camera...................................................49

Cautions: Using Batteries ........................................................54

Cautions: Using the Charger..................................................57

Trademarks and Licenses .....................................................................................58

Notices ........................................................................................................................60

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)..................................................................63

Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty.......................................71

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8For Your Safety

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read

“For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.

After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for

future reference.

ADANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this

icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.

AWARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this

icon could result in death or severe injury.

ACAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this

icon could result in injury or property damage.

AWARNING

Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other

injury.

Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal

parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or

other injury.

Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product

producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect

the battery or power source.

Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

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9For Your Safety

AWARNING

Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug

with wet hands.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric

shock.

Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this

product while it is on or plugged in.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature

burns.

Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas

such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through

the lens.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

Do not aim the flash or AF‑assist illuminator at the operator of a

motor vehicle.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Keep this product out of reach of children.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product

malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking

hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek

immediate medical attention.

Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

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10 For Your Safety

AWARNING

Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically

designated for use with this product. When using batteries,

chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product,

do not:

•Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place

them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

•Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one

voltage to another or with DC‑to‑AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric

shock.

Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the

AC adapter during thunderstorms.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed

with a dry cloth.

Continued use could result in fire.

Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely

high or low temperatures.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

ACAUTION

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light

sources.

Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s

internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out

of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close

to the frame could cause fire.

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