Nikon Z 8 User manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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• 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.