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(Supplement for Firmware Version 2.00)
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  • Page 1 Z 8 Reference Guide (Supplement for Firmware Version 2.00)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Changes with “C” Firmware Version 2.00..........6 Features Available with “C”...
  • Page 3 Addition of “Auto Series Playback Options” to “Series Playback” in Playback Menu....47 Addition of “Auto Image Rotation” to Playback Menu........48 Support for Power Zoom.
  • Page 4 Increased Profile Storage............. . 69 Auto Reconnect on Error.
  • Page 5 V................. . 120 Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Changes With "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    For information on performing updates, see SnapBridge online help. Note that automatic notifications may not be displayed at exactly the same time as the updates are made available on the Nikon Download Center.

  • Page 7: Changes Made With "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    Changes Made with “C” Firmware Version 2.00 The features added or updated with camera “C” firmware version 2.00 are summarized below. More information is available on the pages listed. For information on the menu items and defaults for “C” firmware version 2.00, see ‘Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 2.00’ (  90).

  • Page 8: Controls

    Controls Support for Power Zoom (  Addition of “Focus Point Border Width” Item to a11 “Focus Point Display” in the Custom Settings Menu ( New Custom Setting: d5 “Exposure Delay Mode” (  Addition of “Half-Press to Cancel Zoom (MF)” Item to d18 and g17 in the Custom Settings Menu Exposure Compensation and White Balance Now Changeable During Shooting Function Recall New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)”...

  • Page 9: New Af Subject Detection Option: "Birds

    New AF Subject Detection Option: “Birds” [Birds] has been added to the subject detection options available in [AF subject detection options] in the photo shooting and video recording menus. In the case of the video recording menu, the choice of subject is made via [AF subject detection options] >...

  • Page 10: New Bracketing Increments

    New Bracketing Increments New options are available to the bracketing increments when [AE & flash bracketing], [AE bracketing], or [Flash bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu. Increments of 1.3, 1.7, 2.3, and 2.7 EV have been added to options available when ¹⁄₃ step is selected for Custom Setting b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl].

  • Page 11: New Items Added To Picture Control

    New Items Added to Picture Control The following 3 items have been added to [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting and video recording menus. Option Description Features gentle gradations from highlights to shadows, producing [Flat Monochrome] soft monochrome pictures. Choose for slightly darker tones in the range from shadows to mid- [Deep Tone tones, with brightness rapidly increasing as tones progress from...

  • Page 12: Picture Control Settings

    Picture Control Settings The options available when [Flat Monochrome] or [Deep Tone Monochrome] is selected are as follows. [Quick sharp] [Sharpening] [Mid-range sharpening] [Clarity] [Contrast] [Brightness] [Filter effects] [Toning] The options available when [Rich Tone Portrait] is selected are as follows. [Quick sharp] [Sharpening] [Mid-range sharpening]...

  • Page 13: Heif Secondary

    Addition of “Large” to Size Options Available for “JPEG Primary - JPEG Secondary” and “HEIF Primary - HEIF Secondary” [Large] has been added to the size options available for copies recorded to the memory card in the secondary slot when [JPEG primary - JPEG secondary] or [HEIF primary - HEIF secondary] is selected for [Secondary slot function] in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 14: New Menu Item: "Pixel Shift Shooting

    A [Pixel shift shooting] item has been added to the photo shooting menu. The camera automatically shoots a series of NEF (RAW) photos, changing the position of the image sensor with each one. The photos can be blended using Nikon’s NX Studio software to create a single high-resolution image. Option Description [On (series)]: Take multiple series of pixel shift photos.

  • Page 15: Taking Photos Using Pixel Shift

    An optional EP‑5B power connector with an EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter NX Studio Be sure to download and install the latest version from the Nikon Download Center. Earlier versions may not support pixel shift blending. Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it steady.
  • Page 16 Select a [Pixel shift shooting mode]. Highlight [Pixel shift shooting mode] and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to select [On (series)] or [On (single photo)], then press J. Image quality will be fixed at [RAW]. An icon will appear in the shooting display. Choose the [Number of shots].
  • Page 17 Choose a value for [Delay]. Highlight [Delay] and press 2. Choose the delay between the shutter-release button being pressed all the way down and the start of pixel shift photography. Choose a delay (in seconds) using 1 or 3 and press J. Choose a value for [Interval until next shot].
  • Page 18 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. Press the shutter-release button all the way down; the number selected for [Number of shots] will be displayed in the control panel, and the camera will begin taking NEF (RAW) photos after the time selected for [Delay], continuing until the selected number of shots has been taken.
  • Page 19 Cautions: Pixel Shift In continuous release modes, the camera will not shoot continuously while the shutter-release button is held all the way down. Changing camera settings while pixel shift is in progress may cause shooting to end. Long time-exposures (“Bulb” or “Time”) are not supported. If the shutter speed is set to Bulb or Time, [Bulb] or [Time] will flash in the shooting display and control panel.

  • Page 20: New Menu Item: "Auto Capture

    New Menu Item: “Auto Capture” [Auto capture] items have been added to the photo shooting and video recording menus. These items are used to shoot bursts or record video automatically when the camera detects that the subject meets certain conditions, for example that it is in the frame, within a certain range of distances, and moving in a certain direction.

  • Page 21: The Auto Capture Settings Display

    The Auto Capture Settings Display The auto capture settings display can be viewed by selecting [Start] for [Auto capture] in the photo shooting or video recording menu. Highlight items and press J to display options for the selected item. [Capture criteria] [Advanced: Distance] [Advanced: Motion] [Target area]...
  • Page 22 Option Description This option will take effect only if [Subject detection] is selected [Advanced: Subject detection] (M) for [Capture criteria]. It is used to choose the type and size of subjects that will trigger auto capture ( 33). This option will take effect only if [Distance] is selected (M) for [Capture criteria].

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Using Auto Capture

    Taking Pictures Using Auto Capture Before Shooting We recommend using one of the following power sources to prevent loss of power while shooting is in progress: A fully-charged battery An optional EH‑7P charging AC adapter An optional EH‑8P AC adapter with a UC‑E25 USB cable (featuring Type C connectors at both ends) An optional EP‑5B power connector with an EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter In photo mode, only [FX (36×24)] and [DX (24×16)] image areas are available.
  • Page 24 If you are using auto capture for photographs, select a continuous release mode: [Continuous high-speed], [Continuous low-speed], [C30], [C60] or [C120]. If you are using auto capture to record videos, proceed to Step 4. If single-frame or self-timer mode is selected, the camera will temporarily switch to continuous high-speed mode when auto capture begins.
  • Page 25 Highlight [Start] and press J. Auto capture settings will be displayed. Highlight [Capture criteria] and press J. Adjust auto capture criteria. Highlight options and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Press X to save changes and return to the auto capture settings display. Adjust settings for each of the criteria selected for [Capture criteria].
  • Page 26 Highlight [Target area] and press J. Choose the focus points used for subject detection when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Target-area selection is not available in other AF-area modes. If another mode is selected, proceed to Step 11. Target-area selection can be used to disable focus points in areas of the frame that are blocked by obstacles or can otherwise be ignored for purposes of subject detection, ensuring that the desired subject can be detected more reliably.
  • Page 27 Highlight [Timing options] and press J. Use [Recording time selection] to choose the length of each individual burst or video recording; options include [OFF] (no limit) and values of from 1 second to 30 minutes. When an option other than [OFF] is selected, shooting will continue for the selected time even if the trigger conditions are no longer met.
  • Page 28 Check that the camera can detect subjects as desired using the selected criteria. Subjects detected by the camera are shown by green boxes in the settings confirmation dialog. You can choose the focus point when an option other than [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. If you select [Wide-area AF (C1)] or [Wide-area AF (C2)] for AF-area mode, you can choose the size of the focus area by holding the focus-mode button and pressing 1, 3, 4, or...
  • Page 29 The Auto Capture Standby Display “A- CAP” will be displayed in the control panel. An X icon will flash in the shooting display. Tip: Pre-Release Capture The settings selected for Custom Setting d3 [Pre-Release Capture options] apply when [C30], [C60] or [C120] is selected for release mode.
  • Page 30 “Capture Criteria“ > “Motion” This option is used to choose the direction of motion, size, and speed of subjects that will trigger auto capture. Highlight [Advanced: Motion] in the auto capture settings display and press J. Motion criteria will be displayed. Press the W (Q) button and select directions.
  • Page 31 Rotate the main command dial to choose the subject speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a [Speed] of [1] to [5]. Choose higher values to restrict subject detection to faster- moving subjects, lower values to include subjects moving at slower speeds.
  • Page 32 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the subject size. Rotate the sub-command dial to choose a [Subject Size] of [1] to [5]. Choose lower values to include smaller subjects, higher values to restrict subject detection to larger subjects. Tip: Size Options Subjects that meet the criteria for [Subject Size] and [Speed] are shown by green boxes in the motion settings display.
  • Page 33 “Capture Criteria” > “Subject Detection” This option is used to choose the types and sizes of subject that trigger auto capture. Highlight [Advanced: Subject detection] in the auto capture settings display and press J. Subject detection criteria will be displayed. Press the W (Q) button and select the desired subject types.
  • Page 34 Rotate the main command dial to choose the subject size. Choose a [Subject Size] from values [1] through [5]. Choose lower values to include smaller subjects, higher values to restrict subject detection to larger subjects. Tip: Size Options Subjects that meet the criterion for [Subject Size] are shown by green boxes in the subject detection display.
  • Page 35 “Capture Criteria“ > “Distance” Choose the maximum and minimum distances at which the camera will detect subjects for auto capture. Auto capture shooting will continue while the subject is within the specified range of distances. “Advanced: Distance” You can use the [Advanced: Distance] feature when a NIKKOR Z lens is attached. It may not function with other lenses.
  • Page 36 Tip: Fine-Tuning the Distances for “Near” and “Far” Fine-tuning is available exclusively with Nikon Z mount lenses, but not with the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. Tip: The “Near” and “Far” Displays The distances for [Near] and [Far] are displayed in meters only. They will not be displayed in feet even when [Feet (ft)] is selected for [Distance units] in the setup menu.
  • Page 37 Auto Capture: Restrictions Auto capture cannot be combined with some camera features, including: long time-exposures (“Bulb” or “Time”), the self-timer, bracketing, multiple exposures, HDR overlay, interval-timer photography, time-lapse video recording, focus shift pixel shift shooting, and electronic VR. New Menu Item: “Auto Capture”...

  • Page 38: More Time For Pre-Release Capture

    More Time for Pre-Release Capture The length of time the camera will continue to buffer frames before cancelling shooting during the Pre-Release Capture phase of high-speed frame capture + has been increased from 30 to 300 seconds. If an option other than [None] is selected for Custom Setting d3 [Pre-Release Capture options] >...

  • Page 39: New: Slow-Motion Videos

    New: Slow-Motion Videos [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], and [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] have been added to the options available for [Frame size/frame rate] when [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu. These options are used to record slow-motion videos.
  • Page 40 Cautions: Recording Slow-Motion Videos Features that cannot be used during slow-motion video recording include: flicker reduction, electronic VR, and time code output. When recording via HDMI output to an external recorder, video will be recorded at original speed, not in slow motion. New: Slow-Motion Videos...

  • Page 41: Color Change To Hi-Res Zoom In-Focus Display

    Color Change to Hi-Res Zoom In-Focus Display The color of the in-focus AF-area brackets shown on the shooting display when [ON] is selected for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu has been changed. While in earlier versions of the camera firmware, these brackets were shown in red, from “C” firmware version 2.00 they are shown in green.

  • Page 42: Low Iso Sensitivity Settings For N-Log Video

    Low ISO Sensitivity Settings for N‑Log Video Low ISO sensitivity options ranging from Lo 0.3 to Lo 2.0 have been added to the choices available for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] in the video recording menu when [N‑Log] is selected as the video tone mode.
  • Page 43 Changes to Hi-Res Zoom Speeds Available in g8 “Hi-Res Zoom Speed” in the Custom Settings Menu Custom Setting g8 [Hi-Res Zoom speed] now offers a choice of 11 speeds, from −5 to +5. Press 4 or 2 to choose the speed. The higher the value, the higher the speed;...

  • Page 44: Changes To I-Menu "Select For Upload" Options

    Changes to i-Menu “Select for Upload” Options Changes have been made to the behavior of the [Select for upload to computer] and [Select for upload (FTP)] items in the playback i menu. These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to a computer or FTP server. While in earlier versions of the camera firmware, choosing [Select for upload to computer] or [Select for upload (FTP)] would mark the current picture for priority upload (s) and begin upload immediately, from “C”...

  • Page 45: Priority Upload Options Added To I Menu

    Priority Upload Options Added to i Menu [Select for priority upload to computer] and [Select for priority upload (FTP)] items have been added to the playback i menu. These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to a computer or FTP server. To mark the current picture for priority upload (s) and begin upload immediately, press the i button, highlight [Select for priority upload to computer] or [Select for priority upload (FTP)], and press J.

  • Page 46: Addition Of "Playback Speed" Item To The Video Playback I Menu

    Addition of “Playback Speed” Item to the Video Playback i Menu A [Playback speed] item has been added to the video playback i menu. Select the video playback speed from [Original speed], [1/2× speed], and [1/4× speed]. Playback will proceed in slow motion at 1/2×...

  • Page 47: Addition Of "Auto Series Playback Options" To "Series Playback" In Playback Menu

    Addition of “Auto Series Playback Options” to “Series Playback” in Playback Menu [Auto series playback options] has been added to the options available for [Series playback] in the playback menu. Choose options for viewing bursts when [Auto series playback] is set to [ON].

  • Page 48: Addition Of "Auto Image Rotation" To Playback Menu

    Addition of “Auto Image Rotation” to Playback Menu An [Auto image rotation] item has been added to the playback menu. If [ON] is selected, information on camera orientation when the photograph was taken is recorded. During playback on the camera or on a computer, images are rotated automatically using the recorded orientation information.

  • Page 49: Support For Power Zoom

    Support for Power Zoom The camera now supports power zoom for use with power zoom (PZ) lenses. In addition to using the lens zoom ring, you now have the option of zooming power zoom lenses attached to the camera in and out using camera controls (“power zoom”).

  • Page 50: New Setup Menu Item: "Save Zoom Position (Pz Lenses)

    Tip: Assigning Power Zoom to Camera Controls The power zoom role can be assigned to camera controls using options newly added to Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls]. This role can be assigned to the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons (  55).

  • Page 51: Menu

    Addition of “Focus Point Border Width” Item to a11 “Focus Point Display” in the Custom Settings Menu A [Focus point border width] item has been added to a11 [Focus point display] in the Custom Settings menu. Choose from 3 focus point border widths, from [1] to [3]. Addition of “Focus Point Border Width”...

  • Page 52: New Custom Setting: D5 "Exposure Delay Mode

    New Custom Setting: d5 “Exposure Delay Mode” An [Exposure delay mode] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d5. It can be used to delay the release of the shutter until about 0.2 to 3 seconds after the shutter-release button has been pressed, helping to reduce blur caused by camera shake.
  • Page 53 Addition of “Half-Press to Cancel Zoom (MF)” Item to d18 and g17 in the Custom Settings Menu A [Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)] item has been added to d18 and g17 in the Custom Settings menu. If [ON] is selected while focus mode is set to manual focus and the view through the lens is zoomed in, zoom can be cancelled by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 54: Exposure Compensation And White Balance Now Changeable During Shooting Function Recall

    Exposure Compensation and White Balance Now Changeable During Shooting Function Recall Exposure compensation and white balance settings can now be changed while recalling the shooting function settings by pressing the button assigned the role of [Recall shooting functions (hold)] in Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)].

  • Page 55: New Options For Custom Settings F2 "Custom Controls (Shooting)" And G2 "Custom Controls

    New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls” Additions have been made to the roles available and the controls to which they can be assigned for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls]. In addition, custom controls can now be reset.

  • Page 56: New Roles Available Via Custom Setting F2 "Custom Controls (Shooting)

    New Roles Available via Custom Setting f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” Option Description Press the control to choose the eye used for focus when the [Switch eyes] camera detects the eyes of a human or animal portrait subject. Press the control to cycle the AF-area mode. To choose the AF-area modes to be cycled, press 2 when [Cycle AF-area mode] is highlighted.

  • Page 57: New Roles Available Via Custom Setting G2 "Custom Controls

    New Roles Available via Custom Setting g2 “Custom Controls” Option Description Press the control to choose the eye used for focus when the [Switch eyes] camera detects the eyes of a human or animal portrait subject. Press the control to cycle the AF-area mode. To choose the AF-area modes to be cycled, press 2 when [Cycle AF-area mode] is highlighted.

  • Page 58: New Options For Custom Setting F3 "Custom Controls (Playback)

    New Options for Custom Setting f3 “Custom Controls (Playback)” Additions have been made to the roles available and the controls to which they can be assigned for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)]. In addition, custom controls can now be reset. New Reset Option You can now reset selected controls to their default roles in the Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)] control-selection...

  • Page 59: New Roles

    New Roles Additional roles can now be assigned to buttons or the command dials. Roles Which Can Be Assigned to Buttons Option Description Press the control once to display a confirmation dialog. Press the control again to [Delete] delete the current picture and return to playback. Roles Which Can Be Assigned to the “Main Command Dial”/ “Sub-command Dial”...
  • Page 60 New Roles Available Via “Main Command Dial”/“Sub- command Dial” > “Frame Advance” Option Description [Uploaded to FTP] Skip to the next or previous picture that has been uploaded to FTP. Skip to the next or previous picture that has been uploaded to the [Uploaded to computer] computer.

  • Page 61: Performing A Full Format

    Changes to Method for Performing a Full Format with “Format Memory Card” in the Setup Menu Changes have been made to how a full format is performed with [Format memory card] in the setup menu when using a CFexpress memory card compatible with full format. Performing a Full Format Select [Format memory card] in the setup menu and press Select [CFexpress/XQD card slot] and press 2.
  • Page 62 Highlight [Yes] and press J. Changes to Method for Performing a Full Format with “Format Memory Card” in the Setup Menu...

  • Page 63: Updates To "Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Updates to “Non-CPU Lens Data” The [Focal length (mm)] and [Maximum aperture] options for [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu can now be used to enter a value of your choice. Names can be assigned to lenses with a [Lens number] of from [1] to [20].

  • Page 64: Menu

    Changes to Character Limit for “Category” Entries when Editing Presets with “IPTC” in the Setup Menu The character limit for “Category” entries in IPTC presets created or edited using [IPTC] in the setup menu has been increased from 3 to 256. Changes to Character Limit for “Category”...

  • Page 65: Changes To Setup Menu "Camera Sounds" Options

    Changes to Setup Menu “Camera Sounds” Options New options have been added to the [Camera sounds] item in the setup menu. Shutter sound volume can now be set separately from other electronic sounds. You can also choose the types of the shutter sound.

  • Page 66: Shooting Display Maximum Magnification Increased To 400

    Shooting Display Maximum Magnification Increased to 400% While in earlier versions of the camera firmware, the maximum shooting display zoom was 200%, from “C” firmware version 2.00 the maximum magnification is 400%. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out.

  • Page 67: Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)" Changed To "Viewfinder Display Size" In The Setup Menu

    “Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)” Changed to “Viewfinder Display Size” in the Setup Menu The selected option in [Finder display size (photo Lv)] in the setup menu now applies to both photo and video modes. This item has consequently been renamed [Viewfinder display size]. Select the viewfinder display magnification during shooting and playback from [Standard] and [Small].

  • Page 68: Updated Distance Display For Manual Focus

    Updated Distance Display for Manual Focus The focus distance indicator for manual focus now shows the distance between the camera and the focus position in units of your choosing. The choice is made using a [Distance units] item newly added to the setup menu, which has options for [Meters (m)] and [Feet (ft)].

  • Page 69: Changes And Additions To "Connect To Ftp Server

    Changes and Additions to “Connect to FTP Server” Changes and additions have been made to the [Connect to FTP server] item in the network menu. Increased Profile Storage The number of network profiles that can be saved using [Connect to FTP server] > [Network settings] > [Copy to/from card] > [Copy profile to card] has been increased from 1 to 99.

  • Page 70: Changes To Synchronized Release

    Changes to Synchronized Release The addition of [Group settings] to [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu changes how cameras are configured for synchronized release. Cameras can be grouped for synchronized release and remote camera settings adjusted separately for each group. Switching groups also switches the remote cameras that the master camera controls.
  • Page 71 Name the new profile. To proceed to the next step without changing the default name, press X. Whatever name you choose will appear in the network menu [Connect to other cameras] > [Network settings] list. To rename the profile, press J. Press X to proceed after entering a name.
  • Page 72 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The band on which each SSID operates is indicated by an icon. Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key.
  • Page 73 Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. For more information, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X when entry is complete. Press X again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.
  • Page 74 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed [Obtain once an IP address has been assigned. automatically] It is recommended that you note the remote camera IP address, as you will need it in subsequent steps.
  • Page 75 Repeat Steps 1 through 9 for the remaining cameras. When configuring remote cameras, be sure to select [Remote camera] in Step 9. On the master camera, highlight [Group settings] and press Highlight [New] and press J. Enter the group display name. Choose the display name for the remote camera group. Display names can be up to 32 characters long.
  • Page 76 Highlight [Group name], press 2, and enter a group name. Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras. Group names can be up to eight characters long. Assigning Remote Cameras a “Group Name” The group name selected on the remote cameras must match that chosen for the master camera.
  • Page 77 Highlight [Address] and press 2. You will be prompted to enter an IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address you noted in Step 7. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments. Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
  • Page 78 Take pictures. A k icon appears in the master camera shooting display together with the number of remote cameras connected. Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras. Connection Errors In the event of remote camera connection errors, the remote camera count in the master camera shooting display will turn red and instead show the number of remote cameras that failed to connect.
  • Page 79 Ethernet Follow the steps below to create host profiles for Ethernet connections. A USB (Type C) to Ethernet adapter (available separately from third-party sources) is required for Ethernet connections. Be sure to connect the adapter to the camera’s USB data connector. The following USB-to-Ethernet adapters have been tested and approved for use: Anker A83130A1 PowerExpand USB‑C to Gigabit Ethernet adapters Anker A83130A2 PowerExpand USB‑C to Gigabit Ethernet adapters...
  • Page 80 Select [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. Highlight [Create profile] and press J. Name the new profile. To display IP address options without changing the default name, press X. Whatever name you choose will appear in the network menu [Connect to other cameras] >...
  • Page 81 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed [Obtain once an IP address has been assigned. automatically] It is recommended that you note the remote camera IP address, as you will need it in subsequent steps.
  • Page 82 Repeat Steps 3 through 8 for the remaining cameras. To configure another Z 8 for use as a remote camera, repeat Steps 2 through 8. When configuring remote cameras, be sure to select [Remote camera] in Step 8. On the master camera, highlight [Group settings] and press Highlight [New] and press J.
  • Page 83 Highlight [Group name], press 2, and enter a group name. Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras. Group names can be up to eight characters long. Assigning Remote Cameras a “Group Name” The group name selected on the remote cameras must match that chosen for the master camera.
  • Page 84 Highlight [Address] and press 2. You will be prompted to enter an IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address you noted in Step 6. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments. Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
  • Page 85 Take pictures. A k icon appears in the master camera shooting display together with the number of remote cameras connected. Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras. Connection Errors In the event of remote camera connection errors, the remote camera count in the master camera shooting display will turn red and instead show the number of remote cameras that failed to connect.
  • Page 86 Tip: Suspending Synchronized Release To temporarily disable synchronized release without ending the camera’s connection to the network, select [OFF] for [Connect to other cameras] > [Synchronized release] in the network menu. Tip: Viewing Remote Camera Status To view remote camera status, go to [Connect to other cameras] > [Group settings] >...
  • Page 87 Tip: Saving Group Settings to a Memory Card. Navigate to [Connect to other cameras] > [Group settings] > [Copy to/from card] in the network menu, highlight [Copy to card], press 2, and then highlight group settings you wish to save and press 2 again.

  • Page 88: New "Overwrite Copyright Info" Option For Master Cameras

    New “Overwrite Copyright Info” Option for Master Cameras [Overwrite copyright info] has been added to the options available for [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu. Selecting this option overwrites the copyright information on any remote cameras currently connected with the copyright information stored on the master camera. New “Overwrite Copyright Info”...

  • Page 89: Using Airglu Accessories While Mc-N10 Remote Grips Connected

    Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected In earlier versions of the camera firmware, all Bluetooth functions were disabled while an MC-N10 was connected to the camera, but from “C” firmware version 2.00, Atomos UltraSync BLUE AirGlu accessories can be used via Bluetooth. Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected...

  • Page 90: Menu Items And Defaults For "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 2.00 The menu items and defaults after the firmware has been upgraded to “C” firmware version 2.00 are listed below. Photo Shooting Menu [Shooting menu bank]: A [Extended menu banks]: OFF [Storage folder] [Rename]: NCZ_8 [Select folder by number]: 100 [Select folder from list]: —...
  • Page 91 [Long exposure NR]: OFF [High ISO NR]: Normal [Vignette control]: Normal [Diffraction compensation]: ON [Auto distortion control]: ON [Skin softening]: Off [Portrait impression balance]: Off [Photo flicker reduction]: OFF [High-frequency flicker reduction]: Off [Metering]: Matrix metering [Flash control] [Flash control mode]: TTL [Wireless flash options]: Off [Remote flash control]: Group flash [Flash mode]: Fill flash...

  • Page 92: Video Recording Menu

    [Starting storage folder] [New folder]: U [Reset file numbering]: U [Time-lapse video] [Interval]: 5 s [Shooting time]: 25 min. [Exposure smoothing]: ON [Choose image area]: FX [Video file type]: H.265 8-bit (MOV) [Frame size/frame rate]: 3840×2160; 30p [Interval priority]: OFF [Focus before each shot]: OFF [Destination]: CFexpress/XQD card slot [Focus shift shooting] [No.
  • Page 93 [Video quality (N-RAW)]: High quality [Image area] [Choose image area]: FX [DX crop alert]: OFF [Extended oversampling]: OFF [ISO sensitivity settings] [Maximum sensitivity]: 25600 [Auto ISO control (mode M)]: ON [ISO sensitivity (mode M)]: 100 [White balance]: Same as photo settings [Set Picture Control]: Same as photo settings [Manage Picture Control]: —...

  • Page 94: Custom Settings Menu

    [Timecode origin]: — [Drop frame]: ON [External rec. cntrl (HDMI)]: OFF [Hi-Res Zoom]: OFF [Auto capture] [Select user preset]: P‑1 Custom Settings Menu [Custom Settings bank]: A a [Focus] a1: [AF-C priority selection]: Release a2: [AF-S priority selection]: Focus a3: [Focus tracking with lock-on] [Blocked shot AF response]: 3 [Subject motion]: Steady a4: [Focus points used]: All points...
  • Page 95 [Focus peaking display]: OFF [Focus peaking sensitivity]: 2 (standard) [Focus peaking highlight color]: Red a14: [Focus point selection speed]: Normal a15: [Manual focus ring in AF mode]  : ON b [Metering/exposure] b1: [ISO sensitivity step value]: 1/3 step b2: [EV steps for exposure cntrl]: 1/3 EV steps (comp. 1/3 EV) b3: [Easy exposure compensation]: Off b4: [Matrix metering face detection]: ON b5: [Center-weighted area]: Standard...
  • Page 96 [16:9 (36×20)]: M d8: [File number sequence]: On d9: [View mode (photo Lv)]: Show effects of settings [Show effects of settings]: Only when flash is not used [Adjust for ease of viewing]: Auto d10: [Starlight view (photo Lv)]: OFF d11: [Warm display colors] [Warm display color options]: Off [Warm color display brightness]: 0 d12: [LCD illumination]: OFF...
  • Page 97 f2: [Custom controls (shooting)] [Fn1 button]: Shooting menu bank [Fn2 button]: Choose image area [Fn button for vertical shooting]: Exposure compensation [Focus mode button]: Focus mode/AF-area mode [Protect/Fn3 button]: Set Picture Control [AF‑ON button]: AF‑ON [Sub-selector center]: AE/AF lock [DISP button]: Cycle live view info display [OK button]: Select center focus point [Playback button]: Playback [Vertical multi selector center]: AE/AF lock...
  • Page 98 [Video playback]: 10 frames [Frame advance zoom position]: Keep current zoom position [Video record button]: None [ISO sensitivity button]: None [Exposure compensation button]: None [BKT button]: None [WB button]: None [Lens Fn button]: None [Lens Fn2 button]: None f4: [Control lock] [Shutter speed lock]: OFF [Aperture lock]: OFF [Focus-point lock]: OFF...
  • Page 99 [OK button]: Select center focus point [Playback button]: Playback [Vertical multi selector center]: AE/AF lock [AF-ON button for vertical shooting]: Same as AF-ON button [Video record button]: Record videos [Exposure compensation button]: Exposure compensation [ISO sensitivity button]: ISO sensitivity [Command dials] [Exposure setting]: A: 3Av/y--, M: 3Av/yTv [Focus/AF-area mode selection]: 3t/ys [Sub-command dial zoom role]: Exposure setting...

  • Page 100: Playback Menu

    g11: [Extended shutter speeds (mode M)]: OFF g12: [View assist]: OFF g13: [Zebra pattern] [Pattern tone range]: Zebra pattern off [Pattern]: Pattern 1 [Highlight threshold]: 250 [Mid-tone range]: Value: 160; range: ±10 g14: [Limit zebra pattern tone range]: No restrictions g15: [Grid type]: 3×3 g16: [Brightness information display]: Histogram g17: [Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)]: OFF...

  • Page 101: Setup Menu

    [Copyright info]: M [Location data]: M [IPTC data]: M [Delete pictures from both slots]: Yes (confirmation required) [Dual-format recording PB slot]: CFexpress/XQD card slot [Filtered playback criteria] [Protect]: U [Picture type]: U [Rating]: U [Select for upload to computer]: U [Select for upload (FTP)]: U [Voice memo]: U [Retouched pictures]: U...
  • Page 102 [Limit monitor mode selection] [Automatic display switch]: M [Viewfinder only]: M [Monitor only]: M [Prioritize viewfinder (1)]: M [Prioritize viewfinder (2)]: M [Auto rotate info display]: ON [AF fine-tuning options] [AF fine-tune]: OFF [Fine-tune and save lens]: — [Default]: — [List saved values]: —...

  • Page 103: Network Menu

    [Beep]: Off [Volume]: 2 [Pitch]: Low [Silent mode]: OFF [Touch controls] [Enable/disable touch controls]: Enable [Glove mode]: OFF [HDMI] [Output resolution]: Auto [Output range]: Auto [Output shooting info]: ON [Mirror camera info display]: ON [USB connection priority]: Upload  * [Location data] [Standby timer]: ON [Set clock from satellite]: OFF [Position]: —...
  • Page 104 [Channel]: Auto [Upload while off]: ON [Location data (smart device)]: — [Connect to computer] [Network settings]: — [Connection type]: Picture transfer [Options] [Auto upload]: OFF [Delete after upload]: OFF [Upload RAW + JPEG as] [Overflow/backup]: RAW + JPEG [RAW primary - JPEG secondary]: RAW + JPEG [Upload RAW + HEIF as] [Overflow/backup]: RAW + HEIF [RAW primary - HEIF secondary]: RAW + HEIF...

  • Page 105: My Menu/Recent Settings

    [View root certificate]: — [Connect if authentication fails]: OFF [Connect to other cameras] [Synchronized release]: ON [Network settings]: — [Master/remote]: Master camera [Group settings]: — [Group name]: — [Synchronize date and time]: — [Overwrite copyright info]: — [ATOMOS AirGlu BT options] [Connect to ATOMOS AirGlu BT]: OFF [Save ATOMOS AirGlu BT pairing info]: —...

  • Page 106: Post-Upgrade Specifications For "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    Product specifications following upgrade to “C” firmware version 2.00 are listed below. Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon Z mount Lens Z mount NIKKOR lenses Compatible lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions...
  • Page 107 Storage [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: 8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.4 M) 6192 × 4128 (Medium: 25.6 M) 4128 × 2752 (Small: 11.4 M) [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: 5392 × 3592 (Large: 19.4 M) 4032 × 2688 (Medium: 10.8 M) 2688 × 1792 (Small: 4.8 M) Image size (pixels) [1:1 (24 ×...
  • Page 108 Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); Picture Control System selected Picture Control can be modified;...
  • Page 109 Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately Monitor 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls Shutter Type Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield ¹⁄₃₂₀₀₀ – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable Speed to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of ¹⁄₂₅₀...
  • Page 110 Exposure Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on Metering mode average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 4 mm centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering −3 – +17 EV...
  • Page 111 Autofocus Type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist −7 – +19 EV (−9 – +19 EV with starlight view) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of Detection range * 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF‑S);...
  • Page 112 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, Nikon Creative Lighting optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV System (CLS) lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync,...
  • Page 113 Video Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920 × 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Frame size (pixels) and 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion): 30p (4×)/25p (4×)/24p (5×) frame rate Note: Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps...
  • Page 114 Video Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64–25600; choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃ and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 ISO sensitivity equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO (Recommended Exposure 64–Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit Index)
  • Page 115 Interface Type C USB connectors USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) ×1 USB Power Delivery connector ×1 HDMI output Type A HDMI connector Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Built-in (can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other Ten-pin remote terminal optional accessories) Post-Upgrade Specifications for “C”...
  • Page 116 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, the Middle East (other than Israel), Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bolivia) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other countries in the Asia, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Fiji, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: Europe (excluding the countries listed below), Israel, and Turkey: 2412–2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180–5825 MHz...
  • Page 117 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: -4.1 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm Power source  * One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c.
  • Page 118 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this document at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this document may contain.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Index Symbols, Numerics Deep Tone Monochrome (Picture Control) 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion) ( Distance units ( 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion) ( 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion) ( Exposure delay mode ( AE & flash bracketing ( AE bracketing ( AF subject detection options ( Assign power zoom buttons ( Auto bracketing ( Firmware version (...
  • Page 120 Half-press to cancel zoom (MF) ( Picture Control ( HEIF primary - HEIF secondary (Secondary slot Pixel shift shooting ( function) ( Playback speed ( High-speed frame capture + ( Pre-Release Capture options ( Hi-Res Zoom ( Hi-Res Zoom speed ( Rich Tone Portrait (Picture Control) ( IPTC presets ( ISO sensitivity (mode M) (...
  • Page 121 No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. SB4A01(11) 6MO13311-01...

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