Z8 auto capture not working

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Hi
The Z8 will not instigate auto capture if the switch on the lens is moved to "manual". If you leave the lens switch on A/M but change the camera setting to manual focus, autocapture will detect but will use whatever non manual autofocus mode you last used.
I reported this to Nikon and they tried it out on their Z8 and confirmed that is what is happening. They are now looking for a fix.
I hope this helps anyone who has spent hours trying to get auto capture with manual focus to work on a Z8. (I also have a Z9 and autocapture with manual focus works fine on that)
Have a good day
John
 
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How to video with Auto Capture? I rotate the selector to video symbol and then select Auto Capture, there is a message to rotate the selector to camera symbol. The start is grey-out and does not allow to proceed any further to the red record button. Did I miss any step? I read the guide Z8/Z9 several times where there is no mention of how to set the video section before engaging Auto Capture. Note that I was able to capture still photos of a water dragon which was tack sharp.
 
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Dragon1952 said:
How to video with Auto Capture? I rotate the selector to video symbol and then select Auto Capture, there is a message to rotate the selector to camera symbol. The start is grey-out and does not allow to proceed any further to the red record button. Did I miss any step? I read the guide Z8/Z9 several times where there is no mention of how to set the video section before engaging Auto Capture. Note that I was able to capture still photos of a water dragon which was tact sharp.
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I never tried but there is a supplement reference guide here https://download.nikonimglib.com/archive6/vDzyO00d9YDk0602ULM38vhFDm66/Z8_FU_addendum_(En)02.pdf

I switch my Z8 to Video.
Go to the VIDEO RECORDING MENU
Go to the last menu item Auto Capture
Then press Start
I got no warnings. Just be sure you have the settings for video setup correctly and that you're able to sheet video before you start to try auto capture.
 
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