The subject above says it all. I appreciate there probably not much out there specifically written for the Z8 but while I wait for the camera to arrive any suggested reading to help me get prepared?
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Ah, good to know that the Z9 manual will eventually include Z8 as well. This may be a good place for me to start then.Steve says he's already working on additions to the AF book, and expanding his Z9 book, which will expand into a combined Z8/Z9 guide
Bought and paid for. Now to read....Read Steve Perry’s setup guide for the Z9 for wildlife shooting and the AF for Nikon Mirrorless Cameras.
Thanks so much!Bought and paid for. Now to read....
i recall him saying he’s just going to update the z9 book
You might consider downloading the Z8 manual from the Nikon website once it is available. I did before my Z9 arrived and I found I had a solid understanding of the camera once it was in hand. Since the Z8 is essentially the same camera with the same menus, downloading the Z9 manual could also work for you. And it’s free! Similarly, Steve’s Z9 book would offer the same opportunity to learn the camera and it’s available now.The subject above says it all. I appreciate there probably not much out there specifically written for the Z8 but while I wait for the camera to arrive any suggested reading to help me get prepared?
I am happy to hear this. I definitely bought the book immediately after ordering the Z8 without thinking it might be a separate bookYes, my Z9 book will soon be the Z8/9 book I'm already well into it and although there are some adjustments, 95% or more of that book applies to the Z8. Like, perfectly applies. As much as I'd like to cash in on another book, I don't like the idea of people with both cameras buying two books that are nearly the same. Also, the Z8 update to the book is going to be free, so if you get it now, you'll be able to update at no cost.
Thom might need to though. My book is a setup guide aimed mostly at wildlife shooters (although I may adjust it down the road for "nature photography" and incorporate landscape settings too). Thom's books go over every. single. aspect. of. each. camera. So, he might need two books.apparently Thom Hogan is preparing a Z8 book - not a combined Z8/Z9 version. 90% or more will be identical. And Nikon’s press release indicated there are planned firmware updates for the Z8 pending - so it will have to be modified soon
I'd be interested if you did have an update (or even a separate one) for landscape shooting. I like to dabble, and learning from an expert always gives steps up in the process.Thom might need to though. My book is a setup guide aimed mostly at wildlife shooters (although I may adjust it down the road for "nature photography" and incorporate landscape settings too). Thom's books go over every. single. aspect. of. each. camera. So, he might need two books.
For me, the setup is so similar it seemed like a money grab to make Z9 and Z8 shooters buy the (basically) same book twice. Sure, there are a few notes and exceptions, but nothing too intense.
Yep…Thom’s book is an excellent reference on every possible setting and the various options…but it’s really dry and is useful as a reference. Steve’s only talk about the settings that matter for wildlife…which is most of what I care about…and he’s funnier as you say…and I actually enjoyed reading and rereading his books. TBH…I think Thom is just looking to sell another book by doing a Z8 specific one because the vast majority of it will be the same as the Z9 one.I bought steve's and thom's books for my lowly Z5. Both are excellent--Steve's are far funnier, as his is excellent autofocus book.