How I set up the Nikon Z8 and Z9 for Bird and Wildlife Photography - Important Settings

Choosing the right settings is crucial for getting the best images. Here I show you exactly which settings I changed on the Nikon Z8 to shoot bird and other wildlife. I have used the Z9 before and you can use the same settings there. The tutorial covers autofocus, exposure settings to customisation of the buttons and dials of the camera.
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[@lifeplusplanet]

Sweet! Can't wait to try out some of these changes to my settings. And yes, please put out a tutorial on your video settings!

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks for the feedback

[@CarolynStewart]

Brilliant video. Moving from D850 and so many new settings. Thanks so much.

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Happy to hear that

[@markwalker8374]

Yes a video on settings for video would be excellent as I want to know how capable the Z8 is for filming birds

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks for the feedback

[@kevinswilson66]

Perfect timing - thank you for this tutorial. I am finally upgrading from D850 to Z9. I am excited to get into bird videography, so I would greatly appreciate your recommended settings for video. I hope you can share your tips soon.

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Happy to hear that. Have fun!

[@spencergiles72]

Wow, this is so helpful! I don't even have a Z8, but I am really hoping to upgrade to one within the year. I currently shoot birds and wildlife with a Fuji X-T5 and there are so many of the custom features that I would LOVE to have on my Fuji! Very exciting!

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks 😊

[@reeftango]

Brilliant! Love it. Stunning shots! Subscribed

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks!

[@andreanthony6924]

Thank you for the wildlife video it’s so helpful. But what I was asking if you could do a setup video for the z8 video setting only . Maybe you can do that in the future thanks

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks for the feedback. I‘ll keep this video idea in mind

[@youphototube]

Very informative, Thank you for your insight.

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks!

[@MrRudyc]

Very handy young man and well done

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks

[@alfredobruzzone5063]

fantastic work

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks

[@andreanthony6924]

Hello can you make a custom video settings that will be great , thank you

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks for the feedback

[@OkwyUgonweze]

Good job my friend ❤

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks

[@nature--sound--relax]

Cooles Video, vielen Dank! Habe seit gestern die Z9 und liebe Wildlife Fotografie!!! Ich habe dir ein Abo da gelasen! 😉👌

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Danke! Falls es einfacher ist: ich habe auch einen deutschen Kanal 😊

[@photoreviewed-com]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Happy to hear that it was useful