When I bought my Zf, the first thing I did was sit down and watch your Zf settings video, with camera in hand, and change everything to your settings. I bought a Z8. It arrived today, and the first thing I did was sit and watch this video. The amount of time and effort you took to go through all of the settings is very much appreciated!
Is there anyone else on earth who knows this camera better? Not just understanding each setting, but having an example of how and why it is used. This is such a valuable resource. I bet loads of people have followed through it with their own Z8, constantly pausing and winding back bits as they go . ...like I will be a little later today 😄
That's exactly what I did after buying my first mirrorless camera today, a Nikon Z8. The only thing missing was that it came with the older version of firmware, so I'm updating that now. I must say that Hudson has the most comprehensive review of the menu settings that I have ever seen. Excellent stuff!
You have no intention of owning a Z8, yet you take your hard earned time to make a setup video(2 in fact) Thank you for all your input, very kind of you
Been researching Z8 for weeks and came across your videos. I even read the reference guide "twice" before purchase. Yesterday I spent hours on your channel installing my Z8. I am a long time D850 and DSLR user. Your content is by far the best I have come across. You get the Sprezzatura award for most cool, most gorgeous, most helpful. Brilliant. Thank you Henry.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto Nothing to do with the well-known name of "Henry Hudson"? I know someone else with the last name of Henry. She did not name her kid Hudson, though.
Okay, I have no idea where my first comment went (this is my first time commenting on anything on RUclips ever, lol), but here's what I originally wrote: Hudson, this is amazing. Thank you!!! Our custom settings differ occasionally, as I'm primarily commercial & events, but this was absolutely instrumental in getting my new Z8 set up. One little thing I want to point out: on your copyright terms, there's a typo. All rights rererved vs *reserved. Since it's going in all your metadata, I thought you'd want to know 😊
Thank you Hudson for your time and expertise. I just purchased the Z8 and the Trinity of lenses for it. 14-24 2.8 24-70 2.8 70-200 2.8 2x tele Thank you so much for helping me set this camera up. I have been a Nikon user for almost 60 years. My last Nikon was a D 7500 so this is a huge jump for me but it is actually a semi retirement present for myself but being familiar with Nikon makes it a lot easier , thanks for making me more comfortable with it. I really appreciate it!!! You have an incredible amount of professional knowledge, and I appreciate your videos, immensely. Thanks again!
You've got a great back to have used Nikons for 60 years. I started 51 years ago! I just can't handle all those 2.8 lenses!! LOL. Maybe with a back brace or a pack mule! I carry the 17-28 2.8 and 24-120 f/4. 85mm f/1.8 for portraits. Your 3 x 2.8's are just too heavy for me! My Nikon history: FTn, F2, FM, Coolpix, D50, D90, D7100, D850, and now all three: Z50, Z6ii, Z8. This was a great video. I've got it book marked. I'm on the 3rd time through the custom menu and buttons.
This was Terrific, Hudson. Direct and to the point, with all the relevant info needed to understand each setting. And it was a huge time saver... Much quicker than reading Thom Hogan's 1300 page manual. You literally saved us hundreds of hours. Can't thank you enough.
Just got my Z8 this week. Your video was so incredibly helpful!! Very, very grateful. I updated my camera settings per your suggestions. I had to hit pause and rewind a few times to ensure I had it all correct. Watched your other video for the remaining 3 banks. I can’t thank you enough, you da man! 👏👍🙏
Hands down, the best presentation I've ever seen, sir! THANK YOU for making my experience with my new Z8 even more amazing. No umm...ahh....nothing but clear, concise information and delivery. Again, thank you, sir!!
Solid and on point! Even though it's a longer video, I can't see how you could've made it shorter without losing value. A must-watch for every Nikon Z8 owner-great share!
Thanks Hudson - this set up guide for the Z8 has been so useful, much appreciated. I find that I refer to different parts of the guide repeatedly as I try different techniques in the field. It has been a valuable resource for me. I enjoy all of your videos - thanks again.
Just got a Black Friday Z8 and started by replicating the settings I use for my Zf, but soon realised there is so much more flexibility and options with Z8 settings through memory banks, and so much stuff to keep in mind. Rather than throw myself down a rabbit hole, I did a YT search that landed me here. So here I am replicating your guidance (and then almost immediately tweaking some of it). Thank you for the clarity of your instructions, like a crash course and refresher both at once. Contrary to others here, I also love Nikon's online reference guides, but only after I fully understand the basics. Thanks to you, I now feel completely confident going forward mastering this formidable Z8 powertool. Thank you!
My Z8 just came in and I am watching this video again to set up my new camera. Thank you so much for the work and thought that obviously went in to this video.
I loved the entrie walk-through! I must have paused it 50 times. I still have a few minutes left to watch. One thing I did, that might seem small, but super nice: I wanted an easy button to SWITCH EYES. I shoot a lot with my 85 f/1.8, almost never straight on. But sometimes I want the other eye... I used the movie record button. Really handy. I know you use it for Depth of Field Preview, but I'm old! I still have my 1973 vintage Nikon Ftn. Depth of field HAS TO BE FN1!!!! I've never had it anywhere else!!!! LOL Great job!!
Hudson, I'll add to the chorus of "thank you!" ... Your videos on the Z8 have really helped me so much with not just setting the camera up, but great descriptions of what all the settings mean. Well done! I love the idea of the Fn1 button being "Get me into bird mode now!" mode no matter whatever else I may be doing at the time.
Outstanding video! Thanks for the step-by-step approach and level of detail. Provided an excellent foundation for configuring my newly acquired Z8 -- much appreciated!
Awesome information! Having started out in 1970 with the Nikon F1, which was manual everything, and progressing through various versions, then into the D100 through the D810, the Z series, particulary the Z8 brings a lot of what I would like to see in a camera. I actually wouldn't mind being able to turn a lot of stuff off. I prefer the system of Banks over User Modes. I like that if I have tweaked some settings during a project, then turn the camera off and come back to it later things are as I left them. Modes put me back at my starting point. Thank you for everything you do for Nikon users.
I just picked up the Z8 and found your great video which I followed all over and presents a good walkthrough of the menus, with good quick explanations of each option and showcase in the same time. Thanks a lot! Looking forward for the others about astro etc. Keep it up!
Your depth of knowlege and your clear presentation style were nothing short of astonishing. The most instructive photography video I have ever watched. Thanks!!
Thanks so much Hudson! Just got my Z8, and this is just a life saver! I look to you for all these type videos. So helpful, and I know it is allot of time and effort, so thanks again!
I thought I knew my way around a Nikon camera and then I bought the Z8. 🤯 Thanks for the incredibly thorough video. I found it immensely helpful. I appreciate how you explained the new technology on the Z8. Coming from a dslr, it gave me the information I needed to customize the settings to my shooting style. Cheers!
Thank you! You've provided a great detailed introduction to many of the Z8 capabilities. As one who has just migrated from the Nikon DSLR to the Z8......it is greatly appreciated!
Hudson, thank you for this video. I am a long time Nikon shooter but just upgraded from a Z6 to the Z8. Although there are many things common, there are also many that are new. This video helped me immensely setting up and learning about the camera.
I first watched this last summer. A bunch went over my head and I never got past semi setting up an A bank. But with watching this now ( Feb 2024 ) along with ATS 190 again I have a very good understanding of the banks. How to use, how to save and why. Thanks so much. Note : I did set fn1 to your suggested Recall Shooting mode settings last summer and it has been great. thanks again
Absolutely the best walkthrough of a very complex issue and came out on the other side with a much better understanding. You went slow enough with the right amount of detail. I have watched a lot of these types of tutorials and this was the best by far!
Great video, I just purchased the Z8 and watching your video helped me understand the menus and allowed me to set up the camera to how I like it. Now to watch your 2.0 firmware update video.
Hudson, thank you so much for these tutorials. They've been an extremely valuable resource for setting up the Z8 and learning about its capabilities. You've made my introduction to this camera fast and easy (I'm a former D500 user)!
Thanks for an awesome video series (I watched all the others as well). I had just received my Z8 and honestly, in the beginning I was a bit lost with all the banks and menus, your videos were a tremendous help in sorting things out. And now that I have sorted it out I belief it😢 works superb just one disadvantage (or thing to improve) and that is that in my view it would be very nice to have the option of changing both banks simultaneously. Big thank you sir
Just like some others folks, got my z8 this week and stumbled across this great video. Watched it start to finish, and learnt a lot of new interesting things. Thank you so much! Moving over to the banks one now (and subscribed for the rest of your great content)!
hank you so much, Hudson, for making these videos. The Z8 is my first mirrorless camera and finding a tutorial was impossible until I found your videos. I'm a huge new fan. Steve
A year ago your Z fc setup guide made me mega next level my shooting skills [after a year of shooting automatic lol] and I applied the things I learnt thanks to you to my Z 8 on day 1. And I also had a look at your Z 9 guides … and now you posted this as well! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! 🥰
I found myself explaining to the screen why I wasn't going to use your setting. VERY helpful. Glad I saved it and waited to watch it with my camera in hand. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this comprehensive - and exhaustive - ,arch through the settings. I watched it twice - the second time at +1.5 playback speed - to confirm settings and see what I missed (or misunderstood the first time through!
Truly awesome video, wonderful content. I just got the Z8 and I would've been lost without this video--I can't wait to get out and shoot some wildlife video! My DSLR was not video equipped.
What a great service you've done with this. I will add some of these that fit my style of shooting, particularly the preset shooting mode with one button. FWIW, I save the .bin file to my computer every time I have a good saved settings scheme.
Hey Hudson, thank you so much for taking the time to go through this. I just got my z8 and it really accelerated my understanding - best one I have scene - extremely clear and helpful . Have subscribed / liked and look forward to your other videos. Thanks, Scott (Australia)
This is beyond helpful Hudson, after watching all these setup videos not only do I have a great base to start from in all the banks but going through the menus really helped for MY memory bank. Just a word for people that follow your setup for the recall shooting for Fn1 to have your main focus mode set to Continuous, mine was for some reason was set to single AF and 3D tracking did not work when I pressed Fn1 until I changed the main focus mode ( I hope that make sense) 👍
Thanks Hudson. This was great info. I just got my Z8 and while I have been shooting Nikon a long time, this gave me a great jump on making this camera work well.
I have Z8 for over a week, and I am blown away, as an owner of Z6 too. Microconstrast on Voigtlander Nokton 50 1.2 and Z8 is incredible. Now, watching your video :) As I need to code my banks too :)
Hi Hudson- I thought the setup video for the Z9 was awesome , but this one is super..I really appreciate the time, effort, and dedication you have for your trade as pro photographer and instructor.. The Z8 video is priceless and I find it so very informative and educational ..I'm sure it will stand as the gold standard for Z8 setup..I never tire to rewatch each video. Best Wishes from WPB,FL
Hi Hudson - A little suggestion. After you make a security copy of your settings on an old SD card, it is worth making that card 'read only' by sliding the tiny disc protect slider on the side of the card (most good cards should have that feature). It's located on the left hand side of the card when the card is face up and pointing in the insert position. Hope that helps
I received my Z 8 last week.It's June 2024!!!! It's a step up from my still favorite Z6ii..You are the only photographer/teacher that explains everything so that I totally understand. I always go to your Videos. Thank You. I appreciate what your share with photographers, your delivery is the best.One question, where can I get info about a reasonable "L" bracket ? I hope to go on one of your trips next year!
We'd love to have you. I like Kirk's L-brackets. Those are linked with all my gear at www.hudsonhenry.com/atslinks Searching Amazon might yeild cheaper chinese alternatives from Sunway Photo or Small Rig.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto I'm so impressed that you answered my question I was on the right track! I will not go cheap but thanks for offering options.... ! You are amazing!! One of my good friends here in Portland is going on your trip in July!! I am now sure to go next year..
Thank you, thank you for this video. Your patience and explanation for each area you did really helped me understand functions of my camera! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm about to purchase a Z8 -thanks I will be prepared! I shoot a lot of macro; maybe a set up video on that would be appreciated. I always learn something new from your videos.
Hi Hudson. The Z8 is my first mirrorless camera, coming from the D850. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much! I'll be watching many more of your videos!
@Hudson Henry Photography I hope so. I'm going to Eastern Africa on a safari in October, so I have 3 months to practice. I switched to mirrorless to lighten my load. Strict baggage limits. Lol. I'm taking the z8, z 24-120, and the 100-400z with the 1.4tc. That's about all I can almost afford that'll give me the most flexibility.
@@anna82865 Hi Anna, I hope you have enjoyed your trip. How did those two lenses treat you on the trip? For African wildlife, the 180-600 would have been great, but I suppose your camera gear had restrictions.
I recently purchased a Z8 and this video has been a big help, in addition to the B-D bank video and the firmware update. I did notice one scenario that I can't resolve and maybe it's me. I'm a landscape and wildlife photographer. Primarily landscape and I like the example of Recall Shooting Functions (hold) for wildlife. From my experience wildlife most often requires a very quick prep and shoot method. My focus mode in landscape is AF-S and I don't see a way to switch, via Recall Shooting Functions (hold) custom button, to AF-C. I can see a two step option by first switching the focus mode via the i menu. Thanks, Dan
Thanks Hudson. Really helpful - both as a walkthrough of all the zillion menu options for my new Z8, but also for good suggestions for my starting point.
Your explanation of Banks as "bookmarks" is a useful way to think about them. When I went from a D7100 with User Settings U1, U2, to a D500 with Custom Banks I was both confused and distraught... Your explanation is a better characterization of what Banks are, but I remain opposed to that implementation. The saved User Settings functions better...they too can be a starting point from which you might change settings, but you can always go back to them and U1 will be what you programmed it to be, not where you left off... I tried using the Custom Banks with the D500, but invariably I would change a setting without paying attention to the fact that I just screwed up the Bank I started from... Of course your workaround for that issue (saving settings to a memory card) is helpful too, but a big hassle, and to my way of thinking, to cumbersome to be practical. I so deeply with Nikon would make a firmware update such that when you save setting to a Custom Bank, they remain there unless you change settings and save again... seems easy Nikon, how about it??
Oh man. I just went through all this with a new Z8. Granted I have never really setup user presets with my previous work cameras but since I use Canon for personal use, with C1, C2 etc 'modes' it seemed like something I should do. What an absolute head f**k though. I'm not here to poo on a camera manufacturer because I use several brands and all of them have great features and take great photos. BUT - on my R5, you can set the entire camera up how you want for a give circumstance and essentially hit the 'Make it a custom profile button' in the menu and it's done. It's there to use whenever. It carries across every camera setting and function. Having to save off settings to a card, and try and not format it, is a huge flaw in its design I think. The video here though? Absolutely top notch, and appreciated!
Thank you so much for this and the other set up video. Even though the Z8 is my fifth Z camera, you have saves me hours of time and tons of frustration!
Thank you Hudson for an excellent video. This is a very complex camera and you helped me start to make sense of it so I can take advantage of all its capabilities
This is great Hudson. Get mine next week and can't wait! These settings look terrific and not dissimilar from, would you believe, my Z6! I live how you talk through the settings. Very informative. Thank you!
The best camera set up guide I have watched so far - and I have seen many over the years for different models of cameras that I have owned. Its even better than some paid ones. You have explained each setting so painstakingly and lucidly - now I am extremely familiar with this new beast Nikon z8. I am going to avidly follow you hence . Thanks
Thank you so very much Hudson. This is the most detailed, and helpful video, that I have seen on setting up your camera. It was awesome the way you explained the settings and why you set them up the way you did. The time and effort that you put into this is so greatly appreciated!! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!!
Fantastic video, thank you. Your description of the menu items was great. Looking forward to going through your other videos on setting up this phenomenal camera.
My Z8 arrived today and your video was VERY helpful. I have a portrait shoot tomorrow and I feel like I am ready. Coming from a Z6 and then Z6II, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the Z system menu. Still, this answered a lot of my questions. Thank you sir!
Just got my Z8 hence the late comments to the video, (Excellent content). I owned D300 back when and we were able to import and export settings directly into the camera.
Thank you. It was a good starting video for managing the Z8. Unfortunately, you started going faster towards the middle of the video, and you did not explain those areas that were not pertinent to your needs. Anyway, it is the most complete I have found so far. I appreciate your work, and will use most of it for dealing with the Z8. Thank you again, Mr. Henry.
Great video. Very well explained. Your Load/Save settings method is going to save me some headaches for baseline settings. They need a bank that can be protected or somehow to make any changes that are temporary unless you expressly choose to over-write you stored settings.
None of the banks are fixed. They are bookmarks. You need to use "Save Settings" to create your own default for all four banks. In Nikon's infinite wisdom those settings are not stored internally and formatting the card nukes them. Here's the method... 1) Save your settings with all the banks where you want them. Pull your main card, save the settings as a backup on card 2 (that only works with card one removed) 2) shoot all day tweaking settings at will in all the banks 3) at the end of the day, load your settings from the card to restore "your defaults" 4) download images and format card, 5) Save setttings again. I put format and save/restore settings right next to eachother in the My Menu to remind myself. If you mess up, you have a backup on the 2nd card. You can also save the settings file off the card onto your computer as catastrphic insurance.
Thank you so much ! I have used D850 for years and always had a feeling not utilizing its functions fully. Now changed to Z8 and decided to learn the menus properly before shooting any pics. I have spent some hours with your videos now and learning a lot (still no pics !). Already now getting a better feeling of managing my camera. Let's see how to implement everything.
Well got the D8 and spent 3 hours watching this 83 minute video and now I need to run off to the D850 and actually set up half this stuff there as well. I had never used shooting banks, but it makes a LOT of sense, and never used my menu eithor.
Yeah, the Z8 & 9 are pretty clearly the action oriented cameras. The Z6iii covers both midrange and lowlight and if a Z7iii arrives it will be fashion and landscape oriented.
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When I bought my Zf, the first thing I did was sit down and watch your Zf settings video, with camera in hand, and change everything to your settings.
I bought a Z8. It arrived today, and the first thing I did was sit and watch this video.
The amount of time and effort you took to go through all of the settings is very much appreciated!
I can't stand reading manuals. This is possibly the most useful video I have ever watched on RUclips. I guarantee you saved me time and frustration.
Is there anyone else on earth who knows this camera better?
Not just understanding each setting, but having an example of how and why it is used.
This is such a valuable resource.
I bet loads of people have followed through it with their own Z8, constantly pausing and winding back bits as they go .
...like I will be a little later today 😄
That's exactly what I did after buying my first mirrorless camera today, a Nikon Z8. The only thing missing was that it came with the older version of firmware, so I'm updating that now. I must say that Hudson has the most comprehensive review of the menu settings that I have ever seen. Excellent stuff!
@@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Enjoy it ... The Z8 I bought recently was my first mirrorless too! You will love it.
You have no intention of owning a Z8, yet you take your hard earned time to make a setup video(2 in fact) Thank you for all your input, very kind of you
It’s so similar to the Z9
Been researching Z8 for weeks and came across your videos. I even read the reference guide "twice" before purchase. Yesterday I spent hours on your channel installing my Z8. I am a long time D850 and DSLR user. Your content is by far the best I have come across. You get the Sprezzatura award for most cool, most gorgeous, most helpful. Brilliant. Thank you Henry.
Ha! Well that makes my night. First name is Hudson, but no big deal at all. Enjoy that new machine.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto But why did your parents do that? Is there a story?
What name me Hudson?? They wanted to I suppose.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto Nothing to do with the well-known name of "Henry Hudson"? I know someone else with the last name of Henry. She did not name her kid Hudson, though.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto BTW, don't let my comment detract from my enormous appreciation of the z8 videos.
Okay, I have no idea where my first comment went (this is my first time commenting on anything on RUclips ever, lol), but here's what I originally wrote:
Hudson, this is amazing. Thank you!!! Our custom settings differ occasionally, as I'm primarily commercial & events, but this was absolutely instrumental in getting my new Z8 set up. One little thing I want to point out: on your copyright terms, there's a typo. All rights rererved vs *reserved. Since it's going in all your metadata, I thought you'd want to know 😊
Thank you Hudson for your time and expertise. I just purchased the Z8 and the Trinity of lenses for it.
14-24 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
2x tele
Thank you so much for helping me set this camera up. I have been a Nikon user for almost 60 years. My last Nikon was a D 7500 so this is a huge jump for me but it is actually a semi retirement present for myself but being familiar with Nikon makes it a lot easier , thanks for making me more comfortable with it. I really appreciate it!!!
You have an incredible amount of professional knowledge, and I appreciate your videos, immensely. Thanks again!
You've got a great back to have used Nikons for 60 years. I started 51 years ago! I just can't handle all those 2.8 lenses!! LOL. Maybe with a back brace or a pack mule! I carry the 17-28 2.8 and 24-120 f/4. 85mm f/1.8 for portraits. Your 3 x 2.8's are just too heavy for me! My Nikon history: FTn, F2, FM, Coolpix, D50, D90, D7100, D850, and now all three: Z50, Z6ii, Z8. This was a great video. I've got it book marked. I'm on the 3rd time through the custom menu and buttons.
This was Terrific, Hudson. Direct and to the point, with all the relevant info needed to understand each setting. And it was a huge time saver... Much quicker than reading Thom Hogan's 1300 page manual. You literally saved us hundreds of hours. Can't thank you enough.
Just got my Z8 this week. Your video was so incredibly helpful!! Very, very grateful. I updated my camera settings per your suggestions. I had to hit pause and rewind a few times to ensure I had it all correct. Watched your other video for the remaining 3 banks. I can’t thank you enough, you da man! 👏👍🙏
Same here :)
Hands down, the best presentation I've ever seen, sir! THANK YOU for making my experience with my new Z8 even more amazing. No umm...ahh....nothing but clear, concise information and delivery. Again, thank you, sir!!
Thanks Larry. That means a ton.
Solid and on point! Even though it's a longer video, I can't see how you could've made it shorter without losing value. A must-watch for every Nikon Z8 owner-great share!
Thanks Hudson - this set up guide for the Z8 has been so useful, much appreciated. I find that I refer to different parts of the guide repeatedly as I try different techniques in the field. It has been a valuable resource for me. I enjoy all of your videos - thanks again.
I just received my Z8 and have watched a number of videos on setup. This one is the best. Thanks! It was extremely helpful.
This is really great Hudson! thanks. I'm new to the Z8, migrating from the D750, happy to walk through all settings. Thanks, Arnoud (The Netherlands)
Just got a Black Friday Z8 and started by replicating the settings I use for my Zf, but soon realised there is so much more flexibility and options with Z8 settings through memory banks, and so much stuff to keep in mind. Rather than throw myself down a rabbit hole, I did a YT search that landed me here. So here I am replicating your guidance (and then almost immediately tweaking some of it). Thank you for the clarity of your instructions, like a crash course and refresher both at once. Contrary to others here, I also love Nikon's online reference guides, but only after I fully understand the basics. Thanks to you, I now feel completely confident going forward mastering this formidable Z8 powertool. Thank you!
Thank you very much for taking your time to make this video. I just bought a Z8 and I'm a little lost so far but this video really helped out a lot.
Thanks Hudson. Got my Z8 delivered yesterday. This video has been essential.
My Z8 just came in and I am watching this video again to set up my new camera. Thank you so much for the work and thought that obviously went in to this video.
I loved the entrie walk-through! I must have paused it 50 times. I still have a few minutes left to watch. One thing I did, that might seem small, but super nice: I wanted an easy button to SWITCH EYES. I shoot a lot with my 85 f/1.8, almost never straight on. But sometimes I want the other eye... I used the movie record button. Really handy. I know you use it for Depth of Field Preview, but I'm old! I still have my 1973 vintage Nikon Ftn. Depth of field HAS TO BE FN1!!!! I've never had it anywhere else!!!! LOL Great job!!
Nice! Great idea. :)
Hudson, I'll add to the chorus of "thank you!" ... Your videos on the Z8 have really helped me so much with not just setting the camera up, but great descriptions of what all the settings mean. Well done! I love the idea of the Fn1 button being "Get me into bird mode now!" mode no matter whatever else I may be doing at the time.
Incredibly helpful! Best video I’ve seen on how to set up your Z8. Can’t wait to see your other videos. Thank you.
After watching this video for the 4th time - a big thank you!!!
Best Regards... Jim
Outstanding video! Thanks for the step-by-step approach and level of detail. Provided an excellent foundation for configuring my newly acquired Z8 -- much appreciated!
Thanks so much.
Awesome information! Having started out in 1970 with the Nikon F1, which was manual everything, and progressing through various versions, then into the D100 through the D810, the Z series, particulary the Z8 brings a lot of what I would like to see in a camera. I actually wouldn't mind being able to turn a lot of stuff off. I prefer the system of Banks over User Modes. I like that if I have tweaked some settings during a project, then turn the camera off and come back to it later things are as I left them. Modes put me back at my starting point. Thank you for everything you do for Nikon users.
Thanks
I just picked up the Z8 and found your great video which I followed all over and presents a good walkthrough of the menus, with good quick explanations of each option and showcase in the same time. Thanks a lot! Looking forward for the others about astro etc. Keep it up!
Very comprehensive and educational. I'm taking up photography as a hobby in my retirement and this caught me up to speed very well on the Z8 settings.
Your depth of knowlege and your clear presentation style were nothing short of astonishing. The most instructive photography video I have ever watched. Thanks!!
Awww, thanks so much for that feedback!
Thanks so much Hudson! Just got my Z8, and this is just a life saver! I look to you for all these type videos. So helpful, and I know it is allot of time and effort, so thanks again!
I thought I knew my way around a Nikon camera and then I bought the Z8. 🤯 Thanks for the incredibly thorough video. I found it immensely helpful. I appreciate how you explained the new technology on the Z8. Coming from a dslr, it gave me the information I needed to customize the settings to my shooting style. Cheers!
Thanks for that feedback Holly!
Thank you! You've provided a great detailed introduction to many of the Z8 capabilities. As one who has just migrated from the Nikon DSLR to the Z8......it is greatly appreciated!
Hudson, thank you for this video. I am a long time Nikon shooter but just upgraded from a Z6 to the Z8. Although there are many things common, there are also many that are new. This video helped me immensely setting up and learning about the camera.
I first watched this last summer. A bunch went over my head and I never got past semi setting up an A bank. But with watching this now ( Feb 2024 ) along with ATS 190 again I have a very good understanding of the banks. How to use, how to save and why. Thanks so much. Note : I did set fn1 to your suggested Recall Shooting mode settings last summer and it has been great. thanks again
Just got my Z8. I'm incredibly grateful for this spectacularly thorough guide! Thank you, so much!
Absolutely the best walkthrough of a very complex issue and came out on the other side with a much better understanding. You went slow enough with the right amount of detail. I have watched a lot of these types of tutorials and this was the best by far!
Seriously, Nikon should pay you for this video! SO GOOD and helpful. The best I've seen anyways. Thank you so much.
Great video, I just purchased the Z8 and watching your video helped me understand the menus and allowed me to set up the camera to how I like it. Now to watch your 2.0 firmware update video.
Z8 ready to go, thanks to you. So grateful man. Former Oregonian, hi from AZ!
Hudson, thank you so much for these tutorials. They've been an extremely valuable resource for setting up the Z8 and learning about its capabilities. You've made my introduction to this camera fast and easy (I'm a former D500 user)!
Glad to help!
I picked up a Z8 last week coming from a D750. Wow, these videos are so helpful in understanding some of what this new camera can do. Thank-you.
This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Thanks for an awesome video series (I watched all the others as well). I had just received my Z8 and honestly, in the beginning I was a bit lost with all the banks and menus, your videos were a tremendous help in sorting things out. And now that I have sorted it out I belief it😢 works superb just one disadvantage (or thing to improve) and that is that in my view it would be very nice to have the option of changing both banks simultaneously. Big thank you sir
Great explanation. Thanks. It helped me a lot in my return to Nikon after a 3-year adventure with Canon R5.
Just like some others folks, got my z8 this week and stumbled across this great video. Watched it start to finish, and learnt a lot of new interesting things. Thank you so much! Moving over to the banks one now (and subscribed for the rest of your great content)!
Excellent intro to a complex camera which is worth understanding to get the best from.
Just unboxed my Z8. Thank you so much for your amazingly helpful video. It's greatly appreciated. Now for Banks B,C and D !
hank you so much, Hudson, for making these videos. The Z8 is my first mirrorless camera and finding a tutorial was impossible until I found your videos. I'm a huge new fan. Steve
A year ago your Z fc setup guide made me mega next level my shooting skills [after a year of shooting automatic lol] and I applied the things I learnt thanks to you to my Z 8 on day 1. And I also had a look at your Z 9 guides … and now you posted this as well! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! 🥰
Great tutorial! I just bought Z8 and your video is so useful for me. Greetings from Poland
I found myself explaining to the screen why I wasn't going to use your setting. VERY helpful. Glad I saved it and waited to watch it with my camera in hand. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this comprehensive - and exhaustive - ,arch through the settings. I watched it twice - the second time at +1.5 playback speed - to confirm settings and see what I missed (or misunderstood the first time through!
Truly awesome video, wonderful content. I just got the Z8 and I would've been lost without this video--I can't wait to get out and shoot some wildlife video! My DSLR was not video equipped.
What a great service you've done with this. I will add some of these that fit my style of shooting, particularly the preset shooting mode with one button. FWIW, I save the .bin file to my computer every time I have a good saved settings scheme.
Hey Hudson, thank you so much for taking the time to go through this. I just got my z8 and it really accelerated my understanding - best one I have scene - extremely clear and helpful . Have subscribed / liked and look forward to your other videos. Thanks, Scott (Australia)
This is beyond helpful Hudson, after watching all these setup videos not only do I have a great base to start from in all the banks but going through the menus really helped for MY memory bank. Just a word for people that follow your setup for the recall shooting for Fn1 to have your main focus mode set to Continuous, mine was for some reason was set to single AF and 3D tracking did not work when I pressed Fn1 until I changed the main focus mode ( I hope that make sense) 👍
Great! Just got a Z8 and watched the entire youtube. Thank you for helping me with set up.
Yay, set-up for the Z8. Just used your Z9 set-up on my Z8 a couple a days ago. Let's start again :) Thank you very much Hudson for these videos.
Thanks Hudson. This was great info. I just got my Z8 and while I have been shooting Nikon a long time, this gave me a great jump on making this camera work well.
I have Z8 for over a week, and I am blown away, as an owner of Z6 too. Microconstrast on Voigtlander Nokton 50 1.2 and Z8 is incredible. Now, watching your video :) As I need to code my banks too :)
Hi Hudson- I thought the setup video for the Z9 was awesome , but this one is super..I really appreciate the time, effort, and dedication you have for your trade as pro photographer and instructor.. The Z8 video is priceless and I find it so very informative and educational ..I'm sure it will stand as the gold standard for Z8 setup..I never tire to rewatch each video. Best Wishes from WPB,FL
Hi Hudson - A little suggestion. After you make a security copy of your settings on an old SD card, it is worth making that card 'read only' by sliding the tiny disc protect slider on the side of the card (most good cards should have that feature). It's located on the left hand side of the card when the card is face up and pointing in the insert position. Hope that helps
Very good video! I have seen it complete and at speed 0.75! Your comments are extremely valuable. Thank you very much (From Argentina)
I just purchased the Z8 and appreciate your video. Thank you.
I received my Z 8 last week.It's June 2024!!!! It's a step up from my still favorite Z6ii..You are the only photographer/teacher that explains everything so that I totally understand. I always go to your Videos. Thank You. I appreciate what your share with photographers, your delivery is the best.One question, where can I get info about a reasonable "L" bracket ? I hope to go on one of your trips next year!
We'd love to have you. I like Kirk's L-brackets. Those are linked with all my gear at www.hudsonhenry.com/atslinks Searching Amazon might yeild cheaper chinese alternatives from Sunway Photo or Small Rig.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto I'm so impressed that you answered my question I was on the right track! I will not go cheap but thanks for offering options.... ! You are amazing!! One of my good friends here in Portland is going on your trip in July!! I am now sure to go next year..
Nice! Thanks so much. We always have an amazing time on the photo adventures. Also great to hear from a fellow Portlander! :)
Really, really helpful and well done. One of the best channels if you are a Nikon shooter.
Absolutely helpful video, just bought a z8 and I’m watching/rewatching this to get my camera set up! Thank you Hudson!
Thank you, thank you for this video. Your patience and explanation for each area you did really helped me understand functions of my camera! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm about to purchase a Z8 -thanks I will be prepared! I shoot a lot of macro; maybe a set up video on that would be appreciated. I always learn something new from your videos.
Great video. Thank you for that. Just got the z8 a couple of days ago, so this will really help the daunting task of setting up and manual reading
Hi Hudson. The Z8 is my first mirrorless camera, coming from the D850. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much! I'll be watching many more of your videos!
Thanks Anna! I think you're going to love the transition.
@Hudson Henry Photography I hope so. I'm going to Eastern Africa on a safari in October, so I have 3 months to practice. I switched to mirrorless to lighten my load. Strict baggage limits. Lol. I'm taking the z8, z 24-120, and the 100-400z with the 1.4tc. That's about all I can almost afford that'll give me the most flexibility.
@@anna82865 Hi Anna, I hope you have enjoyed your trip. How did those two lenses treat you on the trip? For African wildlife, the 180-600 would have been great, but I suppose your camera gear had restrictions.
I recently purchased a Z8 and this video has been a big help, in addition to the B-D bank video and the firmware update. I did notice one scenario that I can't resolve and maybe it's me. I'm a landscape and wildlife photographer. Primarily landscape and I like the example of Recall Shooting Functions (hold) for wildlife. From my experience wildlife most often requires a very quick prep and shoot method. My focus mode in landscape is AF-S and I don't see a way to switch, via Recall Shooting Functions (hold) custom button, to AF-C. I can see a two step option by first switching the focus mode via the i menu. Thanks, Dan
Thanks Hudson. Really helpful - both as a walkthrough of all the zillion menu options for my new Z8, but also for good suggestions for my starting point.
Your explanation of Banks as "bookmarks" is a useful way to think about them. When I went from a D7100 with User Settings U1, U2, to a D500 with Custom Banks I was both confused and distraught... Your explanation is a better characterization of what Banks are, but I remain opposed to that implementation. The saved User Settings functions better...they too can be a starting point from which you might change settings, but you can always go back to them and U1 will be what you programmed it to be, not where you left off... I tried using the Custom Banks with the D500, but invariably I would change a setting without paying attention to the fact that I just screwed up the Bank I started from... Of course your workaround for that issue (saving settings to a memory card) is helpful too, but a big hassle, and to my way of thinking, to cumbersome to be practical. I so deeply with Nikon would make a firmware update such that when you save setting to a Custom Bank, they remain there unless you change settings and save again... seems easy Nikon, how about it??
Oh man. I just went through all this with a new Z8. Granted I have never really setup user presets with my previous work cameras but since I use Canon for personal use, with C1, C2 etc 'modes' it seemed like something I should do. What an absolute head f**k though. I'm not here to poo on a camera manufacturer because I use several brands and all of them have great features and take great photos. BUT - on my R5, you can set the entire camera up how you want for a give circumstance and essentially hit the 'Make it a custom profile button' in the menu and it's done. It's there to use whenever. It carries across every camera setting and function.
Having to save off settings to a card, and try and not format it, is a huge flaw in its design I think.
The video here though? Absolutely top notch, and appreciated!
Thank you so much for this and the other set up video. Even though the Z8 is my fifth Z camera, you have saves me hours of time and tons of frustration!
Thank you Hudson for an excellent video. This is a very complex camera and you helped me start to make sense of it so I can take advantage of all its capabilities
This is great Hudson. Get mine next week and can't wait! These settings look terrific and not dissimilar from, would you believe, my Z6! I live how you talk through the settings. Very informative. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Hudson, you're simply the best ! So generous on your part to do this full review of that fantastic camera !
Brilliant video Hudson.Really useful for someone moving back to Nikon and the Z8 in particular
The best camera set up guide I have watched so far - and I have seen many over the years for different models of cameras that I have owned. Its even better than some paid ones. You have explained each setting so painstakingly and lucidly - now I am extremely familiar with this new beast Nikon z8. I am going to avidly follow you hence . Thanks
thank you for the video . I really appreciate
You are my sensei 🙏 I have my Z8 just 3 days and I came from D500.. Zo I am bad k to school now with this with.. Thank you. 👍👍
Thank you so very much Hudson. This is the most detailed, and helpful video, that I have seen on setting up your camera. It was awesome the way you explained the settings and why you set them up the way you did. The time and effort that you put into this is so greatly appreciated!! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!!
Fantastic video, thank you. Your description of the menu items was great. Looking forward to going through your other videos on setting up this phenomenal camera.
Took me a couple of days to watch it, but great information! Thanks for putting it together.
My Z8 arrived today and your video was VERY helpful. I have a portrait shoot tomorrow and I feel like I am ready. Coming from a Z6 and then Z6II, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the Z system menu. Still, this answered a lot of my questions. Thank you sir!
Thanks Hudson, very informative and helped me understand the camera much more. Well done.
Just got my Z8 hence the late comments to the video, (Excellent content).
I owned D300 back when and we were able to import and export settings directly into the camera.
AMAZING Video! Thank you so much .... New subscriber!
Coming From D7200 This vid just made me realize that I was back in the 1800 hundreds as far as Tech. Lol. Very Impressive Sir.
Excellent video. Concise and to the point. Very well done.
Thank you. It was a good starting video for managing the Z8. Unfortunately, you started going faster towards the middle of the video, and you did not explain those areas that were not pertinent to your needs. Anyway, it is the most complete I have found so far. I appreciate your work, and will use most of it for dealing with the Z8. Thank you again, Mr. Henry.
Thanks!
Great video. Very well explained.
Your Load/Save settings method is going to save me some headaches for baseline settings.
They need a bank that can be protected or somehow to make any changes that are temporary unless you expressly choose to over-write you stored settings.
None of the banks are fixed. They are bookmarks. You need to use "Save Settings" to create your own default for all four banks. In Nikon's infinite wisdom those settings are not stored internally and formatting the card nukes them. Here's the method...
1) Save your settings with all the banks where you want them. Pull your main card, save the settings as a backup on card 2 (that only works with card one removed)
2) shoot all day tweaking settings at will in all the banks
3) at the end of the day, load your settings from the card to restore "your defaults"
4) download images and format card,
5) Save setttings again.
I put format and save/restore settings right next to eachother in the My Menu to remind myself. If you mess up, you have a backup on the 2nd card. You can also save the settings file off the card onto your computer as catastrphic insurance.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto Thank you for the speedy and detailed response. I appreciate your content and dedication to photography.
Thanks so much for this and all your hard work, much appreciated. It gives me a great starting point for my new Z8. Cheers, Robert.😊
Thank you so much ! I have used D850 for years and always had a feeling not utilizing its functions fully. Now changed to Z8 and decided to learn the menus properly before shooting any pics. I have spent some hours with your videos now and learning a lot (still no pics !). Already now getting a better feeling of managing my camera. Let's see how to implement everything.
Fantastic video! Thanks so much for doing these videos.
Great job. So helpful to a new Z8 owner. Sincere thanks!
That's a lot of work you have put int to the video. It's much appreciated.
Well got the D8 and spent 3 hours watching this 83 minute video and now I need to run off to the D850 and actually set up half this stuff there as well. I had never used shooting banks, but it makes a LOT of sense, and never used my menu eithor.
Thank you so much. The Z6iii was just released, so I bought the Z8.
It's certainly the better wildlife machine. The Z6iii will be the lowlight and handheld beast. :)
@@HudsonHenryPhoto Yes, I was waiting for the bird specs before deciding.
Yeah, the Z8 & 9 are pretty clearly the action oriented cameras. The Z6iii covers both midrange and lowlight and if a Z7iii arrives it will be fashion and landscape oriented.