David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon's flagship full-frame mirrorless professional/enthusiast cameras, the Z8 and Z9.

Firmware updates included! Updates covering firmware enhancements, including Firmware 5.0 for the Z9 and Firmware 2.0 for the Z8, will be provided as they are issued by Nikon. Also included with the book are the bonus online chapters "Focus on Lenses" and "Protection, Prevention, and Troubleshooting."

These two cameras share a high-resolution 46-megapixel BSI stacked sensor powered by performance-enhancing dual EXPEED 7 image processors. The duo dispenses with mechanical shutters entirely, and boast advanced all-electronic shutters with speeds up to 1/32,000th second and continuous shooting at 30 frames-per-second rates. An improved autofocus system with sophisticated subject detection offers lightning fast focus for stills and both 4K and Full HD movie-shooting. With this book in hand, you'll master all these impressive features, and fine tune your camera skills as develop your creativity taking great photographs with your new Z9 or Z8.

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z9/Z8 Guide to Digital Still Photography covers the cameras' still photography capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is an introduction to the cameras' video features. A handy visual guide to the Z9 and Z8, with close-up photos and descriptions of the cameras' essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon Z9 or Z8 today.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Your Roadmap and Setup Guide

Chapter 2: Nailing the Right Exposure

Chapter 3: Mastering the Mysteries of Focus

Chapter 4: Electronic Flash

Chapter 5: Photo Shooting Menu

Chapter 6: Video Recording Menu

Chapter 7: Custom Settings Menu

Chapter 8: Playback Menu

Chapter 9: The Setup Menu

Chapter 10: Network Menu

Chapter 11: Retouch and My Menus

Chapter 12: Introduction to Video

Bonus Online Chapters

Chapter 13: Focus on Lenses

Chapter 14: Protection, Prevention, and Troubleshooting

Chapter 15: Firmware Updates (Coming Soon)