Nikon Z8 warm display colors question: When I select Custom settings menu -> shooting display -> d10 warm display colors -> mode1 The LCD and EVF turn deep red almost impossible to see...

JD750 Loc: SoCal

When I select
Custom settings menu -> shooting display -> d10 warm display colors -> mode1

The LCD and EVF turn deep red almost impossible to see it looks like some kind of night mode.

Much brighter in this picture than seen by the eye.

I was not expecting that. I am wondering do other Nikon z8 users have this same result?

Firmware version C1.01 LF1.00

fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

The red is correct - red light does not degrade your night vision, and this is referred to as StarlightView.

Upgrade to 2.0! Also, download the Z8 Reference Guide for Version 2.0...

In general, the camera's manual is a very useful tool.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

fredpnm wrote:

In general, the camera's manual is a very useful tool.

why is “starlight view” labeled “warm colors” in the menu?

Re the manual I ordered the printed version, 3 volumes and over 1000 pages. I Received vol 1 of 3 which was damaged and I get no responses from the seller to my emails.

terryMc Loc: Arizona's White Mountains

JD750 wrote:

When I select
Custom settings menu -> shooting display -> d10 warm display colors -> mode1

The LCD and EVF turn deep red almost impossible to see it looks like some kind of night mode.

Much brighter in this picture than seen by the eye.

I was not expecting that. I am wondering do other Nikon z8 users have this same result?

Firmware version C1.01 LF1.00

I've never used that feature; don't know what it would be useful for.

I bought Steve Perry's Z8/Z9 setup guides and they have given me pretty much all I need to know.

Do upgrade to ver. 2.0.

User ID

JD750 wrote:

When I select
Custom settings menu -> shooting display -> d10 warm display colors -> mode1

The LCD and EVF turn deep red almost impossible to see it looks like some kind of night mode.

Much brighter in this picture than seen by the eye.

I was not expecting that. I am wondering do other Nikon z8 users have this same result?

Firmware version C1.01 LF1.00

My Z7II does the same thing, and uses the same words. Must agree, that is fuggedup.

If you want to warm up your displays, see below. The Z8 is very likely similar the Z7II screens attached here:

(Download)

JD750 Loc: SoCal

User ID wrote:

My Z7II does the same thing, and uses the same words. Must agree, that is fuggedup.

Thank you for answering my question.

User ID

JD750 wrote:

Thank you for answering my question.

Go to setup menu to warm up your view.
Scroll back a bit to see example screens.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

User ID wrote:

Go to setup menu to warm up your view.
Scroll back a bit to see example screens.

I see the pics now! Thank you. 🙏

(I’m traveling internet connection is variable).

User ID

JD750 wrote:

I see the pics now! Thank you. 🙏

(I’m traveling internet connection is variable).

BurghByrd Loc: Pittsburgh

JD750 wrote:

When I select
Custom settings menu -> shooting display -> d10 warm display colors -> mode1

The LCD and EVF turn deep red almost impossible to see it looks like some kind of night mode.

Much brighter in this picture than seen by the eye.

I was not expecting that. I am wondering do other Nikon z8 users have this same result?

Firmware version C1.01 LF1.00

As one other responded, get the manual. On page 598 it is explained that the feature is intended to make the display easier to read with night adapted vision.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

BurghByrd wrote:

As one other responded, get the manual. On page 598 it is explained that the feature is intended to make the display easier to read with night adapted vision.

As I responded to one other I ordered the printed version, 3 volumes and over 1000 pages. I Received vol 1 of 3 which was damaged and I get no responses from the seller to my emails. This will have to wait, to be resolved when I return.

Not that it's anybody's business but I normally sit with the manual camera in hand and go through the manual cover to cover, make notes in the manual, etc. This time there was no manual included. Thus the order mentioned above.

fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

JD750 wrote:

why is “starlight view” labeled “warm colors” in the menu?

Re the manual I ordered the printed version, 3 volumes and over 1000 pages. I Received vol 1 of 3 which was damaged and I get no responses from the seller to my emails.

Manuals are free at Nikon. PDF manuals make searching easy and fast

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

terryMc wrote:

I've never used that feature; don't know what it would be useful for.

I bought Steve Perry's Z8/Z9 setup guides and they have given me pretty much all I need to know.

Do upgrade to ver. 2.0.

It would be useful for something like astrophotography.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

fredpnm wrote:

Manuals are free at Nikon. PDF manuals make searching easy and fast

Yes and they work great with a computer, or tablet, but when I am traveling and don't have that then it's not an option.

Bill_de Loc: US

JD750 wrote:

Yes and they work great with a computer, or tablet, but when I am traveling and don't have that then it's not an option.

My manuals are all on one 8" tablet. It holds more than just photo manuals, books and music can also fit. Most even have a built in camera.