jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Dennis Burns?

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

Yes. It is a start.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Hi Max and greetings from Europe as winter takes an early grip on our weather. 'Tis just after 18.30, already the new night is upon us ..... I've read through your post and would make the following comments which you may find helpful, or not ......

Looking through your previous posts it would seem that the Z8 is your first venture into full frame, and mirrorless. Your photographic interests are birds (your aviary), water-based wild life, and airshows. Nice variety ! For that you need good long lenses - did I read somewhere about your long-term interest in Sigma lenses?

You've used and enjoyed Nikon DSLR's - that in itself takes you a long way towards understanding your Z8. How difficult should it really be to 'pick up' the 'extra bits' needed without this huge 'search' for a 'proper user manual'? How old are you? What's your level of computer skill? Camera control? There's already a ton of helpful info on YouTube and Google.

Some of your pics seem to be lacking in clarity, not well focussed, just kinda fuzzy and don't work for me - is that due to your processing skills? - .

What lenses are you planning using with your Z8 ? If the answer is 'old Sigma Nikon lenses' ..... have you got a FTZ adapter ? Plans for 'Z' lenses for Z camera?

Photoshop Elements may not (yet) cope with your Z8 files. You may have to pay for a newer version.

Why not use the free Nikon NX software? Use your pc's Windows Pictures to set up files and download pics from a memory card reader straight to your pc's files? Quick, easy and costs you nothing, other than good memory card reader for CFXpress B cards.

Only you can know, and thereby question your computer skills.

You bought a superb new camera - it's next on my list - but why buy it unless you can use its potential over your older cameras ?

Phew - think I need another malt (Dalwhinnie) to see me thru' this evening.

Do it right - may be some learning involved - but you'll feel better once you've got it !

Oh - here's a couple of good European Nikon pro's (in the mold of Steve Perry) that may interest, even be of some help !

https://www.youtube.com/@trondwestby5264/videos

https://www.youtube.com/@MortenHilmer/videos

Au revoir et hasta la vista !

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

Thank you for your very thought-provoking post. I agree with everything you say.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

All mammals do.

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

kbk

Except your time, lots of printer ink and paper!

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

That's the problem. Even double-sided printing, it would be a ream.

I downloaded a free book for Kindle, but you get what you pay for.

I've started watching You Tube videos, and some of them are very helpful.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

It’s not really made for printing.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I think the best thing you can do is get the downloaded videos from John Greengo. You get 5.61GB of data, including twenty videos and 8.55MB of notes. If he has a download for a camera I own, I buy it. For $49 and instant delivery, you can't do any better.

https://shop.johngreengo.com/products/nikon-z8-complete-camera-guide

What I've done in the past is make up little laminated cards, usually fold-outs, for certain cameras. I include functions I might not remember or seldom use. Getting the text in the right location on several cards can be tricky. Below is a card for the D600, double-sided and laminated. It's the size of a business card, so it fits easily into a wallet. Making these cards is fun and a challenge, and typing the text in as few words as possible makes sure that I understand the process. As they say, if you want to learn something, teach it to someone else.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Jerry, looks like you are the PhotoBert's CheatSheets. Nice job.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Those commercially prepared sheets and cards will have something like, "Here's how you turn it on." I already know that much.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Actually, his sheets were just like your laminate example. Concept was the most likely questions/reminders and to put them together in a pleasant organized and findable fashion. I just checked to see if he is still around and doing these for the newer cameras-nope.
I'll have to reach out to you when you put together Jerry'sCheatSheet for the Z8.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I don't like to call it "cheating."

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Ok. Jerry'sHelpUZ8 ReFresh Cards