1 Your Roadmap and Setup Guide

If you’re a veteran Nikon camera owner, you may find many of the controls and menus of the Z9 or Z8 very similar to what you had with your previous camera, whether it was a Z-series model like the Z7 II or Z6 II, or a traditional dSLR model like the D850, D5, or D6. However, there are lots of powerful new capabilities in these new cameras, so even experienced Nikon photographers can be daunted by the sheer number of features available in the Z9 and Z8.

Initial Setup

Once you’ve unpacked and inspected your camera, the initial setup of your camera is fast and easy. Basically, you just need to set the clock, charge the battery, attach a lens, and insert a memory card or two. I’ll address each of these steps ...

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