John Green's Z8 Photography class is exceptional, with a teaching rubric that’s out of this world. John's approach is clear, well-structured, and covers everything from basics to advanced techniques. Each module is organized to make complex concepts easy to grasp and apply. For anyone serious about improving their photography skills, John Green's Z8 Photography class is a must. The innovative teaching rubric and expert instruction make it an unparalleled learning experience. Highly recommended!
This man makes me feel like I am in the classroom with a professor I like a lot because teaches in a very simple, concise, yet comprehensive way. That includes subjects that are complex. Thank you Sir. I subscribed a couple of days ago. 🙏
I've tried to find a video that could help me step from a Nikon Z7 to a Z8, and my Z7 was the original Z7. I've looked at a number of RU-vid videos and articles about preparing for the Z8 but this is by far the best way to prepare for a comfortable education in moving to the Z8. Thanks John ! I'm looking forward to all the RU-vids to make me feel relaxed.
The first thing I do when I buy a new camera is watch your video on the camera. I always recommend your videos to others. Thank you and yes, I subscribed.
Brilliant. Just switching from D500 to Z8 and although some of the concepts are similar in both cameras, I was looking for some guide on the Z8 features. Well, your classes exceed my wildest expectations. What a brilliant way to walk through the Z8 whether one would like to learn about a Nikon for the first time, or to learn some and get other concepts reinforced. The classes are well thought out, organized, and eloquently presented and the graphics, images, examples, live view of hand-on work with the camera are all detailed, easy to view, and helpful. Just wanted to thank you for doing all this work.
Rarely had a class where the instructor was as concise like in this series of 3. I later realized that these are the first 3 parts of a full course which wasn't that obvious in the first place. Switching to your homepage I realized that you offer a full course on the Z8 (and many more videos). Thank you very much for this tempting preview on the Z8 that I bought a few weeks ago and I would like to be able to handle in an appropriate manner that beats point and shoot with a mobile phone camera and take images like in your photo gallery that are among the very best I've ever seen ...
Nice tutorial video series, for beginners. Just what I am looking for to help out a friend who is new to mirrorless cameras, Nikon. One suggestion if I may, You put f/1.4 at the bottom and f/32 at the top. 9:38 when talking about aperture priority. It may be confusing, visually, to a beginner. Seasoned photographers say “open up” and “stop down”. As technical as you are , I would think putting f/1.4 at the top is more logical. Keep up the good work.
This is a really clear and detailed tutorial. Thanks for making this try-out available. I just can't understand why when I dial and change the MODE options it always goes back to either "A" (aperture) or "M"(manual) modes after I release the MODE button. This is to say it's only accepting A and M modes. If I chose "P" for example, when I release the MODE button, it goes back to "A" and if I press MODE button again it shows "P"as long as my finger is pressing down on the button. As soon as I release it, it shows "A" again. Very odd. Any suggestions?
Just received my new Nikon Z8. This video has been more useful than any other I've seen on this camera. Cear and easy to follow explanations. New subscriber here.
Super video. Wish more utubers would take a simplier method of instruction like this- Now, could you do one on the I menus, the custom shooting and custom settings menus on the Z8?
Hello John. I'm a z7ii shooter and learning about the Z8 to teach a friend. In the first section, you changed the fstop to f4 and kept turning the dail. You mentioned the strange thing about Nikon not noticing that if you keep clicking past f4, you have to click back that many times too. That is super strange! My Nikon z7 and z7ii do not do that. I'm wondering if it is a z8 issue... There are several things about the z8 that the Nikon community is petitioning for such as bringing back multiple in-camera exposures and the ability to connect to Snap Bridge (the phone app that allows you to download and operate the camera) like other Nikon cameras. It seems there may be a couple thing amiss with this one... Thank you for the great video!
Hi John, I am seeking clarification on the functionality of the SnapBridge app in relation to focus area selection within the Z8 camera during video recording. I have received some conflicting information on this matter, and a definitive understanding of this function is crucial for my workflow. The first report says that after setting the camera's autofocus mode to AF-S you can use SnapBridge for the selection of the focus area by tapping on the smartphone or tablet screen. This further implies that the focus itself will adjust itself automatically within the selected area. The second report contradicts the first one by stating that the Z8's autofocus system and focus point selection operate independently of any actions taken within the SnapBridge app, and that app cannot be used to either initiate autofocus, or alter the selected focus point. According to that report, tapping the screen in the app only provides a reference image, which doesn’t have any real-world impact on the camera's functionality. I would be immensely grateful if you could help me clarify the accuracy of these claims. Thank you, Alan
Dear John, Excellent vlog. Compliments. I do have a question. Is it possible in BKT mode to push the exposure button ones to get (for example) 5 photos? I saw you pressing 5 times to get 5 different photos/exposures. In my D810 this is an ""automatic"" procedure"press one time to get 5 photos. Please go on this way. Very inspiring your vlogs. 👍👍👍
I purchased the new Nikon z8, and I'm getting serious horizontal banding when I shoot in HSS. ALL firmware is Current and Up -to-date. I'm at a loss. I’ve shot changing from rear curtain and front curtain, and STILL, I find banding when I shoot HSS past 1/250 shutter speed. I have contacted several RU-vidrs, and they all feel it's the ad200pros. I have tried changing the Photo Flicker Reduction in Z8 settings and the High-Frequency Flicker Reduction. Nothing changes. I hope someone reads this and has some good advice for me. My equipment is: My AD200Pro’s firmware is currently: U-1.5 and my Nikon Z8 has the latest firmware: C:Ver.1.01 R2 PRO II N current firmware is: 1.5 So it has nothing to do with the firmware. Every time I go into HSS, it causes banding. you can see it in their faces below. I’m desperate to figure this out. I specialize in Dramatic Sports shoots so I need to stop action. I just don't think the Nikon z8 will work for me. Thank you
John your videos are great! I have a question that maybe you can help with. I have a new Z8 just using it for the first time today and have a strange issue in the manual and shutter priority modes I always use the manual mode. The problem is the shutter speed is reading as just a number like 320.8, 900.6 and not 1/ 320 1/60 it is just only a number and when changing it it just goes in single digits??? Also you can't touch and adjust that on the back screen. I have other Z cameras and have never seen this. The camera came with the latest firmware installed 1.01. Is there a setting that is wrong if so I can't find it? Thanks, Wayne
Wayne, it sounds like you have High-Frequency Flicker Reduction turned on. I cover this in more detail in section 9 of the full class where it applies to video. But you can also use this feature in stills, check the Photo Shooting Menu for this feature and turn it off to get back to "normal" shutter speeds. As for the touch controls it sounds like they are turned off. In the Setup Menu take a look for "Touch Controls". This feature is discussed in section 7 and 16 of the full class. To get the full version of the Z8 class you can find it here: shop.johngreengo.com/collections/all/products/nikon-z8-complete-camera-guide.
