Setting Guide (Wildlife Edition)
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Getting Ready
- Camera Setup
- Taking Photographs and Recording Videos
- Precautions for Wildlife Photography
- Tips for Wildlife Photography
- If a Stationary Subject Suddenly Starts to Move
- To Photograph Only within a Certain Area
- To Catch Moving Subjects at the Perfect Moment
- To Record without Dropping Image Quality
- To Capture a Subject Moving at High Speed
- To Take Clearer Images Outdoors
- To Create More Impressive Pictures
- To Quickly Switch Settings to Suit Different Scenes
- To Capture Lively and Dynamic Movements in Videos
- Recommended Settings by Subject
Selecting [Standard] Picture Control creates pictures with well-
balanced contrast and hues, allowing you to photograph without
worrying about the shooting conditions. It also makes it easier to
retouch after shooting.
Selecting [Auto] white balance allows the camera to automatically
adjust white balance for optimal results with the given light sources,
allowing you to capture colors that are close to what you see with
your eyes.
Shooting with [RAW + JPEG normal] (Z 9) or [RAW + JPEG/
HEIF normal] (Z 8) image quality allows you to use NEF (RAW)
images for extensive editing and processing and JPEG images for
immediate viewing on a computer.
Set Picture Control: "Standard"
Tip: Managing Picture Control
Picture Controls that have been adjusted to your preference can be saved in [Manage Picture
Control] in the photo shooting menu. When adjusting Picture Controls, we recommend using
[Standard] as the source Picture Control for a vivid, well-balanced, standard results.
White Balance: "Auto"
Image Quality: "RAW + JPEG Normal" (Z 9), "RAW
+ JPEG/HEIF Normal" (Z 8)
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Basic Camera Settings