Nikon Z8 and Z9 - 4.10 Autofocus Setup and Button Layout for Bird and Wildlife Photography

On this episode we walk through my autofocus setup for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 for bird and wildlife which includes the 4.10 Firmware and how to install it. It's a detailed walkthrough of each setting, why I am using these settings, and the button layout to move through the settings with the quickest way to access them and keep you focused on taking the picture as opposed to fumbling through menus. Use the chapters to move around to the subjects you are interested in. --------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Setup Philosophy 01:20 - Shooting Needs 02:10 - Channel Updates 03:05 - Resting the Camera 04:05 - How to Apply New Firmware 04:55 - Camera Setup Menu 08:40 - Video Recording Menu 11:22 - Custom Settings Menu 20:22 - Setup Menu 21:15 - How to use the Setup 22:40 - The 1 Thing People Get Wrong 27:00 - When do I use 3D Tracking --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. _____________________________________________________________ Nikon Z9 https://amzn.to/3RPQ9OY Shimbol Memory 1 https://amzn.to/3Lm98MT Siri P 325 FS + VH-10 Fluid Head combo: https://amzn.to/3KjgVe3 Nikon Z8 https://amzn.to/3qPftcs Exascend Essential 1TB CFexpress Card Type B https://amzn.to/43QA5PM Exascend 512GB Essential CFexpress Card Type B https://amzn.to/3CrP1rC Exascend 256G/512G/1TB Essential CFexpress Card Type-B https://amzn.to/3CkWMje Lenscoat Raincoat https://amzn.to/3BuKqVk Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip https://amzn.to/40wJt9f SmallRig AP-10 Carbon Fiber Tripod https://amzn.to/3Z5Ci86 Benro GH5C Gimbal. https://amzn.to/3X0RxNM Canon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/3nlJ8IX Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3xbg48A Canon EOS R7 https://amzn.to/3ARWbow Rode VideoMic GO II https://amzn.to/3DcKKtJ Atomos Ninja V https://amzn.to/3DdzJZl IFOOTAGE Cobra 2 C180-II https://amzn.to/3B53E31 Peak Design Travel Tripod https://amzn.to/3RqYlC6 WANDRD PRVKE 21L Photography Backpack https://amzn.to/3BcYVg0 ___________________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB Instagram:   / sdwest11   Facebook Page:   / sdwest11   Website & Shop: https://westakphoto.com/ WHO I AM. My name is Scott West and I am a nature and wildlife photographer located in Alaska. I am very lucky to live in a place surrounded by amazing landscapes and even more amazing wildlife. ☊ MUSIC Music licensed through Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Music licensed through Music Vine. https://musicvine.com/ Best Wishes Scott