In this video I will take a look at the new Bird Eye Auto Focus in the Firmware 2.0 Update for the Nikon Z8. This update has made a great camera even better, with a bunch of changes, with the Bird Eye AF being the most anticipated. I go through how I have implemented the new changes into my Shooting Bank A settings when out in the field chasing birds, for both photos and videos. This video focuses (no pun intended) on how the settings perform in a forest/feeder setting with a close/cluttered background (Part 2 will look at the setting for inflight with distant backgrounds) You will get some great insight into setting this camera up for increased success in your bird photography.
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