Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 33 minutes ago
Video demonstrating how to change the focusing behavior on the Nikon Z8/Z9 cameras so that focusing occurs at a larger aperture. This will supply more light to the autofocus system, which will reduce focus hunting and increase focus speed and precision.
0:00 Z cameras focus with aperture stopped-down
0:25 Benefits of focusing stopped-down
0:43 Drawback of focusing stopped-down
1:00 Introduction to technique
1:22 Focus hunting in low-light
2:40 Focus hunting stops at larger apertures
3:23 Setting up technique
4:15 Shooting with technique
Video demonstrating how to change the focusing behavior on the Nikon Z8/Z9 cameras so that focusing occurs at a larger aperture. This will supply more light to the autofocus system, which will reduce focus hunting and increase focus speed and precision.
0:00 Z cameras focus with aperture stopped-down
0:25 Benefits of focusing stopped-down
0:43 Drawback of focusing stopped-down
1:00 Introduction to technique
1:22 Focus hunting in low-light
2:40 Focus hunting stops at larger apertures
3:23 Setting up technique
4:15 Shooting with technique
