Nikon Z8 3D Tracking how to get the most of it!

Hey folks I have had a few messages asking how I set up my AF on my Nikon Z8 so I have answered all those questions in this video and I must say I believe this is the best way to set up the AF in these cameras for a more fluid experience, let me know in the comments how you like to set yours up.
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[@DerBitfluesterer]

Thank you! That works perfect for me and helps a lot! All the best from Germany! Steffix

[@timgimbert3073]

There is another great option that really mimics the old Subject Tracking. It is called Recall Shooting Functions and it lets you select 3d Tracking with Subject Detection turned off so you can select anything and it locks onto it regardless what it is. If you just select 3d Tracking the focus can jump to a face as it sees a Subject rather than an Object. Great for weddings for ring putting on shots among other things.

[@BarryMountford]

That’s great info thanks for sharing.🙏

[@csc-photo]

Agreed, it's key to also shut off Subject Tracking since it'll grab a face / eye when the 3D Tracking box is anywhere on the subject's body (of course the face must be in frame). I also discovered that 3D Tracking will stick to the face of the person you select, in group shots.

[@mr2xfour]

Thank you! I'm new to bird photography, and , if I understand correctly, function button & AF button need to be pressed to access 3d tracking. So, leaving my Z8 on a tripod, a few feet away from a bird perch, and remotely triggering it, there's no way to access 3d tracking, without the buttons being pushed, is there? Thanks again!

[@justdorides1149]

Is there a way to use this function in video mode?

[@vladiplotni6087]

yes, I use it a lot; it's called Subject Tracking AF, and is depicted by Target symbol

[@craiglawrence7576]

Thanks!

[@BarryMountford]

Thanks for the support 🙏

[@mauriceheesen]

If I go to Fn2 I can't choose 3d. It's not there...

[@jenshid]

Are u using latest firmware? Also make sure you hve enabled (checked) 3d tracking in the custom settings, focus, limit af area mode selection submenu..