Nikon Z 8 Tethering Gear and Accessories

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USB-A Compatible Cable for the Nikon Z 8

Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed

Recommended Kits for the Nikon Z 8

Nikon Z 8 Tethering Information

Camera Specifications

USB-C Camera: USB-C

USB Specification: USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1

Transfer Speed: 5 Gbit/s

Power On/Off Options: Yes
(See Power Delivery Settings Below)

HDMI: HDMI Type A

Battery: EN-EL15c

Optimal Camera Settings - Tethered Photography

Power Delivery: Setup Menu  → USB Power Delivery  → OFF* * Power Delivery setting should affect USB PD port behavior

Tethering Settings: Setup Menu  → USB Connection Priority: Shooting (Screen remains on, may affect upload speed) Network Menu  → USB: MTP/PTP

Airplane Mode: Network Menu  → Airplane Mode: ON

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Compatible Tethering Software for the Nikon Z 8

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
Capture One Pro

Capture One Pro

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
Cascable

Cascable

Compatible with:
  • iOS
Evoto

Evoto

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
Helicon Remote

Helicon Remote

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
NX Tether

NX Tether

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
Smart Shooter 5

Smart Shooter 5

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows

Compatible ONsite Relay Insert for the Nikon Z 8 - Currently Unavailable