Actually the answer is yes! For instance the AF autofocus button is independent. Four ‘shoulder’ buttons, like on the Z9 and D850, can be used to directly change the drive mode, so they’re easy to access with one direct action. Compared to Z9, there's a new graphic user interface that is adapted to make it easier and more intuitive to change the white balance. So yes, the Z8 has been designed to provide more direct access to the control system.