Nikon Z9 | 35 Tips and Tricks

In this video I provide 35 tips & tricks for the Nikon Z9, means, features or functions you might not be aware of or might have overlooked or under-estimated. I have chapter markers below so people can conveniently jump to their topic of interest.

@21:21 I accidentally say “SD card”, sorry. Clearly the Z9 uses CFExpress (Type B) and XQD cards, not SD cards.

Content:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Tip 01: RAW recording options
01:53 Tip 02: Picture Control: create your own style
02:46 Tip 03: Highlight-weighted metering (live demo)
04:19 Tip 04: DX-crop image area warning
05:34 Tip 05: White Balance customization
06:17 Tip 06: Manual focus override in autofocus
07:07 Tip 07: Easy exposure compensation
07:58 Tip 08: Center-weighted area visualization
08:48 Tip 09: Matrix metering face detection
09:11 Tip 10: Continuous shooting speed
09:52 Tip 11: Extended shutter speed setup
10:42 Tip 12: Limit selectable image area
11:10 Tip 13: Show effects of setting in shooting display
11:47 Tip 14: Starlight view (for shooting in darkness)
12:42 Tip 15: Warm display colors (for shooting in darkness
14:19 Tip 16: Release timing indicator
15:17 Tip 17: LCD illumination
15:59 Tip 18: Grid type and aspect ratio area indicator
17:03 Tip 19: Virtual horizon type
17:57 Tip 20: Control lock for focus point, aperture, shutter speed
18:50 Tip 21: Split screen display zoom
19:50 Tip 22: Playback display options
20:59 Tip 23: Delete pictures from both slots
21:27 Tip 24: Monitor color balance
21:44 Tip 25: Non-CPU lens data (manual settings)
22:20 Tip 26: Sensor shield behavior at power off
22:51 Tip 27: Voice memo options
23:32 Tip 28: Silent mode: why it is more than just “sounds=0”
24:17 Tip 29: Glove mode: higher sensitivity of the touch screen
24:49 Tip 30: Location data (built in)
25:14 Tip 31: USB power delivery (charging on the go)
25:40 Tip 32: Slot empty release lock (avoid bad surprises)
26:10 Tip 33: Copyright information (protect your images)
26:33 Tip 34: HDMI menu for HDMI connection
27:02 Tip 35: Airplane mode for power saving
27:26 Conclusions

See also my hands-on video for the Nikon Z9:

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[billboswell]

One of the best Z9 videos I have seen. I’ve had mine since December and still learned a lot about customizing my camera from your video. Well done.

[michaelkawano]

I’m a longtime Nikon shooter and professional photographer and educator for over a decade. Even for me, this was a very, very useful video! So many items I hadn’t yet discovered in the Z9! Thank you!!

[Fortespyproductions]

Thank you so much for this vidoe... 3 day old user of the Nikon Z9.. I've learnt so much

[rawwildstories]

I have been a Nikon user for almost 2 decades, but I haven't gone through some of these hidden details. Thanks a lot

[canphoto]

You always provide great information and in such details with no extra bullshit added. Straight to the point and then on to the next one. I appreciate you and all work you put in to these videos! THANK YOU!! =D

[hilarydavis]

Great video thank very helpful indeed much appreciated!

[tvfun]

Thank You for this informative video. I got the Z9 this week and your video is helpful.

[alfabravofilm]

It was very helpful to receive further clarification. Clear and well done explanations. Many thanks for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏

[iconicon]

Thank you for sharing. This video is major league.

[adamkrauss]

Great video! Concise with practical and visual examples. Counting the days until my Z9 arrives…

[sgodakandaarachchi]

A very smart and comprehensive piece of information which is very valuable! Thank you so much for your time and effort.

[howeryuen]

excellent information, thank you for sharing.

[FLORAMORAITINI]

Thank you very very much for the perfect explanation. Best I have found as Z9 is my 1st mirrorless after my D850. My question please is, where is the Split screen display zoom option. Actually my numbering is not exactly the same with your. It is mostly 1 the split screen is all together missing. And I also would like to know how I can choose the mode in the i is nowhere written. Can you please advise me. Thank you very much

[CincyKid]

Wowa, fantastic set of tips! So well-prepared and visualized, and fast!

[RealChrisinAZ]

These are very helpful and great tips, Thank you for sharing!

[LEXPIX]

Great comprehensive overview of the menu options.

[minusinfinity]

Well done, excellent and informative video. Missed a few of these settings on my own set-up.

[Photomeike]

Amazing video! Great information here!

[Cariboukid]

That was very helpful and very well done. Thank you!

[michaell]

Excellent video, perfect information, thanks 😊